First of all, just let me say that I'm the kind of traveler that doesn't mind saying in a cheap motel in order to extend the length of my trip. I don't deal too much with upscale hotels, and for me, a decent Comfort Inn is enough to merit five stars. All I'm really looking for is clean sheets and towels, hot water, and a safe environment. Wifi and pillow top mattresses are a plus, but not a must.
Now for this Days Inn. It's in an area where there are limited options to stay for a hundred miles, and listed as 62$ per night. After driving for 16 hours, all I wanted was a clean place to lay my head. I pulled up to find the front door plastered with yellow caution tape and was greeted by a crew of shifty looking characters loitering outside... Not exactly welcoming to a young girl traveling alone!
Once inside, I was overwhelmed by the smell of mildew and smoke, and although the sign posted states the lounge closed at 10:30 (it was after midnight), there was still LOUD music blaring from within and what sounded like a huge drunken party going on. Again, not welcoming for a girl traveling alone, or to any tired travelers looking for sleep past midnight! This is right by the front desk so management obviously did not care.
At the desk, I was charged a hundred dollars for the room, not sixty as advertised, but I was tired and begrudgingly paid. The parking lot was full so I hadto drag my luggage through the dark lot and up a narrow flight of stairs while being watched by the peopl loitering outside. Very uncomfortable.
By the time I got to my room, I was just so frustrated that I decided to go on, though the room itself did appear clean in spite of the smell.
The clerk was apologetic but could not refund my money though he assured me his boss would the next day, which was uncomfortable but I just wanted to leave. I had to drive an additional 90 miles but it was well worth it. I got a much better room for half the price and made it further down the road.
In all, I know what a hundred dollars should buy me, and this wasn't it!
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