Name: Clarion Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Airport
Address: 4981 28th Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
Price range: $58–$93 per night
Rating: 7.38

What guests think

At Clarion Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Airport, reviews highlight significant maintenance and cleanliness issues, recurring smoke odors, and an environment some guests found unsafe, alongside reports of unreliable hot water, key cards and Wi-Fi, and a frequently unavailable pool.

Service feedback is mixed, ranging from unhelpful or rude interactions and check-in problems to multiple notes of friendly staff. Rooms are basic and worn, with noise from hallways and limited or loose outlets common. Some guests appreciated the low price, clean rooms, and a convenient location near the highway. Expect a budget stay with clear trade-offs.

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Facilities

Multiple reviews report no or lukewarm hot water, a pool that is often closed or empty, unreliable Wi‑Fi, and key-card or exterior door issues; several also note broken or out-of-order equipment such as the fitness room.

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Naomi

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful lobby, very clean and spacious. Staff was incredible. Very pleased!!

6

Carol

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool down. Only chose hotel based on having a pool and it was not available

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Roman

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Horrible place. Front desk person was rude. There was no hot water. The hallway smelled like marijuna. The outlets did not work. The sink would not shut off totally. I left after one day. When I called Expedia, the front desk lied and said I was told about no hot water and agreed. This was a total lie. I never would have checked in with no hot water. I left after 1 night. Then I was told by Expedia the front desk said I completed my stay. Yet another lie.I will never book again with a Clarion Hotel.

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Robbin

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No hot water for 8 of 12 days; staff is slow and don’t speak English; staff ignores Do Not Disturb door hanger and doesn’t answer the desk phone; unbearable noise levels; garbage is everywhere; there is no breakfast (at least not worth eating and coffee is as weak as tea); Internet doesn’t work; key cards don’t always work; poor tv channel options; and management is not accommodating at all whatever the reason.

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Jason

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Me and my daughter came for a cheer competition. Checked in Friday June 13 at 430pm. First they told me at check in that they were completely booked and were not able to put us near our other cheer friends. But when I went online said there was still 8 rooms available. And then after I was completely checked in they said the pool wasn’t even open. Very disappointed that I received zero notification about this. Especially when online it says that it opened in may…… the rooms were also very dirty and the air in my room barely worked. I payed 130 for my room but when I was online the same day it was only 72 for the same room and same day. Hallways also smelt horrible of weed. Definitely won’t be back here and will not recommend to anyone else.

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Robbin

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Looks great from the front, but the back is littered with trash! We have not had hot water for 3 of 5 days. The tv channel selection is horrible so stream on your phone or tablet. Sorry, you can’t because the Wi-Fi is horrible! At least the rooms are nice, but your neighbors that live there might keep you up all night as all room doors slam shut, loudly. But, they don’t charge a deposit and the pool is clean and nice until the residents get in. Oh, your room key might not always work, staff speaks Spanish and no ayuda. Also, tthe front desk never answers the phone, and the breakfast consists of coffee so weak it looks like herbal tea; the breakfast meat is steamed so it’s grey; hours are at the motel’s discretion; the “cook” can’t cook; and they run out of syrup, etc consistently. How did this place become a Choice hotel?! I can run it better and with no experience!

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Sandup

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room wasn’t ready when we got there. Got a new room but the AC wasn’t working. Couldn’t get another room due to being sold out. Card reader wasn’t working, so had to go to front desk to ask one of the staff to open the door every time!

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David

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What you would expect for Clarion. Desk staff friendly. Room service maids not so friendly. Pool wasnt open yet.

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Sue

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Don't believe the pictures as they were taken many years ago. Everything was nasty! You can't smoke cigarettes in the room but by the smell of the hallway Marijuana is allowed. Had to turn keycards in twice because they wouldn't unlock the door and even when they worked for the room didn't work for the outside doors to get in. The top sheet on the bed was sideways and the bottom wasn't tucked. The sofa sleeper was a complete joke. One arm of the couch was broken off so when you pulled it out it was about as unlevel as it could be. The room rates were double what they normally are because there was so much going on in GR but I wish I would've spent the money to stay elsewhere.

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Heather

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

They had an ok breakfast but in my room the outlet didn’t work right and we had to get our room keys redone every day. They offered laundry but not laundry soap. One of the doors to come in only worked have of the time. I will not be staying there again.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently cite dirty rooms and bathrooms, trash in hallways and parking areas, and strong smoke or marijuana odors. Some guests did find their rooms clean, but overall cleanliness and upkeep are unreliable.

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Brandon

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All the reviews are correct. People coming and going all night, dirty, electric outlets loose, smoking in the lobby. Got stuck here due to non refundable. Expedia should be ashamed to have this property on their site!

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Carlie

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The smells were awful: our room AND the hallways. Cigarette and marijuana smells everywhere. The down stores door to the parking lot was propped open. The toilet seat had something sticky and dark on it and there was no hand soap in our bathroom. A man used terrible and inappropriate language with my son in the elevator. We had to book elsewhere and no one is offering a refund — Expedia and the hotel couldn’t help.

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Sushanth

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

State of property does not do justice to the rating showing on Expedia. It should be rated less than 2, not an average of 6. It is a rundown property that smells, is dirty. Corridors smell of weed being smoked. We had to change 3 rooms after checking in just to ensure we had running water and a toilet that flushes properly. And still not one charging port in the wall worked. Had to charge our devices in car for 2 days. People hanging around outside property looked to be high.

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Beth

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms were dirty, trash everywhere outside

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Jose

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Before even parking there were three guys sitting outside the front doors drinking a six pack of beers. When checking in the attitude of the lady at the front desk was unprofessional, seems like she hated her job honestly. we got a room towards the back of the building. it smelled weird the further we went back. Getting into our room, the main bed area was fine, the door that is shared between the other room on the other side was completely torn up on the bottom. The bathroom was dirty. The sink didn't work, the piping for the sink was completely broken, we were in the hotel room for about 2 hours if even that and then left and checked out. Payed for two night only to stay two hours. Never returning.

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Carol

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff not terribly pleasant, our room had very limited outlets, and the few it had either didnt work or were too loose to hold a charger. Shower was always luke warm at best.Grounds were filthy with trash and dog waste.

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Tim

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Literally only one light worked in my hotel room. Tv didn’t work. Floor was sticky. Bathroom was disgusting. Paper thin walls, could hear the room next to me. Doors were always propped open, people just loitering around the parking lot? Like how is that allowed. Room and hotel smelled like smoke. Terrible terrible experience.

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Tiffany

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Horrible hotel, Marijuana smell for the 2 days we were there throughout the whole second floor where we stayed. bathrooms are very dirty with hair in shower.

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Timothy

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place was very dirty. When we arrive people were smoking Marijuana outside by the front door. No trash can in room,toilet didn't flush very well,no soap, no plug in for your charger AC didn't cool the room very well. I will never ever stay at this hotel or it's affiliated in the future.

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Kathy

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was not real clean. Hallways had trash etc. on the floors. Pillows on a king sized bed were very small and flat. Had a very bad “smoke” order.

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Rooms

Rooms feel dated with limited or loose power outlets, occasional AC/TV problems, and noticeable noise from hallways and slamming doors. A few guests found the beds comfortable.

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Rachelle

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nothing updated, desk help very unfriendly and not wanting to help with questions

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Frankee

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady that checked us in was nice to the other people in front of us and had a attitude with us for some reason, not quite sure what that reason was. The other employees were nice. We were put in the room by the exit so it kept sounding like someone was trying to come in our room when people open and closed the door.

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Lacey

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was ok. The room was clean, water pressure was good however I did ask for a 1st floor room as I am disabled and it is hard for mw to climb stairs. Also our air conditioner did not blow out cold air like it should. The front desk lady came to check it and said she didnt know, we were not offered another room. It was hot and uncomfortable to sleep in a hot room where you sweat. We have been here before and never had a problem. Would probably try a stay again some time.

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stephane

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A lot of people in the hallway

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Melissa

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff, they were very friendly. Our room needed the the outlets fixed…some of them worked to plug in to charge my phone and some of the outlets I could not use

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Jeff

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Old poorly kept, noisy

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Hilary

Mar 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When I tried to plug in a charging cord in the wall, it kept falling out. The socket wasn’t too secure.

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Tonia

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just a place to sleep. You could tell they updated the rooms but the bathroom mirror was shattered.

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Kimberly

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom lights flickered, had to hold the toilet handle to flush, only a few tv channels to choose from, no plugs near nightstand so couldn't plug in any phones. Two outlets in the room were loose.. had a hard time charging phones. Room door didn't shut - had to push it shut (as well as listen to everyone else's door that had to be pushed shut). Bathroom was dirty in that there was paint chips and drywall dust everywhere. Bathroom sink faucet was annoying. No tub - sliding glass door in the shower opened up on the shower head side - what? Had to step out next to the toilet and towels were hung on the opposite side if the room. Poor design. Fridge was barely cold, even when turned all the way up. Would NOT recommend this hotel at all. What was good? The beds were comfortable, A/C worked just fine, shower water pressure was good.. that's it.

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Larry

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The beds are terrible. We all woke up with back pain

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Service

Service is mixed: recurring complaints cite rude or unhelpful interactions, slow or problematic check-ins, and reservation or room-assignment errors, while other guests consistently praise friendly and accommodating staff.

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Naomi

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful lobby, very clean and spacious. Staff was incredible. Very pleased!!

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Peter

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

As I checked in the front desk denied I had a reservation even though I spoke with the manager two days in advance who guaranteed me she will have a crib for my infant child, I informed them that I will check in late as well. The front desk agent was very rude as I asked her what am I supposed to do at 1 o’clock in the morning with my family and my infant baby because our flight was delayed. The clerk replied “I had been there in this situation and was homeless once with nowhere to go, I don’t have a room for you.” Apparently, they have my room to someone else. I had to call Expedia agent who gave me a different confirmation number that allowed the front desk agent to find my reservation. Then she gave me a room that was occupied, someone was already asleep inside that room. Then they had to move me to another room. The following day, too many strangers kept opening my room door with their scanned key claiming that room was giving to them by the front desk. It was a very disappointing experience as we kept finding people opening the door on us with our child. I will never step a foot in such an unsafe place with unprofessional staff.

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Virginia

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff members were very helpful and friendly.

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Larnardo

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 13 nights

The staff are amazing.

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Tiwana

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The guy JACOB is EXTREMELY DISRESPECTFUL, RUDE AND CONDESCENDING. He talks very sassy and down to people who comes up to the desk to ask questions. He was going to kick me out of the hotel, a long with my 3 small children and disabled mom bc I was taking my breakfast from the dining area to my room. I did this for 7 days in front of all of the other staff and never was told once it was a problem. I explained to one worker I had lupus and a weak immune system so I couldn't be around a lot of ppl at once( especially this hotel bc it was dirty ) and they were fine with it. As soon as he saw me with my breakfast he told me if I walked up the stairs with the breakfast to get my stuff and leave. He did all of this in front of other customers. He claims he had to enforce the rules of the hotel but never said anything about the weed smell and lack of products at the hotel. There was rarely any coffee cups. They always ran out of cream and said they were out of face towels on multiple occasions. This hotel is TERRIBLE!! Do not stay here!!!

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Larnardo

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are great. Very friendly and trustworthy.

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Jennifer

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived there was no record of our reservation. It took me 45 minutes to check in because i had to chat with Expedia and they had to call the front desk manager to get it straightened out. It was a "glitch " in the hotels system. Not even a sorry. We had no garbage cans in our room because they had been broken. We had 2 towels for 4 guests. The phone was missing so if i needed anything from the front desk i had to walk there to get it and make sure they knew i didn't steal their phone. We had coffee packets but no coffee maker or cups.the toilet got plugged after 2 uses and the solution was to bring me a plunger to fix it myself. The TV kept pausing throughout anything we watched. The floor smelled of pot even though there were no smoking signs. The outside door by the pool area was broke so anyone could walk in. The garbage by the entry door was overflowing and 3 McDonalds bags sitting on the ground cigarette butts everywhere.there was a printer on the lawn in the parking lot area.flat tire on the cart to carry our bags.I asked for a refund on our second night so we could find other accommodations and they said they couldn't do it. We left anyways because it was that bad. There were people hanginging around the front desk and on the curbs.DO Not recommend to stay here ever. I booked it because we stayed at a Clarion in Portland OR and that was a beautiful stay. This one not at all. It looked updated but i think employee pride is not there.

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Amy

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The check in process took awhile. The keys had to be re-programmed everyday. One evening after a long day I had to get keys remade but there wasn't anyone at the front desk. We called out "hello" but there was no response. 2 people came to check in and another needing reprogrammed keys. We were just about to call the police when a woman came down the hall & went behind the front desk. It was something I've never encountered

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Roman

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Horrible place. Front desk person was rude. There was no hot water. The hallway smelled like marijuna. The outlets did not work. The sink would not shut off totally. I left after one day. When I called Expedia, the front desk lied and said I was told about no hot water and agreed. This was a total lie. I never would have checked in with no hot water. I left after 1 night. Then I was told by Expedia the front desk said I completed my stay. Yet another lie.I will never book again with a Clarion Hotel.

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Rubi

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

One of the worst experiences ive had. Staff was extremely unhelpful, eats while talking to costumers, flirts with costumers, and the worst was not giving us OUR paid room but to another costumer instead. Don't ever book here, unless you absolutely need to. can't guarantee you'll actually get your service you paid for though.

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Location

Convenient to the highway and 28th Street, but several guests felt the area and on-site environment were unsafe due to loitering and limited lighting.

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Angel

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

convenient location

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TERRY

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Felt very unsafe. Many many people possibly illegals sleeping in campers, large trailers parked around building. Entrance door that I needed use was really confusing. Breakfast well, I went and needed a restaurant. Not trying to be judgmental just trying to be honest. When I arrived if I could to get my money back I would have never stayed in this location.

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earline

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They just need the ppl to stop hanging around outside

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Beth

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Run down-bathroom light switchplate was missing. Overall room was unappealing. No shuffle from airport.

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Angel

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We've stayed here twice and although it suits our needs, it must be a crime risk area because both times they've asked for all our vehicle info - make, model, color, license plate #, etc. And they require the names of other guests in the room. Just not normal for most other hotels.

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Robert

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly helpful staff. Need more outside lighting.

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Kelly M

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Very unsafe place to stay and they don’t care as long as they get their money. Stayed one night checked out the next morning because I’m safety and they will not return my refund for the next four days.

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mandy

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It's convenient right off the highway, staff was nice and friendly, room was clean and tidy and comfy and the mini fridge worked fine but there was no microwave in the room and every vending machine was out of order but they do provide a decent free breakfast with options like cereal/bagels/ diy waffle station (some folks seemed to have issue using but eh), oranges and toast. Also had a drink dispenser with oj/apple/cranberry juice and water or coffee. Would probably stay here again as it was affordable and they did have a seasonal outdoor pool.

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Megumi

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was one of lower price options for a one night stay. The area was a little shady, next to a vacant business property. Saw a couple of people janging out outside of the front entrance for afternoon and evening. Nothing wrong, but it made me uncomfortable going in and out of the entrance. The room was cleaned, but i could not help feeling the stickiness of the floor and the wall. The facility is probably quite old, i had difficulty finding power sockets to chargr phones. The power strip only had two outlets working and onecwas used forcthe desl lamp. There were only two sets of towels for a family of three, but this was alright for eco-friendliness. The bed was comfortable. But throughout the night, we kept hearing someone talking loud in the hallway and later, wailing of a woman (which lasted for quite a while). For the breakfast, i expected a barwly minimum, but i was pleasantly surprised with the hot food... omlet and gravy and bisquit. I liked thw omlet with gravy. Coffee was hot and not bad. Overall, this was ok for a one night stay fir a price.

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Linda

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It is very conveniently located to 96, and 28th Street has many stores and restaurants available.

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Dining

Breakfast quality and availability are frequently criticized—items run out, food is cold, variety is limited, and hours feel inconsistent. Some guests were satisfied with basics like waffles.

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Paul

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

If they are not going to fix all the little things that need fixing, then they should tear it down and erect a decent hotel. The window above the air conditioner was cracked and needed replacing. Tile in the bathroom was cracked and had grout missing between the tiles. the door to the shower was on the wrong side, so i had to manouver around the toilet to get into the shower. The water handle in the shower was loose and about to come off. The hallways were dirty. The "breakfast" was bland and tasteless. The juice machine only had oj.

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Jack

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good price, convenient. Basic rooms but clean. Only minimal food for breakfast. Trash all over in the parking lot.

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James

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff friendly as can be upon check in. And thats where the positives end. Make sure to bring your own BODY WASH AND HAND SOAP becausebthe room will not have any at least ours didnt. Breakfast is terrible cereal is stale and definitely off brand with name brand logos. Good luck gettijg to the waffle maker unless you are first to rise for am entire hotel to only have 1 waffle iron for 500 guest is just bizarre

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Vijay

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast spread was good. The property overall needed some maintenance

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Amanda

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and the shower was amazing! The breakfast was also really good!

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Robbin

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

DO NOT eat the “breakfast!” TV channel choices are horrible too.

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Robbin

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Looks great from the front, but the back is littered with trash! We have not had hot water for 3 of 5 days. The tv channel selection is horrible so stream on your phone or tablet. Sorry, you can’t because the Wi-Fi is horrible! At least the rooms are nice, but your neighbors that live there might keep you up all night as all room doors slam shut, loudly. But, they don’t charge a deposit and the pool is clean and nice until the residents get in. Oh, your room key might not always work, staff speaks Spanish and no ayuda. Also, tthe front desk never answers the phone, and the breakfast consists of coffee so weak it looks like herbal tea; the breakfast meat is steamed so it’s grey; hours are at the motel’s discretion; the “cook” can’t cook; and they run out of syrup, etc consistently. How did this place become a Choice hotel?! I can run it better and with no experience!

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Dennis

Jun 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

By 8:00 am All the scrambled eggs were gone , All the Muffins were gone . There was nothing left but Cerial , juice and coffee. When asked about it one of the women thought it was funny as if I just told her a joke. I will never recommend anyone to stay there.

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Eric

Feb 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

everything was as expected except for the breakfast: subpar with waffle batter being different every day: - too thick or too liquid when too liquid it was unusable and staff took a long time to clean the waffle iron

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Carol

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Found snots on fitted bed sheet when I pulled back the covers. Remote control didn't have cover to battery's on it. Free breakfast - food was semi cold. No syrup for waffles.

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Month	Average price
January	$56
February	$54
March	$60
April	$67
May	$75
June	$80
July	$74
August	$66
September	$58
October	$61
November	$57
December	$51

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13	14	15 $58	16 $58	17 $74	18 $93	19 $93
20 $74	21 $73	22 $74	23 $74	24 $74	25 $74	26 $73
27 $73	28 $74	29 $74	30 $74

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $74	2 $74	3 $74
4 $74	5 $72	6 $72	7 $72	8 $72	9 $81	10 $89
11 $72	12 $72	13 $72	14 $72	15 $72	16 $72	17 $72
18 $72	19 $72	20 $72	21 $72	22 $72	23 $79	24 $77
25 $72	26 $72	27 $72	28 $72	29 $72	30 $72	31 $72

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