La Quinta Inn Bakersfield South

The staff member at the front desk that replaced our smelly pillows was really nice. She was very apologetic and seemed really sincere. Just about the only nice thing.

The pillows smelled bad when we got to the room. Like it had never been washed. The carpet smelled like the previous occupant smoked. The table had some sort of residual grease stain that clearly had not been wiped. Toilet paper was almost gone. There were frequent transients hanging out across from the rooms. There was a homeless encampment under one of the stairwells in front of room 149. There was a really loud explosion that went off really early outside our side of the building. We tried to relax around the pool and the Gardners decided to run their loud trimmers and lawnmowers on a weekend. I mean really couldn't do that on a weekday?

They did fix a key issue.

The elevator was not working, had to walk up 3 sets (double flights) of stairs in 113° + heat. No vending on our floor. Which meant we had to go back down stairs for ice. The area of town was sketchy. You can smell urine. No one used smoking areas, they just smoked outside their rooms. Outside was dirty. The secure lock had been dislodged and was very loose. Put the chair under the door handle for safety.

Breakfast and the staff

My carpet was dirty and there was allot of noise outside

Pool was good and nice and cool. Bee was decent. Price was good.

Bathroom felt dirty and there was a hole in the ceiling in the shower which made it feel as if bugs were going to crawl out during your shower. Carpet didnt feel the cleanest. Room and everything felt old. Has not changed or been improved/renovated since my last stay here 10 years ago.