My experience staying in a regular-rate room:
It's a room with a bed in it. It has a sink, toilet and shower. Tiny fridge. No microwave. TV did not work. Comfortable bed and sheets. Nice person at the check-in desk. I felt safe. Very close to everything, including Von's. You get what you pay for, and I wanted a safe, private budget room near everything. If inexpensive, funky lodging is your thing, this is your jam.