Candlewood Suites Olive Branch by IHG

We ordered a walk in shower room with adjoining room for our widow friend. They put us in room with tub and no adjoining. At 10 pm went to desk and very nice desk clerk went to quiet down very loud guests above us. At midnight the loud music finally stopped and we could rest.

Very clean safe area

When we walked into our room the floor was dirty. Bathroom floor was dirty, wall by the bed had brown clumps of something on it, it also looked like the door had been busted through you could tell the door was bowed and see light all around the door frame. We will not be staying at this hotel again.

Easy check-in however I was told there was no fee for my dogs (one emotional support, one’ in-training’). However, after I checked out (with my dogs in tow) and had reached my car the desk clerk called to tell me there is a fee for pets ($25 pet/per night). I went back inside and paid for the one in training (no paperwork/certification). Nice rooms. I was told I could call down for a pre-packaged breakfast sandwich, side and beverage that they’d deliver to the room BUT their order hasn’t come in so there wasn’t much to choose from (I passed). Other than the hassle over the dogs my stay was very good but I will make sure any discussions about fees are documented on my check-in record!

It was great. The beds were comfortable and there was even dishes in there to use and to cook with. I will definitely stay at this type of hotel for every trip I go on!

We have stayed here a dozen of times but since the first time the cleanliness has been diminishing. The last couple of times we stayed the staff walked in without knocking in the morning. It almost feels like they are rushing you out by 9 am. This last time the tables were dirty and ants were everywhere. Plus we loved doing laundry during our workout at the gym but apparently that burned down or something, it was closed. Sad to say but I think that was our last stay at this hotel

no free breakfast

Quiet and convenient Staff very helpful

Very spacious and clean. Staff not overly friendly

covid has hit this hotel hard, but they are doing as best they can. saw only one other guest, and he was not wearing a mask. desk attendant was not wearing mask, but was behind a desk shield. room was clean, but no soap or spare roll of tissue. kleenex works. came and went through end door using room pass. I appreciate the overall effort. stayed at candlewood about 12 times this year. wont go back to Auburn because the desk clerk, a young lady, was so extrondinarly rude. the young man who has been on duty at least five of my stays is absolutely professional, even recognized me on sight. the girl was so bad i just canceled on the spot and drove on to montgomery cw, which was great. the cw pet policy is a deciding factor for me, so i plan trips around cw locations.