What a pleasant surprise!
I have family in Bryan and Blakeslee, so I had stayed in this motel before when I was younger (and there wasn't any room in a relatives house for us). That was before the renovations, and I wasn't quite impressed. Even then, it had a nice small town feel and friendly service.
I came back in November of 2013 with my boyfriend, road tripping down here to visit my dad. Neither of us were expecting much- it does look a little dinky from the outside, sort of a classic motel vibe. But the staff were super accommodating- I called ahead to see if they would match the price I found on Kayak (hint: most hotels will do this, since they get screwed on rates if you go through a site like Kayak or Travelocity), and they agreed. That was great- but it would honestly have been worth the extra thirty bucks!
First: the rooms. Ours had a Queen bed along with a smaller twin bed on one side of the room. That actually served as a nice place to stow our stuff. There was plenty of storage, it was very clean and the housekeeping was exceptional. We were there for three days and were consistently happy with the attitude and frequency of housekeeping. The beds were comfy and the shower hot. Plus free cable and wifi, who can beat that? :)
The staff: awesome! Family owned place, and it shows. Personalized service- there was a huge rainstorm forecasted in the area, and the hotel manager offered us blankets, flashlights, and a radio just in case. Both staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. The breakfast nook was incredible- lots of options. Fruit, pastries, veggies, toast, good coffee and tea. Always well stocked, and the conversation with other guests was always nice.
It's also in walking distance to the local Chief market and other similar places (Tom Horton's, etc.)- I know we had a lot of fun just bringing some junk food and beer back to our room for a night in after a long day of travel.
Highly recommended. I will stay there again! read more