La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Emporia

The young man at reception was really pleasant, and the beds were comfortable. Inside our room it was very quiet, though we could hear the loud neighbors once we stepped out. The bathroom looked nice but could use a night light. There were plenty of outlets, but only one USB port, tucked away on a box by the TV, so the lighting could be updated to include them. Cold air came in around the window. The hallway carpet was bumpy and in bad shape, almost like there was concrete missing underneath. The breakfast buffet was low quality, and there was barely anywhere to sit: one large table, three tiny ones, and a bench that was much too low for the table.

I was traveling on my own and felt safe here. The place was clean, roomy, and quiet, and I found the breakfast good. The pool is on the small side but seemed pretty clean. The bed was firm, though still comfortable.

Everything was clean and the room was really nice. I'm a light sleeper, though, and the AC fan and mini fridge sat right by the bed and made enough noise to keep me awake. It'd also be helpful if the motel left out coffee and maybe a simple breakfast item like bagels or muffins for people who need to leave before regular breakfast hours. I've seen other motels do that, and it's always great.

For a one-night stop, the location worked really well. We could get quick meals and shop for forgotten items within a block. The lobby smelled nice, and the cucumber fruit water dispenser was a thoughtful touch. The building looked in good shape inside and out, and the coffee was decent. Our accessible hearing and mobility room had a roll-in shower with a bench. From a seated position I could reach the hand wash and lotion at the sink, and the open closet had a hanging bar I could use. The shampoo, conditioner, and body wash were up high in the shower, and so was the bed. Hotels should have accessible rooms with beds at wheelchair height for transfers. I haven't encountered that yet, so I still gave this five stars. The pool also had an accessible chair. We'll stay again.