La Quinta Inn Houston Cy-Fair

Several members of my family reserved a total of nine rooms for 1 – 2 nights so that we could lay to rest my aunt. What started as a traumatic, emotion-​riddled event was only worsened by our stay at this motel.
Aside from the obvious subpar notions of this property such as the less-​than-​glamorous rooms and their own set of distinct odors, my father was forced to play firefighter at 3:30 AM when the corner of the roof of the building in which we were sleeping caught on fire. One would think that the on-​duty security officer or a member of management/​ownership would have seen fit to put this out, but the security officer distinctly told me that it «was not his job». This seems slightly comical since it was also not my father’s, a customer of the motel, job either.
I was referred to this motel by a friend and was told that it was a nice motel at a reasonable price. I wish that I would have read online reviews before booking these reservations. I will not be returning to this motel and I feel it my duty to warn others.

The musty/​mildew smell is something that has been worked on for a while-it’s overwhelming. The stains on the floor have clearly taken a while to acquire the sticky texture.
Also this is a MOTEL-​not a hotel-​holy throwback and buggy. There could not have been more bugs. All sizes, shapes etc
Front desk clerk seemed nice enough

The place is quiet and rooms are decent, but the outside is dingy and my room was full of gnats and Mosquitos. If I have to return to this area, I will do my best to stay somewhere else.

The first room they put me up in… oh Lord… u walked in and moldy smell kicked me square in my nose! So I HAD to get a new one. This one is much better, doesn’t smell like it got flooded recently. Pretty clean, sheets are clean n bed is comfy too. Fairly standard motel for the price.

The staff is really friendly. That’s a good way to start. Smelling like grandmother’s 90 yo undies on a drying line, not so much.
When I arrived at my room, I was assaulted by mold spores like some terrible x-​files episode, where you end up cocooned and don’t show up for work the next day. Then they call in Moulder and he has to cut you out.
So what I’m saying is if you have mold allergies, stay the hell away. If you are ok with a little must and mold, everything else is decent, and they have a great breakfast included in your price — actually I’ve noticed all the La Quintas have really stepped up the breakfast game. Waffles, sausage, fruit, juice, and other assorted foods. mmmmm.
This hotel was definitely priced one step above it’s condition /​amenities. Not terrible, but you could probably do better in the area. really like 2.5 stars.
Tip: The bbq next door is edible if you’re a rabid hyena or never had good Texas bbq.