We booked the hotel through Hotwire.com and got a great deal. Once I saw where we were staying and the reviews I wasn't happy at all. We had actually stayed at the hotel about 3 years ago and I knew all the reviews were spot on. The room wreaked of cigarette smoke and was very run down and gross. Nothing I could do though since we booked through Hotwire.
However, I was very shocked when we checked in to learn that they were in the middle of remodeling all their rooms. we received one of the rooms that had been recently renovated and loved it! The nasty carpet is gone and replaced with a laminate hardwood. The kitchen and bathroom were very clean and updated. The bed was comfortable and very clean. Overall, I loved our stay and will definitely be staying with them again. Once they get all the rooms updated, this will be a great hotel. Oh and the horrible smell is gone, if I remember right, they are now a nonsmoking hotel. Our room had a faint paint smell to it but nothing that was unbearable. Give this place a chance and try requesting one of the remodeled rooms when you make your reservation.