Lex View Inn at JFK Airport

The man working that evening was nice, but the room was probably the worst hotel experience I’ve had in recent years. I arrived very late and had an early flight, so I couldn’t switch hotels. The bathroom wasn’t clean: there was hair on both washcloths, crumbs in the sink, spray left around the toilet, and the floor clearly hadn’t been cleaned. The hallway and outside noise were really loud, and I barely slept. There was no coffee or any perks. I expect a hotel room to be completely clean, everything scrubbed. I rarely leave a bad review, but trust me, stay somewhere else.

The room seemed okay at first, but then I found hair between the bedsheets and none of the mirrors had been wiped. While looking for something I’d dropped behind the mini fridge, I discovered two old, rotten muffins back there. I feel cheated out of 150 dollars and will never return. The lobby smelled strongly of underarm sweat, and it was full of supplies and remodeling materials that looked like they’d been there forever. The elevator was disgusting, with smears, spills, and handprints all over the walls. I didn’t want to touch anything.

I needed a room at short notice after my flight into JFK was delayed and I missed my connection. I booked first, then read the reviews and expected the worst. Instead, the room was clean and comfortable, the staff were friendly, and I had no problems. There was some nighttime noise from traffic and sirens, but that’s to be expected at a Queens hotel. There was no free breakfast, despite what was advertised when I booked, which was a letdown. Still, it’s a great budget option when you need somewhere for the night.

The room was very small, the elevator was nasty, and the place was dirty. The bed covers and pillowcases I found were dirty too. The shower curtain and shower wall had mold, and the electrical outlets didn’t work. There were only two outlets in the whole room, and the room card only worked once. The replacement cards didn’t work either. People yelled in the hallways at all hours, and the place smelled like pot. Employees were rude. If you want a good night’s sleep, don’t stay here.