Americas Best Value Inn Vandalia

I found bedbug droppings and took photos and videos. I also ended up with bites and hives over my body. When we told the owner and showed them the bugs, they claimed you couldn't kill bedbugs by squashing them and said they were an inch long. Now they're saying we brought them in and are blacklisting us with other hotels.

The owners were welcoming and really friendly, and we thought the room was good value for the price. Inside, it was mostly clean: the sheets were unstained, the bed was comfortable, the TV was good, the fridge was clean, and we didn't see any bugs. The shower had good pressure. Breakfast included waffles, yogurt, and muffins. The exterior clearly needs repairs and more curb appeal, and housekeeping could pay closer attention to small things like the area around the toilet base and the mirrors and glass. There's also no dog waste area. The pet fee was $15. We wish you well with improving the property, and we'll stay again when we're passing through.

I stayed for a week and was very happy with everything. The staff made sure I had what I needed each day, including fresh towels, and were willing to work with me. The manager and owner were extremely nice, and the room was perfect and very clean. Breakfast was available in the morning with coffee, juice, milk, cereal, and waffles. If you need anything, someone is around to help. The rooms and weekly and daily rates are very good, and I would recommend staying here.

I was unsure after reading the reviews, but I ended up loving the place. The room had a fridge, microwave, and coffee machine, and they provided shampoo, conditioner, and lotion. It had been remodeled and was very clean. The bed was so comfortable that I slept well, and the Wi-Fi was fast. Even though it's on the street, it was quiet. I highly recommend it for the price.