OMG - Read or be surprised - what a JOKE
I stay at LaQuinta's VERY often - we travel for dog shows 2-3 times each month.... I called from the road on a trip from Dallas to Midland, MI and needed a dog-friendly first-floor room as I had puppies with me and I was the only human.... this hotel promised they had a first floor room so I went 40 miles out of my way to go there - when I arrived at midnight (20 minutes after call to hotel), the only room available was on the 2nd floor, and required an elevator ride (old elevator that took forever) and there were NO parking spaces available near elevator entrance. Rooms are nice, but VERY close together and you can hear everything from rooms nearby.
I was alone - so this was all very difficult, but we got into the room finally and then the vending machines were out of order (and I NEEDED a Diet Coke) and the front desk attendant had a terrible attitude. When employees are pleasant, I can take just about anything.... but I will NEVER go to this LaQ again EVER.