Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin
10/10 Excellent
"I had an overnight holiday stay just for a break. Check in was seamless, and the room was very clean and neat, and very attractive. The a/c worked well, and everything else did too except the toilet kept running. I was finally able to shut that off, and had no issue afterwards.
The stay was truly nice. Breakfast was good but one issue was almond milk only for breakfast (I have a nut allergy so I can't have almond).
The only other problem was that despite hanging out my DND sign, the housekeeper still knocked and asked when I was leaving, a full 2 hours ahead of checkout.
That of course made me feel pressured.
Otherwise the 12 noon checkout is great.
So except for a couple of things, Mostly I had a great time with a lot of rest."
"I was pleasantly surprised with this hotel as the rooms were pretty modern and also very clean. Breakfast was also very nice. I would come back here."
"The hotel had just opened under Howard Johnsons, room was nice but soap dispenser was leaking on counter and on to bathroom floor. I let them know, I'm sure it has been fixed. I also had to call for towels, but had a set in minutes.
I think my problem Saturday night was with Expedia and not hotel. Hotel would not honor reservation, Expedia said management would not answer and could not reverse payment for room they sold me until Monday after they made final determination, it was not in my favor. Even if it was the hotel, Expedia took my money for a room they couldn't provide. Hotel sold me a room but would not honor my attempted booking through Expedia. The front desk told me I was the 4th or 5th one that night and they didn't know why Expedia was marketing their rooms.
It appears contracts aren't enforceable or agreed upon with new name. I feel Expedia should have atleast refunded my no cancelation booking if they are unable to force hotel to honor agreement or didn't have an agreement. Expedia said I should have purchased insurance.
I can imagine a lot of reasons for not making it to my hotel or even the hotel unable to accommodate due to issues other than their relationship with Expedia, and can afford an unavoidable loss of this level. Even the insurance shouldn't pay for poor management regardless of where this everyday transaction failed.
Expedia sold room as Howard Johnsons (it was) but refers to it as Motel 6 in their communications regarding this review."
Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Clarks Grove, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay.
What can I see and do in Clarks Grove?
While you're exploring the area, Fountain Lake and Brookside Dog Park are a couple of picturesque spots to get outside and enjoy nature. Albert Lea City Arena and Austin Town Center are a couple of places you'll find in the wider area.
What are holiday rentals like in Clarks Grove?
Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in Clarks Grove. Holiday rentals feature amenities such as WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll have everything you want. If you're concerned about cleanliness, a holiday rental can offer a sense of safety away from public hotel lifts and busy concierge desks while still allowing you a great travel experience. You'll also find more space in a holiday rental than in a hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is an attractive choice for a family getaway.
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