I stayed here for two nights during a work conference. Let me start off my saying that I did not pick this motel, but rather we all stayed on the suggestion of a staff member, who shall never be trusted again to pick lodging for any work outing.
The location was the biggest problem, it’s right off the freeway but in a less than desirable neighborhood. That is unless your desire is prostitutes, drunks going into Denny’s, which is located a few feet from your front door, and shady characters walking along the sidewalk in front of the location. My advice would be to drive up the freeway a few miles and you’ll find a nicer neighborhood, better restaurants, and HOTELS charging about the same price.
The second problem was the staff, although they were friendly to a degree, they were dressed unprofessionally, and seemed to have very little knowledge of the area or tourist attractions. A little effort to know the area and answers to commonly asked questions would go a long way. While checking in I saw an ad for a casino, I asked how far it was, they didn’t know. I asked if the pool was heated, they didn’t know because they have never used it. I asked for a recommendation of a good mexican restaurant, they sent us to the wrong location. I stopped asking any question during the rest of my “adventure.”
Understand this is not a hotel, but a motel. The property was clean and seemed to be maintained. Within a short walk from the motel is a Denny’s (actually shares the parking lot), a Starbucks, and across the street is a Jack in the Box, Arby’s and a Circle K. The property has a pool, but no jacuzzi.
The room was average size, was clean and maintained. The bathroom sink is separate from the toilet and shower. There was a large screen TV with HBO and PPV, there is a coffee maker and Iron w/Board. No safe in the room, which is really needed based on the neighborhood. The bed was a little too soft for me. The A/C is located in the window and kept me awake all night because it sounded like the space shuttle taking off every time is started up. I was also kept awake by the air compressor going off all night at the Denny’s.
A free breakfast is also provided daily, but it’s not really much to talk about. Mostly breads, pre-packaged waffles, no proteins.
In closing the motel itself is not a bad place, just the area around it is less than desirable. I would never stay here with my family, but if I needed a place for a wild weekend with my drunk buddies and was tight on cash, I might consider this place.
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