While not without some charm the overall impression this hotel leaves is one of promises unfulfilled and the feeling you have stayed at a very unprofessional establishment. If you have ever stayed in a dingy little hotel in Europe you know what you are in for. Rude staff, tiny rooms, tiny showers, horrible beds and a lack of good service. Also, the fact that you have to give your room key to them before leaving is astonishingly unsafe (as mentioned in a review here.)
Not only that but ANYONE can come in and say a room number and get a key. No I.D., no name check, nothing -- just "here you go." I could have asked for any room there, gone in and taken what I wanted and left. Do yourself and your belongings a favor -- go somewhere with electronic keys.
The bed was the hardest rock I have ever slept on (and I've stayed in many a low price hotel.) For something in this neighborhood and price range you would expect better.
I give it two stars as it does has some charm to it and the neighborhood is decent but very residential. Expect to drive everywhere -- but don't expect a parking space when you come back. The garage is tiny and dangerous. And doesn't fit all the guests cars. There was also a giant apartment party about 10 feet from our window (though not the hotel's fault -- the danger of being in that neighborhood.)
We had a horrible maintenance problem as well and were told that "We're not a Howard Johnsons." ---- right -- I'd rather be there where they would fix things that were dangerously broken.
There are many other hotels in the area albeit at $30-60 more a night. Do it -- this bargain is not worth it.
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