The Quality Inn appeared typical of its brand at first glance, yet it differed significantly upon closer inspection. Initially, the main lobby resembled that of any other Quality Inn, leaving a familiar impression. However, upon moving past the lobby, a strong odor of cigarettes and weed permeated the air, accompanied by stained carpets on the first and second floors.
Hoping for a different experience in my room, I proceeded with caution. To my surprise, the room itself was free of cigarette smell, unlike the persistent odor in the hallways. Reluctant to make an issue of it after a long journey with my family, I quickly settled them into our room.
The following morning, I noticed the cleaning staff vigorously attempting to rid the hotel of the unpleasant odors using fans and cleaning products. I attributed the persistent smell to a guest who may not have been following hotel rules. While the odor improved during the afternoon, it unfortunately returned in the evenings, a pattern that persisted throughout our three-night stay.
I suspected that a long-term resident might be the cause of the issue. Consequently, I would not recommend this hotel for families. The pervasive cigarette smell had even clung to our clothes, giving the impression that we had been smoking heavily ourselves.
As we prepared to depart, we discovered a homeless individual sleeping in the gazebo within the designated smoking area. This observation added to our overall negative impression of the hotel's