Stayed here with our children in 2 rooms. I am guessing that there are different types of rooms that may determine how happy you are with the property- because I missed the charming part of this motel. I kept thinking that it was my grandmothers hours 30 years ago, and I was compelled to wash my hands more often than usual, and didn't go barefoot. A couple of facts worth noting: I asked about breakfast, and Bob said- "We don't do breakfast when it's this cold". Ironically, the highway sign right behind him said BEST BREAKFAST. No mention of breakfast in our room, no mention of anything similar to what previous reviewers have been so excited about with the breakfast. It really struck me as an old place that was just, old. The tub in one of the rooms had so much water under the vinyl liner while showering that each of my children asked to stand on it to experience what their mother described as a rocking ship (they were not allowed to). I had to switch out lightbulbs to get enough light in the bathroom to see- it started with a 40 watt bulb in a 2 bulb fixture. Maybe it's charm to some travelers, everyone's different, but our expectations were not met by this motel.
We booked the room thanks to trip advisor and I'm wondering who the folks are that gave such high marks? We would not recommend the motel to anyone, or stay there again. Our next night at the Cameron Trading Post was very good and the same price for 2 HUGE rooms.
At the risk of the owner surfing my previous reviews or creating a story to make me look bad and discredit my ability to review the property, I feel compelled (several weeks after traveling) to highlight these issues for other traveling families.
I would recommend you look at your room before officially checking in- something that we were not offered.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
Management Response
bob86046, owner/manager
(Management representative)
Apr 12, 2008
This customer stayed with us on a sold out very cold night (daily low of 15 and daily high of 55) (March 19, 2008) in 2 rooms. They had room 8 with the tub liner with some water under the liner (only room with that and they were told about it when they registered) and 1 queen bed. They also had room 17 that has 2 double beds and 1 single bed in a suite. Room 8 was $48.55 and Room 17 was $70.12 -plus tax. All rooms have coffee makers, microwaves, and refrigerators. Room 17 has 2 TV's with cable and WI-Fi. Coffee and tea is provided in March at no cost. Continental Breakfast is avialable on request at a charge of $3.50 per person in your room. I recommend Old Smokeys for breakfast. The carpets (they are old) are scrubed and shampooed every month. Our housekeeping is paid by the hour and told not to leave the rooms until they are clean. I ask every guest when they check out if they had any problems with their room. Their were no complaints for this stay or any other in March. Old Route 66 motels are not for every one, and if they did not like the room after checking in, I would have gladly reversed their charges. I want all my guests to have a good stay.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
