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Budget Inn Express Grand Forks

2.0 of 5
3400 Gateway Dr, Grand Forks, ND 58208
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Budget Inn Express Grand Forks
Ranked #23 of 24 hotels in Grand Forks
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Baudette, Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

I was traveling West Into ND. when i couldn't go any farther the snow storm was at its worst and i couldn't see the road any moor. I pulled into a gas station and asked for a phone book. and started calling places so i would have a place for the night and wait out the storm. every one was... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013 via mobile

Last October, we called every single hotel in Grand Forks to book a room for Saturday, February 16th. No vacancies due to George Strait concert. The Budget Inn Express was the only one with a room available. Great price, very friendly on the phone. What a relief to have a place to stay! We checked in, took one look at... More

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Web-Dinger, Owner at Budget Inn Express Grand Forks, responded to this review
February 20, 2013

Oh my God! You have to be kidding me. We remember this couple very well. I would just like to say to the husband.... "Hang in there buddy!". I did refund this guest, although I found it unusual this "spider" was in full force in the North Dakota winter. I don't understand the bathroom comment but would like readers of... More

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Livingston, Montana
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

We booked two rooms at this hotel because it was the only one in town with rooms available. They had jacked the price up to three times the normal rate for the event in town but, unfortunately, didn't see the need to clean the room. The bedding was below sub-par, with dirty, cigarette burned sheets and blankets. THERE AREN'T EVEN... More

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Web-Dinger, Owner at Budget Inn Express Grand Forks, responded to this review
February 20, 2013

I am contesting this review with Trip Advisor, but will respond until review gets pulled. First, ALL of our rooms are 50 dollars. We take pride in NEVER gouging. This guest was "stood up" on one of her tickets to George Strait and wanted to trade the ticket for the room. She became outraged when my front desk clerk declined.... More

Bismarck, North Dakota
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 7, 2012

I read the other reviews when i came to this site to post a thankyou note. Now i need to be fair. I did not see anything wrong with my room and i was there 10 days. It is a historic motel under renovation, and the shower and bath was clean, and different in that it was old, and built... More

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Web-Dinger, General Manager at Budget Inn Express Grand Forks, responded to this review
September 8, 2012

Well Thank YOU! We did some digging in our folios and found out who you are, and I must say, my entire staff remembers you. They referred to you as "the sweet little man, who likes his coffee". Your kind words were very appreciated as I show these reviews to my staff and even though guests compliment us in person... More

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 2, 2012

The place is falling apart and the staff is rude and has crack heads in the other rooms there is not manys good things to say but it is the 3rd cheapest place in town and the other two don't have a pool

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Web-Dinger, General Manager at Budget Inn Express Grand Forks, responded to this review
August 18, 2012

This guest was an extended stay guest who was asked to leave because he repeatedly left his room a filth for my housekeepers. As far as WiFi, this property has 3 - 40 foot towers, each for WiFi, these cover all 20 acres of property, we handle as many as 200 simultaneous users at once. Access is NEVER down and... More

Winnipeg, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2011

We have stayed there on at least 4 occasions in the last year and a half. Now, if you want to pay the $$$$ go to the $$$$ hotels and inns which give you bells and whistles and charge you $$$$$$$$ for them but the service is not even close to the personal service we've experienced here for fact. It... More

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Web-Dinger, General Manager at Budget Inn Express Grand Forks, responded to this review
August 19, 2012

Well, Thank you! We ALL appreciate your kind words. More

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2011 via mobile

Paid $35 with Military coupon. Worst decision ever. Complete crackhouse. Barking dogs. Police activity. Filthy cold rooms. Thin walls. Slamming doors. Civilian's flophouse.

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Web-Dinger, General Manager at Budget Inn Express Grand Forks, responded to this review
March 10, 2012

Bogus review. This guy never stayed here. Guest was refused service at front desk because of his offensive behavior. He threatened negative review if we did not comply with a 35 dollar room. I doubt very seriously, this man has ANY affiliation with any branch of the service. Guest has been flagged in our computer system. Budget Inn Express values... More

2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2011 via mobile

Would never stay again. I reserved a room early in the day. I asked the rate and he said $49, $55 with taxes. I then repeated the rate back to him and he confirmed. I gave card info and reserved. When I checked in at 8pm they charged me $66. I told her that I was told a cheaper price.... More

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Web-Dinger, General Manager at Budget Inn Express Grand Forks, responded to this review
August 19, 2012

To Reviewer. I am the only "He" here, so If I made a mistake I will gladly refund your 9 bucks. Please call me ASAP and I will make it right. Have a great day. More

Stonewall, Manitoba
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 30, 2011

Booked reservation through, hotels.com on the wednesday b4, showed up on the Friday, the OWNERS, claimed there was no reservation, to bad and that I would have to take it up will hotels.com. VERY RUDE! did not even offer to help me find a new hotel. was stranded in Grand Forks on the long weekend. Would NOT even let my... More

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Web-Dinger, General Manager at Budget Inn Express Grand Forks, responded to this review
August 3, 2011

Let's set the record straight. This guest was caught on security camera urinating by our pool area and was asked to leave by security. Guest THEN tried to come and check in, demanding use of a restroom and flashing an online line reservation printout. My Front Desk Manager refused this sale because of this womans demeanor and scary behavior. I... More

Fargo, North Dakota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2011

We stayed here because my friend had her teaching licensing exam at UND early Saturday morning. Reasons we would not stay here again: 1. when called to ask directions to the hotel....receptionist was extremely rude: could not give detailed directions on how to get to hotel 2. lots of flies in the room on check-in 3. stayed in a non-smoking... More

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Address: 3400 Gateway Dr, Grand Forks, ND 58208
Region: United States > North Dakota > Grand Forks
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Free Parking Pets Allowed Swimming Pool
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Ranked #23 of 24 hotels in Grand Forks
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Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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