Days Inn by Wyndham Utica

Good pillows, probably the best I've come across so far, though bring your own if that's what you're more comfortable with. It's a budget place, clean, well maintained, with friendly staff and close to everything.

For what we paid, the standard was far too low. The room was cold, the heat barely worked, and there was no internet. The hotel is old and clearly needs a complete renovation. It was fairly clean except for the sticky floor, which was unpleasant. Very poor, and unfortunately I can't recommend it.

This is a basic place with standard rooms, not a hotel with frills. The rooms have different amenities, so check that the one you book has what you need. Don't assume something will be there unless it's listed in the description, or you ask the front desk. Several reviews mention missing items, so confirm if you need something specific. We were just stopping briefly on a road trip. The room met our needs, was clean, and getting in and out was easy. Breakfast was only a few snack bars and apples. That was fine for us: we grabbed breakfast at McDonald’s across the street and got back on the road.

The room was a little small but clean, and there's a great Steak House next door. I almost didn't stay after looking at the property, but gave it a chance. One reason I considered it was the free breakfast, which turned out to be snacks, not breakfast. I was very disappointed and went to Dennys next door, spending more money. That money could have gone toward a better hotel. I expected more from a Wyndham property.