Name: Americas Best Value Inn Lynnwood
Address: 4117 196th Street Southwest, Lynnwood City Center, Lynnwood, Washington, United States of America, Seattle (and vicinity), Snohomish County, US
Price range: $82–$105 per night
Rating: 7.73

What guests think

At Americas Best Value Inn Lynnwood, travellers describe a budget, older property with friendly staff, generally clean, simple rooms, and a quiet, convenient location near restaurants and transit, offering fair value for short stays.

Common downsides include dated decor, a basic continental breakfast with limited choices, and occasional noise from other rooms. Several guests note maintenance or comfort issues such as weak A/C, soft or noisy beds, and intermittent Wi-Fi/TV problems. Cleanliness feedback is mostly positive but inconsistent, with periodic odors or housekeeping lapses reported. Expect a no-frills, wallet-friendly stay focused on basics and location.

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Facilities

Basic on-site features; no elevator, on-site laundry, and parking are noted, with security cameras adding a sense of safety. A few mentions of limited parking during repairs and no hot tub.

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Charles

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's a clean, safe budget hotel located within walking distance of what's currently the end of the line for light rail. A little tricky finding it but being off the road was great for car noise. It was fine for going to a football game although you are crossing the busiest intersection in Lynnwood to get to the station or drive south on the freeway. Right next to an Ezell's Chicken!

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Kurt

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The building is a bit dated, e.g. it has no elevator, but the rooms are clean and well maintained. We stayed a week and our room was quite quiet throughout. A continental breakfast (no hot dishes) is offered downstairs in the morning, but for those desiring a more substantial breakfast there are two diners next door to the hotel.

10

Laura

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The security is great. There are cameras all around the property that made us feel safe

10

Charity

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and Quiet. Very clean. Good coffee! with the breakfast. Ample Parking. Would stay here again and again

10

Kristen

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Smaller hotel that is cozy and clean. A bit tricky to find because it's tucked away from the main street behind Denny's, but I felt safe and it was very quiet. Friendly and helpful staff.

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martha

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There was not an elevator, so we had to climb stairs multiple times carrying luggage.

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COLLEEN Marie

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is an older hotel that I think they have done a great job with. The front desk staff is excellent. I was a little concerned about the safety of my car, but they showed me all the camera and they have 24 hour front desk staff.

8

Francisco

Jun 22, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Good service for price, This place is great for families, amenities, laundry room, pool, No breakfast but got McDonald’s across and other stores and restaurants are very close too. Place is clean and neighborhood is safe and quiet.

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Matthew

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Breakfast; No hot food except hot water.Room; toilet was child sized, & very low. Jetted tub was difficult to get into. Only 1 grab bar. Had to ask for a non-slip pad for tub. There is no hot tub. Mattress: thin spring mattress, not comfortable. Wash & dry was $2.00 each.

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Cindy

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was a major water leak, which was being repaired, but it limited access to some parking & front entry. Quiet room, private. Extremely limited Continental breakfast.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms, but feedback is inconsistent. Recurring issues include odors (smoke or musty), occasional hair or pests, and every-other-day housekeeping.

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Carla

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and affordable rates. The staff was super helpful and kind.

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Jennifer

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room smelled like smoke. It was terrible! I called to ask for a different room right after check in, but they were unable to accommodate. I requested a discount upon checkout, and was told a manager would call me when she got in, but I never heard anything. At our next destination, my pjs still smelled like smoke and I couldn’t wear them. So gross! Otherwise hotel is old and breakfast area only has 3 tables, so count on taking a bagel or yogurt to go.

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Kaiden

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Waited a while at the front counter, and there was a roach.

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Lynda

Dec 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and the front desk staff was friendly. We were very happy with our stay and would stay here again.

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Brandy

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You can tell, the owner has tried to keep up with this hotel-- which is a plus. I don't think it was near the price I paid by 1/3rd. What needs help urgently, the windows and the Air conditioning, generally needs help, updating the floors and furniture. The space in the rooms is perfect and the beds were comforable! We got a room with a jet tub that was a 10/10- my biggest concern for the hotel is that the tub had 5-6 (downstairs) hairs at minimum and they were all along the toilet as well. The bathroom had not been cleaned. Aside from the needs- the front desk was VERY kind and we checked in at midnight. Great parking and it appeared very safe. Again, it looks like they have put some work into this hotel-- so it doesn't feel run down just needs some more things to make it worth what we paid to stay. All around a 3/5 hotel but for the area, I think we did okay.

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Denise

Apr 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I wasn’t expecting the Hilton, but this property needs a lotta love. Beds, bathroom seemed clean, but the carpet was disgusting. I took my shoes off and the carpet was sticky (yes the whole room). All of the maintenance was done very unprofessional! This place needs to have more attention to detail in maintenance and cleaning !!

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victor

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The wifi was mostly non existent. The shower curtains smelled like urine and mold.

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Chris

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean. Convenient location. Breakfast sucked.

6

Lindsey

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older hotel but still in good condition - just a bit outdated. Our room was not very clean ( bathtub had grime) but we were only staying one night.

6

Paul

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Generally poor condition and cleanliness of hotel. Room smelled musty, some hair found in bathtub. Air conditioner was noisy and didn't work well. Bed was saggy. Breakfast was good for price of hotel

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Rooms

Rooms are older and simply furnished; many find them comfortable and quiet, with some larger layouts. Repeated drawbacks include upstairs noise, soft or noisy mattresses, and A/C, TV, or Wi-Fi glitches.

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Pauline

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was decent for a short stay, not too far from the transit station meaning I didn't need to get ubers often. The breakfast was basic consisting of cereal, breads, yoghurt, cheese spread and fruit but there were no gluten free choices. Granted I didn't ask for any but there was no sign to say it was available on request. I bought my own as my stay was so short. The staff are lovely and helpful, there was a problem with the shower and it was resolved as promised and they cannot be faulted at all. This hotel is looking tired and could benefit from an upgrade but the room I stayed in was large and the bed very comfortable which I much appreciated after travelling from the UK. I would stay here again with no worries as the area feels nice and safe even as a woman travelling alone in my case.

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Lindsay

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff were friendly. The bed was terribly uncomfortable. It was too soft and had little support on the bottom. The bathroom was dated, and the toilet flush lever was broken in our room. The air-conditioner was also broken and only the fan option worked. The room got cery hot in the evenings, even in September. It was too noisy outside to keep the window open at night.

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Patrick

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Didn't like the the TV. Very small screen and access to my normal or alternative programing very poor. Required info that most travelers would have readily available.

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Monica

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an economical older hotel - clean with comfortable beds and hot showers. The rooms were quiet and there is a basic breakfast provided

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Sandy

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stay on the 1st floor, woke up at 03:00am because someone was walking on the top floor above us all night long. Was able to go back to sleep at 07:00am after it stop.

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Robert C

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was courteous and helpful. They were doing some renovations on the entryway, making entry difficult for two aging seniors. Rooms were clean, but dated. Many eating places near by, but public transportation was not convenient.

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Dina

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I was beyond disappointed with how uncomfortable the beds were. My son wasn’t able to sleep well and there was the loudest banging from the floor above throughout the whole night. You could hear everything happening and it didn’t let me or my family sleep at all both nights

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Walter

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The wifi didn't really work well at all in my room. I was at the end of the hall, farthest from the lobby. I could connect, but couldn't even load emails. As soon as I walked to the lobby, it worked great, so definitely location related. I was on the first floor and the floor above me was very loud. I could easily hear people above me walking around. Loud, squeaky sounds :-(

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Josh

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly but the heater was extremely loud and woke me up several times a night. Old and dated.

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vijayta

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Ac wasn’t working at all

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with easy check-in. Some report strict policies, deposit disputes, or inconsistent responsiveness.

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Carla

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and affordable rates. The staff was super helpful and kind.

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Rawlin

Feb 26, 2024

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Rude and disinterested staff. We had no special requets but the hassle just to.check in made us want to leave.

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Dwayne

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stay went poorly as they didn’t have my reservation when I got there. And on the second day I was collecting ice to ice my leg and one worker said not to take that much ice. Seeing as it’s just ice and I’m a paying guest I found this to be rude

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kurrisa

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was really great especially the woman who checked me in for both of my stays

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Rey

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Working with Christie from the front desk was amazing and also the other staff. So super friendly and accommodating.

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Lynda

Dec 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and the front desk staff was friendly. We were very happy with our stay and would stay here again.

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Rupert

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was polite, engaging. Property is older but clean and well-kept. Great value, good location.

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Erin

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property owners are VERY STRICT. They watch you in the cameras like a hawk and have very odd rules for the hotel...such as no taking food to uour room. It was clean and linens smelled freshly bleached which i appreciate.

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Brent

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

After I went to check out from this particular location they tried to say that I had put some stuff over the smoke detector alarm when I don't even smoke and they took my deposit plus I stayed there on three different occasions as well and each time after I left there I had to call my bank and file a dispute to get my deposit back that they take from your card so they will lie and say whatever they have to in order to keep your deposit not very friendly and all around bad experience with them

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Barbara

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very inexpensive and hotel was a bit worn around the edges. Front desk was very friendly and helpful ( rented 2rooms and moved one room from a king to 2 queens). Much safer feeling than it appeared at first glance. Breakfast was super basic. Bananas , yogurt. Cold cereal.

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Location

Set back from the road and generally quiet, with many restaurants nearby and access to light rail; several guests felt safe. A few found it hard to locate or noted a steep entrance.

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Charles

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's a clean, safe budget hotel located within walking distance of what's currently the end of the line for light rail. A little tricky finding it but being off the road was great for car noise. It was fine for going to a football game although you are crossing the busiest intersection in Lynnwood to get to the station or drive south on the freeway. Right next to an Ezell's Chicken!

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Pauline

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was decent for a short stay, not too far from the transit station meaning I didn't need to get ubers often. The breakfast was basic consisting of cereal, breads, yoghurt, cheese spread and fruit but there were no gluten free choices. Granted I didn't ask for any but there was no sign to say it was available on request. I bought my own as my stay was so short. The staff are lovely and helpful, there was a problem with the shower and it was resolved as promised and they cannot be faulted at all. This hotel is looking tired and could benefit from an upgrade but the room I stayed in was large and the bed very comfortable which I much appreciated after travelling from the UK. I would stay here again with no worries as the area feels nice and safe even as a woman travelling alone in my case.

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Sheila

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hard to locate as it has only one way in/out and comes off the street (one way) with a small sign only to direct you between and behind other businesses. Had to circle around to find it. But location made it quiet. Nice staff.

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Rupert

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was polite, engaging. Property is older but clean and well-kept. Great value, good location.

10

Beck

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean hotel. Close to the light rail for transportation to Seattle.

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Thomas

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for a short trip to Seattle on a budget. It's within walking distance to the light rail station and numerous restaurants. The room was comfortable and met my needs perfectly.

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Kathy

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location, comfortable,clean room,easy check in,quiet and close to shopping

8

Marvin

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice and quiet. There were at least 10 restaurants near the hotel.

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Jason

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay. Good location, the rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable, and the staff is friendly. It is located a bit further off the street than many hotels, which helps with noise pollution. If I had any issues, it would be that the hotel is at the top of a short but steep grade, which makes getting in and out of the parking lot a little tricky by car, but the benefits of staying here outweigh that little inconvenience, especially since you get to stay in a somewhat quieter location. Overall, it’s a solid basic hotel.

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tracey

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is perfect for what you pay for. Close to light rail and restaurants all around

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Dining

Breakfast is consistently a basic continental spread with limited variety and occasional stock shortages. No hot items are mentioned.

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Tracy

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was pleasantly surprised with my stay at this hotel. The clerk at check-in was very nice and was prompt with my check-in. The room was clean and the towels had a nice presentation. They were a step up from most budget hotel which was great. It looks like the room had been recently upgraded with new faucets. The continental breakfast was adequate. It had the basics for a good breakfast but was a little light in selection. The coffee was very good. I will stay here again if I'm in the area again.

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Karen

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The room was nice enough; sheets and bath were clean, water was hot. Not much more is necessary. The breakfast was very primitive - cereal and toast with fake orange juice. All in all, okay for the price but I wouldn't pay much more.

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Balraj

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast could have been better, just toast, bagels, bananas, yogurt, tea and coffee. Very limited selection. Property was well maintained, the bed was comfortable, the room was clean. The entrance to parking lot is a bit steep. Just need to be careful of the grade and go slow to avoid hitting the underside of your car on the conrete

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Ahmadreza

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I would rate them totally good. Good staff, good cleaning, good facility. Two negative points: No TV cable in the room. Breakfast service was not good. If you go late for breakfast, everything will be out as they are not doing refill.

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Donald

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was ok, but its main plus was its low cost. The staff was great, but features were pretty tired/old. Breakfast was pretty much limited to yogurt, bananas, & 3 cereal selections.

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Wayne

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast had limited selection

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Kunal

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, quite good in terms of convenience of parking, good food options around. However, breakfast options should be improved. Maybe, you charge $10per person but offer scrambled egg, sausages, etc.

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Chris

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean. Convenient location. Breakfast sucked.

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Melana

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If a hotel is offering a "breakfast included booking rate", I believe it should include more than just toast and coffee!

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Barbara

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very inexpensive and hotel was a bit worn around the edges. Front desk was very friendly and helpful ( rented 2rooms and moved one room from a king to 2 queens). Much safer feeling than it appeared at first glance. Breakfast was super basic. Bananas , yogurt. Cold cereal.

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Month	Average price
January	$71
February	$71
March	$73
April	$76
May	$81
June	$123
July	$129
August	$113
September	$96
October	$85
November	$78
December	$70

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $105	19 $104
20 $87	21 $87	22 $87	23 $89	24 $87	25 $95	26 $98
27 $88	28 $89	29 $87	30 $88

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $82	2 $88	3 $89
4 $82	5 $83	6 $83	7 $82	8 $83	9 $93	10 $97
11 $83	12 $83	13 $82	14 $83	15 $83	16 $89	17 $88
18 $93	19 $93	20 $92	21 $93	22 $93	23 $99	24 $99
25 $92	26 $92	27 $93	28 $92	29 $93	30 $99	31 $99

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