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April 3, 2023
I booked this hotel by accident when I really wanted to stay at the Quality Inn in Gulf Shores. I paid the price for my mistake. First red flag: Driving into the parking lot we saw a guy in his truck drinking beer, a guy sitting on the stairs drinking beer and barely able to stand, and several other sketchy people milling around. The smell of cigarette smoke and **** on the balcony adds to the overall ambiance. When checking in, things looked promising as the lobby appears to be updated and the pool looked OK. We were hoping the rooms were as well. This wasn't the case. When we got to our room, you are immediately hit by stale, mildewy air. The floor looks updated and possibly the beds, but everything else was disgusting. Stains on the bed covers, cigarette burns on the sheet, a layer of dust on the fixtures and a variety of small splatters (maybe blood, maybe poo, maybe boogers, who knows ... I didn't want to think about it). The surface of the mirror by the vanity was gross as well. The security door latch was broken as someone must have tried to bust open the door at some time in the past. Bathroom toilet had a loose seat and was incredibly loud when you flushed it. There was an exhaust fan that was barely attached to the wall and all around it was filth. I wiped the wall and ceiling with a towel and it turned the towel black. The shower walls had mildew on them and the shower curtain had splatters (see 2nd paragraph above). At least we had hot water to take a shower with. Luckily we were only staying for one night ... and there did not appear to be any bedbugs ... yay! If you don't care about cleanliness or quality, then this is the place for you. Just make sure you are up-to-date on all your shots!