Located on an unlit road behind a Howard Johnson's (which was behind a gas station) and in front of an empty lot and a trucking company but right off the interstate at least.
The check-in was easy, the lady at the desk was friendly. That was as good as it got.
The exterior walls and stairs are dirty and a faint funky smell was noticeable even with the wind blowing. Garbage can was full at the base of the stairs.
Interior (of room 205) was dingy, almost seedy looking. The carpet is old and very dark but not worn and looks dirty. A microwave and mini-fridge are in room and working (microwave wasn't plugged in). The far wall is somewhat stained and the the door to the bathroom needs to be replaced as it is coming apart at the bottom. The painted woodwork around the doorway/arch to the bathroom is dirty and has pen and crayon all over it as does the bathroom door. Also, the paint has been worn off exposing several previous layers of paint in several places.
The four dresser drawers all have damage and broken corners and several were sagging as if they had broken tracks. The TV worked adequately but there was no guide for the channels, the remote was duct taped together (seriously!) and was handed to me at the front desk and required to be returned at check out.
I was told at check-in there was breakfast but only saw coffee and tea when we checked out and no one informed us of anything more. Another guest was looking around confused trying to find it, too.
On the upside, the bed was comfortable, not a hard, rock-like experience like many others. Sadly, there was also a light urine smell between the far bed and wall. At least my 8 year old was in the other bed.
I'm not a regular traveler but I know this is NOT a good hotel. I stayed in a similarly priced place on the way north and was very happy with it. I wouldn't send people I don't like to this one.
They desperately need to paint, clean and replace the furniture and carpet in this place. It is a 1/2 star motel at best, closer to a "no-tell" motel than an appropriate place to stay for travelers though I suspect homeless people would be appreciative of the place compared to their current arrangements.
