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2214 East Main Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Albert Lea
Ranked #3 of 10 hotels in Albert Lea
4.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
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Pierre, SD
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Pleased We Stopped and Stayed”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2010

Using TripAdvisor reviews we chose this Country Inn and Suites and found it very presentable from the outside and as nice inside plus easily "reachable" when you pull off the Interstate. The person on the desk was friendly yet professional and helpful when it came to dining recommendations. The place isn't brand new but from what we saw they work on maintenance - and I always notice sloppy maintenance and repair work, which wasn't the case here. The room was clean, the beds good and, best of all, the facility was quiet at night. Price is a bit on the high side for an October stay but maybe in line with travel stops on this Interstate.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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White Bear Lake, Minnesota
1 review
“A home away from home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2010

Made to feel like I was at home when I was hungry at breakfast, even when I was late to arrive; or looking for a snack after hours.
Staff very attentive, yet allowed me room to read the free paper in lobby while waiting for friends to arrive.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Snellville, Georgia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“No frills, but no problems”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2010

Stayed here for a weekend wedding. The suite was clean and quiet. The drapes do not close all the way, and a fairly bright light comes in at night. Decent breakfast included. We paid $135 per night, maybe a little steep. We would return. If you have dog allergies, consider somewhere else, as i believe they allow dogs.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Sturgis, SD
1 review
“Great Staff... Very comfortable and new”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2009

These people will help you out and really made everyone feel at home. Their morning breakfast was great: fresh, hot, lots of variety. Pillows were extra comfortable. I would say that it deserves a solid 4 stars and 5 for staff.

  • Stayed November 2009, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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midwest
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“Good value. Comfortable hotel. In need of deep clean?”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2009

The room and hotel are exactly what you expect from Country Inn and Suites. Overall the hotel is a nice place to stay. What has always surprised me however about Country Inn and Suites is the wood frame construction, and how well noise from other rooms and the hallways is heard in the room. Not an issue if other guests are not noisy. But always a consideration when I make a reservation. (Yet here I am again....)

Shower curtain had black drip-like spots on it. Yuk!

The shower floor and the bathroom floor (rough textured ceramic tile- dumb choice) are in need of a good scrubbing.

Front desk- The girl working the desk was friendly and helpful. She was a one-man band; dealing with an overflowing toilet, having to move a handicap chair to a handicap room, and checking-in guests. She was doing great.

Continental Breakfast- Very good. CI&S understands that protein foods are an important part of breakfast (cheese, yogurt, eggs, peanut butter.) Most hotels that offer continental breakfasts miss this important breakfast ingredient. Not CI&S. A+ for their continental breakfast.

  • Stayed June 2009, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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  • Country Inn Albert Lea
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Address: 2214 East Main Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Price range (per night):* INR4,291 - 8,694

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