HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Tacoma - Puyallup

This motel might be more of a half-way house or semi-permanent residence for people who cannot get leases elsewhere. There are signs alluding to the fact that they run background checks on their guests, you are only permitted to stay 28 days before you have to leave for 24 hours and there are signs with phone numbers to call if you are being held against your will for sex or other things. There were a number of questionable people in the parking lot when we arrived. The plants in the windows of the rooms and full sized refrigerators in such a small space told us that people were living there. We were concerned about the safety of our vehicles. We checked in and checked right back out that afternoon as soon as we secured another place to stay. I will say, they were very generous and gave us a credit since we didn’t use the room for either night we have booked it. The reviews lead me to believe it was a regular hotel.

Sadly, this hotel is quite run down. Lots of scratches in the countertops and floors. The bed frame was weirdly bouncy, it was like a pop-up metal frame with no box spring under the mattress. The room smelled like dirty clothes. They do Not provide any dishes or cook wear, so having the burners and fridge (that buzzes at night) is worthless. Who travels with a skillet and dish wear?

Was nice

There was no coffee maker nor cups which would have been nice to have a fresh cup of coffee first thing in the morning instead of having to get dressed then drive to Starbucks first thing.

The bed wasn't comfortable at all. The shampoo wasn't good. No dishes in the kitchenette.

The staff at this hotel was friendly and helpful, which I truly appreciated. However, the overall experience was disappointing. The elevator had a strong smell of alcohol and body odor, and the hotel was extremely noisy — I could hear everything going on around me. The guest above my room moved furniture for half the night, making it difficult to rest. At 9:14 p.m., management called my room to check if everything was okay. While I understand and appreciate the intent, I had gone to bed early after a long day, and the call woke me up. At 2:22 a.m., a man attempted to enter my room — first using a key card, then by rattling the door, followed by aggressive knocking and shaking the handle. He did not stop until I threatened to call the police. It was frightening and deeply unsettling. The next morning, I woke up early for another long workday only to find the sink clogged and not draining. To their credit, the staff resolved it by the time I returned. Unfortunately, the second night wasn’t any better. The noise continued, with someone playing their TV loudly past 3 a.m., leaving me again with very little sleep. I’ve stayed in many hotels and motels, and I’ve never felt compelled to leave a negative review — until now. Despite the kind staff, the lack of safety, excessive noise, and maintenance issues made this my worst hotel experience. I cannot recommend this hotel.

This property shouldn’t advertise as an extended stay and not provide any pots, pans, or dishes.

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