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| - My usual spot in Aurora was sold out, so I ended up here again (last visit was 2012). It's clear that for whatever reason - lack of $, or interest - this place has had few upgrades for decades.
If you enjoyed the 80's (maybe the 70's), you'll like the decor. Dark hallways with blood red carpet and dim lighting will have you thinking "The Shining" & muttering "redrum" as you walk to your room.
My room always had a bit of a damp, musty smell (think old towels let sit WAY too long in the machine) that even blasting the AC couldn't beat. Lighting the. The room is also dark, and the dryer is one of those tiny wall-unit ones, so if you plan to style your hair, that dryer won't do much (esp for long hair).
Bedding was ok, but the lights are crazy. Most hotels figure you just want to reach over to switch the light on or off. Not here - less your arms are really long, you'll need to stand or reach WAY up to try and get the switch.
I think they must do enough local weddings and events that they don't need to upgrade the rooms (if you drink enough, the smells and dark lighting and old stuff don't seem bad?), but if you want a decent fresh-smelling bright room after a day working, this is not an inviting spot. I might even face thedrive from Cleveland rather than face this place again.
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