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Solar World Estates West: Traveller Reviews

1832 South Lawson Street, Airway Heights, WA 99001
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Solar World Estates West
3.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
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worldclassnonrever
2 reviews
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“It's the internet, stupid.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2008

My company put me up at this place for a few months. All in all it was ok. If you want internet access, look somewhere else. They claim to have free internet, but it rarely works. Sometimes it dosen't work for months at a time. The people who run the place are good people, I think they just don't have anyone who is good with computer networks. The other main problem is that there are quite a few people who just live at this place long term, and the ones next door to me had awesome stereo systems. It's also not a very good neighborhood. Oh, and the mattress SUCKED! The mattress would actually wake me up from the pain of having a spring poking me. I guess what I'm saying is if you are going to stay here, keep your expectations low and try to talk them down on the price. It's not worth what they charge.

  • Liked — The lady at the front office is nice
  • Disliked — many advertised ammenities not present / not working
  • Stayed November 2008, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Minneapolis
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“Home Away From Home”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2008

My business partner and I arrived a bit earlier than anticipated and Cindy and the staff were very accomodating and continued to be throughout our stay. We stayed in a 2 br unit with a kitchenette and a shared bathroom, which was very comfortable and had an open view of the back yard. This location was easy access to the city - yet gave us breathing room to really relax after a long day of business. As well as easy access to local restaurants, stores and other amenities. Additionally, we were able to work right from our unit/office on days we didn't have outside appointments utilizing the free local phone service and WIFI access. This place was ideal for our business travels and allowed us to keep our expenses reasonable. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed April 2008
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“Lots of Nooooo's”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2007

No oven, no hair dryer, no daily towels (had to put them outside the door if we wanted new ones, and that was only 5 days a week), no hangers, no hideabed (the one we supposedly had was unuseable), no "fully-equipped kitchen", no airconditioning except in one bedroom and it was inadequate.

As if that was not enough, microwave was old and took twice as long to cook anything, mattresses were AWFUL as were the pillows (not at all clean), toilet clogged up the first day and it took them a full 24 hours to take care of it, glass shower door came off the track posing a danger to anyone trying to use the shower.

The pix must have been taken 20 years ago, as the whole place is extremely rundown. The only good thing was that the grounds were well taken care of.

Would not stay here again if my life depended on it!

Stayed June 2007
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Washington
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“Horrible housekeeping at Solar World!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2006

We stayed at Solar World for a little over two months, the summer of 2006. We moved into the area from out of state and my employer booked our stay there for temporary housing until we found a house. We were dissapointed in the accomodations from the minute we walked into the room. The apartment had an aweful odor and although it was non-smoking, we frequently got to enjoy our neighbor's second hand smoke via some sort of vent or duct that must have connected the two apartments.

Before arriving, we were lead to believe that there was a "fully stocked kitchen" and when I talked to the staff over the phone, they assured me that they would have everything we would need. It wasn't until we arrived that we found that the "fully stocked kitchen" was hardly that. There was no oven and only a two burner "stove top" to cook with. Unfortunately for us, one of the burners was broken, so we basically just had that, and an extremely old, leaky microwave to cook with for 2 months.

Solar World also promotes their weekly housekeeping service as a major calling card to staying with them long term. Again, when I spoke with the staff before arriving, I was assured that I would not need any of my own cleaning supplies because of this wonderful service. In the two months that we stayed there, our shower was not cleaned even one time. The toilet was scrubbed once, at my request.....the rest of the time it was sprayed and left alone or just completely ignored. The sink and kitchen area was never touched, and the floors were not mopped even once. They did vacuum, change the towels and sheets, but
that's as far as it went. AWEFUL!

The internet service was nice, but consistently went down at about 8 pm every night and was not working again until the staff arrived the next morning at about 8:30.

Would not stay here again unless it was the last option available!

There are some new extended stay housing developments popping up in the area and I would check them out first!

  • Stayed August 2006, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Idaho
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“Overpriced ($130) for what you get. It was like staying in an old apartment.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2006

I needed a place with two rooms, a queen and two singles and paid $130. I think a $70 charge would have been more appropriate. The furnishings are not new and modern as advertised. The sofa was old and dingy and the rooms looked like they were older and well used. There was only enough hot water for one bath (and it was an older small jacuzzi tub). The bathroom was very small and came with one small round soap that only made it through one bath. I was bummed there was not a hair blower in the room as I did not bring mine expecting the room to be equipped with one. On the positive side, it was a three room suite and did have a small kitchen. Perhaps if I had needed the kitchen I would have felt better about paying the $130.

The other positive was that it was a clean room and the front desk person was very nice.

  • Liked — The person working the front desk
  • Disliked — The price and lack of hot water
  • Tips/Secrets — Shop around or negotiate a better deal.
  • Stayed October 2006, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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