You get what you pay for...
First off I must say that I am giving this hotel three stars simply because of the excellent service from front desk staff member Marcy. Otherwise, my rating would quickly go from three stars to one, but as the title suggests you do get what you pay for in the long run.
I booked this hotel for an interview held at the airport, and not wanting to spend a fortune on a hotel in a city that I probably wouldn't be living in even if I get the post I chose Red Roof Inn. As it was the least expensive nearby hotel with reasonably decent reviews (???) I decided to give it a try. For quick reference the highlights (or low-lights as the case may be) are enumerated below:
1. Called for shuttle upon arrival, told they would be there within 15 minutes. One hour later had to call to check the status. Story? "We have a new driver and I guess he doesn't know what he's doing." Clearly...
2. Hour and a half later picked up by shuttle. Drive time to hotel? 5 minutes. The airport is big, but not THAT big. Had I known I would have taken a taxi.
3. Check in? FANTASTIC. At least that part was easy. Marcy at the front desk was wonderful, apologetic, helpful and in short, amazing. Gave me directions to nearby shops, offered all kinds of assistance, was just great. BUT - this doesn't make up for sitting at the airport for an hour and a half waiting for the shuttle.
4. Room: Broken off toilet seat, slight bit of mold around the shower stall, shampoo but no conditioner (not offered and not available). Coffee maker didn't work, thankfully however the continental breakfast starts at 6AM.
5. Television: Old analog, basic cable with about 15 channels. Showtime is available for an additional charge (I think).
6. Bed: Surprisingly comfortable, sufficient and clean. Functional alarm clock, plus wake-up call on time. 
7. Continental Breakfast: Basic, sugary donuts and some sort of a pound cake looking thing, waffles, cereal, coffee. Ran out of tea bags by 7AM; no bagels, fruit, eggs, yoghurt, or anything remotely healthy but at least it's complimentary.
8. Shuttle back to airport: Runs every 30 minutes and is on time (unlike my arrival), efficient and reliable.
Long story short, it's not the WORST hotel I've ever stayed in, but it is by far lacking in many areas. Broken items in room, dirty-ish shower, unreliable shuttle service from airport to hotel - for one night for a cheap price I can recommend, but remember - you get what you pay for and for $70 total, that's what I got.