Great value for a clean room and friendly service
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 7/13/10
I'm packing up, ready to move on in my driving trip, after spending a comfortable night in a cool, clean room at America's Best Value Inn, in Hays, KS. It was a good experience and a very inexpensive stay.
I have stayed in various motels in Hays several times and been a bit unhappy each time, for a variety of reasons. This time I didn't call around for reservations until the day before and had limited options, so ended up choosing ABVI because the reviews here sounded good. I didn't arrive until after midnight, but wasn't worried, because when I called to make sure I'd still have a room I a friendly voice assured me it would be here. It was!
The clerk (I wish I had noted her name) was friendly and efficient, the small lobby was clean and tidy and the overall look of the place was clean. However, I was tired, and as I went up the well-worn, slightly dingy outside stairwell, I dreaded finding what I was sure would be a fairly clean but icky room. I was pleasantly surprised to find a cool, clean, well appointed room that resulted in a great night's sleep. Wireless internet was a plus!
There is a microwave and small refrigerator in the room. The refrigerator makes the usual noises cycling off and on, which is why I'm glad I always travel with a white noise machine. When I turned it off I could hear a bit of traffic and other outside noises, as well as the fridge, but with it there is nothing but whoosh, which I like.
The bathroom was fine, with soaps on the counter, clean towels and clean fixtures and corners. There's a fabric recliner, which I never view as a plus, because I can picture various people in various states of undress reclining on it before I got here. Good lighting. Good temperature control in my room. I slept cool and comfy all night.
I drive a lot and stay at many budget locations as well as many upscale places, according to the situation. I've enjoyed the Hampton here, (at 2.5 times the cost). But, for passing through or a few nights or even more, the ABVI is very good and provided value, comfort and clean accomodations. I already have made reservations for my return trip in a couple of weeks.
The historic old cemetery is across the street and I'm going to visit that before I leave. Hays has a fascinating history and is a good place to visit!