Name: Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax
Address: 11000 Federal Avenue, Colfax, Iowa, United States of America, Colfax, Iowa, US
Price range: $52–$100 per night
Rating: 7.48

What guests think

At Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax, travelers describe a budget-friendly, no-frills stop just off I-80, with many praising friendly staff and generally clean, comfortable rooms, while others note dated areas, occasional maintenance lapses, and highway noise.

Breakfast feedback is mixed, described as limited by some and acceptable by others with waffles, cereal, and hard boiled eggs. The immediate area offers few amenities, which some travelers found inconvenient. Overall, expect a basic, convenient overnight stop for road travelers.

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Facilities

Basic, no-frills setup with a few noted conveniences like an elevator and vending/snack options. Isolated reports mention ice machines turned off, no in-room mini-fridge, missing pack and play, and accessibility or power-backup shortcomings.

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Jen

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Most interesting night of our lives. Tornado warning at 5am. Most guests headed to the first floor where we stayed in a hallway. There was no real safe place to go. The front desk couple was so nice though and stayed with us. Power went out also. No back up generator.

8

Erica

Jun 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, quick check-in. Nice snack selection and reception area. Room was a double mini suite. Soft sheets and nice beds. Bathroom sink sprayed water everywhere and was unusable….. and one outlet was partially hanging out. But overall a good stay.

6

Brandon

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Side of the highway. No frills, just a place to sleep over night.

6

Michelle

Apr 17, 2025

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The location for this was not too far off the freeway so conveniently close, but not so close since you’re going to hear the traffic. The breakfast was better than some, they had fresh fruit, and freshly boiled eggs instead of the powdered eggs, but we might hv been the one of 5 people staying there that night. I think the owner’s family lived next door to our room, pretty sure his brother was having breakfast right before we did. Just strange that a hotel is pretty much the only thing on that road and it’s not a well-lit road once you’re past the gas station. Room was clean, bed was comfortable enough. Bathroom was fine, it was clean nice and well supplied. The tech in the room was minimal, not sure if we found a USB port. No mini fridge, which I kinda figured was standard in hotel rooms anymore. Even though we had a great MicroTel experience in Cheyenne, the chain appears to vary by location, so that was a lesson learned. The location has a very professional manager/owner, he was very friendly, and accommodating to whatever we asked or needed. Needs a freshly ground coffee machine at the gas station down the street though, lol.

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William

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not bad. Not great. No pack and play like we requested.

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Richard

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff friendly, breakfast acceptable, rooms clean and they have an elevator which was surprising to me for a 2 story.

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Kirk

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

New and clean. NO auto HandiC door opener on main doors??? code violations NO door closers on rooms (fire regulations??) fix these issues. I need hot eggs and sausage for breakfast. too many carbs for a diabetic person.

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Frank

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Both ice machines were off.

8

Rocki

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would stay here again but the pet fee was outrageous!

10

Catherine

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Located right off the interstate. From the moment that I arrived and throughout my stay. I was met with friendly customer service. The free breakfast had many options to choose from. There were other foods and beverage available for a price. Several vending machines to choose from also. Right down the street was a McDonalds, gas stations and convivence stores.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: many guests found rooms very clean, but several reported odors, stained carpets or linens, and isolated pest or bathroom cleanliness issues.

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Russell

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No one ever at the check in desk. Bathroom was worst I’ve ever seen. I previously stayed at a Microtel in Ann Arbor, MI and it was outstanding! The couple managing the hotel in Iowa has a newborn and definitely isn’t making the business a priority.

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Dean

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had bad smell in room smelled like mold and mildew. Carpet is stained .bathroom aslo smelled and is need of tile repairs. Ended up in car because of smell was too much. Carpet needs replaced.

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Richard

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, nice staff, and okay breakfast. Would stay here again if needed.

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Devin

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The night manager at the front desk was friendly, but that's where my positive comments end. We checked in after Midnight, exhausted, and unpacked in our room. Shortly thereafter, we realized there was a cockroach on the wall. I took a picture of it. We threw our stuff back in our bags and went back to the lobby. The manager had left the desk, so I left my keycard and we left. I didn't really feel like calling after him; I needed to find a clean bed to sleep in, and it wasn't going to be there. I called the customer care line seeking a refund, and they directed me back to Expedia. Expedia reached out for my refund and it was refused. I was shocked at the sight of the roach, and am very disappointed that a refund won't be given even though I have proof that my room wasn't suitable for someone to stay in. Won't be staying in a Microtel again.

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peter

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were wonderful and the room was acceptable. However, the bathroom floor was visibly dirty (rag picture was from one swipe of the floor) and both the sink and the shower would not drain properly. Standing in backed up shower water is gross and the sink pivot rod was broken so the stopper would not raise.

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Amanda

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a horrible storm so I pulled over and booked the room online and when I got there, the room was made, but there was three spiders. The bathroom was really dirty. There was urine in the toilet and the bathtub wasn’t clean.

10

Juanita

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely clean and comfortable property. Was greeted at the front desk and made to feel welcomed. Rooms were nice and the property was quiet. I slept so well. Highly recommend.

8

Ruth

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and clean rooms! We stayed one night while driving through the country and would stay here again.

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Anne

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was dirty and the sheets were not clean and had stains on them.

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Jacob

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The manger on duty was a great person. That being said I had to leave because there was bed bugs

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and generally comfortable for a quick stay, but decor and fixtures often feel dated. Several mention traffic noise and occasional quirks such as minimal tech/no fridge, odd TV mounting, or HVAC/outlet issues.

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Elizabeth

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cute rooms, amazing service really quiet definitely recommend.

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Debbie

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel was just what we needed while in town racing in Knoxville. The only complaint I have is the beds were quite uncomfortable and the bedding needs to be updated and replaced. If you are looking for a clean hotel and nice owners, this is your place.

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Anna

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a good nights sleep. Bed was comfortable. Room was clean. I had to set the air at 60 to Keep it running. It was a little chilly when I woke up in the morning but comfy under the covers. We will stay here again. Did not eat breakfast so we can’t rate that.

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Erica

Jun 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, quick check-in. Nice snack selection and reception area. Room was a double mini suite. Soft sheets and nice beds. Bathroom sink sprayed water everywhere and was unusable….. and one outlet was partially hanging out. But overall a good stay.

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Matt

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Okay place for the money. Tv in the room mounted weirdly but it works. I’d stay again if I’m ever in the area.

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Carol

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was OK to spend the night, and allows you to bring dogs for an extra $20 per pet, but the place definitely needed some attention as far as the bathtub and toilet being worn and gray, tiny thin towels, a lock on the outside door did not work, the traffic noise from the highway close by was very noticeable and, I swear, Sasquatch must have been staying in the room above us with all the clomping going on.And the breakfast left a lot to be desired basically a few cereal options, a couple toast options, bad coffee. We were only there as an overnight on a long drive, so it was tolerable, but absolutely nothing happened to highly recommend this place.

6

Barbara

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms need to be renovated. Bed covering had holes, worn. Walls had holes, needing repair. Mirror needed to be resilvered. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Gary

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

With rooms going for upwards of $300 in Des Moines proper this weekend, we tried expanded our motel search a bit. Nothing fancy or new but all we needed for a quick nights stay. Beds were comfortable, clean and area was safe.

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Michelle

Apr 17, 2025

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The location for this was not too far off the freeway so conveniently close, but not so close since you’re going to hear the traffic. The breakfast was better than some, they had fresh fruit, and freshly boiled eggs instead of the powdered eggs, but we might hv been the one of 5 people staying there that night. I think the owner’s family lived next door to our room, pretty sure his brother was having breakfast right before we did. Just strange that a hotel is pretty much the only thing on that road and it’s not a well-lit road once you’re past the gas station. Room was clean, bed was comfortable enough. Bathroom was fine, it was clean nice and well supplied. The tech in the room was minimal, not sure if we found a USB port. No mini fridge, which I kinda figured was standard in hotel rooms anymore. Even though we had a great MicroTel experience in Cheyenne, the chain appears to vary by location, so that was a lesson learned. The location has a very professional manager/owner, he was very friendly, and accommodating to whatever we asked or needed. Needs a freshly ground coffee machine at the gas station down the street though, lol.

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Cynthia

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great find! The rooms are clean and comfortable. Interstate traffic can be a little noisy but can't be helped due to the hotel being so easy to get to from the Interstate. Just plan to run whitenoise before tucking in for the night and you'll have a great night's sleep.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating with easy check-ins. However, some guests encountered absent or unhelpful front desk staff, billing mistakes, loud late-night conversations, or unfulfilled requests.

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Tony

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Counter guy was very helpful

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Mary

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lack of a person at the desk to help. You had to call them to get them to the desk. The internet didn't work and got frustrated at that.

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Lindsey

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

GREAT hotel for the price! Staff was very kind and friendly, room was clean and comfortable. I forgot something in the room and didn’t notice for over 12 hours. When I called to inquire, the gentleman knew exactly what I left and said he’d keep it safe until we returned. When get came back through to pick it up he had it set aside safely with my name on it. Really appreciate that service and honesty!! Will definitely stay here again.

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Elaine

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom door didn't close. There were no tissues or blow dryer. The toilet had not been cleaned. Plants indoors and outdoors were dead. The gentleman behind the counter was accommodating, but never seemed to be there. You had to call to get service.

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John

Mar 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had the staff wake me up in the middle of the night because they were talking so loud to each other. They did not care at all that people were trying to sleep. They were talking at a volume as if they were in the middle of a busy bar not a quite hotel.

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Curtis

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in was very easy and friendly, and the room is nice and clean and comfortable

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Ruth

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and clean rooms! We stayed one night while driving through the country and would stay here again.

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Isaac

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we got the hotel, it smelled very heavily of weed and the guy at the front desk was not very helpful. When we got into room itself, it smelled faintly like cigarette smoke. Then around 2:45 in the morning there was drilling and banging on the wall adjacent to our room which woke us up. That said, the hotel was affordable which is always a plus with a last minute booking, and the bed was comfortable.

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Janet

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ok the stay was good. But the management doesn’t know how to use the credit card system. First he charged me the first night when my friend already paid for it. Instead of giving me a refund he charged a second time. After we we gone I was charged a third time. So 3 times I was charged when it was already paid for. They say they are working on it. What can I do? I won’t be staying there anytime soon.

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Jeffery R

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were in the area for weekend races. Staff very accommodating as the room was not ready but set us up with room keys for a later check-in. Everything worked out great and breakfast offered a variety of options.

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Location

Right off I-80, convenient for road trips and overnight stops. Some guests note freeway noise and that nearby dining and services are limited.

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Doris

May 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not to close to alot but, for sleeping over very good. Friendly staff very clean. Didnt have breakfast but they have one free.

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Vincent

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed the night before heading to the airport in the morning. We happened to be staying around the time of the high school state track and field so every hotel was full and we ended up having to stay here. It wasn’t bad at all. It wasn’t amazing by any means but it got the job done. The lady at the front desk was very nice and we didn’t have any issues while staying here. It is right off the highway and finding the road to the hotel is a little difficult but once you find it, it’s nice and easy. Like I said before it isn’t a luxurious hotel or anything but not a bad place to spend a night. Beds were not super comfortable but serviceable. I would stay here again. You’re getting what you pay for.

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Julie

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a hotel just off interstate in the middle of cornfields. Was older and it showed in areas in the room. The staff was nice and in general was a well kept facility. There was a McDonalds close by but absolutely nothing else. We chose to leave and find another hotel. It would be good for contractors to stay long term.

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Judy

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to stop as part of a long trip. Hotel is very clean and beds are quite comfortable. Some noise from interstate. Nice hotel for the price.

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Michelle

Apr 17, 2025

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The location for this was not too far off the freeway so conveniently close, but not so close since you’re going to hear the traffic. The breakfast was better than some, they had fresh fruit, and freshly boiled eggs instead of the powdered eggs, but we might hv been the one of 5 people staying there that night. I think the owner’s family lived next door to our room, pretty sure his brother was having breakfast right before we did. Just strange that a hotel is pretty much the only thing on that road and it’s not a well-lit road once you’re past the gas station. Room was clean, bed was comfortable enough. Bathroom was fine, it was clean nice and well supplied. The tech in the room was minimal, not sure if we found a USB port. No mini fridge, which I kinda figured was standard in hotel rooms anymore. Even though we had a great MicroTel experience in Cheyenne, the chain appears to vary by location, so that was a lesson learned. The location has a very professional manager/owner, he was very friendly, and accommodating to whatever we asked or needed. Needs a freshly ground coffee machine at the gas station down the street though, lol.

10

Ernest

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Near I-80 so easy on / off freeway.

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Cynthia

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great find! The rooms are clean and comfortable. Interstate traffic can be a little noisy but can't be helped due to the hotel being so easy to get to from the Interstate. Just plan to run whitenoise before tucking in for the night and you'll have a great night's sleep.

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carl

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick stop. It's by the interstate so you can hear interstate noise in the morning. Other than that priced right. They had peanut butter for waffles

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Cheri

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access.

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Catherine

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Located right off the interstate. From the moment that I arrived and throughout my stay. I was met with friendly customer service. The free breakfast had many options to choose from. There were other foods and beverage available for a price. Several vending machines to choose from also. Right down the street was a McDonalds, gas stations and convivence stores.

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Dining

Breakfast is inconsistent: several call it limited or sparse, while others found adequate basics like waffles, cereal, and hard boiled eggs; coffee quality varies.

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Elisa

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is very simple but it's exactly what we needed...... a quick stop.We were not looking for anything extra.Just a place to stay the night and continue on our trip. Some areas could be updated but like I said simple and clean. Breakfast consisted of cereal, toast, bagels and cream cheese.Hard boiled eggs, sunny dee, milk, coffee and waffles.

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Luis

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is not old, room was clean and comfortable, friendly staff, they have free breakfast but not much to choose from.

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Matt

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checkin was quick and easy, attendant very friendly and helpful. Room was clean but very dated and all fixtures and furniture showed wear. Beds were very hard, worn. Bathroom had loose tiles and toilet was loose from floor. Shower head was caked with lime deposits, and quit working when attempting to adjust. Was able to get it to work, but flow was not good. Breakfast was sparse, food stale and fruit not fresh.

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Carol

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was OK to spend the night, and allows you to bring dogs for an extra $20 per pet, but the place definitely needed some attention as far as the bathtub and toilet being worn and gray, tiny thin towels, a lock on the outside door did not work, the traffic noise from the highway close by was very noticeable and, I swear, Sasquatch must have been staying in the room above us with all the clomping going on.And the breakfast left a lot to be desired basically a few cereal options, a couple toast options, bad coffee. We were only there as an overnight on a long drive, so it was tolerable, but absolutely nothing happened to highly recommend this place.

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Michael

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable. The hotel is self is a little under the weather with some work needing done. Breakfast was pretty much non existent with either waffle or cereal available.

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Natalie

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The waffle iron did not cook evenly and there wasnt any milk for cereal. Limited choices.

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Robert

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good hot breakfast options

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Kate

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel. Clean. Continental breakfast wasn't so good

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MICHAEL

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room and Bed was good. Breakfast was poor.

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Jeffery R

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were in the area for weekend races. Staff very accommodating as the room was not ready but set us up with room keys for a later check-in. Everything worked out great and breakfast offered a variety of options.

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Month	Average price
January	$51
February	$55
March	$54
April	$61
May	$68
June	$72
July	$72
August	$133
September	$67
October	$58
November	$50
December	$49

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $53	2 $72	3 $76
4 $55	5 $57	6 $55	7 $55	8 $100	9 $66	10 $66
11 $55	12 $56	13 $55	14 $56	15 $56	16 $65	17 $77
18 $55	19 $56	20 $56	21 $53	22 $55	23 $64	24 $64
25 $54	26 $55	27 $55	28 $53	29 $52	30 $60	31 $60

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax

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