Hotel 81 El Reno

Great service. Staff clearly want guests to enjoy their stay. Hotel is in average condition and could use some upgrades.

I thought the front desk employee was very accommodating. Thechoel is definitely a older one, but had no issue with cleanliness. Also there were many security cameras which added extra safety.

Granted, this was a roadside trucker hotel, so the low cost should already be the red flag that you are getting what you pay for and normally, we do not mind that,, but we do at least expect cleaner and more well-kept areas. The motel was close enough to highway to hear the traffic all night, The lobby was being used as a makeshift storage area. Looks like at one time it was set up for continental breakfast, but no more. The front desk clerk was kind and quick but the smell of curry was wafting through the lobby. Now I love curry, and was hoping they would share, but I imagine that smell may have been off-putting for others. The rooms were dressed to look ok, but underneath, there was lots of improvements needed. including a freezer that needed defrosting and a bathroom that needed roof repairs. Was disappointed and would not stay there again.

Pillows were thin and hard as rocks. Shower was so low even at 5'6 I had to squat down to wash my hair. No coffee pot in the room. Furnishings were old and worn.

The smell was horrible. Filthy dirty. Worst place to stay