Horrible, stunk, unfriendly front dask clerk ( skinny dark male) even worse chek out clerk (black female about mid 50's), mold in bathroom, shower curtain ripped, comforter had a hole in it, carpet was tattered and torn, hot breakfast was free but tasteless, dining area old and paint falling from ceiling. Free newspaper was the only plus.

We attended the Darlington Historic Racing festival and spent three nights at this establishment. The hotel has a small outdoor pool and a hot buffet breakfast is included in the price of your room. Checkin & checkout were businesslike and we had little trouble obtaining extra towels.

There was initially a strong smell of cleaning solvents in our room but it wasn't overpowering. Our room was equipped with refrigerator, coffee maker and a microwave. We didn't use the microwave but the fridge and coffee maker worked without fail. The television channels included the SPEED channel. All the plumbing worked well, the shower drained quickly enough. The air conditioner cooled adequately but was a little loud at night, but was not among the loudest that I've encountered.

The room looked as if the drop ceiling was new. I saw only a single spider in the room during our stay. The bed was hard and my wife found it somewhat uncomfortable. The room was fairly clean but you certainly couldn't call it spotless by any means.

The two chairs in the room were fine, the couch could have been firmer. The phone worked and local calls were free.

The hotel is in an urban setting with auto parts stores, a dollar store, drug store and a great gelati/custard store nearby.

Train tracks are nearby too and you might be awakened by the rumble or the train's horn. Although some of the guests' children were somewhat rambunctious during the day and early evening all the guests were quiet at night while we were there.

You must pick-up coupons for your complementary breakfast and the price of coffee, tea and water are included. Other beverages must be paid for separately. Items included while we were there were sliced pears in syrup, grapefruit segments, orange segments, watermelon, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, hash browns, fried bologna, country ham, smoked sausage, bacon, biscuits, sausage gravy, sweet rolls, grits, cheese grits...

All in all this room was worth every penny we paid for it but not a penny more.

I booked this room based on a couple of things - price of course being one - breakfast included at the cafe next door being another, and I didn't see any negative reviews (guess I missed it)

We got to the hotel at about 11pm. The desk clerk came to the outside window it went downhill from there. She was rude to the point of surly.
When we got the key to the room I told her "Thank you" and she didn't say anything - just looked at me and slammed the plexi glass window closed.

We were given a room in the very back of the hotel -even though she told us there were other rooms available. The room had only enough towels for one person even though we had told them two people when we made the reservation. When we tried to call to get more towels no one ever answered the phone.

The door wobbled, made noise, and let cold air in all night. I finally put a chair in front of the door so that I could block some of the light.

There was a bag of garbage outside the room next door to us that had apparently been left there by the maid.

All in all - I did sleep, and that is the best that can be said about this hotel.

With the variety of options that I saw available as we were heading to it I would never stay here again.

Planning a mini-reunion, our family decided to meet in Florence, SC. None of us had ever been there, but the location was equally convenient for all concerned. After researching local hotels, including a call to the area Chamber of Commerce, I selected the Country Hearth Inn based mainly on price and availability. (Note that this motel was previously named the Park Inn International; I believe the Country Hearth Inn chain took it over in 2003.) We occupied three rooms here for two nights in July 2004 and were very disappointed. Although the price we paid was delightfully low--$40.00 per night for a double room, including full breakfast at the adjoining Horne's Country Buffet--and the staff were friendly and helpful, this place is an out-and-out dump. The rooms were clean enough, but the furnishings were as seedy and threadbare as I have ever seen at a mainstream establishment. Everything from the ratty carpet to the stained ceiling tiles was dilapidated and unsightly. Additionally, the motel is located in a rather unpleasant and run-down part of town. Despite the bargain price, we could not wait to leave. Based on our experience, we would be extremely leery of staying at another motel in the Country Hearth Inn chain.