Monte Bianco Inn

The bed was so comfortable, and the bedding was soft. It's a cute little property, and the gentleman at check-in was really sweet. Loved it.

The bathroom had a faint moldy smell and a small sliding window with no curtain. For privacy from the back parking lot, we had to keep it shut even when we wanted some air. There's wire mesh fencing out there; a trellis with flowers or some shrubs might help. The bedroom window blind didn't block daylight or the bright courtyard light shining right at me. It was hot at night, and the air conditioner was quite loud. The polyester sheets and blanket also left me feeling sweaty. The room was very small for a queen bed and luggage for two, with no closet or hooks for clothes or a toiletry bag. There's no porch, which could make unloading the car a pain in rain or snow. We were fine since the weather was hot and sunny. The place goes for an old-world charm, but felt very bare-bones. It might work for an overnight stay for one person or a hiker. It was better than the Motel 6 in Eureka, but not by much.

We stayed in room 2, which was just right for a good night's sleep. The rooms have personality and are adorable, and ours was comfortable, though it doesn't look newly built. For the rate, you get the basics: a very clean bed, shower, and coffee maker. We didn't have noisy neighbors like at the big hotels. The gentleman who checked us in was incredibly kind, sweet, and fatherly. He has a great accent and a deep, resonant voice, so I encouraged him to record audiobooks.

After a long day of sightseeing or events, we wanted to sleep comfortably, but the second room never cooled down. The fan and ceiling light there weren't working, and running the AC in the guest room didn't help. When I contacted the owner, they said they already knew about the broken fan and that previous guests hadn't complained. I asked for a partial refund and was told they couldn't offer one. They later brought us a small fan. They should have told us about the problem so we could have booked somewhere else. The bed covers and carpet were dingy, the bathroom tap was wobbly, and the place felt completely dated and run down. I wouldn't recommend staying here.