La Hacienda Motel

After my friend slept in the bed she found a tic in the sheets.

Location was great, close to Safeco.

Leftover food boxes in refrigerator, bathroom walls literally looked like they were never cleaned. Shower head was so low that even my 5'3 friend had to crouch, water did not drain from the shower and ended up standing in water. So disgusting!

Ants in the bathroom, on sinks, in the shower. Particles of stuff on/under the covers. Stunk. We slept fully clothed with our hoods and shoes on...

Based on reviews and pictures it seems quite dingy but the rooms are well maintained, clean and bright. Certainly above what was expected for the price. Although it is located in an industrial area which might put some people off, it was very convenient in terms of location and access to public transport.

The shower was small, with the showerhead located at roughly my neck height (I'm 5'9", for comparison) and an extremely weak stream. I wasn't especially bothered by the paucity of the "breakfast" but it certainly shouldn't be relied upon to get you going at the start of the day. Only if you haven't got time to get a real breakfast. The mattress was very very firm, which comes down to a metter of preference. Not for me. Staff was very brusque. Not rude but not especially helpful or welcoming either.