Quality Inn & Suites Metropolis I-24

This is a good value if you just need a clean, affordable, no-frills place to stop and sleep while traveling. The rooms were clean and the staff nice. Breakfast was the usual cereal, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, apples, and similar basics. Five stars for delivering what it sets out to be.

The hotel was comfortable and fine overall, but someone from management knocked on my door ten minutes before checkout and asked me to leave. It came across less like a helpful reminder and more like being pushed out early. Not how I wanted my morning to begin. I’ve changed my rating from two stars to four after management responded thoughtfully and politely. I’m happy to give this location another chance next time I’m nearby. If there’s no early door knock then, I’ll raise the review to five stars.

The hotel is conveniently located near an exit, with several restaurants within a five-minute drive. Fat Edd's is worth recommending. Our room was fairly clean and the bed was okay. We took the stairs to the second floor because we didn’t see an elevator, then spotted one at the other end of the hallway the next morning. That area looked a bit like a service elevator space, and there were several cockroaches on the walls there.

I was traveling to say a final goodbye to a family member, and money was tight after remodeling my home, moving, and being laid off. I’d sold things to make the trip happen. After 12 hours of driving with another 12 ahead, this hotel meant I didn’t have to worry about affording a hearty meal. It gave me snacks for the next day, and money for flowers and gifts for my grandfather. I’m not sure I would’ve stopped driving otherwise. I can’t say I was safe to keep going, but it was too cold to sleep in the car. This place made it possible to stop safely. Clean sheets and bathrooms and a good price may sound like small things, but they mattered a lot to me. I’ll be working remotely now and able to visit family more, and this hotel is on my route. I’ll be back. The owner is running a good business that serves the community and brings business to the neighbors, who owe them thanks. This was a fantastic one-night stay, and I’ll make a point of using this hotel whenever I take the same trip again. I almost doubted the reviews for an $88 hotel with a 9.7 rating, but now I believe them. Outside, the grounds were tidy, mostly free of garbage, even the kind that flies in and gets stuck. The building looked older, but seemed well maintained and recently redone. The front office looked remodeled, parking was plentiful, and wheelchair access should be easy. Check-in was incredibly easy, even though I booked from the parking lot to get the great online price. The desk agent got me on my way and into bed quickly. That man had worked long hours and was back at the desk the next morning, looking pretty sleepy. Check-out was simple and quick too. The room looked almost untouched, as if I were the first person to sleep in it. If it wasn’t newly remodeled, I’d be impressed by how well the place is maintained. Everything looked carefully cleaned, and the sheets were spotless. I wouldn’t usually risk taking a bath in a hotel, but I seriously considered it here because the tub looked freshly scrubbed. The accommodations were spacious, comfortable, quiet, and peaceful, with easily reached amenities. They also seemed easy to access for someone with a disability. To the owner, thank you. You’re running a business that served me at exactly the right time. I wanted to share my sincere thanks publicly and give credit where it’s due.