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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Albert Lea

2.5 of 5
2214 East Main Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Albert Lea
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Stayed here spur of the moment and it was a great choice! Rooms where very nice and updated. Breakfast had a wide verity for being continental. Staff was very friendly and always had a smile, especially Kendra. I had the pleasure of being checked in by Kendra and she was absolutely great, very friendly and helpful with directions.

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Heather L, General Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Albert Lea, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thank you so much for your kind words about our hotel as well as one of our employees! I will pass your comments on to her and we hope to see you again in the near future when your travels bring you back to the area. More

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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18 reviews 18 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

There was a snowstorm, so the required BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP when plows back up gets really annoying really fast with exterior walls this thin. Cleaning under and behind furniture was not done recently and I found candy and tissues in both those areas. The HVAC unit in the room woke me up every time it turned on. Carpets... More

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Heather L, General Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Albert Lea, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review of our hotel on Trip Advisor. I apologize the necessary beeping from the snowplow as well as the tissue and wrapper found in your room behind the furniture. I thank you for bringing this to our attention so that I can get it addressed immediately. More

Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

After a long road trip what a nice surprise. Got the "honeymoon" suite, double jacuzzi tub in the living room. Soaked my dawgs while watching my Cats get thumped by the Buckeyes! Staff very nice. Bed and pillows incredibly comfortable. Price was right! Breakfast only downside. Eggs tasted like powdered, less varieties than most chains. I will search out this... More

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Heather L, General Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Albert Lea, responded to this review
15 May 2013

It sounds like you had a great stay in our "honeymoon" suite! Thanks so much for taking time to review us! I hope that you will stop by again when your in the area. More

Minneapolis, MN
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

We just stayed at this hotel for a hockey tournament, along with 2 other hockey teams. The hotel was clean, the rooms were nice, and the breakfast quality and assortment were amazing. We inquired at booking about utilizing the breakfast area for a team lunch and was told it was first come first served. We have done this on other... More

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Heather L, General Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Albert Lea, responded to this review
11 February 2013

Thank you for the kind comments regarding the cleanliness of our hotel as well as our breakfast selection. I apologize for the issues that occured during your stay. If you would like to discuss further please feel free to contact me directly. More

Mason City, Iowa
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

I've stayed here almost ten times in the past three months and I've been pleased every time. The rooms are clean and in very good condition. The fitness room is on the smaller side but has enough to get a decent workout while away from the gym. High speed free wi-fi has never failed to provide video streaming and VPN... More

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Heather L, General Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Albert Lea, responded to this review
11 February 2013

Thank you so much for your great review! It's alwasy nice to have you stay with us when your in the area! More

Wausau
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53 reviews 53 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

While encountering a Minnesota snow storm, I decided to stay at this property. Upon check-in, the staff was extremely Helpful and seemed genuinely concerned about the weather and making sure I received the type of room I wanted. The property was very clean, lobby, room and breakfast area alike. Two exits south of the Interstate 90 exit I found it... More

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Heather L, General Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Albert Lea, responded to this review
31 December 2012

I am grateful that you did get off the roads and stayed with us! Thank you for your kind words and please stop in again when your in the area! More

SI NY
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

We have been staying at this hotel for the last few years when we are in Albert Lea for business. The hotel is clean, room very comfortable, staff courteous and breakfast included. Gym small but fills my needs. Will keep going back each fall.

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Heather L, General Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Albert Lea, responded to this review
29 October 2012

Thank you for your kind words about our hotel! I'm so glad that you enjoy your time while here and we look forward to your future stays! More

Punta de Mita, Mexico
Top Contributor
91 reviews 91 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

Stayed here on our drive from northern MN to Galena. The property is conveniently located, is clean, spacious rooms, good breakfast. They charged a fee for our little dog. I recommend it. Even though they had a full house (tour bus), they met our needs.

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Heather L, General Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Albert Lea, responded to this review
30 August 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. I’m so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your recommendation and we hope to see you again when your travels bring you back to the area!! More

Minneapolis, MN
Top Contributor
59 reviews 59 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012

I was very impressed with our clean and newly decorated room. The layout of the room left space to work with, and the kitchenette had everything we needed but didn't take up much room. The bed was comfortable and our 2 kids slept in the adjacent sitting room. The hotel was busy as there was a water event in town... More

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Heather L, General Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Albert Lea, responded to this review
12 August 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. Thank you also for your kind words about your stay! I'm so glad that you and your family enjoyed your accommodations and invite you back to stay with us again when your in the area! More

Chicago, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

Stayed here twice in the last month. The staff was very helpful, double queen room was larger than other Country Inns. The motel upgraded us to a queen suite at thier own loss when Club Carlson messed up our reservation. Pool is open to 11pm (12 for adults). Nice exercise room. We got the last available room but the motel... More

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Heather L, General Manager at Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Albert Lea, responded to this review
18 July 2012

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments! It was our pleasure to upgrade you to one of our queen suites! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again soon! More

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Additional Information about Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Albert Lea

Also Known As:
Country Inn Albert Lea
Albert Lea Country Inn
Address: 2214 East Main Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Region: United States > Minnesota > Albert Lea
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 11 hotels in Albert Lea
Price range (per night): 89 AUD - 112 AUD
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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