Homestead DFW-N Park Central, Dallas

Stained walls, dirty floor, mineral deposits in the toilet, cigarette reek (in a non-smoking room), filthy lobby, and all the charm of a Department of Motor Vehicles. Depressing.

This was not a bad place to stay...We only paid $25 a night and it was clean. Decent location as well. If you don't expect 4 star quality and like us you only need a place to sleep, this is the place for you. However if you expect nice, try someplace else.

I wasn't in my room more than a couple of hours when the front desk called and said that I had to go there immediately to sign some paperwork. I explained that I had driven all night and was already in my PJs and didn't want to go out in the cold, but they insisted. When I got there, they said that I was past my checkout time and insisted on charging me double. Basically, they told me multiple times to my face that I lied about what time I arrived. (In their defense, they did not use the word lie - but the concept was the same) Then, they kept talking to me in ways that insulted my intelligence and questioned my integrity. No matter what I told them, they said that I had checked in the night before and should have already checked out. At that point, I was ready to gather my gas receipts and try to contact a corporate office somewhere when they supposedly 'let it go'. I'll see what happens when I get my bank statement. I'm glad I bank at a credit union that believes me and that I bought gas along the way with my card that proves I was physically unable to be here when they said I checked in. I was over 500 miles away at the time. There is an extra charge for internet access, but the room is fine. It is rather small for an extended-stay hotel, but is worth the price they charge. With different people at the front desk, I would consider staying here again.

My biggest gripe was getting the cable TV to work--it took them a long time to fix it. Finding the place is also a bit challenging. The maid service is only twice a week. The rooms are tiny and crowded. They do have refrigerators, a stove top and a sink, so that is helpful if you need kitchen facilities. If you need a cheap place its okay, but its not a place you will stay at for the fun of it.