Arrival to St. Cloud was an unexpected one due to some mechanical problems. The towing company brought me to a local dealers garage for the bad news. I would be here for a two day stretch because of parts unavailability. Made some calls and prepared for a couple of days. The wife was asking around about the local lodging and found there was a chain that she loves and prepared to make the reservation. She got a little snot on the other end of the phone from that hotel, so she hung up. Another woman waiting for her car to be done told us about this Quality Inn and that she had her out of town family stay there all the time. So we called, and what a fine professional attitude she got from the girl on the phone. So we found out there was a restaurant (with beer) attached, perfect. Courtesy driver from the dealership drove us there, and again got an unbiased, unsolicited recommendation for this hotel.
Long story short, Bridget and Amanda checked us in and were the most professional hoteliers, that I have experienced in 23 countries that I have been to. Nothing less than perfect. In the back of my mind, I'm thinking there has to be a catch. Checked into our room, clean as a whistle. Asked for a couple of more towels for the morning and they were brought pronto. Had a nice meal at Old Chicago next door. Going back to the hotel part and was greeted by Sandy, who was so very nice, had a message for us from the dealer. Not great news, but because of all the cold weather, it would take another day to get the parts. Inquired about extending the stay and Sandy came to the rescue.
For a semi-budget hotel, this room was spotless, and sanitary. The bed was of impeccable standard and very comfortable. Got a really good nights rest. Morning we were going to head out for some breakfast, instead we enjoyed a very hearty meal at the hotel. Excellent. Rented a car for a couple of days and did a bit of sightseeing. Lots of snow here. But a very interesting city indeed. All in all we stayed three nights here and all I can say is... Bravo, Bravo to the entire staff and management to the St Cloud Quality Inn. We appreciated your hospitality and will definitely be back in the summer, when there isn't so much SNOW. read more