I HAVENT BEEN INSIDE,BUT THE OUTSIDE LOOKS DESCENT.I'VE DRIVEN BY HUNDREDS OF TIMES.Its in a great location freeway close and Dennys across the street.Its nearby the heart of La mesa which has tons of shops/antique's and resturants on cobblestone streets.If I remember I will try to check it out on my next trip in town.I was actually considering it for a stay myself.When are you thinking of going?I can recommend a couple of places in El cajon I have stayed @,clean nothing fancy,freeway close.La Mesa is about 5 minutes away from El Cajon.Let me know if your interested If I check it out.