"Staying at the Hotel Idea was a terrible idea.
The photos shown on the website bear no resemblance to reality. The hotel is in very poor condition: it is filthy throughout, with carpets stained with paint and marked by cigarette burns. The elevator floors are completely cracked. Even the handle on the main entrance door is hanging by a single screw. The steps and the entrance carpet are dirty and stained with paint. Although there are no signs posted—nor is it mentioned on the website—it appears the hotel is currently undergoing renovations. The walls in the hallways are riddled with cracks and holes. The breakfast selection is limited, and several of the food items look unappetizing (nothing like the photos). The dining room chairs are so dirty that sitting on them is repulsive.
The guest rooms were dirty, and there was a strong, foul odor coming from the bathroom plumbing. There is no air conditioning. The walls are extremely thin, allowing you to hear absolutely everything—even bathroom noises—from the adjacent rooms. There are damp stains on the bathroom ceiling.
My first reaction was to want to flee immediately, especially because I felt my trust had been betrayed; the photos and description of the hotel on the website are completely at odds with reality. However, I had already paid for 2 rooms for 6 days—a considerable amount of money—and neither the hotel nor Expedia was willing to offer me any refund. So, I had no choice but to stay. It was a truly bad experience."