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Very convenient. Friendly, helpful staff. Loved the great breakfast choices! Love this place.
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Jen on 2024/5/12
We are so happy that you have enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to being your home away from home on your next visit up north.
6/10 Okay
Sandra
Traveled with family
2024/5/6
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Grab bar in shower was dangling, curtains were thread bare in places - place felt old but was clean. Needs updating.
Sandra
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Jen on 2024/5/6
Thank you for leaving a review with us. Your husband came down and told us the shower bar was loose and we fixed it immediately. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. We have started updating rooms this past winter. We have several rooms with new carpet, paint and even a fireplace. Please be patient as this takes time, especially since we strive to keep our prices the lowest around!
Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us.
6/10 Okay
Dana
Business traveler
2024/4/11
Old school motel
Dana
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Shelby on 2024/4/13
Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. We have been listening, and have been busy installing carpet and painting. Please be patient with us, as it takes a while to convert an entire hotel. Next time you book with us, ask for an updated room and we would be happy to show you our progress. Some rooms even have fire places now.
10/10 Excellent
Robert
2024/3/20
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Shelby on 2024/4/13
Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we are looking forward to seeing you again.
6/10 Okay
Jason
2024/2/14
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Jen on 2024/2/15
Please don't hesitate to let us know if something could be better for you. We are always looking for ways to improve
Was clean, great staf, was a little outdated but would stay here again
Joe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Jen on 2024/1/14
We are so happy that you have enjoyed your stay. We have recently started changing out the carpet in our rooms as well as painting. Look for big changes soon!
10/10 Excellent
jeffrey
Traveled with family
2024/1/7
Liked: Amenities
Little older but the staff sure was exceptional
jeffrey
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Jen on 2024/1/9
Thank you for leaving a review with us. I am glad that you found our staff exceptional, I am a little biased, but I couldn't agree more with you on that. We have recently started renovations on some of the rooms, adding new carpeting and fireplaces, as well as painting them. We look forward to your next visit with us!
I am glad you had a great stay! We have been working hard on adding to our breakfast line up, updating the hotel, and giving you the stay you deserve. Thank you for leaving a review!
We are thrilled you have enjoyed your stay with us!
6/10 Okay
John
Business traveler
2023/12/8
Liked: Staff & service
John
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/12/9
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am curious what we can do to make your stay even better. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
6/10 Okay
Mark, Eden Prairie
2023/12/6
Liked: Staff & service
Back door that you entered the building didn’t lock.
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/12/7
Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel
10/10 Excellent
ROBERTO
2023/11/26
ROBERTO
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/12/17
We are thrilled that you have enjoyed your stay with us. We strive for great service, a clean room, and affordable pricing. We hope you choose us again on your next Northern MN stay!
Was an amazing experience with delicious and hot breakfast and amazing staff!! We will be back!
Alethea
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/11/5
I am thrilled that you have enjoyed your stay with us! We also love our newly expanded breakfast with biscuits and gravy and waffles! We look forward to your next stay!
8/10 Good
Pavel
Traveled with partner
2023/10/23
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to this hotel nice restaurant “Chocolate Moose», property is old need some renovation
Pavel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/10/26
I am glad that you brought that up. We just put new paint and carpet in several of our rooms, as well as the lobby. We hear you and are working hard at it!
I am happy that you have enjoyed your stay at our hotel. With everything else in the world getting more and more expensive, we love that we can keep our prices low for you. Thank you for choosing us!
10/10 Excellent
SCOTT, NAPERVILLE
2023/10/6
SCOTT
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/10/26
Looks like your stay with us was just what you had expected. We are thrilled to hear this. Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel!
6/10 Okay
Sherrie, Redlands
Traveled with group, Traveled with family
2023/9/30
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No fridge or microwave in room as advertised.
Sherrie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/9/30
Our sincere apologies. 95 percent of our rooms have a fridge and microwave. We typically do not guarantee them in our rooms. If I remember correctly, I offered to give you a free upgrade to our King suite to rectify the issue, and you said you were ok. We will certainly strive to make sure you have a fridge and microwave on your next stay. Thank you for leaving a review.
Unfriendly staff. Extremely noisy hotel. Very outdated. Hard bed.
Jodi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/9/24
I am very sorry your experience was not as you had hoped for. This week is the annual paper mill shut down. The town fills with contractors that alternate between night and day shift. During the times of shift change, the hotel can be pretty bustling. Beds are difficult. Some guests prefer a more firm bed, and others a soft bed. We try to order in between, but its challenging to find a mattress that pleases all. I hope you would give us another chance to show you what we can do.
The room was large, clean and tidy. Breakfast was basic there was no option of toast even! Reception staff were not very friendly and there was no acknowledgement when you entered!
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/9/23
Thank you so much for leaving a review. I am glad you found your room to be clean and large. We will certainly consider adding toast to our line up of Waffles, biscuits and gravy, cereal, oatmeal, pastries, yogurt, eggs and fruit.
10/10 Excellent
Michael
2023/9/18
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/9/20
10 out of 10 is our goal, we are happy that we have reached it with you. Thank you for choosing our hotel for your stay!
Thank you for leaving a review of the hotel. I am really glad your stay was just how you had expected!
10/10 Excellent
Albert
2023/9/18
Albert
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/9/20
Looks like you had a great stay! We look forward to your next visit
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
2023/9/16
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/9/17
Thank you so much for leaving a review of our hotel. Looks like you had an incredible stay! We love seeing this, and look forward to your next stay with us.
Well maintained, needs new carpet or flooring. Thanks for the stay
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/9/16
Thank you for leaving a review with us. We are happy that you have enjoyed your stay. We are slowly replacing carpeting in our rooms. We look forward to your next stay with us.
10/10 Excellent
Joy
2023/9/15
Joy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/10/19
Looks like your stay was everything you had expected. This makes us very happy. Thank you for choosing to stay with us
8/10 Good
Arlene
2023/9/14
Arlene
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/10/19
Looks like you had a great stay with us. We look forward to your next visit!
There was a mix up in my reservation, but Jen stepped up and made it right. She was great!
Dave
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/9/14
Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. I am happy that things worked out and that you got to enjoy your stay. It was my pleasure to help you.
Excellent staff and thank you for maintaining excellent pricing.
david
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/9/7
Thank you for taking of your time to leave a review. We are so happy that you have enjoyed your stay with us. We work hard at keeping our prices the lowest in town. Everything else in the world is expensive right now, it's great when your hotel doesn't have to be.
8/10 Good
Craig
2023/9/3
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/9/7
Thank you for reviewing our hotel. Looks like you had a positive experience with us. We look forward to being your choice again on your next stay!
The staff were helpful and friendly. The rooms were nicely decorated and clean. It was perfect for the price.
Carla
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/9/2
Thank you so much for leaving a review of the hotel. I am so happy that you enjoyed your room and your stay with us. We love being able to provide a clean, comfortable, friendly environment while keeping our prices the lowest in town!
8/10 Good
Daniel, LANSING
2023/8/26
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/9/16
I am thrilled that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We look forward to serving you again in the future
8/10 Good
Jeremy
2023/8/24
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Jeremy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/8/26
We are thrilled that you have enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to your next visit. Thank you for leaving a review of our hotel!
Thank you for leaving a review for us. It looks like your stay was great with the exception of breakfast. We offer oatmeal, cereal, pastries, waffles, fruit, yogurt, juice, coffee, eggs, and biscuits and gravy. Was there an item missing that you would like to see on our breakfast line up?
10/10 Excellent
Gary
2023/8/20
Gary
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/9/14
Thank you for choosing our hotel for your up north stay! Looks like it had everything you wanted in a hotel. We look forward to your next stay with us
8/10 Good
Gregg
2023/8/18
Liked: Staff & service
Hhggh
Gregg
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/8/31
We are glad that you have enjoyed your stay at our hotel. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review
Thank you so much for reviewing the hotel. We appreciate your time. I am so happy that you have enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to your next visit
Nothing stands out - good or bad aside from that the airconditioner did not seem to work properly. It is a short drive to get to the stores.
Amanda
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/8/16
Thank you for your review. We strive for a clean, friendly place to lay your head at the best prices in town. We also love that we are located within 3 miles of the border. We have made a note for maintenence to examine your air conditioner. Please let us know right away in the future, we would be happy to switch you rooms or call maintenence in right away to look at it. Thank you for staying with us
Not impressed at all. Room stunk, very old and outdated. Didn't allow all pets, just dogs. Needs a lot of work. Desperately needs updating and a thorough cleaning. Found roaches and room smelt terrible. Wouldn't stay there again.
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Erika on 2023/8/14
I'm sorry to hear that your stay was not a great one. While I'm not sure what you feel you saw during your stay here, I can confirm now that the inspection is done, there is no signs of any bugs...yes, I made sure they inspected under the beds also . Our rooms are inspected and the hotel is sprayed once a month in order to keep from having any issues with bugs. As for the pet issue, it does say on our site, along with the expedia site, and other sites, that we are "dog" friendly. I felt the staff went above and beyond by allowing your cat in the hotel this time even though it is normally against our policy. Rooms get a thorough cleaning every day and as for your feelings that the hotel is outdated... we are working on updating it as we can, but we also strive to keep our cost low for our guest.
Great staff... Great value for two queen beds and free breakfast
Tim
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jen on 2023/8/13
Thank you for leaving a review of the hotel! We are glad you have enjoyed your stay, and our friendly staff. You are absolutely correct, you can't beat our prices, especially if you factor in a breakfast of biscuits and gravy and eggs, and waffles, and and and..... Thank you for staying with us, we look forward to your next visit!