I have over 15 years of experience working in the hospitality industry and have never been so disappointed in a "Comfort Inn". Since we traveling home we did not have a prior reservation since we were not sure how far we would travel during the day. We ended up in Princeton, WV in the last room available in this hotel. Let me start with first impressions, outside seemed fine, the lobby was messy and dirty but the one desk clerk had been working and reading (text books) and I am guessing it was not really her job to clean. Back entry area had a terrible odor, really bad and others entering were also commenting on it. OUR ROOM!!! Handicapped since it was the last available room, the carpets were very, very dirty and stained, we moved a chair to get more comfortable and found trash and food under the chair. The security lock on the door was broken, the handicap shower pipes were coming away from the shower wall which could have been a danger and the sink looked like it might come away from the wall as well. I travel a good deal and can tell when a hotel is well managed, this one is not. I filled out a maintenance request form in the morning and asked for it to be given to the manager, with my name and contact information if he wanted more details, I have not heard from anyone. I was afraid to visit the breakfast area. Apparently there are not enough rooms in this town so they do stay busy, but they should not be allowed to carry the COMFORT INN name, it puts Choice Hotels in a negative.
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8 January 2010
Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Trip Advisor! I would like to apologize regarding your recent stay at Comfort Inn in Princeton. It is our goal to consistently provide the highest quality in product and service to our guest. Unfortunately, you experienced a time when we obviously did not meet those standards. I have discussed your concerns with the staff and they all understand how unacceptable this type of service is. We hope that you will consider us again when your travels bring you back to the Princeton area.
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