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Reviews of SureStay Hotel by Best Western Ottawa

2.5 out of 5
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Ottawa
212 E 23rd Street, Ottawa, KS

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 438 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 438 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 438 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 438 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 438 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie, Welch

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. friendly staff Roomy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena, Vian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff at checkin. Linda was very informative. Room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Clean and simple!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

You could see daylight around the door. The area was ok but there was a gas station in the parking lot. The lady at the front desk went over and above to help. She was absolutely lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff person was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There are a lot of down stairs rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Rhonda

There were mice in the room eating our food. I was supposed to get a refund and that hasn’t happened.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christi, Parsons

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t recommend this property at all, it was 150$ a night and the toilet didn’t flush, key didn’t work, sink didn’t drain, felt unsafe, felt like a really old motel that should never have had best westerns name on it, the breakfast was awful there was a waffle maker and granola bars, bananas as well as brownie bites that’s it nothing like the photos I am concerned with what they promised I wish the holiday inn express had a room but they were booked due to a marathon that was happening we drove up for it as my daughter was participating in it so they tripled the room costs for that day normally they are 40$ a night I am very disappointed in my experience at this hotel and will never stay again as the advertised amenities were not what we received
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good pet-friendly hotel
Nice simple, pet-friendly, affordable hotel. Clean room, nice memory foam mattress. We were next door to some long term contract workers who were enjoying their one night off, but they were quiet by 10:30 and we slept well. Breakfast needs some help
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Deb

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
THE STAFF WERE EXCELLENT, VERY KIND AND COURTEOUS. THE REST OF THE EXPERIENCE FELT LIKE I WAS STAYING IN AN INNER CITY WITH WHAT LOOKED LIKED LONG TIME TENNANTS DOING WHATEVER THEY PLEASE AND MAKING THE PLACE FEEL LIKE A RUNDOWN APARTMENT COMPLEX. AGAIN THE STAFF WAS AMAZING BUT OWNERSHIP NEEDS TO CHANGE THEIR APPROACH ONTHE GUESTS THEY ACCEPT OF LEISURE TRAVELERS LIKE MYSELF WILL NEVER UTILIZE THE HOTEL FOR TRAVEL.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Linda, Front Desk on Nov 9, 2023
Please accept our apology for not exceeding you expectations. We will be using your feedback to improve the stay experience.

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay somewhere else
The gentleman at the front desk was very nice. We got to our room. There was bugs on the floor, hair in the corner of the room, Q-tips on the floor next to the nightstand, shower head was disgusting with mold and rust. Toilet paper holder and bath towel rack hanging from the wall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management. on Nov 6, 2023
Hi there Thomas.We sincerely apologize about the issues that you experienced with us, however no complaint was lodged to the Front Desk while you were here. We can not fix any issues or make it right if we are not aware of the issues during your stay. We could have moved you rooms and/or upgraded rooms. Now, that being said, we would like to make this right for you, so the next time you come through this area, please call us with the details of the issue, this response, as well as the details of your last stay. We would like to offer an additional discount on your next stay so also mention that when making your reservation. Thank you for staying with us and we hope to hear from you so we can make it right.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good place for the price.
Very clean room with plenty of lights and plugs. Comfortable bed and lots of pillows. Minimal breakfast offerings compared to some other places I've been, but completely adequate. Friendly workers. Older building with a crack between door and wall, but door locked securely. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This Best Western offered a comfortable bed and very clean room. It is a motel so if you are uncomfortable with doors opening to the outside, this property is not for you. Very friendly staff and nice basic breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Below Average Stay
The property was rather run down. Noisy people in the parking lot. Loud refrigerator and air conditioner. Too expensive for the condition of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room but no indoor pool
The staff and our room was very nice!! You could see that it was clean and taken care of. The only thing I would say was a issue is that the pool had signs on saying out of order for repairs and it looked like it had become the storage area. There was a group of guys that were sleeping in there playing loud music and drinking all night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Reginald

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Because of renovations there was an overflowing garbage container.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem! The staff were amazing, the room was cozy and clean, and the location was central to all sorts of amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a simple, clean, inexpensive place to sleep. Lots of modern conveniences, even though I didn't really have time to make use of them.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Larry

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was a problem with the TV working, and the door “Key” but was fixed rapidly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

buffy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay.nice affordable place to stay.just wish for the risers at 9 am had a selection for breakfast.nothing left from early risers

4/10 Poor

Ann

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Hot rooms
A/C not running in room upon arrival. The room was 95 degrees and it took the air conditioner more than 4 hours to cool the room down. Had to lay in front of the a/c just to get to sleep. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Laurie

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I end up leave and went to a different hotel. Did not fell safe. People put up a tent in the parking lot. And we’re drinking and carrying on .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Management on Aug 27, 2023
Hi there Laurie. We sincerely apologize for your experience.The group that was outside is a work crew that has been with us for several weeks now and will be staying for several months. They had a small get together with a little music and some football to help unwind from the extremely hot, humid and long week that they have experienced. This crew has been nothing but kind and courteous to all of our other guests. Unfortunately, you did not make contact with the front desk to see if we could have moved you into another area / room and only found out that you departed by this review. Leaving and writing a review without even attempting to contact staff about your concerns does not allow us to attempt to resolve any issues and we truly regret not being able to assist you by making it right. As for feeling safe, our hotel is one of the most secure hotels in the area. With our live-on-property staff as well as constant patrols from both the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and the Ottawa KS Police Department we rarely have any troubles.If you decided at any time in the future to stay with us, please let us know your concerns and allow us a chance to assure you that this is a safe place and we're more than happy to assist with any issues you may have.

10/10 Excellent

beverly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice and comfortable. probably the best scrambled eggs i have ever had in a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a tornado the night I stayed there which knocked out the power for the whole county, but the staff immediately went door-to-door to make sure everybody was OK and offered them drinks and snacks.

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khai

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
we are very satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Property is under renovation breakfast was skimpy at best
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Travelled with partner
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I don't care for a big or a room with luxury items but I look for a clean and scented free room and the room we got was both. It has no elevator so it'll be difficult for those with mobility conditions if staying on the second floor. The staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dona

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Merle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
No elevator, would not provide a main floor room. The A/C was not on, the room was hotter than the exterior temps, over 90. took A/c over an hour to cool room down.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Hotel Management on Jun 23, 2023
Hi Merle. We sincerely apologize for the issues that you experienced with us during your stay. Unfortunately, your room had to be upstairs and it's not that we "would" not provide a main floor room, it's that we COULD not. When there is no other availability for a lower-level room, we have no other choice but to place guests in our upstairs room. We also apologize for your inconvenience from the A/C. Now unfortunately due to the rising costs of electricity and other utility rates, we are forced to keep our a/c's turned off while rooms are not occupied as this helps us keep our current rates lower for guests which are currently some of the lowest rates in the area. We appreciate your understanding and wish you the best.

6/10 Okay

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Hotel Management on Jun 13, 2023
Greetings Bryan. We noticed you left a low score but nothing was said. Please give us a call so we can find out what went wrong and what we can do to make it right.

4/10 Poor

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room had an ant problem. The floor turned my white socks brown. Needed a good mopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Hotel Management on Jun 12, 2023
Hi Mike, unfortunately we were unable to find your reservation with just your first name. Please give us a call so that we can sort this out and try to make things right for you. Thank you.

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
incredibly dirty room. The door to the bathroom actually hit the toilet. Good staff and breakfast, but dirt leaves a big negative impression.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Hotel Management on Jun 12, 2023
Hi William, after attempting to locate your account, we were unable to find your reservation. Please give us a call so we can get this sorted out. Thank you.