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Red Lion - Stapleton: Not Bad, Not Great, Very Adequate!

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3 of 5 stars
Jessica T 32 contributions
Lincoln, Nebraska
Nov 30, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/2 found this review helpful

We priced the Red Lion - Stapleton on Priceline for a total of $63/nt, which seemed like a pretty good deal until I read all these horror stories. However, the stories were not entirely true; Red Lion is certainly due for a room renovation, but it's not disgusting. It looks dingy as hell from the outside, but the lobby and restaurant area are tasteful.

We stayed on the second floor, about 2 rooms away from the elevator. Beds were acceptable. The bed linens were thin. The TV was a regular tube TV, but big enough to see adequately, and had a good cable selection (Cartoon Network, all right!). Our drapes had some holes in them and they felt dirty, but weren't awful. The room is relatively big, but sparsely furnished. Sound quality of the room was regular - not bad, but not great. Industrial-looking stairwells aren't the most convenient, but are the fastest way to get from floor to floor (elevator's a little slow). Check-in was quick and efficient, and check-out was standard. The Sunday morning clerk was nice enough to open up the store at 6:30 AM so we could get some ibuprofen.

What WAS surprising was the Bath & Body Works bath amenities! We had Coconut Lime Verbena facial bars, Warm Vanilla Sugar bath bars, and Coconut Lime Verbena shampoo / Conditioner / Lotion. Towels are the cheap, scratchy kind though. But the soap was great and I got a few extras to take along for the rest of our trip (beats that weird-smelling "french-milled" standard hotel stuff).

The area itself is called Stapleton, which is an urban redevelopment project. There is a mall about three blocks away that has standard stores (Big 5 Sporting Goods, Wal-Mart, IHOP, etc.), but if you cross the interstate, there's a slightly more upscale mall nearby (Macy's, Target, brazillian steakhouse). Nothing is really within "walking" distance (it would be unsafe to try and run across traffic without any dedicated sidewalks), but driving is not a hassle.

Would I stay here again? Yes, it is a budget-quality hotel and had a budget-quality price at the time we stayed. If they renovate the rooms, it will be a deal if the prices don't change.

  • Liked — The soap! Otherwise, it was cheap, efficient, no hassle, and budget.
  • Disliked — A little dingy, dirty, but not filthy. Needs interior/exterior/room renovation. Also, trains! Argh!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since March 08, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Theme / Amusement park, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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Was quiet and restful

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4 of 5 stars
kajel60 1 contribution
goodland
Nov 12, 2007 | Trip type: Solo travel

Husband is in the hospital in Denver so have been staying here on weekends. Front desk has always been helpful. It has been quiet at night. The Marine Ball and the Black & White Ball was there last weekend. Alot of people and it was still quiet.
The young lady at the restuarant in the evening is one of the most polite young ladies I have ever met. With all the traffic in and out throughtout the week, she remember me when I was back for another visit with my husband.

  • Liked — Clean and comfortable
  • Disliked — N/A
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay November 2007
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since November 12, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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very satisfied

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4 of 5 stars
princykiko 33 contributions
crystal lake IL
Oct 20, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

One night stay in Oct . Nice lobby area, as others have stated. Did not use restaurant, but was able to buy snacks at the counter and bring up to room. Found that very convenient. Room had not been renovated, but it was in pretty good shape, bright, plus comfortable bed. We had inside room overlooking pool, and still heard train at 5AM, but since we like trains it was no bother. Only complaint was only one slow elevator, so I took the stairs a few times. I could spend three times as much for an upscale hotel, but why should I when this is perfectly acceptable accommodation.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since September 06, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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bargin for the price

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4 of 5 stars
rideonchance 6 contributions
st louis
Oct 18, 2007 | Trip type: Family
0/1 found this review helpful

i found this hotel on hotwire, i just booked a room in a 3 star hotel close to the airport. it was the cheapest hotel i stayed in on a 5 day trip and it was the nicest! lobby is all stone, with a huge fireplace. staff was very kind. helpful. the room was super clean, smelled like soap. the bed was the best part. top quality linens. down pillow, down comforter. spotless bathroom.
nice decor, soft colors. pretty and modern. i would stay here again. the train tracks were a mention by some other reviews of this hotel, i never even noticed them. airport is 20 minute drive at 8 in the morning on a monday! not bad at all.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family (extended)
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since May 30, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Damn That Train

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2 of 5 stars
walkerrogue 1 contribution
Silver Spring
Oct 3, 2007 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

This is a basic hotel, nothing particularly special. It's currently undergoing a renovation, but my room had not been redone. I would hope that they will fix the hot water issue: it took forever to get any hot water and it never got particularly hot. But the one reason I'm not likely to stay there again involves the train. That is, my room faced train tracks and trains ran often, and through the night. And since the tracks crossed several roads in the area, the trains' whistles sounded loud and often, at all times of day and night. Perhaps rooms on the "even" side of the hotel aren't as affected. But if you stay here, you're taking a chance!

  • Liked — Relatively close to airport
  • Disliked — Too close to railroad tracks and frequent train activity.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2007
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since October 03, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event
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