After seeing the Hotel Impossible episode filmed here and reading Trip Advisor reviews on the hotel website, curiosity took over and I made a reservation. We arrived at 11PM and were immediately shocked. There were people dealing drugs 30' from the front door. We tried to turn around and go in to just cancel my reservation. Turning around was another shock. Crowds of people gathered along the walkways and dope smells hung in the air everywhere. Doors to rooms were wide open and what we could see of the interior was filthy looking. Especially the draperie linings. I went in to cancel and met the high point of the situation. There was a long line so I watched a young dark haired man behind the desk handle their problems. Guests were making ridiculous requests seemingly to get a discount or freebie. One man demanded 6 rolls of toilet paper. The young man remained courteous, professional and efficiently took care of everyone. This happened at 11 PM on 8/2/21 and any hotel owner needing a fantastic desk receptionist should poach this young man tonight! I simply requested to cancel my reservation which he did cheerfully with no questions asked. He wished me well and took the next guest. I never complained to him, just canceled. Granted, I never entered a room at all and simply because of lack of security and sheer terror I left. Guests beware!