Hello, Constant Reader. Boy do I have a review for you! Brunswick, Georgia, doorstep to the Golden Isles has many-a-rest stop for the travel weary. What is not offered is a reasonable deal for said lodging. Which is surprising, considering that the town is constantly on the brink of total economic failure, more so exacerbated by the whole coronavirus thing we can’t seem to get over. One would think there’s be rock bottom deals and hoteliers tripping over themselves to get your money. Nope.
We checked in around 0400 after over 30 hours of international travel and right away I knew I was in for a treat. As a general rule, any hotel/motel that requires you to enter your room from the outside rather than an internal hallway is a tacit indicator that the place is a dump. This was no exception. The room itself smelled like swamp water and mold, which seemed logical considering the water damage all over the outmoded popcorn ceiling. The bathroom door handle didn’t turn yet you could push it closed and allow the mechanism the latch into place, thus effectively trapping you inside. Perfect for all those adventure-seekers looking to perish in a fiery roach-laden grave! Not to mention the walls of the bathroom. Never mind all the walls were scuffed, dented, and stained. The BATHROOM wall had a booger on it! A F%{*#+% BOOGER!
Speaking of roaches! I mean, do I really need...Hello, Constant Reader. Boy do I have a review for you! Brunswick, Georgia, doorstep to the Golden Isles has many-a-rest stop for the travel weary. What is not offered is a reasonable deal for said lodging. Which is surprising, considering that the town is constantly on the brink of total economic failure, more so exacerbated by the whole coronavirus thing we can’t seem to get over. One would think there’s be rock bottom deals and hoteliers tripping over themselves to get your money. Nope.
We checked in around 0400 after over 30 hours of international travel and right away I knew I was in for a treat. As a general rule, any hotel/motel that requires you to enter your room from the outside rather than an internal hallway is a tacit indicator that the place is a dump. This was no exception. The room itself smelled like swamp water and mold, which seemed logical considering the water damage all over the outmoded popcorn ceiling. The bathroom door handle didn’t turn yet you could push it closed and allow the mechanism the latch into place, thus effectively trapping you inside. Perfect for all those adventure-seekers looking to perish in a fiery roach-laden grave! Not to mention the walls of the bathroom. Never mind all the walls were scuffed, dented, and stained. The BATHROOM wall had a booger on it! A F%{*#+% BOOGER!
Speaking of roaches! I mean, do I really need to elaborate? Ok, sure: the room had a cockroach infestation. Of course that was only discovered after the first full night there with my kid. Same kid who got violently ill from eating a yogurt from their “breakfast.” So yeah, food safety is not a priority at this establishment. Which, after about 27 hours there, was the final straw and immediately canceled my stay and demanded a refund for the rest of my booking (I originally booked 10 nights. Yikes!).
What else...ah, there was a cigarette butt in the corner, the window air conditioner was loud as all get out, there was a permanent dampness to the carpet, beds and towels. The towels looked like they’ve been in circulation for about 15 years, thin, stained and small.
On a positive note: the CCTV system looked newer, if that’s any indication of the area I was staying.
Honestly, this motel has no business being open. Absolutely no business. It’s a health and safety hazard and should be shut down. If you’re looking to save a few bucks, either don’t travel or pitch a tent. You’re better off than risking your health at the Econo Lodge. Frankly, I’m surprised there wasn’t a chalk outline where a body was discovered.More
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