REASON FOR STOP: A bed for the night on the way further South.
PROS:
Facility is in good condition (due, apparently, to a recent renovation that may not be complete in some rooms).
The bed was VERY comfortable – first rate.
The hotel was full for my stay, but at a peak morning time there was still plenty of hot water.
The exercise room is very well equipped. I used the stationary bike and it was fine.
Given the rainy weather, I was thankful for the indoor pool, which although not the latest chlorine-free technology was clean and well ventilated.
There are plenty of eating choices within a very short distance of the hotel.
Check-in was efficient. The staff were friendly and helpful.
The breakfast was good enough (one can’t expect too much of a “free” breakfast).
CONS: Although the A/C unit worked well enough, and was not overly loud, the temperature control was difficult. It is a knob that theoretically allows a full range of temperature choices. In reality I found there were only two temperatures: one was cooler than I wanted, the other was warmer.
I was unable to log onto the Wifi. Wasn’t important enough for me to call the support line.
COMMENTS:
Although right off an Interstate exit, not easy to find. Motor inn is at the back of a veritable warren of little streets of other inns, restaurants, and retail.
The majority of the other clients were workmen / contractors. No problem for me, I am in no way “better” – those with whom I superficially interacted were polite and friendly, and the hotel was quiet during the evening and night. However, when I checked into my room, I found a sheet of paper on my bed. Expecting it to be the usual eco-stuff about laundering, I was surprised to find instead that it was a number of “rules”, draconian in language, about no noise after 9 pm, guests are to be only in their own rooms, no parties, no congregating in halls or public areas – all on threat of expulsion. I have to wonder if this is a pre-emptive strike, or a result of past problems. less