Days Inn & Suites Waterloo

The breakfast was well stocked and really good. As for the rest, it’s a Days Inn, so you get what you pay for. The place feels cheaply built, and you can hear what’s happening in other rooms. With no carpet, everything echoes, and housekeeping seemed to cut corners. It’s okay if you just need somewhere to stay, but comfort and relaxation aren’t its strengths.

I travel on my own with a dog, and it’s nice not to have to settle for a crappy place just because I brought him along. The reviews were spot on: clean, safe, quiet, and everyone was so nice. It’s good to see a hotel live up to its reputation these days. This’ll be my go-to when I’m back in the area. Well done!

The room was smallish but clean, and the staff were very friendly. Otherwise I’d have rated this a zero. I’d put this hotel on my do-not-stay list because the price at check-in overrode a reservation I’d made after driving nine hours. I booked through the Wyndham app more than a week ahead at $101 for the night, but check-in showed $141. They said they couldn’t change it because I’d booked through a third-party app, even though it was Wyndham’s own app. There was a college graduation nearby and places were selling out or charging more; some friends had to stay 30 minutes away. I was also bothered that hotels sometimes raise prices, give rooms away if you don’t answer a call hours before check-in, or charge your card early. This hotel had called me before arrival asking for another card to run hours ahead of check-in. The location was nice and service was good, but the price situation felt dishonest, and I wouldn’t return.

Aleta welcomed us at check-in like old friends arriving in town. The room was clean and had no odor, which stood out at this price, and the hard floors probably helped. There’s plenty of parking by the front entrance where the attendant can see outside, something I value with a trailer full of business equipment. Breakfast was the best I’ve had at this price in years: eggs, sausage, biscuits, and gravy, food I usually pay much more for. I travel a lot and made a note to stay here next time I’m nearby. It’s the best value I’ve found and exactly what I want from an affordable hotel.