Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. The parking is uncovered and includes spaces for RVs, buses, and trucks.

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

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

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

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers several accessibility features including wheelchair-accessible registration desk, public washrooms, and paths of travel. There are elevators and limited wheelchair-accessible rooms available.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located near the airport and is within a 5-minute drive of the University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Convention Center. It is approximately 5.3 miles from ABQ Uptown and 8.7 miles from Balloon Fiesta Park.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor pool available, with access hours from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 18 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

Hotel 505 in Albuquerque

What guests think

At Hotel 505, travellers consistently find budget-friendly rates, a central location by the interstate and hospitals, and friendly front-desk staff, alongside frequent reports of dated facilities, inconsistent cleanliness, maintenance issues, road noise, and limited parking.

The indoor pool and hot tub attract many guests, but feedback ranges from well-kept to cold, cloudy, or temporarily closed. Breakfast with waffles is a common plus, though several reviews note limited options, cold items, or slow replenishment. Policies like a $100-$200 deposit and occasional refund delays frustrate some, and the surrounding area and balcony-door security leave a few guests uneasy. Expect a basic, budget stay with trade-offs between price and condition.

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Facilities

Indoor pool and hot tub are a popular draw but condition varies, with reports of clean, enjoyable swims as well as cold, cloudy, broken, or occasionally closed facilities. Parking is repeatedly described as limited, tight, or hard to find later in the day.

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Marco

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was really good, Jacuzzi, indoor pool clean rooms,very friendly

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Victor

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

They have this nice pictures of an available pool. Was closed. They did not cleaned my room after 1st night. NO towels next day. Poor breakfast. Too Noisy very close to 25 fwy.

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Christopher

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool and the hot tub were particularly well kept.

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Maria

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place! I especially enjoyed the pool and hot tub!

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Deborah

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice place but parking was insufficient.

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Dawn

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is definitely older. The parking was not good. The room was nicer than I expected and the swimming pool was big.

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Audrey

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

parking was the only negative thing about the property. love the 12pm checkout time

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Donaciano A

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was good except for the parking if you are not parked by early evening you are on your own, no parking. The property around the hotel is very trashy, The motel is nice and clean, staff is nice.

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Salvador

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything is good except the parking. Lines need to be repainted because people just park however over the barely visible lines.

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Monica

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is falling apart , room wasn’t very clean and grounds were a mess , staff was very friendly except for the one woman working breakfast area only got coffee because she was extremely rude to me , very slim picking for breakfast. Swimming pool is extremely dirty. Someone was throwing things including glass from 2nd or 3rd floor balcony onto us. Stood 2 nights wouldn’t have even stood 1 if I could of got my money back.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: many guests report dirty floors, stained tubs and carpets, unpleasant odors, or pests, while others find rooms acceptably clean. Maintenance-related grime in bathrooms is a recurring complaint.

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Leslie

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The floors were so dirty that I had to rewash my feet after a shower.

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LoRheda

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed bugs, bed bugs..got eaten up on my arm and when i complained and asked for refund, i was denied. Showed pictures of the bugs and the manager still refused to help. Second night was just as bad even after being given another room.

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Carla

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The he room was not clean and the bathroom and towels had hair all over

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Victor and Kris

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Dirty and shabby. Stayed 3 nights and room service never came by. According to our Uber driver this hotel has a "bad reputation". The sliding glass door to the balcony was jammed and filthy. Very outdated. Tiny TV. An old Howard Johnson that HJ probably sold rather than update.

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Joesiah

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was really nice other than have blood on my sheets

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Ray

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Never in my life have I seen a Hotel so filthy and disgusting. I was not going to make my family stay there we checked out as soon as we saw how nasty our room and Mattresses were. We eneded up leaving Albuquerque and sleeping in our Truck at a TA. They charge $100 deposit incase anything was broken upon checkout. There were several things broken prior to our arrival. Working on my refund. I advise Hotels.com remove this place from their website if they dont please avoid this disgusting place.

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lekisha

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First of all a 200 dollar deposit is a bit much for a room with roaches,dirty showers,filthy carpet and lights that kept flickering. I wasn't happy at all with the room. I recommend going somewhere else!

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Maria

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is run down in terrible condition. Extremely noisy bathroom had a hole in the ceiling. Tub was nasty. Carpet is dirty. I do not recommend at all.

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Aryeh

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hard to enjoy your night's stay when you are joined by enormous cockroach greeting you on the bathroom wall.

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Steve

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was in a state of extreme disrepair. The door had been kicked in several times. There was no shower curtain. The toilet was dysfunctional (I had to refill the tank using the ice bucket to transfer water from the sink to be able to flush). They charged me an unadvertised $200 security deposit for a one-night stay in a room that had already been destroyed.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and show wear, with small TVs, aging furniture, and sliding balcony doors that often don’t seal well, contributing to freeway noise. Some rooms offer balconies with city or mountain views, and comfort varies by room.

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Sunitha

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Run down property in need of maintenance. Balcony door didn’t close fully and the AC system was struggling to keep the room cool

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Bruce

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location close to medical centers and university. Staff professional and courteous. The pool and hot tub were great. Can be a bit noisy due to location and the property is somewhat old. Perfect for appointments at Lovelace and Heart hospital.

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Jay

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Average hotel with balconies and excellent views of Albuquerque but excessive road noise

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Max

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super small parking lot and spaces were very tight. Had to make our own parkin spot. If you stay here ask to stay on side opposite from the freeway. It's super loud on freeway side, cars flying by all night. If your a light sleeper beware.

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Misty

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very outdated, very loud at night from being next to interstate, stains on the 1st floor hallway carpet leading to the pool, no ice machine in the 4th floor despite a sign with an arrow pointing to an ice machine, had to go to the 1st floor to get ice. breakfat eggs were cold. Grafitti on the outside walls of our balcony. There were two shower heads in the shower not sure what that was about.

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Pamela

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was clean. The beds were not very soft. The Jacuzzi was lucky and the Jets didn’t blow out very well. Their patio doors that were in the rooms did not close right and the noise from outside was very bad. We didn’t sleep most of the night because we heard all of the noise from the freeway.

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Haley

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is older, soundproofing on rooms isn't great, can hear everything in the hallway through the door and the light on the balcony doesn't turn off so it shines in through the sides of the curtain all night. But, it was clean, staff was very friendly, breakfast/hours were good. Appreciated the 12pm checkout time, and fridge/microwave in room. Room was a decent size. We would stay here again. Maybe with eye masks to block the light next time haha

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Nicholas

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Right on the interstate and doesn’t have quality insulation on the sliding door. Could hear the freeway all night.

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Susan

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room looked decent but dated. bed was comfy. restroom needs updating. tub looked dirty. our room balcony faced the interstate traffic was loud in the morning. staff is very friendly.

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Catherine

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here two years ago and we couldn't believe how much more run down it was.

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Service

Feedback on staff is mixed: many highlight friendly, helpful front-desk teams, but others cite long waits, booking issues, or curt interactions. Deposits and refund timelines create frustration, and housekeeping responsiveness varies.

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Michele M.

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The price was the best we found... especially last minute! The very friendly, personable and helpful Check In Manager was fantastic! She also answered all questions on future visits, as well as letting us know HOTEL 505 will price match! Reserving our room and check in were seamless! We had a very bad experience with an online reservation with the hotel we have used for years...which brought us here. We were thankful to find the best rate with HOTEL 505, as well as great customer care!

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Martin

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean Hotel for the Price! Front desk ladies very nice & welcoming

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Yolanda

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was cool. I loved it the swimming pool. The Jacuzzi was amazing. My only problem was with the housekeeping people. I kept asking. I stayed there for two weeks or little over two weeks and I kept asking to clean my room and they wouldn’t and they acted like they didn’t understand what I said, but everything else was good especially the front desk people they were amazing.

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Tina

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk was AMAZING! The sweetest ladies there! Loved how they had a market there that you could get snacks if needed. Property has cameras to ensure vehicles safety. Pet friendly. The ONLY complaint was the room WOULD NOT cool off until it got dark because the windows were old and sun shining right in them. Which is understandable as this is an older hotel. I know they are doing renovations and if I ever come through I’ll def stay here again. Just keep in mind it is an older hotel so of course there are things that come with that. The front desk ladies made the visit! Can’t sing their praises enough!

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Karen

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They will charge you a $100 deposit which is more than the room at check in with NOTHING disclosing this at time of booking. Deposit can up to 10 days to refund to bank account and that is IF you get it back. I refused the room and they still charged my bank card. I am EXTREMELY unhappy!!!!!!!! On verge of angry in reality.

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Transparent

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Staff is Amazing!

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Marissa

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well, I arrived late from my flight. I called to let them know I was on my way. There was no parking because about 6-7 cars were occupying two spaces. The empty side appeared vulnerable to theft or vandalism. I had to park next to other vehicles in the middle. Then, when I was getting my room, I was told they may not have one cleaned and ready for me. I asked her to check. It took me two hours to settle into my room. Bedtime was 2 am. The hotel is dated and unkept, but the room was clean, as were the bed and sheets. The coverlet at the foot of the bed had a cigeratte hole. The coffee was tasty. I missed breakfast. For a quick sleepover, I had to do it. I was exhausted.

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Jose

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wouldn’t let me change my dates for a week before my originally book dateand wouldn’t let and DID NOT!!!! give me my refund. Try to book it again and try to overcharge me double what I paid in the first place!! Plus $100 deposit!!! Horrible, horrible service

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Damien

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Horrible customer service

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Norma Angélica

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Upon arrival, they charge extra money that does not appear in the applications and they do not return it.

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Location

Convenient off I-25 and close to hospitals and downtown by car, but traffic noise is common. Several guests describe the surrounding area as rough or trash-strewn, which affects the overall feel.

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Kira

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The property was formerly a Howard Johnson. The staff was exceptional and the place was VERY clean. It’s located right near the intersection of two major highways yet was quiet. I would definitely stay here again. The only two things I didn’t like were the fact that there really was not a gym. In a room in the basement they had a weight machine but no option for cardio. Also, the hot breakfast was biscuits and gravy everyday. The gravy did not look the least bit appetizing. I opted for the Belgium waffles which were AMAZING!! I would have liked if they at least offered yogurt. But you could stay here and not even care about a weight room or biscuits and gravy. Like I said, I’d stay here again.

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Terrell

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Next to I-25 noise when emergency vehicles pass.

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Mandy

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Very friendly staff kind of sketchy surroundings but the hotel itself was great!

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Bruce

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location close to medical centers and university. Staff professional and courteous. The pool and hot tub were great. Can be a bit noisy due to location and the property is somewhat old. Perfect for appointments at Lovelace and Heart hospital.

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Cornelia

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I really appreciated that most of my needs were met for my stay for an affordable price. The staff was friendly and supportive. Location was great and walkable to downtown. For the price you can’t beat it! Just needed batteries in the remote. Didn’t receive them but just watched a movie on my phone.

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Jay

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Average hotel with balconies and excellent views of Albuquerque but excessive road noise

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Charlotte

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's ok just as long as I get some rest. Had to get a room due to family member at loveless hospital. It was closer to be by the hospital.

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Sebastien

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Well located, good breakfast, fast check in, comfortable bed

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Killeen

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were quite friendly and they price matched for an additional night. However, the rooms themselves were quite rundown and were in need of a deep clean. The carpets in the hallway were stained with filth. The hotel is only a few minutes drive from the airport which was extremely convenient.

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kayla

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was good parking lot was super small, didnt seem to be the greatest was skethy at times. Even took extra mesures because didnt feel safe

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Dining

Breakfast earns mixed reviews: waffles are a frequent hit, but guests also mention limited variety, missing fruit, cold items, or slow replenishment. Some mornings are solid; others feel basic or understocked.

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Nicole

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The facility smelled musty mixed with smoke. The room smelled as well. The bathtub had what looked like hard water stains and there was no storage for clothes. The continental breakfast was sadly a joke. First, you’re only provided hazelnut cream for your coffee, second the sausage links were cold, and last the waffle maker was not working. For the price it was doable for the night just to sleep, however when you’re on a budget and you expect a decent breakfast and pleasant smell no bueno.

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Abraham

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast Needs improve… always the same :(

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Christa

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel website photos show fruit on the breakfast buffet. When I asked on the first morning, if there would be fruit, I was told that normally there is fruit and it would be on the next delivery truck. I stayed for 5 nights and the fruit never showed up. I did not appreciated being lied to by the staff.

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Jeff

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just needed a place to stay while driving through. This was was the cheapest available so I was pretty amazed by the quality Rooms are small but very clean, and very well maintained. They have larger sized fridges than most hotels. The staff was very friendly and the free breakfast includes eggs, sausages and waffels.

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Felicia

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was good and they have a waffle maker

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David

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel needs a total renovation! I stayed in room 406 which had a king bed. The furniture looked from the 80’s. The bathroom was awful! The tub was discolored and had bumps on the bottom where it has been repaired. The sink was small and took time to drain. The noise in the whole hotel ridiculous, even on weekend mornings there were construction sounds. The sliding glass balcony doors let in a lot of noise because it didn’t shut all the way correctly. It truly sounded like it was open and you could hear all the outside noise. I paid 70 dollars a night and it was not worth it! A lot of the guests were Hispanic male workers that were roofers, construction workers and plumbers because that is what the trucks they were carpooling in said. The parking slots were made for small cars and not for SUV’s or trucks and that’s what most of the guests were driving. I was lucky that I found corner parking most nights but then in the morning I found a work truck parked ILLEGALLY next to my vehicle. This happened each of the four nights I was there. Guest just parked where and how they wanted some took two parking spaces because they were small. The breakfast was okay but they had ZERO fruit available and they eggs and sausage looked worse than what I ate during my Army basic training days in the 1980’s! I left two days early because I just could take another restless night of uncomfortable rest. I absolutely do not recommend this hotel at all!

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Janel

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. There was no fan in the tiny bath/shower room so very humid and steamy after shower. There was very inadequate parking. The breakfast was available from 6-9 BUT at 7:30 there was NO food. We were told by the employee who checked us in late the night we stayed that we should get breakfast by 6:30. We were mistaken in thinking that the free breakfast would be available as indicated in the add and the sign posted in the motel. The employee was very short tempered. Not recommended by me!!

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Kyle

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Got two rooms for a family, tried to call to get them joined, and nobody answered for hours. Ended up having to ask at the desk when I checked in, but fortunately they had rooms available. The rooms weren't terrible, but lacked cleaning. Found old candy and cookie crumbs all over, and used q-tips in the closet. It was a place to sleep for the night. Breakfast from 6:30-8:30 was decent: waffles, cereal, yogurt, toast, eggs, and sausage. The food was mostly gone by 8:15 and they didn't want to prep anything else. Checkout was at noon, so we wanted to hit the pool before leaving but it was closed for service.

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Ed

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast with waffle machines was better than advertised.

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Marie

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, clean, good breakfast

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