Houston, Texas hotel rooms at the Red Lion

"They bought an old hotel, slapped some paint on it, put some fancy bling on & called it a "boutique" hotel. What an insult to a boutique hotel! I paid for a king apartment room but at check-in he said my room was on the 3rd floor but the elevators were broken. I asked for the same type room on the first floor, he gave me the key cards but never told me he put me in a smaller studio room, which was cheaper but didn't refund me the difference! I get into the room and it's humid. The air is on and blowing ice cold air but after 15 minutes I'm sweating but cold. The bed was uncomfortable, the couch was even more uncomfortable, the "dining" chairs were cheap plastic chairs & the bathroom was gross. Rusty toilet paper holder, NO HOT WATER, the shower curtain sticks to you the whole time you're in their "make shift" shower! Should I talk about the rubber band holding down the utensil basket in the dishwasher or move on to waking up to a bug staring at me? The bug - on my way to getting something to clean the bug up, I was greeted by the weirdest looking spider! I've been up for minutes & I'm battling bugs! I called down to for new towels, apparently cleaning rooms here isn't a thing! I was told to bring my dirty towels to the front desk & whatever I turn in I can get replaced. I thought this was a hotel not a motel! Compost Inn or whatever it is that you call this motel, you got my money once but you better believe you won't get it again! The prices are cheap & now I know why!"

"Unique ipad self checkin with you creating your own room key. Rooms are tiny but bed was comfy and room was clean. I opted for add on breakfast and portion and presentation were worth the extra 12 dollars. Keep in mind there is no fridge in room. Air-conditioning works really well. Hall and room carpets are getting close to due time for replacement. Down stairs waiting area and Bistro were very stunning. Morning front clerk, she was super friendly and helpful. Evening clerk had a very dry and tone as if you were bothering her. Bistro gentlemen was polite but not friendly at all. Offsite parking is available, vallet for 50 a night is an option which does comes out of the 50 incidental hold if used. Overall I would recommend the property for a short down town experience."

"Great stay"

"Very nice and enjoyed the food."

"Very good "

"Valet required at $50 a day. No self-parking. Wine selection is terrible. Just really cheap house wine...no other choice."

"The room had a balcony"

"No breakfasts "

"Great place for family! Clean and so much fun, however you do have to pay a lot for add ons like the zip line and VR experience. Lots to do deff will be going back !"