Magnuson Grand Hotel

From the outside this place looks great, even the lobby was nice looking. But upstairs were terrible. Our showers had to run for 15 minutes before we received hot water and once it did warm up it was scolding hot or freezing cold. There were metal pieces sticking out of the bed frame that scratched my leg when walking pass the bed, highly unsafe. Our heater did not work and lastly the windows were leaking.
I spent two nights at this hotel and was incredibly happy to leave.

Horrible. Dingy. Dirty. Loud. No free wifi as advertised. The desk clerk said the hotel is «between owners». Call to verify what is advertised on their website because there was NO free continental breakfast or wifi available. The hotel needs a complete overhaul, drapes hanging off the rods, leaky toilets, loud plumping, some people in our group had no heat and/​or no hot water. The carpets were filthy… The area is questionable, but we did not feel unsafe. If I could give this hotel zero stars, I would! AVOID!

Location wise, this hotel is right down town, and all the bars and restaurants are walkable. It’s two blocks from the College Football Hall of Fame. It’s easy to find, and the parking in the deck is free.
Hotel wise, this used to be a Holiday Inn (it still has the sign up, and there are still some things in the hotel that haven’t been updated). The rooms were clean and had a nice view of the downtown. There is free wifi in all of the rooms. The temperature control in the showers was finicky, but the pressure was pretty good. «Breakfast» consisted of juice, apples, and some mini muffins. I think we paid about $ 80 for rooms with 2 double beds, which seemed fair.
It may not be the fanciest thing in town, but it’s a solid choice in you’re in the area.