One of the best La Quintas

This hotel exceeded my expectations, I stayed in a king size room with a sofa bed, it was quite spacious. Lots of room for my dogs. Bed was comfy and there was a TV for viewing from the bed as well as one for viewing from the sofa. I didn't pull out the sofa bed, but the sofa itself was comfy. Lots of outlets and a nice size bathroom. Bathroom lighting was a bit harsh, like a giant makeup mirror but some women may like that, personally I prefer a softer light.

Furnishings were modern, clean and the overall look of the room was outstanding. No carpeting, everything appeared clean and appealing. We did not experience much noise. The hotel rooms had interior entrances which I sometimes find disruptive to the dogs (the sounds of doors open/closing is more audible vs. exterior entrances), however it wasn't a problem - no barking.

The grounds were great, a designated area for dogs to go potty with poop bags and trash cans for disposal. Oversized chess game and a basketball court. There is also a large undeveloped lot next door. The facility also has two fire pits, a couple of grills and a mediocre sized pool that was handicap accessible. Located off a major road near a small mall and other hotels. The facility seems newer, I hope patrons are respectful and keep it nice. Staff was very helpful and friendly, and the morning breakfast offered a variety of hot/cold selections (scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, sausage, cereal, pastries, waffle maker, toast/bagels, etc.).

The only reason no 5 stars is that I was unpleasantly surprised this particular La Quinta charges a pet fee of $20 per pet per night. Not knowing in advance booking the Front Desk/Mngr only charged me for one dog which was appreciated but in all honesty part of the reason I selected this hotel was the impression La Quinta's do not charge a dog fee. If I had to pay an extra $40 per night, for budget reasons I'd likely select another location. There are other more cost-effective dog-friendly hotels in the area, but they are likely not as nice.

Dec. 29, 2019