Name: Clarion Inn & Suites Dothan South
Address: 2195 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, Alabama, United States of America, Dothan, Alabama, US
Price range: US$47–US$65 per night
Rating: 7.15

What guests think

At Clarion Inn & Suites Dothan South, reviews describe a budget stay with very mixed quality: many guests report serious cleanliness issues and maintenance problems, while others appreciated friendly staff, decent value, and occasional comfort.

Recurrent complaints include cockroaches, mold, worn rooms, broken fixtures, and noise. The pool is frequently closed or poorly maintained, and some guests reported safety concerns and late-night disturbances on the property. Check-in can be slow or confusing, and breakfast quality varies widely. Expect a basic, uneven experience best suited to travelers prioritizing low cost over consistency.

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Facilities

Guests repeatedly note the pool is closed, padlocked, green, or has restricted hours; maintenance is poor. An on-site bar is mentioned with mixed experiences.

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Pamala

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t like that I had to park so far from my room. My truck wasn’t visible.

2

Diana

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was supposed to be a 3 star hotel, i dont understand how they got that rating! The first room we were in had roaches, not just 1 but several! The second room we got the air conditioner beeped non stop but we dealt with that since it was better than sharing a room with roaches. There was constant police activity and drug activity all around the place. The advertised pool was not open, in fact it was pad locked with one gate screwed shut. However, upon returning from a visit with family we saw pool toys and floats left next to the padlocked pool indicating the owners personal use of the pool! Worst stay ive ever had at a supposed 3 star hotel. Will not be returning.

2

Andrea

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

When we pulled up police were everywhere. There was a fight at the attached bar. We tried to leave, but were denied a refund and there were no other rooms available. Horrible, filthy room. Was told there was no general manager or head of housekeeping to talk to. Tub/shower was disgusting. Furniture missing paint and all scratched up, was dusty and there were crumbs in all the shelves and cabinets that held microwave (which didn’t work) and the mini fridge. Towels had hair (which I hope came from someone’s head) on them. I would give zero stars if it was an option.

6

Jason

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There has got to be a way to inform incoming guests, the pool is not available. If not, immediate refund in cash should be given. But aside from that, it’s decent

8

Angeleen

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was good, in a great location, bar was friendly atmosphere, only thing my sink was clogged but overall a great place to stay

2

Brittany

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we got here they said The pool closes at 6 pm!! But Online it says 8 pm. I got them to call the manager to see why it closed so early and asked could our kids swim until dark and they said yes.. then came out to lock the gates at 8. They were very unprofessional and disrespectful.

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JoAnn

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was easy & quick. The price was affordable. The mattress on the bed was brown, the sheets were stained, there was crayon scribbled on the wall, the door & baseboards in the bathroom were black with dirt, the toilet was stained. And then the cockroaches started running. We thought we might use the pool but the water was so murky, you couldn’t see the bottom. Breakfast, however, was delicious & the attendant was very pleasant. Sorry to have to give such a bad review.

4

Karl

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The first room I was assigned (202) was to be a nonsmoking room but reeked of smoke. I was then moved to room 157 and that room had holes in the lamp shade, the bathtub was dirty, the room was musty and did not smell clean, the ceiling was dirty and had patches of what appeared to be dirt, holes in the wall, etc. I was scheduled to stay two nights but due to the conditions I couldn’t stay a second night. The pool was green and disgusting and unusable and the hotel grounds exterior was filthy. I will never stay there again. It appears a change in management is needed.

8

Shevoun

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was nice, building was pretty clean, pool was a no no but overall it was a good stay.

8

Jennifer

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was excellent, but housekeeping was left to be desired and matinence kind of sucked. Was hoping to swim but the pool was closed and not maintained at all

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Cleanliness

Many reviews report cockroaches, mildew/mold, stained linens, and dirty bathrooms or fixtures. A few guests found clean rooms, but overall cleanliness is a recurring concern.

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Marvin

15 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lobby smelt like heavy smoke. Bathtub was stopped up. Water backed up while taken a shower. Very unsanitary. Appearance of the hotel was bad. I’ll never stay here again.

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Andrew

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cockroaches everywhere! Tub was full of mold. Discussing.

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Gwen

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cockroaches, bugs, door did not seal (bugs), vinyl flooring busted up taped up and uneven (splinters without shoes) some towels looked used, closet smelled like cat pee, hair dryer plug was broken off. I was afraid of bed bugs at this point. In the restaurant everything you ordered was in a syrofoam box, plastic silverware. Breakfast was cereal, biscuits and gravy. Period. Clarion should be ashamed. NEVER again. Worst hotel room I have EVER stayed at. I’d stay at motel 6 before I ever stay at a Clarion again.

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jeneane

10 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very dirty, dirty linens, stained towels & rags. The finish of the tub was actually chipping off & the tub was dirty. Rust on the bottom of the doorways & the toilet had urine around the outside of it.

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Francine

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I just can't believe Clarion clams this under their brand. This is probably the filthiest hotel I've ever stayed. Dead roaches all over the room, dust and dirt in every corner, under the beds, under the ac, on the vents, in the AC unit, on the switches, on and under the chair cushion, and just everywhere. Black mold along the tub and bathroom ceiling. I have never experienced a rocking toilet, but you get one here. Most certainty keep my suitcase up off the floor and off the chair. I'll have to take a shower when I leave so I won't feel dirty after a stay here. Clarion will no longer be on my preferred hotel list. Goes on the crappy list. If I wasn't so tired after traveling for the past 12 hours, I would leave!

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Artie

18 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

THE LAST TIME WE WENT THERE, ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO, WE LOVED IT. GOOD BREAKFAST, CLEAN, GOOD STAFF. IT HAS NOW GONE DOWN HILL. DRY SCRAMBLED EGGS AND POOR SAUSAGE ONLY BREAKFAST PROVIDED WITH DO IT YOURSELF WAFFLES. NO MILK OR OJ FOR BREAKFAST. KILLED SEVERAL ROACHES AND SHOWED THEM TO STAFF WHO WERE INDIFFERENT. NO TELEPHONE. NO TOWEL REPLACEMENT, HAD TO TAKE OLD TOWELS TO GET NEW ONES. TOO MUCH MORE TO NOTE.

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Regina

20 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The note at the front desk should have given me a warning. It stated that there would be no refunds due to the remodel that the hotel was experiencing. I can understand a noise complaint or two and even some construction debris. However the hotel was in no condition to have anyone stay there. The linens were unclean. The bathroom was horrific. And it was literally infested with roaches. There was a microwave and a fridge however neither worked. What look like wallpaper was peeling off from what appeared to be water damaged so I'm sure there was mold. Worst hotel I have ever been to!!! I would not leave my dogs there

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Regina

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

After we went to bed and had to turn on light, roaches were scattering. Mold on walls in bathroom. Should have just left but we were exhausted!!

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Debra

20 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not very clean at all. Needed to remove a lampshade that was covered in mold. Over all not a clean place to stay. I had another reservation on our trip home and canceled it. Wasn’t going to stay there again.

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JoAnn

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was easy & quick. The price was affordable. The mattress on the bed was brown, the sheets were stained, there was crayon scribbled on the wall, the door & baseboards in the bathroom were black with dirt, the toilet was stained. And then the cockroaches started running. We thought we might use the pool but the water was so murky, you couldn’t see the bottom. Breakfast, however, was delicious & the attendant was very pleasant. Sorry to have to give such a bad review.

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Rooms

Rooms are worn and in need of repairs, with frequent issues such as malfunctioning AC or heat, weak hot-water pressure, broken TVs or outlets, odors from smoke or pets, and noise. Some guests mentioned comfortable beds.

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Bryan

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I've stayed with y'all twice now with in the same month for about a week on a work trip. Both time the blankets are stained with piss and the shower water is always cold.

4

John

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled like cigarettes

4

Erica

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I’m giving 2 stars because of the room alone. The staff were lovely. Starr was super nice and professional, the lady at breakfast was also very sweet. She made you feel like you are in her personal dining room. But… you get what you pay for. Room was run down. There was something that resembled a balloon in my bed sheets, I hope it was a balloon. Wad of hair behind the bathroom door. Room was very noisy.

8

Dwight

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice enough place for the money spent. Breakfast was good. The bed was comfortable.

6

Stephen

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled of pets!

10

Asaad

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

staff is excellent , room for the price was ok with the exception of the shower . had to switch rooms due to no water pressure when hot water was running . replacement room provided had no issues. all around happy with our stay .

10

Brandi

28 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Rm233 hasn’t been renovated yet so the fridge needs to be replaced! It freezes then defrost in the floor everyday! Other that that is a pleasant stay!

4

Ross

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in, got into my room. There was a tv with no stand leaned against the wall because they couldn’t take 10 min to mount it. Killed about 3 times roaches that were coming from behind AC unit. Could hear the people in the room next to me and there foolery all night long, I’m almost certain they were selling drugs. One of the worst experiences at a hotel I’ve ever had.

6

Milton

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My first room had two tv that wouldn’t work, the ac was loud and the room was smelly. Room 156 moved to 140. excellent

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Gay

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in took 30 minutes because they couldn't get us the key card. Computer problem. The outlet with the hair dryer did not work. There was no outlet on the desk to plug the computer into. The heat did not work and it was a cold night. No outlets on the left side of the bed to plug phones in.

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Service

Staff are often described as friendly and helpful, but guests also report slow or problematic check-ins, disputes with management, and difficulties obtaining refunds or responses. Service consistency varies.

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10

Kathy

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in was quick and easy. Staff was friendly. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The area was surrounded with stores and restaurants. No complaints. Wonderful stay.

8

Suzanne

26 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very helpful

10

Tanya Michelle

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great over night stay staff were great and nice,room was clean and comfy

10

Antonio

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Staff Was helpful an nice i will miss them

10

Michael

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Girl at the front desk was great. Room was clean and quiet. Decided to stay here 3 more nights

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asaad

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

breakfrast basically non existence . went to make my 2 year old a waffle and took it back to my room for him to enjoy . resulting in the Hotel mannager goofball telling staff not to allow me to eat breakfast for the remainder of my stay . ill be contacting corporate today for this neglect of my purchased services being taken away by this power hungry guy in charge .

10

Asaad

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

staff is excellent , room for the price was ok with the exception of the shower . had to switch rooms due to no water pressure when hot water was running . replacement room provided had no issues. all around happy with our stay .

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Gay

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in took 30 minutes because they couldn't get us the key card. Computer problem. The outlet with the hair dryer did not work. There was no outlet on the desk to plug the computer into. The heat did not work and it was a cold night. No outlets on the left side of the bed to plug phones in.

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Asaad j

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

hotel manager is a bum as well as staff . went to breakfast to get my 2 year old a waffle , in result i was banned from breakfast by the power hungry management and prevented from having breakfast for the rest of my stay . as well as being continually harrased by his staff attempting to pain

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Joey

2 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Run. Run far away! Check-in was confusing, and took 30 mins just to check in. Mold on the entire ceiling around the edges where it wasn’t painted. Mold in bathroom. Floor was filthy. Breakfast was almost non existent. Brings out 1 serving of eggs at a time for the buffet. This use to be a nice hotel, but not anymore!!! Run!!!

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Location

Convenient to stores and restaurants, but several guests cited police activity, loitering, or nightlife disturbances that affected the sense of safety. Mixed impressions overall.

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Wayne

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This was the worst property we have ever stayed at!! Drug dealing, prostitution, totally UNCLEAN rooms, dirty sheets and pillow cases, Loud and rowdy people around until two am and people checking door knobs at night, I slept with a 9 iron!! Did not get much if any sleep. We checked out after the first night and now trying to get a refund. We moved over to the La Quinta in Dothan, great place wonderful staff, clean comfortable rooms and SAFE!!!

10

Kathy

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in was quick and easy. Staff was friendly. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The area was surrounded with stores and restaurants. No complaints. Wonderful stay.

8

Aaron

3 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Just didn’t seem like a great place for a family to stay

6

Pamala

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t like that I had to park so far from my room. My truck wasn’t visible.

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Diana

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was supposed to be a 3 star hotel, i dont understand how they got that rating! The first room we were in had roaches, not just 1 but several! The second room we got the air conditioner beeped non stop but we dealt with that since it was better than sharing a room with roaches. There was constant police activity and drug activity all around the place. The advertised pool was not open, in fact it was pad locked with one gate screwed shut. However, upon returning from a visit with family we saw pool toys and floats left next to the padlocked pool indicating the owners personal use of the pool! Worst stay ive ever had at a supposed 3 star hotel. Will not be returning.

2

Francine

29 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We didn’t stay. Dirty, smelly, and a drug area.

2

Andrea

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

When we pulled up police were everywhere. There was a fight at the attached bar. We tried to leave, but were denied a refund and there were no other rooms available. Horrible, filthy room. Was told there was no general manager or head of housekeeping to talk to. Tub/shower was disgusting. Furniture missing paint and all scratched up, was dusty and there were crumbs in all the shelves and cabinets that held microwave (which didn’t work) and the mini fridge. Towels had hair (which I hope came from someone’s head) on them. I would give zero stars if it was an option.

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Kaci

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was decent for the rates paid. Quiet , yet the police was outside everytime i went outside

8

Angeleen

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was good, in a great location, bar was friendly atmosphere, only thing my sink was clogged but overall a great place to stay

4

Ross

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in, got into my room. There was a tv with no stand leaned against the wall because they couldn’t take 10 min to mount it. Killed about 3 times roaches that were coming from behind AC unit. Could hear the people in the room next to me and there foolery all night long, I’m almost certain they were selling drugs. One of the worst experiences at a hotel I’ve ever had.

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is inconsistent: many call it limited or poorly stocked or messy, while others said it was decent. Coffee quality varies.

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Peggy

9 Dec 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

Well, I’m conflicted on how to rate this hotel. Our room was clean but when we went to have our continental breakfast, which we were all looking forward to, it was a complete mess in there. Waffle batter everywhere. Left over in both the waffle makers, on the counter and on the floor. Left over coffee from the previous day that got poured right into the fresh made coffee. The kitchen staff was in the room on his phone instead of cleaning up. We were going to eat in the restaurant that’s in the hotel but after seeing that we wouldn’t dare eat there.

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Carol

12 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

breakfast was not stock like it should. I had to search myself for napkins and silverware.

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Dwight

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice enough place for the money spent. Breakfast was good. The bed was comfortable.

4

Patricia

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel need repainting, quality bed linen and an overall remodeling. The breakfast was terrible as well as the coffee.

2

Gwen

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cockroaches, bugs, door did not seal (bugs), vinyl flooring busted up taped up and uneven (splinters without shoes) some towels looked used, closet smelled like cat pee, hair dryer plug was broken off. I was afraid of bed bugs at this point. In the restaurant everything you ordered was in a syrofoam box, plastic silverware. Breakfast was cereal, biscuits and gravy. Period. Clarion should be ashamed. NEVER again. Worst hotel room I have EVER stayed at. I’d stay at motel 6 before I ever stay at a Clarion again.

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asaad

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

breakfrast basically non existence . went to make my 2 year old a waffle and took it back to my room for him to enjoy . resulting in the Hotel mannager goofball telling staff not to allow me to eat breakfast for the remainder of my stay . ill be contacting corporate today for this neglect of my purchased services being taken away by this power hungry guy in charge .

8

Ruth

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If the rooms as nice as the lobby it would be excellent all the way. They were clean, bed was great. Breakfast good, except the coffee could walk it was so strong.

6

Don

13 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I complained at front desk about a couple things with no attention given to them other than being told the Inn was under renovation so some things may have not been updated or in the process thereof, Our room had brand new flooring which was nice. My complaints were: coffee condiments & cups were provided in the room but no coffee maker and the toilet seat was very loose & wobbly. Also, of which I didn't complain about was there were absolutely no towel bars in or out of the bathroom, the soap was very old, both bars were crumbling inside the package before even having opened them. On a positive note, the breakfast was fairly decent with eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy & waffles, The only complaint there was the sausage was over cooked & dry. The lady overseeing the breakfast was extremely friendly & attentive to the guests.

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JoAnn

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was easy & quick. The price was affordable. The mattress on the bed was brown, the sheets were stained, there was crayon scribbled on the wall, the door & baseboards in the bathroom were black with dirt, the toilet was stained. And then the cockroaches started running. We thought we might use the pool but the water was so murky, you couldn’t see the bottom. Breakfast, however, was delicious & the attendant was very pleasant. Sorry to have to give such a bad review.

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Joey

2 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Run. Run far away! Check-in was confusing, and took 30 mins just to check in. Mold on the entire ceiling around the edges where it wasn’t painted. Mold in bathroom. Floor was filthy. Breakfast was almost non existent. Brings out 1 serving of eggs at a time for the buffet. This use to be a nice hotel, but not anymore!!! Run!!!

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Month	Average price
January	US$48
February	US$50
March	US$51
April	US$53
May	US$56
June	US$53
July	US$50
August	US$50
September	US$49
October	US$51
November	US$52
December	US$47

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13	14	15	16 $55	17 $47	18 $48	19 $53
20 $48	21 $48	22 $48	23 $48	24 $56	25 $64	26 $65
27 $56	28 $54	29 $56	30 $56

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $56	2 $62	3 $63
4 $55	5 $56	6 $54	7 $54	8 $54	9 $60	10 $60
11 $54	12 $54	13 $54	14 $54	15 $53	16 $60	17 $60
18 $54	19 $54	20 $54	21 $55	22 $53	23 $60	24 $60
25 $54	26 $54	27 $55	28 $54	29 $54	30 $59	31 $60

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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