I was referred to this hotel because I am a travel nurse at an area hospital. This hotel is not in a good area. There is a homeless shelter next door and they all hang out by the hotel. The room was dirty, stains on the carpets and walls. The bathroom was gross and the toilet constantly ran. I was told nurses would be on a separate floor so they weren't bothered. I was woken up at 4am my last night there by someone yelling and swearing on the phone in the hallway then went into the room next to me. Will never stay again and will tell people I know to not stay there. The only upside is the front desk people were nice and accommodating.

This is an inexpensive location that is good for a budget stay. My room was $75 per night. I booked using Expedia points and paid around $52/night. As others have commented, the room is a little dirty and dark. For example, the upholstered chairs have dirty spots on the armrest that need to be shampooed.

They did serve free breakfast during COVID-19. It was a very limited breakfast. It was coffee, juices in a plastic container, milk, cereal, and some breakfast cakes and pastries. No fruit options. No free water. They do have a vending machine and I was able to purchase bottled water and candy.

The people of Charleston, West Virginia are among the friendliest that I have met in the South. The staff was very friendly and aims to please. They immediately accommodated a room change request. I was first situated near a family with a loud screaming child. They switched me to a quieter room. Both rooms are pictured in my review. The room has a coffee machine and refrigerator. They gave alcohol wipes to clean the TV remote during COVID-19.

I felt the hotel was safe for a solo stay for a female. The door had a deadbolt.

By my standards as a New Yorker everything was within walking distance to the downtown area. I was near the city center, the Haddad Riverfront Park, restaurants, the Post Office, FedEx Kinkos, Capital Street, the Clay Center, and Capitol Market. I was able to walk to Tudor’s Biscuits World in 20 minutes and saw a pharmacy on the way.

The location is close to the Amtrak station. It is on the other side of the river. You could walk across the bridge to get to the hotel. I would estimate it is a 25-30 minute walk to get to the Amtrak station. It is hard to get a taxi in Charleston, West Virginia. I had trouble getting a taxi on Sunday morning to catch my Amtrak train. However, I eventually got a Lyft ride. Keep in mind this is the Bible belt of the south. So it is hard to travel by taxi on Sundays. Plan ahead so you don’t get stranded like I almost did! Maybe make a car service reservation.