Check-in was awkward. Guy was behind a bulletproof window and I could barely hear him. This hotel is in Merrick—a very nice area, so this was a bit concerning. I lived in Merrick for 26 years and this little slice of Sunrise Highway did NOT feel like the Merrick I remember.
Stayed two nights. The first night, our room phone started ringing around 12:45 AM. Weird. The second night, we got back to the hotel around 11:30 PM and there were 4 police cars in front of the hotel.
Our room wasn’t the cleanest either. The top comforter on the bed had a huge red stain which looked like paint or ink, but was disgusting. The shower was beat to hell. The air conditioner had gigantic layers of dust in the vents. Saw a couple of beer cans in the parking lot too. During check-out, dude was asleep with a sleep mask on, completely out of it. I get it—it’s the overnight shift, but ooof, not the best look as far as safety!
This is one of the cheapest hotels in the area, so if you want cheap, this is it baby. I wouldn’t stay here with a young family, with kids, or with your significant other. If you need a cheap place to stay for a couple of nights for business, or to see friends, then this could be the place. If you’re an older couple, want comfort, cleanliness, and a feeling of safety, look somewhere else!
