Is parking available at the hotel?

Parking is available on-site, with covered and uncovered options. Self-parking incurs a fee of USD 5.00 per night. Advance reservation is required for parking.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary breakfast is offered, which includes options for up to 2 adults sharing a guestroom. Additional guests will incur breakfast fees. The specific serving hours are not detailed.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the hotel, with a maximum fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from this fee.

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

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM, and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests should contact the property in advance to request these options.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel offers several accessibility features, including elevators, step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities, and a wheelchair-accessible pool. There are also assistive listening devices available and visual alarms in hallways.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Lynchburg, within a 10-minute drive of Liberty University and Amazement Square. It is 0.3 miles from James River and 0.5 miles from Lynchburg Museum. Public transport availability is not specified.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

The hotel features a wheelchair-accessible pool, but specific details about whether it is indoor or outdoor, heated or unheated, and operational hours are not provided.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children are allowed at the hotel, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Lynchburg Grand Essential Hotel in Lynchburg

Average nightly price at Independent (Sphc) Lynchburg Grand Essential By Ihg by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$75
February	$100
March	$96
April	$102
May	$136
June	$97
July	$75
August	$84
September	$97
October	$362
November	$94
December	$82

What guests think

At Lynchburg Grand Estate by IHG, travelers describe an older hotel with friendly staff, spacious but dated rooms, and free adjacent parking, yet many note maintenance issues, closed amenities, and inconsistent basics like hot water, elevators, and Wi‑Fi.

Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with some tidy rooms but recurring notes of musty odors, mildew in bathrooms, and slow or clogged drains. Service is often friendly, though guests report occasional long check‑in lines, unreliable key cards, and limited housekeeping. The downtown setting is walkable to dining and the theater, appealing for stays near Main Street. Expect a basic, no‑frills experience.

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Facilities

Many amenities are closed or unreliable: the pool is closed, the restaurant and bar remain shut, the gym is dated, and elevators are frequently out of service or slow. Free adjacent garage parking is a consistent positive, though access and signage can be awkward.

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Deborah

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. It’s older but relatively well kept. Friendly staff. Good location. Covered free parking.

6

susan

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very economical, older hotel but clean, definitely needs updating and TLC. Provided a continental breakfast, which was perfect. AC worked great, the electoral outlets don’t work well, hot water is slow but eventually comes. Would stay there again, it’s very reasonable and staff very nice and felt safe.pool not open

4

Dyzha

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator didn’t work

8

Fred E

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place and very cordial staff. Pool in disrepair.

8

Angie

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, free parking in parking deck right next door, was able to check in hours early as hotel was not busy at all. You can picture this hotel in its heyday but has definitely seen better times. Staff was friendly. Comfortable walk all over the business district and to the river walk and various restaurants. Downside: its like a ghost town. Restaurant is closed. Pool is closed. No food options. Vending machines that only sometimes worked for us. Ice machine not working on our floor. I never saw anyone other hotel guests! Overall, we will stay again. Its in a prime location for a great price. Affordability and convenience mean the most to me. And checking in at noon was amazing. My teen thought that it gave creepy abandoned hotel vibes that he is into ...especially in the dark wood elevators and the old era music playing as we walked around with no other guest in sight lol.

8

Kim

May 12, 2025

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Great parking garage right next to the hotel with plenty of space. Comfortable beds.

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david

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Elevator was out. Had to use the service Elevator or the stairs... but service Elevator only went up.... no way back down.

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PRISCILLA

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Phone in room didn’t work and when reported to front desk I was told it was hit or miss with the phones. Card key entry unstable, had to get a new card and still intermittently worked. Ice machine on floor (5th) didn’t work and didn’t have a sign, Continental breakfast with no fruit. Hotel Signage is over the adjacent garage and barely noticeable during the day hours. No signs ground level near entrance.

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Deborah

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is dated and is in need of a full upgrade and renovation. I expected a “real” buffet breakfast but only got watered down coffee and packaged, overly sweet muffins. The main reasons, I booked this hotel was location, free buffet breakfast and the gym. The gym was HORRIBLE, it should have been closed for the mildew and mold. Clearly, this hotel needs a lot of work. I gave a 3 stars because the staff were friendly, hospitable and helpful.

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Marla

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

No dining available, poorly maintained and old carpet, Keurig coffee maker did not work reliably even after replacement, phone did not work to call front desk, front desk did not answer when I called from my cell, ice makers worked on only 2 floors of 7, pool out of service, elevator only worked when both up and down buttons pushed, and it was almost $300/night for graduation weekend!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: while some rooms are tidy, many reviews cite musty odors, visible mildew or mold, stained carpets, and poorly cleaned bathrooms, often with slow draining tubs. Some guests also report occasional pests such as ants.

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Steve

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our first room appeared to have soiled sheets. Front desk switched rooms quickly with no problems. Rooms were pretty clean. Bathroom was clean except the tile and caulking around the tub had significant mildew. Shower curtain bar was drooping down preventing the curtain from staying closed( causing water spraying on the floor). A breakfast sandwich and burrito would be a nice addition.

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Kenneth

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel needs to be updated. Our tub didn’t drain. The outlet in the bathroom was not connected.

2

Timothy

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

i found two roaches in my room they hotel moved me to another room but i was not able to sleep after that.

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Kerry

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

I stayed here on business. The property is in a great location, close to everything. Unfortunately I found "BEDBUGS" IN MY ROOM!!! If you\'re planning to stay here .... DON\'T!!! Save your time and money. I checked out way early. I didnt even ask for my money back. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!

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Joseph

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Smelled like mildew and mold. Elevator was broken, had to take stairs, not hot water in shower, water didn't drain in the tub. Ants crawling around the room and on the bed. TV channels were not working. AC unit is extremely loud.

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Amy

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Aged is one thing, but The Grand is neither clean nor welcoming. The paneling in the elevator is chipped and scratched, and some basic maintenance would help. Some elevator buttons are missing their numbers. I was on 6th floor but there was no six! There's no excuse for not marking it. Our room was dirty and dusty. The old air conditioner unit was dusty and grimy, and needed a good wipe-down. The phone was disgusting and didn't work.The carpet was badly stained. The tub, by the drain, was badly stained black. Worst, we didn't notice, until leaving, that the smoke alarm had been removed! No excuse for that. When we checked in, we were told that "there's no housekeeping...no one to make up the beds." It was not a welcoming experience. The parking lot, not attached, does not have security, and is creepy. Single females should stay elsewhere. We planned to stay 3 days but left after one. One night was too much. In all fairness,the bedding was clean and the beds comfortable. The shower was good. Just the condition of the hotel and rooms was bad.

6

kim

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I like the location being close to everything downtown. The bathroom had ants and the tube was not that clean.

6

Rafael

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled musty, beds were small and Soft. Mattresses were thin. Room looked like it was wiped quickly. Had to clean with sanitizing wipes which wiped off dirt. Sheets were clean. Very outdated hotel.

6

Wendy

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our bathtub had a horrible grime ring and wouldn’t drain, though water pressure was good. We had a horrible time with the keycard access and had to come down multiple times for help to get into our room. The mattresses were comfortable but the hotel itself is very dated and in need of repair in areas of painting, toilets (ours wouldn’t stop running on its own) and the breakfast area is just so dark.

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Adil

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely disgusting hotel. Original room was filthy and full of black mold from the furniture to the carpet including the vents. bathroom had pink mold. I was switched to 3 different rooms. All of the rooms were in the same condition. We refused to stay and had to book a different hotel. Definitely unsafe. Only good thing i can say is the staff was extremely nice and accommodating and tried everything in their power to give me a better experience.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious but dated, with aging decor and fixtures; bed comfort ranges from very comfortable to too firm or soft. Wi‑Fi and in‑room tech are often unreliable or slow, and some rooms lack effective blackout curtains.

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Anne

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was super nice and friendly. Room was very clean, neat, comfortable , and in good condition. The common areas need a bit of TLC, just a bit worn. Great value. Would stay there again when in Lynchburg.

6

Sherry

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you could have better TV’s and channels! Room was a little outdated.

6

Michelle

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel had a convenient location on Main St. There were no curtains to keep the sun out, so I wasn’t able to sleep past 6am.

10

Malcolm

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

In town for business with Liberty U. Although the hotel was not all that close to Liberty, being in the downtown area was a good choice. Parking was convenient. There were many restaurants in the area. Continental breakfast was adequate. WIFI internet was slow.

8

Virginia

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Back in it's glory days this was a beautiful hotel. Hopefully they remodel to restore it's beauty. Room was old but clean. Great staff. Easy parking. Would stay again.

10

Helen

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Affordable, improved since my previous stay. Easy parking and convenient location. Fridges have small working freezers that hold ice packs. Large Rooms.

8

John

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious and clean room. Hotel is in a good location downtown and near dining options. Friendly staff.

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John

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms need renovated.but keep the beds. One of the most comfortable beds at a hotel.

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Rafael

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled musty, beds were small and Soft. Mattresses were thin. Room looked like it was wiped quickly. Had to clean with sanitizing wipes which wiped off dirt. Sheets were clean. Very outdated hotel.

6

Gerald

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, but dated decor. WiFi was very slow and staff was unable to provide assistance.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, though staffing can be thin, leading to slow or delayed check‑in and inconsistent follow‑through on maintenance requests.

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Kimberly

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We've stayed here before and understand what condition the hotel is in. We stay here for overnight trips because the price is right. The beds are comfortable and the rooms are clean. This time, the shower in our room didn't work. We made do and informed the front desk attendant when we checked out. The attendant just said that she'd let maintenance know. We expected an apology of some sort and gratitude for letting them know. Just total lacking of basic customer service.

10

Michael

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at check-in are very nice an efficient. A+ hotel

10

Irene

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff! Welcoming, Keisha, Whitney, Elvis others. Y

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ELSEBETH

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very slow check in. Our key card did not work right and we had to have them reactivated. The security lock was broken off the door. There was one piece of soap. Would have been nice to have had one for the sink and one for the tub. There was no hair dryer. We looked in the closet and all the drawers. Whatever had held the hairdryer in the bathroom was broken off. Staff was friendly, but was understaffed which made check in so slow. Breakfast was nice and the gentleman in charge was delightful.

4

Brian

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at 5 pm way past check in time, waited in longline at checkin. My room as well as several others was not ready. Was told come back later. My room was not ready until 6:15. I was supposed to be at an event that started at 630. This lack of preparation on the hotels part caused me to be 45 late for an event i had come to town to attend. This was not the best experience.

10

Allister

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Tiffany was amazing from the time i checked in until the time i checked out.

10

Michael

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Anytime I’m in town this is my goto hotel as it’s always clean, staff is nice an welcoming. The manager on duty at night is always very pleasant an this is the best hotel in Lynchburg.

8

Bradly

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great for us. It was busy and the front desk had a computer system issue but they stayed positive even with many people getting frustrated.

4

Sarah

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Downtown Lynchburg, parking is in garage but they let us in employee parking because we were in large F450. Walking into the hotel, very Grand looking. It seems as though they are trying to make it new, not sure if its always been a hotel. Does not currently have restaurant but are working to open one apparently. Our first room was not clean, staff was very accommodating to give us a new room and also offered discount for the inconvenience ( i haven’t seen any refund yet but we shall see). Staff was really very nice and helpful. Our 2nd room was “clean” top blanket had stains (which i took off) the rest were decent. Bathroom had old cast iron tub that had shady repair on drain, broken tiles. Overall the room was ok, not great but ok. Probably wouldn't stay here again but I am extremely picky and its shocking that I even stayed the night. We were only really here from 12am until 9:30am.

10

David

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Elvis, a staff member at the hotel was very knowledgeable, helpful and courteous

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Location

The downtown location is a strong point, walkable to restaurants, the theater, and the riverfront. Some guests find the adjacent garage or surrounding area feels sketchy during events or late hours.

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Marty

Apr 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great downtown location close to restaurants and breweries.

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Elver

Apr 3, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel needs renovation. I'm sure it had its golden days. Despite this, the hotel is clean, quiet and the staff are friendly. Very well located in the historic downtown. Walking distance to excellent dining options. Free parking.

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Angie

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, free parking in parking deck right next door, was able to check in hours early as hotel was not busy at all. You can picture this hotel in its heyday but has definitely seen better times. Staff was friendly. Comfortable walk all over the business district and to the river walk and various restaurants. Downside: its like a ghost town. Restaurant is closed. Pool is closed. No food options. Vending machines that only sometimes worked for us. Ice machine not working on our floor. I never saw anyone other hotel guests! Overall, we will stay again. Its in a prime location for a great price. Affordability and convenience mean the most to me. And checking in at noon was amazing. My teen thought that it gave creepy abandoned hotel vibes that he is into ...especially in the dark wood elevators and the old era music playing as we walked around with no other guest in sight lol.

10

Steve

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There were a lot of places to eat close by. The staff were very helpful and the room was very nice!

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Kim

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is older, but very clean and has a lot of character! The staff was extremely helpful and friendly and all the support personnel were equally great. The price was very good, and the downtown location was charming. It was just a block away within walking distance to the iconic 90 year old Texas Inn! I will definitely make this my go-to hotel in Lynchburg.

8

Vanessa

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to restaurants & theater. This hotel is a great location. Parking is free next to the hotel. This is an older hotel with potential. There is a gorgeous bar and restaurant area but is not open. Room was clean. It did take quite a while 8-10 min for the water to get hot for the shower.

10

James

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to special Features in the area.

10

Steven

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Large room! Clean! Easy walk to downtown & the river. Friendly front desk.

10

Anthony

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location downtown and had free parking

8

Lisa

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is nice. In the downtown area so very walkable. Parking does seem limited. Also, we were notified upon check in that they've done away with their breakfast so you may want to take that into consideration. The beds also were quite small for two people. Overall, service was good and it met our expectations.

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Dining

On‑site dining and breakfast are frequently unavailable or very limited, with the restaurant and bar closed and vending unreliable; guests often walk to nearby eateries. A few earlier stays mention a simple continental spread when offered.

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Anthony

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a quick trip to see grandchildren and returned to the Grand and the place was rather nice and quiet as always. The staff as friendly as ever and the breakfast was hot and fresh and well stocked. The breakfast attendant was outstanding and was quickly helping multiple guest and items at one time. His personality and hustle was greatly appreciated.

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Laura

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast offered even though it said continental breakfast. Website said checkout was at noon but they said 11.

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Christie

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed. Good price. Wonderful breakfast. Friendly staff.

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Angie

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, free parking in parking deck right next door, was able to check in hours early as hotel was not busy at all. You can picture this hotel in its heyday but has definitely seen better times. Staff was friendly. Comfortable walk all over the business district and to the river walk and various restaurants. Downside: its like a ghost town. Restaurant is closed. Pool is closed. No food options. Vending machines that only sometimes worked for us. Ice machine not working on our floor. I never saw anyone other hotel guests! Overall, we will stay again. Its in a prime location for a great price. Affordability and convenience mean the most to me. And checking in at noon was amazing. My teen thought that it gave creepy abandoned hotel vibes that he is into ...especially in the dark wood elevators and the old era music playing as we walked around with no other guest in sight lol.

6

Sheri

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was great. Rooms dated. Smelt musty. Didn’t have protectors over the boxspring and mattress l. Guy at the front desk was awesome!

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Jessica

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

They just got a new key system, which meant that none of the keys actually worked. The card keys. Everytime I went to use it; it wouldn’t even read. I had to walk to the elevator everytime and call the front desk to have them come let me in my room. They are very nice and always brought me back a new key, but that key still wouldn’t work. Also, the showers don’t drain. Literally like at all, standing in a tub full of water trying to take a bath. It was driving me crazy. I’m sure my feet never got clean. Staff is nice, but they do not have breakfast and no daily housekeeping. So reusing the towels really sucked. But it is what it is. Lobby is beautiful. Hotel is nice, but those small things really bring the rating down a lot for me.

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Grace

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

No breakfast was a surprise as I chose this place because it advertised having breakfast. Only super brutal coffee and hot water for tea. The outside parking is convenient but difficult for getting in and out. The staff was kind and all apologized for no breakfast which was discontinued just before Thanksgiving weekend 😕. No rebate or offer for compensation for the inconvenience of having no breakfast. A Pop tart from the limited vending machine was unsatisfactory. It seems this hotel is in transition but decisions being made regarding that do not honor their promises or their guests. I hope they can do better. Hotels.com should intervene for the guests who booked there and did not receive what they paid for.

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Joseph

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

for what I paid, NO BREAKFAST SERVED, NOR WAS THERE COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE???? The hotel did provide me a list of places to eat for both breakfast & dinner (which, by the way, were EXCELLENT) and in walking distance of the hotel. The free parking was a plus.

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Kevin

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked for the breakfast and there was none. Beds where hard , plus they where just full size. The only good thing was the shower.

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Lisa

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is nice. In the downtown area so very walkable. Parking does seem limited. Also, we were notified upon check in that they've done away with their breakfast so you may want to take that into consideration. The beds also were quite small for two people. Overall, service was good and it met our expectations.

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