Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site. Limited parking is provided.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed, with no charge for one pet. A fee of USD 15 per pet per night applies for two or more pets. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated parking and step-free entrances.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Bloomington, within a 5-minute drive of Grossinger Motors Arena and Illinois Wesleyan University. It is 1.8 miles from Miller Park Zoo and 2.8 miles from Illinois State University.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 10 per night, subject to availability. Guests should request this in advance.

Red Roof Inn Bloomington - Normal/University Motel

Average nightly price at Red Roof Inn Bloomington - Normal/University by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$54
February	$50
March	$54
April	$50
May	$62
June	$79
July	$57
August	$57
September	$60
October	$58
November	$55
December	$52

What guests think

Across recent reviews for Red Roof Inn Bloomington - Normal/University, travelers note convenient highway access and some friendly staff, but also significant concerns about overall upkeep and a very limited breakfast.

Reports mention dirty or musty rooms, mold in bathrooms, pests, and stained linens. Several guests also cite loud traffic, a run-down exterior, and occasional safety worries around the property. Basic stays are possible, yet water pressure, hot water, AC, door locks, and in-room electronics can be unreliable. Expect a no-frills stopover with variable quality.

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Facilities

Exterior and common areas appear worn, with reports of stairwell disrepair, smoky corridors, and an out-of-order lobby restroom. Parking is generally available but sometimes limited, and ice machines are broken or absent.

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Sara

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Run down and i had issues with the door not locking properly

4

Patricia

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Syringes in parking lot. Facility was in disrepair. Sheets tho clean, were stained with blood dots.

6

Keren

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Based on the photos online, we thought we would be staying in a hotel, but this Red Roof Inn is more like a motel, with two stories and doors to the rooms facing the parking lot. We were on the second floor, and there isn't an elevator. The room was fine, but the floors are vinyl/linoleum and could use a good sweep and mop. The bedskirt had gunk on it, and the fan in the bathroom was very loud and squeaky. The motel is close to the highway, and there was a loud rumble/vibration throughout the night, and I couldn't figure out if it came from the hotel itself or from the highway. Otherwise, the room was quiet. The motel does not have an ice maker, but the front desk will provide ice from an ice tray made in a freezer in one of the back rooms if you ask. Breakfast is starch-based (cereal, bagels/toast), coffee and juice but no protein (not even hard boiled eggs or yogurt) or fruit. The bed was comfortable and the linens were very nice. We appreciated the refrigerator, microwave, desk and coffee maker in the room. If you need a safe place to sleep on a limited budget, this is your place.

6

Kimera

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Air did not work. Outside parking lot in disrepair.

4

Dena

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, easy parking, but the condition of the room was not very nice. The bathroom had stains and the bed was not very comfortable. Luckily it was only one night.

4

Carisa

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lobby rest room was out of order. The bed felt like a box spring. The room floor wasn’t clean.

10

Carley

Jun 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Not enough parking. Had to park a ways down from our room

6

Christa

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly. The inside of my room was clean. Breakfast was not good. Outside of the hotel was run down and sketchy.

4

Anna

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ceiling drywall was wet and crumbled in front of the door entry. The ceiling fire alarm sensor was constantly beeping. On the bright side we asked for a new room and was given one. The enclosed middle entry by the stair well had no smoking signs and stank with smoke and the concrete floor was crumbly and needed to be refinished.

2

Dave

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bad experience! No hot water, ice machine broken, toilet was wobbly. Asked 3 times for a few extra pillows, for my bad back. Never got them, ended up sleeping in my van for half the night. We won’t be back!

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Cleanliness

Many reviews cite dirty rooms, musty odors, moldy bathrooms, hair and stains, and sightings of roaches or other bugs. A smaller number found rooms acceptably clean.

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John

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was dirty. Garbage cans overflowing. Hair in the shower. Floors were filthy and cracks and bubbles in the laminate in the room. Stains on the towels. Loud and noisy from other guests partying in the parking lot until all hours of the night. Breakfast was a joke. Don’t do it!

2

kayla

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was filled with dust and spider webs. There was wires hanging out of the side of the ac unit. and there was mold growing on the box spring of the bed.

4

Tracy

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one night for an event near by, the room and facility was so dirty.

2

Donta

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was outdated and not clean. Roaches found in the bathroom of our room

2

Andrew

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was dirty overall. The floors were dirty, there was something splattered on the wall by the sink, the shower was dirty and moldy. The ceiling was falling in. The phone didnt work and appeared to be covered in dirt and grease. I would not recommend staying at this property to anyone! It was gross. Extremely unsatisfied.

4

John

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was dirty. mold all over shower and sink. floor boards broken and pulling apart

2

Leia

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Red Roof Inn needs some major updates and cleaning. Paint was chipping off the walls. The pillows had stains on them. The tub/ shower was dirty with hair left behind from previous guest.

4

Joseph

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were not clean

2

ADAM

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I do not recommend this place, unless there’s nothing else around. The room was very dirty, and the smell in the room was horrendous. The price has nothing to do with the value. Save your money elsewhere.

2

John

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty, loud and unkept. Sheets stained and floors sticky! Never again!

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and inconsistent; guests report uncomfortable beds, weak water pressure or hot water, AC that doesn’t cool, loose door locks, and highway noise. Some mention spacious layouts or comfortable beds in a few rooms.

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Doug

Jan 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Traffic noise at this place is awful. Had to leave the TV on all night to try to drown it out. The bed was clean but the bathroom was not. Hairs all over the place.

8

Deanna

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for easy on/off. Lots of restaurants nearby. I stop for a good rest and hot shower, which I did not get…the mattress is extremely uncomfortable and I tossed and turned all night. They have good water pressure but when you turn on the shower all you get is a trickle. The room was clean with new furniture, but the bathroom was subpar. I wouldn’t go back-definitely not worth the money spent

6

Barb

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel cost us 4x the standard price because of graduation weekend for the University. $200 per night. That said, the room was clean and the bed was surprisingly comfortable. Don’t expect more than cereal and yogurt for breakfast, and the motel rooms next to the interstate will certainly not be sound proof. It’s not a resort. It will suffice for an overnight stay.

6

Keren

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Based on the photos online, we thought we would be staying in a hotel, but this Red Roof Inn is more like a motel, with two stories and doors to the rooms facing the parking lot. We were on the second floor, and there isn't an elevator. The room was fine, but the floors are vinyl/linoleum and could use a good sweep and mop. The bedskirt had gunk on it, and the fan in the bathroom was very loud and squeaky. The motel is close to the highway, and there was a loud rumble/vibration throughout the night, and I couldn't figure out if it came from the hotel itself or from the highway. Otherwise, the room was quiet. The motel does not have an ice maker, but the front desk will provide ice from an ice tray made in a freezer in one of the back rooms if you ask. Breakfast is starch-based (cereal, bagels/toast), coffee and juice but no protein (not even hard boiled eggs or yogurt) or fruit. The bed was comfortable and the linens were very nice. We appreciated the refrigerator, microwave, desk and coffee maker in the room. If you need a safe place to sleep on a limited budget, this is your place.

6

Angela

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very friendly. The bed was incredibly uncomfortable; the pillows were very flat. Breakfast consisted of instant oatmeal, dry cereal, or toast/bagels. I would have liked some fresh fruit, a yogurt, or some hard-boiled eggs-something with protein.

2

MARCELLA

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was in disrepair. The floor in our room was in bad shape. The walls needed to be repainted. The air conditioning barely worked we couldn’t get it cool in our room. We couldn’t get a signal on the tv and when we told the front desk they never came to fix it. The stairwell had loose steps.

6

Kimera

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Air did not work. Outside parking lot in disrepair.

4

Lesa

Sep 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A/C never cooled the room to a comfortable temperature even though the outside temp was between 68 and 84. Thankfully the carpet has been replaced with a hard floor but it was covered in dust bunnies. The toilet was not solidly attached to the floor. Poor accommodation all the way around.

6

Donald

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. Door lock was loose and the door didn't close tight. We asked about changing rooms, but was told that we would not be bothered. We moved the table in front of the door for peace of mind. A hole in the bathroom door and trim loose in bathroom with several water damaged ceiling tiles.

6

Sara

Nov 16, 2024

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The place is a bit run down the door to my room did not properly lock

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Service

Feedback is mixed: several guests praise friendly, accommodating staff, while others note rudeness, reservation issues, slow response, or entering rooms without knocking.

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Rosaline

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My bed had bugs, there was no light at the sink, hair dryer not working and the smell of the room. I always bring an air freshner which I seldom use and I use it that night and morning. The people working there were nice. They move us to a different room the next day. Better but the toilet flush was not working but they did fix it. It was just an inconvenience for a short stay. I am not expecting to be a 5 star. Just need a place to sleep without hassle.

2

John

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

extremely rude staff

8

Marc A.

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Night staff friendly

8

Katrina

Feb 25, 2024

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We stayed in several rooms for a conference. The staff was kind and accommodating. We would return

10

DEREK

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was GREAT.Left a personable item was contacted, and item returned. 3 CHEERS

2

Julianne

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They couldn’t find my reservation at check-in, then he finally got it and when we got to the room it had a horrible odor, the beds were uncomfortable and just overall not good.

8

Katrina

Feb 25, 2024

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We stayed in several rooms for a conference. The staff was kind and accommodating. We would return.

2

Warren

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk man opens your door without knocking at 11pm at night. I own a company so I have several employees that have stayed at this location. 2 of them complained about this situation.

8

Russell

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Clean room. Friendly front desk.

10

Jerry

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

it met all my needs. the phone didn't work at all . i had to come to service desk for room service because the t v needed repaired by desk clerk.

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Location

Convenient off the interstate with restaurants and stores nearby, but traffic noise is common. Several reviews describe a run-down area with occasional homeless activity or panhandling.

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6

Doug

Jan 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Traffic noise at this place is awful. Had to leave the TV on all night to try to drown it out. The bed was clean but the bathroom was not. Hairs all over the place.

10

DWayne

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in and good location.

10

Ray

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean, easy check in-out. Had just what we needed... A bed, TV, Shower, a chair.... Great stop over when needing a break from the road & hamd gas station, food places & a Walmart down the road... Totally recommend. Great price for a 1 night stand.

8

Deanna

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for easy on/off. Lots of restaurants nearby. I stop for a good rest and hot shower, which I did not get…the mattress is extremely uncomfortable and I tossed and turned all night. They have good water pressure but when you turn on the shower all you get is a trickle. The room was clean with new furniture, but the bathroom was subpar. I wouldn’t go back-definitely not worth the money spent

6

Keren

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Based on the photos online, we thought we would be staying in a hotel, but this Red Roof Inn is more like a motel, with two stories and doors to the rooms facing the parking lot. We were on the second floor, and there isn't an elevator. The room was fine, but the floors are vinyl/linoleum and could use a good sweep and mop. The bedskirt had gunk on it, and the fan in the bathroom was very loud and squeaky. The motel is close to the highway, and there was a loud rumble/vibration throughout the night, and I couldn't figure out if it came from the hotel itself or from the highway. Otherwise, the room was quiet. The motel does not have an ice maker, but the front desk will provide ice from an ice tray made in a freezer in one of the back rooms if you ask. Breakfast is starch-based (cereal, bagels/toast), coffee and juice but no protein (not even hard boiled eggs or yogurt) or fruit. The bed was comfortable and the linens were very nice. We appreciated the refrigerator, microwave, desk and coffee maker in the room. If you need a safe place to sleep on a limited budget, this is your place.

6

Kimera

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Air did not work. Outside parking lot in disrepair.

4

Debi

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was a man with a sign begging in the dark at 11pm at night on the corner where you turn in to the property. Rooms are outside access. I was traveling alone. The room had a horrible smell that had been masked (without success) by air freshener.

6

Christa

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly. The inside of my room was clean. Breakfast was not good. Outside of the hotel was run down and sketchy.

8

Brian

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel across street didn’t honor reservation so last minute booking here. Front desk staff was exhausted, could barely communicate he was yawning and looked like about to pass out. Room was fine, dated, needs updating, but the mattress was comfy. Homeless seem to be hanging out behind property but didn’t cause any issues.

6

Gretta

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The area the hotel is in is not a good looking area. Little spooky. The bathroom had mold on the ceiling and the trim was pulled away.

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Dining

Breakfast is minimal and mostly starch based, with limited variety and frequent disappointment; a few guests found it acceptable. Some reported it unavailable during their stay.

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John

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was dirty. Garbage cans overflowing. Hair in the shower. Floors were filthy and cracks and bubbles in the laminate in the room. Stains on the towels. Loud and noisy from other guests partying in the parking lot until all hours of the night. Breakfast was a joke. Don’t do it!

6

Janine

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was very disappointed in the common reception area. It was very dark and dingy, and the bathroom was out of order the entire time we were there. We were not given any information about the breakfast time schedule, and there was no information in the room about it, or any area restaurants either. I just went there at a reasonable time to see what they had to offer. Breakfast offerings were bread and bagels -with a toaster, juice, coffee, and milk, green bananas and one flavor of yogurt. Oh and two sweetened cereals. Margarine -not butter, peanut butter, cream cheese and two jelly’s were offered to accompany the bread. The refrigerator in the room was not even cool when we opened it up to put our drinks in it, but it did cool down after I changed the temperature setting. Even though my reservation clearly was for two people, it only had towels & washcloths for one person. I have stayed in many Red Roof Inns before, and I can say this one was very disappointing.

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Barb

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel cost us 4x the standard price because of graduation weekend for the University. $200 per night. That said, the room was clean and the bed was surprisingly comfortable. Don’t expect more than cereal and yogurt for breakfast, and the motel rooms next to the interstate will certainly not be sound proof. It’s not a resort. It will suffice for an overnight stay.

6

Keren

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Based on the photos online, we thought we would be staying in a hotel, but this Red Roof Inn is more like a motel, with two stories and doors to the rooms facing the parking lot. We were on the second floor, and there isn't an elevator. The room was fine, but the floors are vinyl/linoleum and could use a good sweep and mop. The bedskirt had gunk on it, and the fan in the bathroom was very loud and squeaky. The motel is close to the highway, and there was a loud rumble/vibration throughout the night, and I couldn't figure out if it came from the hotel itself or from the highway. Otherwise, the room was quiet. The motel does not have an ice maker, but the front desk will provide ice from an ice tray made in a freezer in one of the back rooms if you ask. Breakfast is starch-based (cereal, bagels/toast), coffee and juice but no protein (not even hard boiled eggs or yogurt) or fruit. The bed was comfortable and the linens were very nice. We appreciated the refrigerator, microwave, desk and coffee maker in the room. If you need a safe place to sleep on a limited budget, this is your place.

6

Lavonne

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

very limited breakfast choices; no coffee maker in room.

2

Lucy

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place was absolutely terrible. Room was not like it was on portrayed in the hotel pictures. Room looked dirty with stains all over the place, holes in wall and dead bugs and webbing on the window. Breakfast was supposedly included but not available.

6

Angela

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very friendly. The bed was incredibly uncomfortable; the pillows were very flat. Breakfast consisted of instant oatmeal, dry cereal, or toast/bagels. I would have liked some fresh fruit, a yogurt, or some hard-boiled eggs-something with protein.

8

KAREN

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

convenient location for my drive poor continental breakfast, but it was better than nothing

4

Timothy

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our door did not close properly. Had to muscle it closed from the inside and could not make it stay closed from the outside so we had to take all our stuff with us when we went out in the evening. Red wall inside had been repaired with two different colors of paint, bathroom was cramped, no kleenex, flimsy toilet paper and a dismal breakfast. Staff was nice but rather than repair door while we were out the just managed to get it closed. And then it was almost impossible to get open when we returned. We knew we were doing budget accommodations but that shouldn’t mean unsafe

6

Christa

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly. The inside of my room was clean. Breakfast was not good. Outside of the hotel was run down and sketchy.

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