2301 East Main Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007, United States
#8 of 11 hotels in Albert Lea
Guests' ChoiceBased on 354 hotel reviews
7.0Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Location
8.0
Facilities
7.1
Staff
8.3
Value for money
7.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 July 2023
Mark
United StatesRooms are very outdated. Bathrooms really need to be upgraded as well as the bedrooms. The spaces were clean. The breakfast choice where very limited. Not a fan of the microwave eggs.
The facility was clean. But room smelled like cigarette smoke. Eventually that went away.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 July 2023
Heather
United StatesFirst, the sheets on one bed were stained (very obvious). Second, bc the rooms do not have a/c on when you arrive, we spent most of the night sweating to death.. room never cooled down. 3rd, it was clear the room wasn’t properly cleaned.. one can still had trash in it. The table/counter the coffee maker was on was filthy. Had not been wiped down, was missing coffee cups. Luckily I had lysol wipes to wipe everything down bc I was disgusted by this room! Had it not been so late when we arrived (traveling back home-only stopped to sleep) I would’ve demanded my money back and left that hotel!! The rating booking has needs to be downgraded!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Shannon
United Statesthe staff was completely incompetent. not only were they not friendly they had no clue on how to address any questions or concerns we had. a simple request to locate the laundry room was impossible. they messed up our payment transaction from day one. I had to request towels on a daily basis since we didn’t get housekeeping despite my direct request for it. I had to go ask for toilet paper on the second day bc our bathroom was not stocked. That same day I spoke with the housekeeper two different times in the hallway requesting service and she stated she will do our room. she did not. finally on the fourth day, Amber finally did get our room clean. the pool was nice early on in the week as it felt heated!! however soon after being in the pool room I noticed how dirty that too was. all week we noticed the same “messes” laying in the same spot. nothing seemed to be cleared on a daily basis let alone regularly. the dirt on the bottom of the pool was disgusting and the clumps of HAIR laying on the side of the pool then IN the pool was absolutely disgusting. picture added below. pool time for us ended. the Wi-Fi was horrible. I had better service disconnecting from the Wi-Fi actually. towards the end of the week even the toaster in the continental breakfast stopped working. the volume on the tv didn’t work. some of this may seem minuscule but you rent a room for a week you’d expect the basic necessities to be met. I know I do!!
the location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 4 July 2023
Stephanie
United StatesIt was really a perfect stay!
The breakfast and staff were amazing! They gave us adjoining rooms which allowed our family to be together.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Sherri
United StatesFound an M&M on the floor so apparently room wasn't thoroughly cleaned. Not a big deal normally but it was my tiny shihpoo puppy that found it. That could have been a dangerous situation if we didn't see her licking it and grabbed it away before she ate it as chocolate is dangerous to dogs.
Amber at the front desk was super nice and made our check in very easy.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Darrell2999
United StatesNo matter how many times we tried. We couldn't connect to Wi-Fi. Went to front desk and they got it on my tablet but when I went into room 134 it stopped working.
Clean comfortable friendly staff
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 27 May 2023
Anthony
United StatesBeds are very uncomfortable. Bathroom super tiny. Blood stains on shower curtain. Tears in sheets. Room hadn't been dusted, swept, or mopped for a very long time. Nowhere to charge a phone with a USB port. As soon as we got to our room we had to ask for TP and tissue, both empty upon entering. Cutting housekeeping staff are not doing any hotel any favors. There was only one young guy that we could find anywhere cleaning rooms. Only breakfast choices were cereal and boiled eggs if they were not out, and yogurt. The hotel is very outdated. It served its purpose, and that is all. We will never come back. Woke up with a backache for 3 mornings, then had to go elsewhere for breakfast. I will gladly pay the extra $25 per night to stay in a newer modern hotel across the street. We were not impressed.
The staff was very nice and friendly. The lobby and floors looked great but far different than the room.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 24 May 2023
Daniel
Australiaroom was so depressing, first floor with no window, only a door leading to the indoor pool. maybe i got unlucky
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Tracy
United StatesPhone didn’t work, WI-FI AND Tv
Nothing
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Robyn
Australiawe travel to Albert Lea often from Australia and find location great room and staff great
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 22 April 2023
Andy
United StatesThe door on the fitness room needs rubber bumpers or a closer to keep it from slamming.
The breakfast was very good and the hostess was friendly
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Ruth
United StatesDead flys in the window tracks. Appearance of lower level rooms from the exterior by the back entrance was sketchy. Drapes at that level appeared to be falling apart.
Some updates have been done with laminate flooring in halls and rooms. comfortable beds and nice towels.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Danny
United StatesFloors were dirty and the sink in the bathroom had hair on it
Ok but could have at least 1 meat
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Christopher
United StatesThe pullout couch wasnt too comfy, but the room was amazing and the bed too! I didnt sleep on it so I cant complain but my son wasnt a fan of the pullout. Dont let this be a reason to not stay here because they have an amazing hotel
This is one of the best hotels for the price I have ever been too. Dont let the outside fool you it is amazing inside!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 3 March 2023
Sinja
United Statesvery clean
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Mike
United StatesThe breakfast staff was less than sociable and actually quite rude about their apparent breakfast policy I will be exploring this further and you'll be getting another review on this one
Rooms were comfortable and accommodating
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 17 February 2023
Jason
United StatesNot really too much of an issue, but room was a little smaller than most hotels I have stayed in the past couple of years.
Bed was incredibly comfortable. Room was clean. Good value for the price.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2022
Joann
United StatesClean and quiet people are always polite
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 6 December 2022
Ruth
United Statesthe staff were very friendly.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 27 November 2022
Mart
United Statesfriendly
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 21 November 2022
Keya
United Statesbreakfast was not great the pancake maker was broken…..our window leaked air bad so the room was extremely cold and the heat in the bathroom did not work at all so going from a cold hockey arena and wanting a warm shower didn’t work well as the bathroom was just as cold as outside due to it being on an outside wall did see a few broken windows in the building but it also looks like they may be in the middle of doing some work in it
the staff was amazing all of them were very friendly and kind the house keeper we had both days was absolutely amazing and so good with the kids
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 30 October 2022
Robert
United StatesThe room walls are paper thin
Turn out to be a great location from the highway
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 29 October 2022
Paul
United Statesnot very clean. needed updating. No plug in in bathroom. free breakfast was advertised when I booked and there was only coffee.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 13 October 2022
Angie
United Statessince it’s an older building it do had a dank/damp feel to it in my room. Was to warm to try to use heat to get rid of it and the fan helped a little but not enough.
Staff was friendly and helpful. Older building but updated
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 10 October 2022
Lisa
United Statesdirty rooms, dirty bathroom, smelly and heard every person talking all night in the lobby/hallway.
convenient location.
Stayed in October 2022
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