We knew what to expect from this stay, as we’ve stayed in many budget hotels before. Our expectations were not high, but cleanliness is not a luxury — it’s a basic requirement. Unfortunately, this hotel was not clean at all.
The issue didn’t seem to be about being short-staffed, but rather a lack of proper management. While the room may have been tidied up, it was clearly not cleaned thoroughly between guests. For example, there was gum stuck to the shampoo bottle and residue in the sink from previous use — clear signs of poor cleaning standards that appear to be accepted by management.
We also had serious doubts that the bedding had been changed. While we couldn’t confirm it for certain, we were uncomfortable enough to go out and purchase new sheets from a nearby store.