If you're looking for a four or five star hotel; keep moving. (I know I say that a lot in these reviews, but some people seem to think a budget hotel should be just like a four or five star hotel.) If you need a pet-friendly or budget hotel in the Duluth or Norcross area, keep reading.

This Red Roof is located about 1 minute off I-285's Exit 101 at Indian Trail-Lilburn Road in Norcross, Georgia. We spent back-to-back Friday and Saturday nights there and found it to be an older appearing Red Roof with a fair price. It is located in what seems to be an office park-industrial park sort of neighborhood. (The hotel area is reasonably safe. Don't go wandering into the area a few blocks north at night unless you are fluent in foreign languages and experienced in handling yourself with street people.)

They were in the process of swapping out old style CRT TVs for flat screens the day we departed. The furniture was a bit worn and the mattress could have been firmer, but the room and bathroom were clean. When we asked for extra towels, we were handed an armful on the spot.

This is one of the few pet friendly hotels we found in the Duluth and Norcross areas. There is only one restaurant in the area, a Waffle House about 300 feet down and across the street.

The staff is very friendly as is the weekend night security guard. When we found a problem with a water leak from the room above our original room, the staff instantly assigned us to another room. That's exactly the kind of response you want when something goes wrong.

You may want to bring along a traveler's bottle of shampoo if you don't like fooling around with the Red Roof "foil envelope" of shampoo. (I don't know how else to describe it, but you get the idea.)

Bottom line: If you just need a place to stay for a night or two, this is an average budget hotel (no frills) that's pet friendly and close to the highway..

We love Red Roof Inn. Or should i say Red "Woof" Inn. They are pet friendly.

This hotel, however did not have continental breakfast, nor microwaves, nor regrigerator.

It also needs a floor covering upgrade.

We visited a Red Roof Inn in Oklahoma who had upgraded their flooring to linoleum, which is better all the way around for pet friendly inns.

I would stay here again, but first I would try and locate a better Red Roof Inn.

As a year-round road traveler and heavy duty user of budget hotels, Red Roof is one of my favorite choices. This property did not disappoint. It appeared well-maintained. The staff was professional, friendly and helpful.

Easy off and on I-85 at exit 101. It is in the northeast quadrant of the greater Atlanta, Georgia area.

My room on the first floor appeared to be clean and everything was in good working order. The room itself was rather small, but sufficient for a solo traveler.

The parking lot is designed for cars only, so if you are traveling in an RV, pulling a trailer or have some other type of large vehicle, you may or may not find space to park. I'd recommend calling ahead to inquire about available space in the parking lot.

I travel with one small dog, Red Roof is pet friendly, and no additional fee is charged.

I take advantage of their Redi-Card program which enables me to earn points towards free nights. And I don't even have to keep track of redeeming the points, they automatically send me a free night certificate when I accumulate enough points. It's a nice little perk that works for me!

I have enjoed my stay each visit. Comfortable and quite rooms that allow me to get business work completed and relax afterwards. Front Desk Reps Vito and Lubirder always does excellent jobs in providing great customer service.