Alpine Inn Rockford

I'm very careful when rating budget properties because my perspective is one of value, i.e., does one get at least "$1" in what was expected vs. what every $1 spent. In this case, it was barely break-even. Expectations are (1) room as promised, (2) clean, (3) comfortable, (4) at least some basic amenities and (5) courteous staff.. (1) Requested a non-smoking room, the room said it was non-smoking but reeked of stale smoke. When I got home four hours after checking-out and unpacked, the t-shirt used when in the room and packed in my bag still stank of smoke. (2) Ok for me but my wife would've recoiled. As a retired Marine, I can sleep in a hole and be ok so my standards aren't high. Finding a pair of someone else's jeans in the bureau was an unpleasant surprise. (3) The bed was surprisingly comfortable given how springy it was. The room AC worked ok but had to leave the fan on constantly to circulate the stinky air. (4) The antenna cable had a broken end but I was able to get it to work. The bathroom's GFCI was tripped but easily reset. One bar of soap was provided at check-in with two sets of towels. (5) The one saving grace. Check-in and -out personnel were really nice. Perhaps they would've moved me to another room if I had requested it but one should get the room right upon check-in. Would I stay here again? Yes but the title says it all.

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Room is clean with good ventilation. Totally good

Some more items should be added in the breakfast

The beds were not comfortable and there was no actual ac just forced cool air. We were hot all night and the carpet was dirty