Stay away!
After…read moreprepaying for my "guaranteed for late arrival" room", I arrived at about 9:30 PM to find the place closed and dark. It took me a while to find it because even the outdoor sign was off or missing. It turns out the front desk was located in the lobby of an apartment building - I was able to get in only because a resident let me in.
Once in, I found the sign on the front desk which gave a phone number for anyone arriving late. It was difficult/expensive for me to call the number without local phone service, but I did. The first time I called, the rep said "someone will be right there" and put me on hold. After 10 minutes of being on hold and no one showing up, I hung up and redialed. This time they said that I needed to open a safe located near the front desk for my key, and gave me the safe's code. I tried that code at least 10 times, very carefully, but it did not work. I called back and they insisted this was the right number and told me to try again. I tried again but still no luck. I called back and now they would not answer the phone. I called many times, no luck. Another guest arrived and had the same problem. He had also been given a (different) code that did not work. He was also unable to get his key. We both tried calling the hotel customer service many times but they did not answer. I called the company I made the reservation through (Orbitz) and they put me on hold for 15 minutes while they "checked with the hotel". After 15 minutes (and probably $15+) of waiting on hold, the call was disconnected. I called back and explained the situation and said I just wanted a refund. They said unfortunatey they could not provide that without the hotel's approval, and said they would have to call the hotel. I explained how the hotel was no longer picking up the phone and they prmised they would not leave me on hold, but again, I was placed on a 15 minute hold and disconnected. I never did get through to the hotel, nor did I get a refund. Worst hotel experience I've ever had.
Save yourself a lot of hassle and go to a hotel that cares about its guests.