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Mike Williams
Apr 12, 2026
As a regular customer of the Hyatt across the road, that visits the area regularly, I’ve often wondered about the neighboring hotels. Recently we tried the Hilton and were impressed, so reluctantly after seeing some reviews, we tried the Best Western. Big mistake. The empty parking lot should have been a strong enough warning, but the offensive odor in the lobby was the first real sign of trouble. Arriving before check in time can sometimes be a problem but we always try anyhow. Based on the literally empty parking lot, we were expecting to be welcomed. Wrong. The lady behind the counter was on a personal call when we walked in, bad vibes on top of the stench. Finally she asked what we needed and we told her we were hoping to check in. She said nothing is ready until 2pm, it was 1:30pm. She said come back at two, we thanked her and went to leave, as we were leaving she said if you come back at 2 it’s a $25 fee to check in early, but if you wait til 3, there will be no fee. We said sure, we’ll go for a walk and come back at 3. 3pm comes around and we show up maybe 3:05pm. She is not on the phone this time, offensive odor still heavily present, 👋 Hi can we check in? Her, “Let’s give it until 3:15 so we can get past that, you know.” Me, sure, yeah no problem, as we leave the building never to return again. So as I paid $120 for a room in this Bates Motel, never to see it, I go across the street to the Hyatt with its fresh airy views and scents, welcoming staff, and for $14 more, I am now sitting in my comfortable Hyatt room with view of the dumpster fire across the street. All along my wife and I had a bet that this lazy woman was getting off at 3, and wanted to pass us on to the relief staff, this is got to be true because the only vehicle in the parking lot which must have been hers parked a foot from the front door is now gone. I’m guessing the relief staff would have been more friendly even if they were running late to their shift. Unfortunately it cost me $120 to never know. But if this whole island was occupied, I’ll never return to that stanky nasty Best Western. ✌️ 🎤 🫳💧