Let's face it...if you're staying in Condon and you didn't bring your RV, there are only two choices: The Hotel Condon or the Condon Motel. I've stayed in The Hotel Condon and absolutely loved it the first time, but since it was taken over by new owners a few years ago, it seemed a bit disappointing for the price. So, this time I tried the Condon Motel in order to make my trip more economical.
I'll start out with my positive comments and get to the stuff that really bugged me.
The room was absolutely clean, except for some spots on the carpet and a cobweb on the ceiling. The bathroom was spotless, and as was the inside of the microwave and the refrigerator. My room (102) was equipped with wireless internet, a microwave, a refrigerator (that was already cold). Of course, parking is free in Condon and you're within a 5-minute walking distance to all the town has to offer.
The furniture was mismatched, but completely adequate. The decor was somewhat tacky and the bedspread was just hideous, but an attempt at decorating had been made. There was also an upholstered chair that was pretty dingy, but not gross.
The bed and the pillows were completely uncomfortable! The mattress and box springs creaked whenever I would change positions -- which was often because I just couldn't get comfortable. The pillows were very flat and I wished I had brought pillows from home.
The shower was absolutely impossible. I have never been in a shower stall as cramped as this one and the shower nozzle was very low flow. I literally had no elbow room and could only raise my elbows if I turned diagonally. I'm only 5'8", so can only imagine how a tall person would manage. The worst part of the experience? At my height, when I turned my back to the shower, the shower handle (which extended out about 3") hit me right in my butt crack! Honestly, I've had an easier time showering in our tiny RV shower.
Then, I went to dry my hair, but the bathroom only had a single outlet that wouldn't accommodate the larger GFI plug. The only other outlet that I could access without moving a lot of furniture was behind a side chair in the bedroom. Thankfully, the chair had a mirror placed above it on the wall, but unfortunately, my hair dryer cord wasn't long enough for me to stand up while using it, so I had to sit down in the chair, which made me too short to see the mirror. It was a technical difficulty, to say the least!
The worst thing about the Motel, in my opinion, was the fact that the motel had a "no smoking" policy, but the towels and the linens smelled as if they were laundered in a tobacco factory! I sensed a lingering smell of cigarettes during the evening, but when I took a shower in the morning and used the towels, the smell of stale cigarettes was overwhelming!!!! Yuck! It reminded me of the ashtray smell that I detected at the front desk when I checked in. The motel operators were obviously heavy smokers.
All in all... if you want to stay at the Condon Motel in order to be safe and have your needs met... it's the place for you. If you expect a certain level of comfort, you might think again. You basically have to choose between the lesser of two evils... the Hotel Condon (which is overpriced and hyped up), or the Condon Motel (which is decent, but not exactly home).... either way, you will have stayed in Condon, which is a worthy destination. Hopefully, your reason for being in this amazing town will overshadow your need for comfort.
Respectfully submitted from a former resident of Condon, who will be back...no matter what the accommodations. :-) read more