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Sergio Cadavid
May 24, 2026
Stayed at the Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center with my wife, children, and dog, and unfortunately this was a very disappointing experience from start to finish.
The property is extremely outdated and poorly maintained. Our room had cracked ceiling trim, peeling wallpaper, and what appeared to be mold spots on the lamp shade. Right after check-in, I even found a tick on the bathroom floor. To make matters worse, our room keys repeatedly stopped working throughout the stay, forcing multiple trips to the front desk.
The arcade was another frustration. Many of the machines were broken but still accepted money. Although the hotel says the arcade is operated by a third party, that still reflects poorly on the guest experience. Last year, staff at least helped reimburse tokens, but this time nothing was resolved.
The most concerning issue was safety. We found open paper plates of rat poison placed under stairwells throughout the property. My dog almost got into one before I stopped him. I reported it immediately, but it remained there for over an hour before anyone removed it. That is completely unacceptable, especially for a hotel catering to families and pets.
The final disappointment was the pool. One of the main reasons we booked this hotel was for the kids to enjoy it, only to be told it was closed due to a water pump failure. My children were extremely upset. On top of that, breakfast now costs extra despite the declining quality of the property overall.
What made the experience even more frustrating was that management initially stated they would work on providing some type of refund or compensation for the experience, but I never received any confirmation or follow-up afterward.
Between the poor maintenance, broken amenities, safety concerns, lack of responsiveness, and failure to follow through, this stay was not worth the money. I would strongly recommend families look elsewhere.