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    Ramada by Wyndham Arcata

    1.7 (70 reviews)
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    Filthy room window
    Gladys C.

    This was a gift for my birthday a hiking vacation with my family. We selected the hotel based on the location close to the airport and north 101 to access the redwoods and hiking trails. We should have collectively scrolled and considered all the poor reviews. The hotel was not inexpensive and the quality was just not there. The staff I will say are very nice people but the property needs to be brought up to Wyndham standards. The property is not kept clean. When you arrive you see filthy windows and doors. How much does it cost to just wash the windows? The carpets in the common areas (i.e., hallways) are badly stained. The pictures of the property used to attract customers are staged and heavily photoshopped. The furniture in the rooms are in need of sanding and refinishing or just replacement. There are no elevators all stairs if staying on the second floor. Also, a big issue I noticed was there is no security at this property all exits and entrances to the guest floors are completely unlocked 24/7! There are no security cameras by the entrances and exits. This was a great fear for me and my family so we always took caution with securing our room. There was no one to help carry bags up and down stairs. They also have issues with housekeeping although you will see a cleaning cart in the early morning until late day in the hallways the front desk will tell you they have no cleaning person for the day. The bathroom linen does not smell fresh. We booked for 8 nights but left early due to the quality of the hotel and it was just sad. Again the staff seemed very nice and as helpful as they could be but they only could do as much as they could considering the ran down property. Wyndham should be ashamed or notified about this place and fix it up or remove their name from it. I truly felt cheated and robbed.

    Big fish in a small tank. This is animal abuse.
    Gareth X.

    The staff were friendly but I did not like how they kept the fish in such a small tank. Fish are intelligent, sentient beings. Imagine yourself being trapped in a tiny room for a long period of time, all for another species' entertainment. This is animal abuse.

    Broken window in the front of the hotel (with a camera)?
    Jennifer W.

    Very disappointed in general- from the check-in to the room to the management. This is not a Ramada, it is stuck between a motel 6 and a motel 8- we shall refer to it as a Motel 7. Where to start. There is NO POOL OR SPA. They will tell you one thing and then when you get there they let us know that it is not their pool (but the neighboring RV parks pool) and we are not allowed to use it. We were there for three nights (we tried to find another hotel but couldn't on such short notice). We were told when we went to the desk to ask for more towels (because no matter what, the shower shoots out at you and floods the bathroom- no way to regulate the shower water pressure) that we needed more towels. They told us they were out of towels and to check Back at 11- it's was 8am. Never did receive any more towels. When we got in the room first thing we noticed was the smallest tv (maybe 20") that was sitting on its stand crooked and then a broken picture frame hanging on the wall. The remote didn't work and bed skirts on both bed were ripped. There was also a random empty picture frame hanging on the wall. Yes empty frame. The beds frames were loud in general for two people to sleep on, and the pillows were so flat. I used a balled up sweatshirt to help with the pillow. I couldn't get any more towels, I wasn't going to ask for another pillow. There is no security card required to get into the building where your rooms are so anyone can walk in. There was a broken window on the top floor right when you pulled in to the gates parking lot. We tried to talk to the manager since we were paying hotel prices for a motel room, we left our 2 numbers at the desk and were told the manager would call us- never did. When we checked out we asked about it and the gentleman said "well I gave him the note" that's it. And our boys said the breakfast had steamed sausages which were terrible and waffles that were burnt. The only thing that kept us there was lack of options and that the sheets smelt like bleach so they were clean. That's it.

    After an 8 Hour drive I arrived to the hotel and checked in. When I got to my room, I instantly had an overwhelming smell of mildew. The bathroom clearly has had water damage and it was filthy. Filth in the corners, in the vent in the ceiling, along the mirror, the doors, even the light switch had a yucky smudge on it. But it was late, and I was exhausted, I went to sleep. the next day I was gone all day. Return to the hotel in the late evening to find new towels wrapped in plastic trash bag at the door. (tacky) I went to bed, woke to use the restroom at about one in the morning and there was a huge cockroach in the bathroom. I threw a towel on top of it and I didn't sleep the rest of the night. The following morning, I told the girl at the front desk and I sent her photos. I did a follow up call with the general manager on that Monday when I returned home and he informed me that that was a field cricket. And somehow it being a field cricket made it acceptable that it was in my room and it was not a field cricket. It was a cockroach. He then proceeded to argue with me on what type of insect it was. I asked to speak with someone higher above him, he said there was no one. I asked who owns the hotel; He then finally told me it was public knowledge. I then proceeded to tell him that I would be pursuing this complaint and he then threatened me that if I continued to pursue this complaint that he would be filing ever restraining order against me. I have been in hospitality and property management for over 30 years. This hotel is filthy and the treatment by the GM was extremely unprofessional. The photos speak 1000 words.

    Ramada inn in Arcata Ca.   Very unclean
    Mollie B.

    This hotel is unsafe and unclean. There was unwashed blood on the blankets. They did reassign me to a different room, however that room was also dirty(strange stains on the bed cover, dirty shower, dust CAKED in the light fixtures) The man at the front desk was nice and accommodating, but this hotel was the worst hotel I've ever stayed at. In addition to the cleanliness issues inside of the room, there were other things that didn't sit well with me. The door leading to the outside remained unlocked all night. Also when I first walked in there was a bag of trash just sitting in the hallways. Guess it's a visual representation of how trashy this hotel really is

    Black hair in the tub!

    Upon arriving late from a long drive, I was horrified to find a long black hair (I have short blonde hair) In the tub. I called the front desk and a guy named Andrew said that he could change my room but I had already gotten moved in and told him that I just wanted to have a bath and go to sleep. He came and I asked him to remove the hair from the bathroom and he did. The next morning I spoke with the manager who was very nice and said that he would try to accommodate my request to have my room complimented. He also moved me across the hall to another room. I thanked him and went out for a long day. That night when I got to my new room, I checked and there was black hair hair in the drain.I felt like I was in a bad movie. I could not believe it. Bla bla bla , when I called Andrew at the front desk he told me that" I got into trouble for helping you ". Something about coming in to my room. They ended up complimenting me for one night. I guess that they didn't believe me. It made my stomach wrench. Really bad. The first hair was in the caulking and the second night it came out of the drain. Gross. Photo is

    Map shown tennis court and workout room that don't exist

    We spent one night here, two king size rooms, it was pretty expensive, the beds were comfortable, seemed clean, the pool was closed, we were told it was owned by the trailer park next door, the hotel had an easement and they couldn't tell us when it would be open again, we asked for towels and we're told they were out, the exercise room shown on website has been turned into some kind of office, same with the tennis court, it is now a weird outdoor courtyard, staff seemed nice (not super helpful), also the rooms which cost the same, one had a normal size tv and the other was bout half the size, I'd say maybe a bit overpriced certainly misleading

    Bugs.    LIKE STAYING AT YOUR OLD DORM ROOM AFTER A BOMBING.

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    This place is a total dump, horrible customer service I would prefer to stay at a Motel 6 instead of this place!

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    This place is great. Full breakfast and cheap rooms. Heads up if you couldn't tell already, they are no longer a Qualityinn.

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    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Arcata/Eureka-Airport Area - fitness center

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Arcata/Eureka-Airport Area

    (133 reviews)

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    Very close to the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport, this Holiday Inn Express &…read moreSuites is located in McKinleyville, just north of Eureka in North Coast California. My wife, her mom, and I spent two nights here as we explored the various parks (national and state) in the area, and found it to be good place to stay. I made the reservation for two nights via Chase Travel, total of $536.06. Holiday Inn is part of the IHG rewards program (which having a CSR credit card will automatically give Platinum Elite status, though it didn't really provide anything additional worth mentioning). One good thing though is that one will earn nights and points through the IHG rewards program, even if booked through an on-line third party travel agency (which usually doesn't happen). Just need to make sure that your rewards number is listed in the reservation (mine wasn't). Another big benefit is that you get a $250 annual credit if using your CSR for a 2+ night stay at an IHG hotel. It has shuttle service to the airport, and we noticed airline employees taking advantage of it. Surface parking is free, with plenty of spots. We noticed a section where rental bikes were available, for those who wanted to ride at the Hammond Costal Trail. Our two queen room was fine, and it was an accessible, meaning the bathroom and front area were very large. It was a shower/tub combo unit and the water pressure was very strong, best we had on the trip. Shampoo and soap were Dove products, which my MiL really liked. Beds were comfortable, the large flat screen TV had a variety of basic cable channels, and a large work desk with a comfortable office chair. A microwave, coffee maker, and small fridge completed the set-up. The room had a modern thermostat, connected to a Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner, which worked well. The hotel does have an indoor pool, guest laundry room, and 24-hour fitness center. The lobby has two Costa Coffee espresso machines, with freshly ground coffee beans. The breakfast/lobby area is decently sized with a nice complementary breakfast in the morning (opens at 6:30), and a section of to-go items for those that want to get an earlier start. Free freshly popped corn was available throughout the day, which my wife took advantage. We were able to take advantage of the full breakfast on the 2nd morning, and I liked the premade Green Chile Egg Chorizo & Cheddar breakfast burritos available. There was no make your own waffle machine; instead, a 'Go Ahead Pan-cake my day' machine that made pretty decent pancakes ("in a minute flat"...l love puns :-).

    We were driving through Oregon and Northern California, long story short ended up here, and while I…read morewas a little miffed at first that it was $154, I'm honestly really glad we stayed. It's right by the airport, but it was surprisingly peaceful. I went on a quick walk around the area and it was actually really nice. Walking inside, you're immediately welcomed into a very pretty Holiday Inn Express--it's clean, bright, and just feels good to be in. They had free cookies and popcorn, plus a little complimentary coffee and hot chocolate bar, which after a long day of driving was genuinely appreciated. The woman who checked me in was wonderful--super kind, long gray hair, just a really pleasant person. She even gave me a room with a small balcony view, which was such a nice bonus after being on the road all day. The room itself was clean, modern, and I had zero issues with it. They also offer a complimentary breakfast buffet, which matters more than people admit--there are hotels that cost more than this and don't even offer that. Holiday Inn Express isn't luxurious, and that's not an insult. It's not trying to be. It's clean, comfortable, reliable, and consistently better than you expect. You go in with low expectations and leave thinking, okay, I get why people swear by this. For what it is, it really punches above its weight, and I'm genuinely glad we stayed here. Thanks!

    Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata, CA

    Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata, CA

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    Day of the Week check in- Friday How many nights- 2…read moreOnline Check in- Yes  Able to get Digital Key?  Yes    ********************************   Outside perimeter Clean? Appears clean but if look closely at ground cover you can see rubbish Ground Keeping? Stone and wood chipping Spacious? Plenty of space for easy movement of cars Safe? Yes Lighting? Well Lit   Exterior entrances Lock working? Yes Cameras? Yes Sally Port? Yes   EV Chargers? No Location - # of spots     *********************************  Lobby/Common Area Clean and spacious? Yes Coffee and Hot water available? Yes    Dining area Tables clean? Yes Plenty of seats?   Food Service area Clean? Yes 4JUL there was a puddle of water near the toaster caused by the line feeding to the juice dispenser  # of Waffle Makers: 1 # of Dry cereal dispensers: 3 Milk Alternative Available? No   Lobby bathroom  # Stalls: 2 # of Urinals: 1 # of Sinks: 3 Towels or Hand Blowers: towels    **************************** Staff Front Desk Staff Greeted? No Felt Welcome? Not really  Friendly? No Provided Information:  no Hilton Honor Benefits? No 4JUL Night Audit when notified of the juice dispenser incident put up an out of order sign   Housekeeping Staff Engaging and smiled   Food Staff Greeting in Morning? Yes Friendly and helpful. 4JUL Food Dervice Staff  was notified of the leak and puddle and took immediate steps in cleaning it up     *********************************   Room # 108 Bed Type: King Amenities Microwave- yes Fridge- yes USB-C plugs # 2 USB-A plugs # 2 Easily accessible AC jacks # 8   Security/Safety Door Peephole Privacy screen -  No Manual Dead Bolt - Yes Door Sweep -  No In Room Fire Alarm - No In Room Fire Suppression -  No In Room Smoke Detector - Yes  No Does Window Open - No Is there a Manual Window Lock -  N/A Is there a Room Safe - No   Cleanliness Trash cans - clean Dust - very clean Bedding  - clean Carpet - clean Windows - clean Window Drapery - good condition  Odors - smells clean Lighting (with Drapes Drawn) All lights working? Yes Any dark areas? No   HVAC Controller Location- wall Under Window unit? - yes Filter Clean - Yes    Bathroom Step in Shower? Yes Bathtub? No Wall Mounted Dispensers- yes # of Towel Sets:  3 Clean? Yes     *********************************** Food - hot Breakfast #1 Protein: scrambled eggs & chicken sausage patties.  The sausage has a bit of heat to it;  little on the dry side though Starch: Yukon potatoes with onions Breakfast #2 Protein: scrambled eggs & pork sausage patties.  Patties have a good flavor Starch: Yukon potatoes- peppery and lemony    ***********************************  Gym/Pool Outdoors/Indoors: Indoors Clean ? Yes Spacious? Yes Water Dispenser?  Water fountain  Towels Available? Yes The shower in the pool area was out of service    Hot Tub? Yes   Guest Laundry - end of hallway, 1st floor in the sally port, west door  # of Washers: 2 Cost per load:  $3 # of Dryers: 2 Cost per load: $2 Ice maker on Ground Floor  Vending Machines? Yes End of west hallway, near Room 111   Guest Elevators - 1 Number of Floors: 3   Fire Exits and Stairwells Carpeted stairwell- Yes  Rated Fire Doors - Yes  Clean - Yes  Business Center # of PCs? 1 # of Printers? 1 Located just outside of dining area.  Not private.

    Very disappointing experience -- would not recommend…read more We have stayed at the Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata many times while visiting our daughter at Humboldt, so this experience was especially disappointing. Before my husband arrived, I checked Hilton's own website and saw a Hilton Honors rate of approximately $170 before tax with rooms available. He arrived after midnight due to a travel delay and was charged $240 before tax. When we questioned the discrepancy, the manager, Dalila Morales, was extremely rude and dismissive and refused to make any adjustment, insisting that the $170 rate did not exist. To make matters worse, the bed was lumpy and uncomfortable. After many stays at this hotel, this experience was enough to change our opinion completely. I would not recommend this hotel and will not be staying here again.

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    I've now stayed here twice It is literally the only hotel in…read moredowntown Arcata. It is walking distance to my son's dorm room. It is walking distance to restaurants, coffee, shops, and bars It is walking distance to lovely hikes in the redwoods and walks along the arcata Marsh. There are Airbnb's in the area, which I may try one day, who knows There are other hotels that are really close by car. Either two exits north or about 10 minutes south in Eureka. I chose this because of location It is over 100 years old Although some may say it needs updating, I think it's kept some of the old charm yet the beds are comfortable. The rooms are clean and the service is spectacular. Everybody who works here is extremely kind No, you're not getting a five diamond resort, which I do prefer. I generally stay at higher end Marriott properties, but that is not an option in this town. I see people saying negative things about noise and homeless. As far as that goes, I've been lucky enough to have rooms facing inside versus the street so noise has not been an issue. The walls are not them, but the gaps under the doors and the thin windows are a factor. Yes they are homeless but they're different from what I see in Southern California down here. The homeless are scary in Arcata. The homeless are fun and interesting to talk to and super kind. I do park my car outside on the street and while I usually am afraid that something will happen in my car I'm not afraid here. Yes, they have a breakfast that's included, but really don't waste your time. I tried it one day thought about trying at the second day and then decided to find somewhere else to eat. Take a chance You will either hate it or love it

    We stayed for 2 nights to watch soccer games on Thursday and Sunday. When we checked in the man at…read morethe front counter was not very friendly. The first night we stayed we were up pretty much most of the night by homeless digging through the garage cans. The 2nd night we were up most of the night by homeless screaming. This is not a place you want to stay if you need a good night sleep!! Would not stay here again!!

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