Ramada

As of November 2012 this place is now called The Clarion! Me and my girls come to this hotel yearly in December for our All Girls Weekend and for a main event held at this hotel. I reserved rooms in November with a credit card the day I was to arrive (December 7^th 2012) I called to let them know that we will be arriving late and was told by front desk that if I am not there by 6pm that I will lose my room because there is no credit card on file! I became irate but then gave credit card to the manager who was now on the phone who didn’t repeat the info given and commenced to simply hang up on me. Once there I asked them for a copy of their policies in regards to reservations and they refused to provide info. I asked for their corporate office and they said «we are the corporate office» and refused to provide information. I later had to write the company about the issues.

The rooms are poor. they need to update them.

Embarrassed to admit that I came here when US Airways cancelled my flight and gave me a free voucher. It’s that disgusting. I received a queen size bed on the 5^th (non-​smoking) floor that overlooked a gigantic, loud air-​conditioner and smelled like the inside of a filthy ash-​tray. I couldn’t leave soon enough, this is exactly why I collect Starwood points.
The weird part is that the lobby and common areas don’t look half bad, but get into the rooms (or heed my advice, and don’t) and you’ll see what I mean. I wouldn’t even stay here for free.

Sadness because the location is crucial. But the bulk of this hotel needs compassion and it is hard to find here… even in the desk hosts meant to be welcoming us to their travesty.
I’d perhaps wait a while for them to finalize their updates which should mean a serious overhaul. I hope they do a little more to address potential safety issues too.
To add insult to lack of Unilocal reference, the shuttle service was hugely dedicated to airline crew and I waited as I watched three shuttles go by telling me to wait for the next bus. I respect what they are trying to do but it is HOW the people are doing it.

My daughter’s junior prom was held here this spring. It was Passover week so she called ahead and requested a kosher meal. They literally heated a TV dinner and served it STILL IN THE BLACK PLASTIC TRAY. Couldn’t even bother to plate the reheated food. Disgusting.

We were here for a corporate event and the place really needs some SERIOUS help.
Disgusting public restrooms.
Shabby, dated ballrooms.
Mediocre service.
I bet it was the cheapest place the group could find — so that’s why they chose it.
NOT recommended.

The second star is for the service, which is really good. Helpful front desk, courteous and hard working housekeeping. It’s not their fault the hotel is so shabby.
Old furniture. Stale smell of smoke and damp drywall permeates each room. Small fitness center with an odd setup. No place to have a cup of coffee and work. And it’s in the middle of nowhere. But free wifi.

Old, but convenient. Parking is really bad.

Anyway, I crashed here with 3 other classmates while attending my high school reunion a couple of weeks ago. Thought the staff did an excellent job with the accomodations, customer service, and decorations. The food though was so-​so, however I was having so much fun otherwise it really didn’t matter.
Also, although the sound of constant airplanes taking off is the norm it was pretty much expected it didn’t bother me at all. That’s because I grew up a mere 4 miles from the hotel & am pretty much use to the noise anyway.
Rooms were pretty much as I expected so I had no issues there & they were fairly clean as well. I’d definitely stay here again.

Ok, so you’re probably thinking — «it’s a Ramada Inn. It’s by the airport. Were you really expecting something nice?» Well, no – not nice per se. But I didn’t expect something so disappointing and disgusting. Our room overlooked the air conditioning vents, so when the air went on it sounded like an airplane taking off (and hey, we were near the airport, so we had enough of the airplanes taking off already!). The hotel’s restaurant was beyond disappointing, and the entire place just felt, well, gross. It must’ve only recently become a non-​smoking hotel (not sure whether there’s still a smoking floor) but when I used the workout room, it must have been sprayed with the spray folks use to cover up smoking smell. The machines looked like they hadn’t been wiped down in months, and again, it was just disgusting. If you don’t have OCD before you go there, you’ll likely leave with it!
There are other hotels nearby — don’t waste your money on this one.

Stop shining sodium vapor lights into the rooms… can’t tell if it’s night or day!

This hotel is in need of a renovation because the rooms are a little dated. The bed sheets look like they are from 1984 and the comforter reminds me of those floral curtains when I was 10.
Very itchy, hot and rough on the skin.
The front desk staff is friendly and cordial though and all of the maids made a point of greeting me with a friendly hello, so it’s not their fault that the hotel is prehistoric.
Shuttle service was quick and the driver came almost immediately after I called for it, which was great since I was exhausted from my flight.

For accommodations, it’s eh… but for big group functions, it’s wonderful. The seating area in the lobby is quite comfortable and the fountain is beautiful to just watch to pass time. I attended and helped prepare for a face painting, body art, and ballooning convention at this Ramada, and I was amazed at the enthusiasm and support of the hotel staff, especially how eager they were to model during classes and at our jams! Lunch and dinner, which came with the convention meal plan, were great – especially enjoyed the make-​your-​own fajitas/​tacos! However, what kind of disappointed me was that even though breakfast came with our hotel rooms, we came down only to find bagels and danish. At least it was something.

3.5 stars — It should be noted that I am reviewing the hotel for what it is… a basic Ramada Inn. We’re not talking the Ritz. It’s a Ramada. You can only expect so much glamor and luxury from this brand.
My reservations were made through Hotwire, which put my rate at a very affordable $ 59 a night. The hotel has a 24 hour shuttle that runs to and from the airport, so if you’re looking to save some money, this is a great option. They also have parking for FREE. It was not quite as close to the airport as I would have liked, but considering that the airport area appeared to be a desolate industrial wasteland, it’s not as though I missed out on great dining or fabulous attractions by being a five minute drive away. The décor is basic, but considering that the rate was half that of hotels closer to the airport, it was more than acceptable. A nice touch was the free, fruit-​flavored water offered to the guests upon entry. The rooms are your standard hotel décor. The towels weren’t fluffy. The sheets weren’t organic cotton imported from some foreign land. The TV was not a flat screen. But it was clean, the wi-​fi was FREE in room, and the water pressure was fabulous (thumbs up for the massaging shower head). The bar downstairs had surprisingly cheap drinks and a normal bar menu. The restaurant featured an adequate breakfast buffet on Saturday and Sunday, and there was a Denny’s as well as another Diner down the road. Room service was available, and at fairly reasonable prices. Most importantly, the staff was extremely friendly and wanted to make sure that my stay was a pleasant as possible. When I realized that I had no toothpaste, they gladly provided some. When I had a sudden wardrobe malfunction, they supplied safety pins. When they found out that I was in town for an interview, they were super encouraging, and I received a number of well wishes. Check in and out were both quick and painless. Oh, and most rooms came with a private balcony. My sole complaint was the noise level from the events being hosted in the hotel. On Friday and Saturday night, I was roused from sleep by drunkards in the halls and a, uh, over-​zealous couple in the room above me. (Side note: Three continuous hours?! Isn’t there chafing at that point?!! Three words: WRAP IT UP.)
As to the pool, I don’t recall there ever being an insinuation that it was «indoor.» Honestly, I was surprised that a Ramada would even have a pool. If you are looking for «oooooohhhhh shiny!!!» there are a number of more expensive hotels steps away from the airport, complete with pretty décor and pricey parking. But if you are traveling on a budget, and are happy with a clean, safe place to sleep for a night or three, this is a great option.

My flight was delayed 4 hours and I was going to miss my connecting flight, so AirTran hooked me up with a «discount» at the Ramada Inn «1.5 miles from the airport.»
First of all, the room was $ 86. On a Monday night outside the airport. I’m not sure how I feel about that «discounted rate.» I have a feeling a quick search on
is going to put me in about the same price range. But I had to do what I had to do, which was not make a friend or family member have to drive me back to the airport at 4am the next day.
Second, it is NOT 1.5 miles from the airport. Maybe 1.5 miles from highway exit to highway exit. It was closer to 3.5−4 miles away. Just sayin’.
The lobby was nothing spectacular. A sign said they were doing renovations, however, I didn’t see any construction areas or equipment, so I think that was just a cover up for the dated décor. This place may have been grand in the late 80’s.
I got excited when Mike pointed out there was a pool; I mean, I suddenly had 10 hours to kill. Swimming in an indoor pool sounds fun. Except it was an outdoor pool, and it was closed. Big time bummer.
When I checked in, she didn’t ask me if I wanted a smoking room or nonsmoking, king bed, or two doubles. I didn’t think to ask. I don’t stay at hotels too often so it didn’t even cross my mind, until I opened the door and saw two doubles. I’m one guest lady, don’t you think I only want one bed?
Upon entering the elevator, we noticed it was happy hour in the Fliers Lounge, with half-​price appetizers. We immediately decided that was probably a good idea. We changed our mind when we got to the room and saw the room service menu. Their appetizers list was four items long, none of them sounding appetizing.
I went to get some ice… There are no ice vendors on the second floor. They’re on the third and fourth floors. I went to the third floor – no ice in the machine. I hit the jackpot on the fourth floor. So maybe go straight to the fourth floor if you’re staying here any time soon…
Now onto the room. Nothing special. The bedspreads were that rough, itchy material. Probably polyester? Very thin sheet… probably washed 10 293 814 times and 10 years old. The pillows were flat. The beds just… a bed. Not comfortable, but not uncomfortable. The TV’s cable was fuzzy. I screwed the cable in to make sure the connection was good, it didn’t help. Some of the channels were alright.
There were two sinks in the room. One in the bathroom and one just outside. It was a good thing too, because the one in the bathroom didn’t have hot water!
I’m not sure why anyone would stay here (so close to the airport) if they weren’t in a jam or just staying there to be convenient for a flight the next day. So for those purposes it’s an alright place. I would have felt better paying $ 60/​night instead of $ 87 including tax. They have a free shuttle to the airport also.