I actually didn't mind it at all. I loaded the pop up hamper onto the stroller and walked under the walkway to get over to the laundry room. While the wash was going, the kids and I relaxed at Picabu's (DH wasn't along that trip). Also, the nice couple that owns the machines as well as the games in the gameroom was there working, and they gave my kids some tokens for the games. My son always likes to do wash since the gameroom is right there.
I definitely recommend using a stroller (if you have one) or your wheeled little luggage to carry the laundry over. And I bring extra dryer sheets, and use 3 per load. The laundry ends up smelling more fresh, as I think those shared dryers get musty smelling.