The room was okay, but the rest was horrible
Upon making my reservation for this hotel, I knew that I would be staying at a place that wasn't labeled anywhere near the best, but the cost was low and it looked close to a shopping/dining district so I went for it. The confirmation from expedia said I could check in at any time during the day. I showed up around 9am and the woman at the desk rudely informed me that I would not be able to check in until 3pm. I had an interview at 3:30pm and I needed to get into a room and iron my suit and prepare, but she didn't seem to care. She handed me a card and told me to call before I showed up again to make sure a room was ready. I left and tried to find breakfast in the nearby shopping center but nothing opened until 10 or 11am. Finding a place to eat became very frustrating, but I did finally find a Denny's. When I returned at 12:30pm (without calling), a room had suddenly become available and cleaned. When I turned the corner past the desk and entered the hallway, it reeked of cigarette smoke and many random people were just standing around in the hallway. My room was surprisingly nice with a big refridgerator, mini stove and sink, clean bathroom and bedsheets so I can't say that I have any complaints in that area. The next morning I was leaving around 4am (I am a small young female traveling alone) when I was approached by a man who didn't seem to have a reason to be in the hotel other than to follow people around for nothing. When I made it up to the desk, I was already very frightened by this man who was following me and I tried to get the desk attendant's attention, but she was too busy doing something in the kitchen to come out and see me. The lighting in the parking lot is very poor and as I was walking to my car, I saw two large men (one being the man mentioned previously) standing in the street between me and my car. Apparently the hotel is doing renovations and there is a door that does not lock properly (and therefore, anyone can come into the building at any time without checking in). I was very happy to be leaving the hotel simply due to the security issues they have there. I will not be returning...some money is just worth spending for peace of mind.