Super 8 Richfield Ut, Richfield

I had tried to map out a few places to choose for a resting spot on our drive from Denver, Colorado to California. Since I wanted to try to split the drive in half, I only had a few choices in cities in Utah. Richfield, Green River, and I can't think of the other one. I was so glad we chose Richfield! Upon passing Green River, it looked basically abandoned and ugly, and the "Green" river was brown! Richfield is really pretty, and the Super 8 Motel was perfect. Right off the freeway exit, right near gas and a cute restaurant we just had to walk across to parking lot to get to, which was nice, because we were sick of driving. The staff was friendly, the room was clean and nice. And I have to say, upon reaching Richfield, we realized one of our tires was bad. It was late on Saturday, so our only hope was that something would be open on Sunday, which in Utah, we weren't too sure we could find. We went to the local Walmart tire center at 7:30 a.m. They weren't supposed to open until 9:00, but the guy went ahead and opened for us and pulled our car in and had a new tire in minutes. I couldn't believe it. Everyone in Richfield was so friendly. I would stay there again any time!

It has been a week since I got home, and I'm glad that a survey request was sent. I have had time to mellow since my stay at Super 8. I felt that this motel was overpriced for the room quality and amenities provided. Comparably priced motels that we stayed in along our trip (and in previous trips) had more to offer. First, the gentleman at the counter on check in gave an air of indifference. It's hard, as a customer, to be faced with this type of attitude when you've been driving for 8 hours and are exhausted. I did not feel welcome at Super 8. Next, upon entry to our room, we were greeted by a stale, moldy smell. Right away I was feeling dirty in the room. Also, the bed was itchy, which had me worried about the possibility of bed bugs. My young daughter was uncomfortable as well, and I would not let her walk around on the carpet without her flip flops. The ceiling in the bathroom, above the bathtub had water damage, and was cracked, peeling and drooping. The next morning, I went out into the hall to get some ice, and the hall smelled strongly of feces. I am not kidding, I thought someone squatted and defecated in the hallway. I tread lightly looking for stool as I walked. It was most disgusting, I had to hold my breath! I will not stay here again, I would not recommend this motel and I just may not stay in Richfield again based on this experience.