Budget Inn Monroe

The rooms smell awful and aren't clean, and there is no housekeeping service. The staff are rude and yell at you. They were mean to pets, so don't bring kids or animals here. They also charge people with service dogs a fee. You can't get fresh towels or toilet paper, and they lie because they can't understand what you're saying. The refrigerator and TV in my room didn't work, and no one fixed them. The electricity is terrible and the wires are deteriorating. An older woman had no air conditioning and they wouldn't move her. Outside is dirty and messy, with crack pipes around, and the pool is green. There are rooms rented by the hour, and nighttime doesn't feel safe. Do not stay here.

Management was nice, and the spot where our room was located was quiet. The room was about what you'd expect from a two-star motel. I didn't see bugs myself, but my travel companion or companions did. There were lots of kids playing in the back parking lot.

The room and carpet were filthy, with stains on the walls and floors, and the microwave didn't heat food properly. The front desk clerk wasn't friendly or courteous. The short guy at the desk was rude when I asked for extra things like towels, seemed distracted, and didn't seem willing to help. This was the worst place I've ever stayed, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone spending the weekend or just passing through.

It's cheaper than a lot of places, and the area is convenient, near several big-box stores and one of the town's main commercial roads. Buses stop right outside, and the location isn't bad. It seemed fairly calm, with few other guests around. The rooms looked clean enough, and I actually liked the bathroom style. Cold AC, a mini fridge, microwave, and a decent TV setup were all there. I've paid more for worse. Keep to yourself and don't do favors for random people, and you should be okay.