Ripley Vacations from $311

I knew this was going to be a bad stay the moment I walked into the hotel. As soon as the door opened, I was hit with a strong moldy odor. The lobby was dingy, dirty, and generally unkempt. The carpet was worn out and filthy, and the ceiling tiles were stained with dirt and nicotine. In many areas, the ceiling tiles were even falling down. Unfortunately, the room was no better. The carpet clearly hadn't been vacuumed in quite some time, with debris scattered across the floor. The room also had the same strong moldy smell as the lobby. I usually judge a hotel by the condition of the bathroom, and this one failed immediately. There wasn't even any toilet paper. Above the mirror, it looked like an old light bar had been removed and replaced with a new fixture. Whoever did the work never finished the repair properly. It appeared they simply slapped on some drywall mud and didn't bother smoothing or sanding it before painting. The ceiling above the tub looked like it had been damaged and repaired, but the popcorn ceiling was never restored, leaving the patchwork clearly visible. The property also appeared to cater to long-term transients, which added to the overall impression of neglect. If you have mold allergies or sensitivity to musty odors, I would strongly recommend staying elsewhere. This property doesn't need renovations. It needs a bulldozer.

I'm giving this 3 stars because of a mix of good and bad. The good: The apartment was nice, spacious and well furnished. The beds were comfortable and a good size. We couldn't hear the neighbors next to us or above us (although that could be because they weren't home). The parking garage was secure and we didn't have trouble finding a spot close to our room. The place was only a few minutes drive from downtown/Beale St. The bad: The dryer was broken and clearly had been for quite some time. Which was a shame because we were planning on doing laundry. Shouldn't be allowed to advertise washer/dryer when it's not functional. The toilet leaked when flushed. Luckily there was a second toilet in the unit. It's unknown if this one was ever fixed, as no one fixed it in the 2 days we were there. The one bedroom has a bright light right outside the window that stays on all night. The blinds do not adequately block out the light. If you like sleeping with a night light, you're in luck. The other bedroom has windows that block out zero noise. You will hear every car that drives by on the street, that is only a few feet away. If you like sleeping with white noise, you're in luck. The appliances are outdated. Not a big deal, but they are out of the 1990s. Overall, if you're looking for a place to stay near downtown with 2 beds and you're a deep sleeper, this place is nice. If you're planning on using the laundry and kitchen a lot, I'd look elsewhere.

Breakfast great Staff in the Breakfast area are friendly Clean Room good Parking good It's good they have an indoor pool my daughter loves it.