The exterior of the building always serves as a reliable indicator of its interior condition.
The building’s exterior was in a state of disrepair, and the interior mirrored this neglect. Every inch of carpet was stained, and the walls were covered in grime. It was impossible to look anywhere without encountering some form of dirt or debris.
The front desk receptionist was neither rude nor particularly welcoming. However, when I was in the middle of our transaction, she abruptly picked up a phone call I didn’t even notice she had her AirPods in
As soon as I stepped into the room, I was hit with an unpleasant odor—a stale, watery smell that suggested something had been sitting there for an extended period.
The furniture is all dirty, and the bed and lamp shapes are also dirty.
After some contemplation, I decided to check out of the hotel. The receptionist asked why I was leaving, and I explained to her that the room was simply dirty. She responded with, “Oh yeah, it’s old.” However, in my opinion, things can be old without being completely filthy.
Thankfully, the Expedia rep was able to refund my money. He said he had to convince the people at the hotel to give me my money back!