This hotel isn't something special, however there are limited options in the area.

We stayed at this hotel for two nights, in different rooms due to not being certain of our travel plans.

The lobby smells heavily of chlorine. I assume the pool is nearby, but we didn't check that out.

Our first night the heater was rather noisy and in the morning I noticed there was water dripping from it and black mold on the carpet (room 717 of tower one ). There was also a white stain on the bed spread, which we never use thanks to Dateline's hotel room investigation - more proof not to.

The next night we were in room 203 of tower one, with a quieter heater that kicked on and off itself, which made our stay much more pleasant. Some of the furniture looked like it could be cleaned, but this room was much nicer than the first.

The area is really accessible and close to the highway, as well as shopping and restaurants. It's just south of Portland and an inexpensive option that is about 10 minutes away by car.

We paid $80 a night for 3 people and had free internet, so given the amenities, things weren't overly complicated and we worked around the pitfalls by throwing towels over the chairs that were stained and taking off the comforter.

cons -
1. Inconsistent hot water for the shower!!
2. Smelly - Our room smelled of stale smoke (although it was non smoking) - we had to get air freshner from Target!
3. the hotel pool was shady - I didn't feel comfortable being there by myself
4. elevator felt like it was going to brake
5. the parking lot was really poorly kept - dangerous ice everywhere


pros -
1. it was quiet
2. location
3. friendly staff

This is the old Sheraton facility with two distinctive round towers across from the mall.
I booked for one night, on the website, their least expensive rate. I'm a Wyndham by Request member, When I arrived, I was asked if it was a king sized non-smoking suite. I mostly heard king, non smoking, and simply agreed. The manager came around the desk and welcomed me, shook my hand and walked me to the elevator.
He offered to take my luggage, but since it's two rolling bags that I'd been shlepping by myself all week I said I'd be fine.

I got to my room on the 9th floor, and walked into a gigantic suite. It had a 36 inch flat screen, two recliners, a couch, a Bose stereo, microwave, wet bar, and a whole separate bedroom with another big tv, robes and a really comfy bed. Both rooms had one entire wall of floor to ceiling windows.

There was a note to me suggesting I try the restaurant, and letting me know my complimentary bottle of chardonnay was chilling in the refrigerator, along with 4 kinds of snacks.

I actually went downstairs and asked the front desk if they'd put me in the wrong room, but she said no, it was because I was a by request member.

it was the best $116 I'd spent all week.
Moral: If you're not a Wyndham by Request member--join!

also a great workout room and pool.

I stayed at this hotel back in 10/05 but I've gone to the hotel numerous times for events since then. I have never been impressed, or even satisfied, with the hotel. The few nights I have stayed there there were loud noises coming from the rooftop on the 2nd hotel tower (like there was a loose piece of metal blowing in the wind) and we could hear the people walking in the room above ours. Quality of the hotel, the smell, and the accommodation's in the room were not up to par. Honestly, there aren't a lot of good hotels in the Portland/South Portland area (I grew up here and used to work in the hotel industry!)...if you stay here, it probably wont be awful, just dont expect luxury comfort. (the location is great tho!)