Insane Fire Alarm
- April 12, 2009
- Rated 2 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The TV was old and it looked like the picture tube could go at any minute. The fire alarm was messed up and kept going off all day long and especially between 3am and 4am, and I had to have lost an hour and a half of sleep over that deal. It was one of the worse stays that I have had in a hotel in a long time. By the end of the trip nobody was paying any attention to the fire alarm. That fact alone is enough to say that I would not recommend this hotel. Even though the price was right I'd call ahead about the alarm.
Upscale touches, but property in desperate need of repair
- November 10, 2007
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This property has good points, but is in need of cleaning and repair. The common areas look old, worn, somewhat dark, somewhat dirty. The exterior of the building has peeling paint that is obvious even late at night in the dark. Things like the carpet in the elevator were clearly very old and it's obvious they are never cleaned. Front desk staff was polite, but tried to charge me again even though my reservation was pre-paid. There were several young people hanging out in the parking lot, running around, yelling. This resulted in an atmosphere that felt slightly unsafe upon arrival.
The room was better in some ways. There were upscale touches such as stylish decorations and a decent sized flat screen TV. Also, the room featured a fridge, microwave and ironing board. Still, there were hints of disrepair and the carpet wasn't completely clean. We had a fairly quiet night, though the bed was notably uncomfortable and loved by no one. Free breakfast was good if not excellent. Cereal, muffins, juice, bagels. There was also a waffle iron for making your own, though in our case there wasn't enough batter to go around.
On the plus side, there are plenty of restaurants, theaters, and shopping destinations within a mile or so. The stay wasn't a horrible experience, and I consider it a decent value for the (discounted) price we paid, but if you insist on the details of a hotel being right, I would pass on this location and look elsewhere. For families or someone looking for a bargain, this might be a more reasonable choice.
Worth the Money
- September 3, 2006
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This hotel surely isn't a luxury hotel, nor is it the best one in Huntsville! The location in convienient, the outdoor pool is suberb but the outside and hallways need some improvement. Also, the walls inside our room needed some washing, but the maids were quick to clean when we said something at the front desk. If you aren't looking for top notch, La Quinta will do!