Torrance
March 11, 2024
Firstly, difficult to find, as it is jammed between a Sheetz and some sort of development. Went right by it, didn't have an idea where it was. That in itself is not as big a problem.
1--Staff...very nice people up front. Things seemed disorganized and disjointed, and people were rushing about before the 2pm check-in. I was told the hotel was "full" the night before, and they were trying to find a room to put me in. In any case, they were very kind, and I think doing their best.
2--As for the hotel, one word: SMOKERS. The smell of cigarette smoke (and I used to smoke, so I get it) was everywhere. Even in the walls, it felt like. Building and surrounding area looked tired and ragged.
3--Room: the smell was so bad I left the window open for several hours to air things out. Needed (like the rest of the building) a coat of paint, badly. Light switch just inside the door did not work. Lamp over the TV did not work, at all. No bulb, so I swapped one from a standing lamp (which worked only when you switched it on while leaning over a cheap junky something or other with a giant hole in it). Lamp over the bed did work. Desk and chairs were cheap and the former had seen better days. I did not use the chest of drawers.
3--Bed--comfortable, clean, I slept well. No complaints.
4--Bathroom--Lights worked, everything in here clean, hot water aplenty, good shower. No issues there. Enough towels for my stay (no maid service, and no tag to put out on the door handle).
Not staying again.