On February 26, 2025, I booked a stay at the La Quinta Inn through Expedia, following a family member's recommendation for a funeral in the area. Since I was arriving late, I reached out to the front desk twice to confirm my late check-in and ensure my room would be held while traveling from Virginia to Rosedale, Maryland. After arriving at 1:40 AM on Saturday, my son and I checked in, only to discover that the elevator was out of service, which meant we had to take the stairs—a concern during hotel stays. Once in our room, I followed my usual cleaning routine, sanitizing the bathroom, phone, TV, and remote control with Clorox wipes and spraying Lysol. I checked the beds for bed bugs, pulling back the sheets and pillows, and treated the bedding with "Good Night," an aerosol for bed bugs, mites, and lice, thankfully finding no issues that night. However, on the morning of our departure, I felt an itch, which I initially dismissed until something fell from my clothes in the bathroom. Upon inspection, I found a bed bug that crawled down the drain before I could take a photo. At check-out, I showed the front desk clerk the bites on my neck and chin, explaining the situation and indicating the need for action. During my return to Virginia, I experienced swelling and increased itching on my hands, neck, and upper back, prompting me to re-contact the hotel about my report. They assured me my account was noted and a manager would return my call. To date -NOTHING!