Name: Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Heavenly Village Area
Address: 3860 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States of America, South Lake Tahoe, California, US
Price range: US$56–US$161 per night
Rating: 7.4

What guests think

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Heavenly Village Area draws mixed reviews, with guests praising its walkable location and friendly front desk while noting dated facilities, small bathrooms, uneven room quality, maintenance issues, and inconsistent cleanliness across different buildings.

Many stays report spacious or remodeled rooms with comfortable beds, streaming-capable TVs, and a simple free breakfast. Common frustrations include traffic noise, tight or limited parking, renovation work, out-of-order amenities like the pool or ice machines, and occasional smoke or pet odors. Overall, expect basic accommodations in a convenient spot, with service that is often kind but an experience that can vary by room.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic and some are under renovation; several reviews note the pool closed or under construction, tight parking, and ice machines or EV chargers not working. Laundry is available, and amenities can differ between buildings.

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2

Lori

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very limited parking. Construction going on second floor not to OSHA code. Bathroom door squeeked every time open, sink would not drain. Nothing to put clothes except on floor in bathroom-no shelves or real counter space. No washclothes, hand towels.Room not cleaned. Could smell smoker outside of room. Only real positive could walk to shopping and eating places wouldn't lose parking spot.

4

Leigh

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were uncomfortable, there were not enough blankets, it was loud, the pool is under construction but the gate was not locked and my kids tried to wander in which was a huge safety hazard.

8

Lucas

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They're doing a really good job with the remodel. The pool was a big reason we chose this place. It was under construction. I also thought there was a tub in the room. 100% my mistake but a bummer. Great location though. Will definitely return.

8

Connie

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Horrific parking, everything else was good.

4

Michelle

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It should be mentioned that you are under construction. The floors in the room slope, the bathroom needed to be cleaned and your reception area is a complete mess. I’m hoping that your renovation will be completed soon

6

Dina

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was updated, but the bathrooms are tiny. The shower was tiny and the shower pan needs to be replaced as it was sloping on an angle. It is convenient to shopping, and the staff was great at making sure our rooms were ok. We had to change my mother's room as someone had been smoking in it. They were very friendly and amenable to helping us with whatever was needed. There is a breakfast that was good. Choice of Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg & Cheese sandwich, Waffles, bagels, cereal, toast and yogurt. Coffee, tea, milk and juices. They also have a laundry room, which came in handy after we got caught in the sudden storm downpour and got soaked. Overall a decent place.

2

Gyuhyong

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy but 4 out of 4 ev chargers are not functioning. Okay not something major issue. Heater stopped working at night so it was so cold.

6

Pablo

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fine for a solo traveler, I'm glad I didn't stay here with the family. The AC sounded like it was trying all night long but just couldn't quite get the room cool. Also very bummed that half of the car chargers were bagged over, and the other half were Tesla only

8

Penny

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was good. Breakfast was good. Staff was friendly. But bathroom was cramped, small sink,small shower,no shelf for toiletries. Ice machine broken 3 days we were there.

8

Lisa

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were in the separate building which was fine but had very limited parking near rooms. But noticed there was additional parking a little down the street that was also for the hotel. It would have been helpful if we were told the first night.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: while many guests received very clean rooms, others reported strong odors, stained carpets or linens, mold, pests, and poorly maintained bathrooms or breakfast areas. Housekeeping during multi-night stays was sometimes missed.

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Melanie

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was excellent and room spacious and clean

2

Joseph

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Biggest gripe is no housekeeping for the entire 4-day stay. Not that they didn’t have it but that they just didn’t get to our room. We had to go retrieve our own clean towels from the other building and empty our own trash at the dumpsters. Understaffed and run down. They bought the hotel next door and it looks like they overextended. Everything looks run down from the spartan bathroom and toiletries to the drab lobby area, with the bare bones breakfast. Bed was comfortable, AC worked ok but on the noisy side. Too many hotel options in Tahoe to get away with this subpar service for the price. Won’t be back.

2

Eva

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed is extremely soft. The room is extremely dirty. My kid’s feet are dark after step on the wood floor. There are people smoke marijuana on the first floor.

2

Taylor

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My wife and I checked in about 1pm which was great because we had an important meeting to get ready for immediately when coming into town. We were placed in an upstairs room, and we let the woman at the front desk know we did have two dogs. One service and one not. Upon opening the door to the room, you can immediately smell that it’s a pet room and it STUNK. There were black stains all over the carpet in the room. The shower was a half a shower? Really weird. The bed sheets and comforter used had yellow stains all over, indicating that they use the same linens for pet rooms. I understand that we have pets, but that doesn’t mean to put us in an unsanitary room to save yourselves money of something? Our dogs are well trained and would never soil in a hotel room. We had to run to our meeting so we just put our belongings in the room and went. When coming back a few hrs later we called the front desk to let know these concerns. She immediately came over with a new comforter. Didn’t ask to take the old one back to even assess. When coming by the room, we let her know please come inside. You can smell how bad this room is and there’s not even a window you can open in the room to air it out. She then proceeded to let me know the next door we could transfer to that room, but it is a kitchenette and she will charge us more. WHAT?! Unacceptable. Worst stay ever. Phone wouldn’t work in room, no windows, unsanitary conditions. Rude employees. “Breakfast” is a sorry excuse. So bad

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Maria

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Truly one of the most run down and dirty hotels. We felt pretty unsafe here. Rooms don’t get cleaned. Ceiling are covered in black mold which is painted over (peeling paint). Pictures show open room and fireplace but there are no fireplaces. Room so small when you open door it almost hits the bed. Literally had burned down car in parking lot.

6

larry

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Saw cockroaches actually found one in my luggage when I got home thank God I caught it before it got spread into my house

2

Neha

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No room service. Room was untidy and bathroom was very dirty

6

Elizabeth

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall cleanliness was adequate. The room did have a musty smell, maybe an air freshener would have helped. The continental breakfast should be described more as leftovers or what is available in the pantry. There was no creamer, when asked the host explained that they ran out but then the next day, there was still no creamer. I’m not a germaphobe but there was a gallon of milk to use amongst all guests instead of individual milks for cereal or to put in coffee. Small changes could make this place much more of a great place to stay. There were full size bottles of shampoo, conditioner and lotion but no body wash.

10

Alessandra Maria

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, beds were comfortable. Great continental breakfast. Walkable to shops, restaurants, etc. Definitely would stay here again. My only complaint is they need towel racks in the bathroom. Other than that great place to stay!

10

Jose

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Huge room, clean bathroom, convenient breakfast, excellent location, friendly crew

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Rooms

Room experience varies widely, from spacious or newly updated spaces with comfy beds and streaming TV to very small bathrooms and RV-style showers, limited storage, and dated fittings. Traffic and hallway noise or thin walls/floors are mentioned by some.

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Martha

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed three days and they cleaned the room only one day. The shower was dirty and very small. It was extremely noisy outside. The air conditioner worked well and breakfast was okay.

10

Walter

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Much better than expected for a lodge built in 1961. The rooms were modern and had great WiFi and the fanciest TV I have ever seen in a hotel.

6

Shanaia

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is definitely the highlight here. It’s close to everything and walkable to coffee shops and restaurants, which made the stay really convenient. The bed and pillows were comfortable, and I appreciated having plenty of outlets and good Wi-Fi so I could work remotely. The TV was also nice with easy access to streaming platforms like Netflix. On the downside, the bathroom wasn’t clean and even had a few dead small flies on the wall. The shower pressure was so weak it will easily triple your shower time. The free breakfast was nice to have but just the basics like bagels and waffles. Overall, it worked for a short stay if you care more about location and basic comfort, but don’t expect much beyond that.

10

Lohithkumar

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was nice stay at this place inside the room wqsvery spacious, neat and clean.

6

David

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was safe enough. Quiet? Not really. Tahoe Blvd was right there. Parking kinda sucked.

8

Debbie

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s a good hotel with some cosmetic thing needing attention. I was running so late that day I’m so happy there was someone available to check me in at 3 am. She was very nice and an easy check in. The room was clean however it did have older carpet so the wear and tear did show. The one main problem I had was the shower was small. Anyone of a larger size like myself would have problems in the shower. It’s a stand alone and reminds me of an RV shower. I will add that it does look like upgrade are happening and maybe they just haven’t gotten to that part. I didn’t partake in breakfast as I got up to late one day and next day I was leaving. However it did look good. The make yourself waffles were there which is always a fave of mine. No problems at hotel had a great time and bed was comfy

8

Judy

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was ready to check in promptly at 3:00 p.m. The room was clean and the King Size bed was comfortable. The motel is quite old with no green area or swimming pool on the noisy busy main road to Stateline, NV. The Continental breakfast included with our room was okay. Seating is a little tight. We were located downstairs and we heard a lot of noise coming from the room above ours. We also heard lots of children yelling outside our window.

6

Dina

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was updated, but the bathrooms are tiny. The shower was tiny and the shower pan needs to be replaced as it was sloping on an angle. It is convenient to shopping, and the staff was great at making sure our rooms were ok. We had to change my mother's room as someone had been smoking in it. They were very friendly and amenable to helping us with whatever was needed. There is a breakfast that was good. Choice of Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg & Cheese sandwich, Waffles, bagels, cereal, toast and yogurt. Coffee, tea, milk and juices. They also have a laundry room, which came in handy after we got caught in the sudden storm downpour and got soaked. Overall a decent place.

8

Christine

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

air conditioner is very noisy, and could hear the people above us very early in the am. thin floors.

10

Jose

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Huge room, clean bathroom, convenient breakfast, excellent location, friendly crew

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Service

Service skews friendly and helpful at check-in and when resolving issues, though a few guests encountered unresponsive or curt staff and, in one case, an unstaffed front desk overnight.

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Melanie

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was excellent and room spacious and clean

2

Austin

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk did not care. Awful at hospitality. Tv didn’t work, no one showed to fix it. Thin walls Moved me to another room that wasn’t cleaned. Delayed my vacation by about an hour and a half. Had to reset my optimism about vacationing at a lake area where hospitality is amiss.

10

frank

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great friendly staff. Very helpful and understanding.

10

Graciela

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very neat and clean. The front desk was very helpful. I made it very easy to check in and to check out

10

Anjanine

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was great for what I needed. There could be some hooks or another surface in the bathroom because the sink was really small. The bed was comfortable, the fridge fridged. The desk attendant was really, really lovely and I hope she is well taken care of!!

8

Andrienne

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great customer service

10

Estefania

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Diana at the front desk truly went above and beyond! She was incredibly helpful with any questions or issues I had. When we arrived, the fridge wasn’t cooling, and she quickly came to check it out. Not only did she address the problem right away, but she also suggested other solutions. Her customer service and problem-solving skills were excellent. Because of this level of service, I would definitely return.

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Rachel

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a disappointing stay at the Econo Lodge Inn. During the night, there were unattended dogs barking in the room next to mine, which made it difficult to sleep. I tried calling the front desk, but no one was available—there was no staff on site to handle the situation. The police had to be called, and they also confirmed that the front desk was unstaffed at the time. When I brought this up to the front desk in the morning at checkout, my concerns were brushed off, which I found very frustrating. Additionally, the staff was unable to provide basic local information, such as nearby fast food options. The room itself had issues as well—the bathroom floor was water-stained, and the shower leaked water all over the floor when in use. Overall, the lack of service and attention to maintenance made this a poor experience.

8

Tammy

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our first day, another guest began looking for a bowl for cereal, the staff member working behind desk said kind of snarkily that there wasn't any bowls and that's why the cereal wasn't put out for guests. Same staff member was irritated when she saw the cereal was out from under the counter the guest's husband had pulled ou. I spoke up and said, if you're out of bowls and put the cereal away, you probably should put the oatmeal away as well. She looked over at me and said, that's a good point. The point is, it wouldn't have hurt to ask someone on staff to run to dollar general or somewhere nearby and purchase a couple packs of bowls. Breakfast was only about halfway in and there were no bowls, no cereal, and no way to really eat oatmeal. And there was a room filling with hungry guests. Surely there is petty cash set aside for emergency situations such as this. Another reason why I find myself a little irritated with this particular guest services rep, is she was sitting next to the dining area and never got up to even check to see how dirty the dining space had gotten. I had to ask her for a clorox wipe to clean the counter, and the tables around us. I do understand she may have been working on a project on the computer. But generally when someone does something that isn't their job, especially a paying guest, the other person will say thank you. Instead, I was the one who said thank you for the clorox wipe. On our second day, same lady, same counters needed wiped down.

10

bibiana

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had an issue with the beds, and the attendant didn't think twice and was able to fix it very quickly. After a long trip, it was such a blessing to have the front desk be so accommodating and helpful.

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Location

Highly convenient, walkable to Heavenly Village, casinos, shops, and dining. Some traffic noise comes with the main-road setting.

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Marisela

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice spot for overnight. Major attractions are within a 10 minute walk. Friendly staff!

10

Catalina

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

10

Andrue

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the comfort of the bed and the short, easy walk to Heavenly!

6

Ryan

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Heavenly Village.

6

Shanaia

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is definitely the highlight here. It’s close to everything and walkable to coffee shops and restaurants, which made the stay really convenient. The bed and pillows were comfortable, and I appreciated having plenty of outlets and good Wi-Fi so I could work remotely. The TV was also nice with easy access to streaming platforms like Netflix. On the downside, the bathroom wasn’t clean and even had a few dead small flies on the wall. The shower pressure was so weak it will easily triple your shower time. The free breakfast was nice to have but just the basics like bagels and waffles. Overall, it worked for a short stay if you care more about location and basic comfort, but don’t expect much beyond that.

10

Danette

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect for my solo stay to work at a fundraiser up there. Comfortable, included several breakfast items, great location right on Tahoe Blvd.

6

David

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was safe enough. Quiet? Not really. Tahoe Blvd was right there. Parking kinda sucked.

8

Absd

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location with parking. Close to everything.

8

Luis

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to main areas in town.

8

isabella

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location is in the perfect spot for tourists. 5 minutes away from Stateline and down the street from nice beaches. Room is very clean and cheap given for the location. Check in and out was easy and staff was nice. Would definitely stay here again for another weekend trip.

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Dining

Breakfast is basic but appreciated, commonly including waffles, microwave sandwiches, cereal, bagels, yogurt, coffee and juice. A few guests found it mismanaged or short on items at times.

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Jennifer

9 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,365 nights

Easy to walk to Basecamp. The complimentary breakfast was awesome too!

10

Theresa

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, comfy beds, great breakfast including waffles, breakfast sandwiches & juices

10

Paul

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean with everything we could need. The continental breakfast was basic but very good with waffles, fruit, yogurt, bagels, to go breakfast sandwiches, coffee and juices. We stayed for one night. Definitely would stay again when in the SLT area.

10

Eric

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I really liked everything, including the complimentary breakfast.

10

Michael

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Good value for the dollar. Good breakfast!

8

Yuxin

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall great value for the convenient location and price we paid! Bathroom seemed on the older side and shower was small but overall clean and spacious room. You can hear traffic on the road so I’d recommend bringing earplugs but it’s not too busy at night. Front desk staff was nice and let us leave our car in the parking lot for the rest of the day after we checked out. There was also free breakfast (waffles, breakfast sandwiches, apples, cereal, bagel/toast).

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Elizabeth

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall cleanliness was adequate. The room did have a musty smell, maybe an air freshener would have helped. The continental breakfast should be described more as leftovers or what is available in the pantry. There was no creamer, when asked the host explained that they ran out but then the next day, there was still no creamer. I’m not a germaphobe but there was a gallon of milk to use amongst all guests instead of individual milks for cereal or to put in coffee. Small changes could make this place much more of a great place to stay. There were full size bottles of shampoo, conditioner and lotion but no body wash.

6

Dina

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was updated, but the bathrooms are tiny. The shower was tiny and the shower pan needs to be replaced as it was sloping on an angle. It is convenient to shopping, and the staff was great at making sure our rooms were ok. We had to change my mother's room as someone had been smoking in it. They were very friendly and amenable to helping us with whatever was needed. There is a breakfast that was good. Choice of Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg & Cheese sandwich, Waffles, bagels, cereal, toast and yogurt. Coffee, tea, milk and juices. They also have a laundry room, which came in handy after we got caught in the sudden storm downpour and got soaked. Overall a decent place.

10

T

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean. Breakfast was good, great coffee machine!!

8

Tammy

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our first day, another guest began looking for a bowl for cereal, the staff member working behind desk said kind of snarkily that there wasn't any bowls and that's why the cereal wasn't put out for guests. Same staff member was irritated when she saw the cereal was out from under the counter the guest's husband had pulled ou. I spoke up and said, if you're out of bowls and put the cereal away, you probably should put the oatmeal away as well. She looked over at me and said, that's a good point. The point is, it wouldn't have hurt to ask someone on staff to run to dollar general or somewhere nearby and purchase a couple packs of bowls. Breakfast was only about halfway in and there were no bowls, no cereal, and no way to really eat oatmeal. And there was a room filling with hungry guests. Surely there is petty cash set aside for emergency situations such as this. Another reason why I find myself a little irritated with this particular guest services rep, is she was sitting next to the dining area and never got up to even check to see how dirty the dining space had gotten. I had to ask her for a clorox wipe to clean the counter, and the tables around us. I do understand she may have been working on a project on the computer. But generally when someone does something that isn't their job, especially a paying guest, the other person will say thank you. Instead, I was the one who said thank you for the clorox wipe. On our second day, same lady, same counters needed wiped down.

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Month	Average price
January	US$94
February	US$94
March	US$80
April	US$70
May	US$81
June	US$110
July	US$164
August	US$146
September	US$96
October	US$68
November	US$65
December	US$100

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $74	16 $94	17 $66	18	19
20 $66	21 $61	22 $57	23 $57	24 $61	25 $161	26
27 $58	28 $58	29 $58	30 $56

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $64	2 $107	3 $126
4 $64	5 $64	6 $64	7 $65	8 $65	9 $114	10 $134
11 $63	12 $63	13 $64	14 $62	15 $62	16 $106	17 $105
18 $64	19 $62	20 $62	21 $63	22 $63	23 $106	24 $105
25 $64	26 $64	27 $64	28 $64	29 $64	30 $106	31 $105

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Room, 1 King Bed

Efficiency, Suite, 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Efficiency)

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Suite, 1 King Bed

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