The Holiday Inn Express in Lathrop left me with a poor experience due to very bad service, dirty room, and very noisy location. From the moment I entered the hotel the experience went from bad to worse. Check in was a disaster with the front desk guy not able to figure out how to check me in. He ended up giving up and said I could just pay for the room when I checked out (which was after about 20 minutes of standing there while he tried to figure out how to check me in).
I was upgraded to a King room because of my status with HI but the room had stained sofa, chairs, floor, and the furniture had knicks/scratches all over. The towels were so rough I have never felt such rough towels.
The worse part was that the room was facing the truck depot which meant loud truck sounds and talking/yelling all night long. I barely slept at all.
I called and complained about the room to the same guy at the front desk but he stated it was the last room there was nothing he could do. Well I know what I needed to do which was to warn others. At $109 a night I expect a positive check in experience, clean room that is in good condition, and quiet. You won't go any of the above at this hotel.