This is an interesting property that is attempting to be nice in an area that is a mixed bag of new/old/and just plain worn out. The hotel is attempting to remodel and is doing a fair job at it. The furniture is new, beds new and bathrooms remodeled. There is a no smoking policy, but the lobby smells like smoke and the manager who talks about the non-smoking policy smells like a giant cigarette.
The part where this goes bad is the management. The main manager does not deal well with the public and I'm really not sure how this place is still in business with him running it.
Pay the extra $40 (I did) and stay at the Marriott (Springhill Suites) one block west on Van Buren. Quiet, clean, big rooms, hot tub, friendly staff, big breakfast, store on site so you don't have to cross Van Buren and worry about the sketchy Circle K across the street. I do not recommend this NOT-SUPER 8 motel.