Ramada Inn North ⑤
This place has “been through”; do you understand? This place has been through the fire and rain and is still standing. I don’t know how many owners have tried to buy each other out, but this place has been ever changing for the past three years. The first few times I went, everything about it was just awful; the staff was not helpful or friendly, and the rooms were atrocious and roach infested, no matter how many times we switched rooms. They say the problem is people who come in with them and the roaches travel; as well as people who live there more long term are sloppy and unclean. This is a breeding ground for insects to spread. I also always felt like I was one step away from being an extra on a hit crime show. When I tell you this place was run down, it was run down. It was so run down that they didn’t even spell it Ramada Inn; it was just RMADA. Apparently even the name took a hit.
Lately they’ve been redeeming themselves; slowly but surely. They’ve hired weekly exterminators, have ripped up some carpet and laid faux wood, and they are making some changes to their ballrooms in order to attract bridal parties and other receptions for additional income. The staff seems more cordial, the drama appears to have lessened a bit, and you can tell they’re aiming for keeping rooms clean. It seems to be a slow process, but I gotta hand it to ‘em; they’re making an earnest effort. In fact…the “A” is back in Ramada!
They also offer full size suites and loft suites, which would be pretty awesome for the price. I don’t know where they might be because it doesn’t look like they’d be on the same property, but I believe them that these are available.
I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this place unless you just don’t have any other options, as it will suffice for sleep purposes; but maybe wait a while longer until they’re all settled.
