Title: Misleading Photos
Conveniently located right off the I-45 feeder road, this hotel is surprisingly quiet despite its constructoon surroundings. The parking lot sits between an abandoned gas station and a Dairy Queen that’s currently closed for remodel, and it backs up to a privacy fence for Super 8 with better parking access.
Pets are allowed, which is nice, but if you have allergies, be prepared — my sinuses definitely noticed.
Hotels.com rated this property an 8 (“very good”), but that feels overly generous. It definitely has more of a 2.5-star atmosphere. I chose it mainly because other nearby options had reviews mentioning bed bugs, roaches or safety issues, and this one was about $50 cheaper than the well lit Comfort Inn up the road with the same low rating.The photos online seem heavily edited (possibly AI-enhanced) or taken years ago. The lobby furniture is worn and tattered, which immediately gave me pause. Unfortunately, I booked online, nonrefundable. I arrived close to midnight, exhausted — lesson learned.
The room itself was dated with mismatched paint patches and worn furniture, though the bed and linens were clean and comfortable. The shower base was clean, but mildew was visible in the caulk. No elevator — stairs only — and the washer/dryer area was in the main hallway downstairs was unappealing.
Overall, the place was generally clean but clearly aged. I wouldn’t call it a total loss, but it’s definitely a “last resort” stop the tired or frugal.