Reservations made 1/06 for street side, not I5. Room was on I5. Why would travelers with a dog be placed directly behind access stairs to 2nd floor? Dog reacted to repeated sounds. Non-smoking room - smokers hung out on the steps AND a smoking cannister, full of butts, was directly outside our room. Hot water gone on 9/5 7 a.m. in companions' room, one pregnant.They opened vent the 1st night and smokers stood outside-smoke came in. 10:30 p.m. neighbors had rap on their boom box that thumped the walls. Gourmet coffee in lobby per advertised? All 3 days - none. According to staff, machine didn't work.

I checked into the Red Roof Inn on 4/15/06. Since I hadn't paid that much for the room, I wasn't expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised by a large, clean room. The bathroom was tiny, but the shower had great pressure and endless hot water. The room was very clean and larger than expected. I faced the main street, and I was right at the top of the staircase, so I was expecting a noisy night, but I had no problems with noise. If you are looking for a place on the beach, this is not for you as it is probably a mile a away.

Good food and shopping is near this hotel, which is always nice.

Stayed here for three nights while attending a tennis tournament. Like most Red Roof Inns, the accommodations here are very basic, but the price is very reasonable. Hotel is in a convenient location near the I-5 freeway. There are a few restaurants within walking distance, including one that serves breakfast right across the street. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed at the Red Roof Inn of Carlsbad on July 21st through 25th. Enjoyed our stay, the rooms were on the small side but were very clean. The bathroom was part of the room, with the exception of the shower and toilet, and was clean as well. The hotel is conveniently located on the North side of the I5 and is very convenient to San Diego as well as the Carlsbad beaches and town center. The only problem that we encountered was the key cards continually did not work, each night of our stay we had to go to the front office so that they could be re-coded. Fortunately our room was only a slight walk from the front office so it was really not that big of a deal. This is definitely a "no frills" motel so if you're expecting something fancy you will be disappointed. If you go in with an open mind and only need a clean room to rest at night then this could be the place for you. I would definitely stay at this RR again.