Country Inn & Suites

The good: Convenient access, just off of I-​35 in Norman. Also, Lindsey, a major street in Norman, takes you to the location. The only location issue is that it actually was a little challenging to navigate through the other frontage road business’ parking lots to reach the hotel. Staff was very friendly, both checking in and checking out. Beds were comfortable enough. Breakfast was the usual fare, but was fine. No parking issues during our visit. Best ‘extra’ — the front desk had coffee available in the lobby by at least 5:15 a.m. Nice not to have to wait until 7:00 for the breakfast nook to open.
The not-​so-​good: Curiously, given that the hotel certainly didn’t appear nearly full, we we given a room on the top (third) floor, and nearly at the end of the hall. Not convenient to much of anything, except the stairwell (which we were glad to use). The hotel uses wall a/​c units, which are noisy. The room smelled stuffy, if not of mildew. Also, strangely, there was an unusually high number (i.e., more than zero; I came across 3 – 4) of ladybugs also using our room. I suspect they were occupying the wall unit, or at least we’re coming in through that unit. Also, not that I’m a big admirer of motel room art … it was missing from our room! You could see a discoloration where it once was, and the tell-​tell nails sticking out of the wall, but there was no mistaking: it was gone. Finally, while initially appearing inviting, the large rocking chairs just outside the front door were not really available to enjoy an evening sit … unless you like second-​hand smoke. Lasting impression: Needs updating, and maybe an exterminator?

Not one complaint. Good location, friendly staff, clean rooms and a nice indoor pool for my antsy kid.

Location, location, location. That was the best part of this little place which is tucked away off of I-​35 on Nobel Drive. We didn’t have a reservation and the place was very busy, however we manage to get a room on the back side of the hotel facing a wooded area. All the other hotels we saw were right on the interstate and road noise can ruin an overnight. The room had a sitting area with a used sofa, a chair to match, desk, mini fridge and microwave. Nothing fancy but it seemed fairly clean (the tub could have been cleaner — it looked dingy.) This is not a new hotel and obviously could use updates throughout. The bed was comfortable but the sheets were scratchy. The air vents in both the bedroom and sitting room forced the air directly on the bed and sofa respectively. There was plenty of hot water and good shower pressure on the second floor. The front desk folks were friendly and helpful as were the housekeeping staff. So this place is a bit of a mixed bag.

Have stayed at quite a few Country Inns and for the value this is probably the least value. Paid 153 for the Suite including tax. The bed is the first thing, it was comparable to Americas Best value and only ok do not expect Raddison or Holiday inn comfort. I did not sleep well. Next the TV — there is no guide and so you have to flip through trying to find s channel and although they are flat screens when changing the channel it moved slow. The worst part of the room is the AC. Everywhere you sit it blows directly on you and it’s cold. If you turn it off you are hot. It was annoying. The towels are regular sized smaller towels not the nice larger ones, they do provide shampoo and conditioner (Pantene). Last was the breakfast. Breakfast was the regular yogurt, bagels, waffles, and normally they gave eggs and sausage. This one had hard burritos and constantly ran out so you had to wait on them to replenish everything. The waffle iron ruined every waffle and it stuck and we ended up never eating one. Not worth the money at all. My husband was unable to access the WiFi from his phone. There was a wasp in our room in front of the coffee pot when we woke up — good thing I wasn’t stung! Also would give discount for AAA but «sold out» of military discounts. Stay at a cheaper place and eat breakfast out. There are plenty of options in the area. Not impressed.

Holy smokes! The smoking party outside the front doors wouldn’t have been so intimidating except it was pitch black out there and they looked like a rough bunch. Glad my husband was with me.
Inside check in was smooth until we found out we were on the very top floor Allllll the waaaaay down at the very end of the hall from the elevator. …no rooms available on the bottom floor for a disabled vet, apparently. No rolling cart to use to bring the bags up to the room.
No regular coffee but had an empty coffee cover to commemorate the occasion of its passing. Sad. Also no way to actually make the coffee because the coffee holder was gone. Not there. Left with the regular coffee that was also MIA. Didn’t get a chance to use the WI-​FI so have no idea if it worked or not.
Got up the next morning and discovered a wasp had slept with us rent-​free on curtains that refused to close all the way. Also the clock was broken and couldn’t set it.
Worst lumpiest mattress ever. Torn coverlet, pillows so soft you might as well have slept on nothing. Horrible night sleep. The mattress was so incredibly springy that every little movement was an adventure in trying to actually stay on the bed.
The iron was useless — it wouldn’t stay hot even on the hottest setting and kept turning itself off. I finally just gave up.
Breakfast? Front desk lady was also the cook telling customers that the eggs were being made as fast as she could make them (didn’t see one egg both times I went down for breakfast). COLD potatoes/​home fries. There was no meats and no french toast. Nothing but potatoes in the «hot» dishes.
She stayed in the «kitchen» and literally banged pots/​pans so loud that it drowned out the TV. No offers to make more than one container of coffee so no 2^nd cup for either of us. Broken bread holder but there was no bread in it anyway when I went down a 2^nd time (the first time was basically recon) so it didn’t matter. One guest was talking to me about how bad «the cook» actually spoke to the customers face-​to-​face. Most of what I heard the cook was saying either from another room (shouting) or as she was walking away. Terrible customer service.
Checked out by the «cook» who didn’t wish us a nice day or asked if everything was good with our stay. (her name started with a K but the rest was unreadable).
Just a lousy hotel.

This place is awful. When we arrived at 4:00, we had to wait for our room — even though check in was 3 pm. When we got our «non-​smoking» room, it reaked of smoke. It took forever to get a new room. The whole place actually smelled musty. I also overheard the cleaning staff say they are putting guests into rooms that aren’t clean. The staff seemed like they had no idea what they are doing. They also were surprised the hotel was busy this weekend — the weekend of graduation in a college town?

Wow, I was impressed with this place, especially given the two negative reviews. When I walked in the lobby was very quaint with a couch and some chairs which was very inviting. The front desk was friendly and had cookies there that were baked that day to welcome you. The room was big, clean, and had a microwave and mini-​fridge. The breakfast was also quite nice with juices, hot foods (one day sausage and french toast, the other day eggs and potatoes) in addition to make your own waffles, bagels cereals, toast and muffins. Also in the lobby area there is coffee and tea all day as well as granola bars. I’m pretty sure there was free wi-​fi but I didn’t use it. For under $ 100 a night, I don’t know how you could do better!

Dirty dirty dirty! The whole place lobby, stairs, hallways need a good vacuum. When we got to the room I always check for bed bugs. I pulled the bed away from the wall — empty potato chip bag and lots of hair on the box springs, bed skirt and mattress. Went to the lobby and switched to another room — fresh paint smell that was hard to breath in. Went back to the lobby again and was switched to a room upstairs — the room was in the process of renovation, plug covers missing, smelled musty, no screen on window, dirt on the floor, less hair then the other room etc. We were too tired to switch again. This was a bad experience after driving ten hours straight, last thing a person wants to worry about is getting a clean room.

Messed up my reservation. Had a two queen room. When we arrived, that room not available. Offered a king room, which was not acceptable. Had to scramble and find someplace else to stay, at a higher rate. Won’t give them another chance. Plenty of other options available.