Budget Inn — Hotel in Town of Ellicott

Stayed here because everywhere else was taken. No doubt this was the cheapest hotel I ever stayed in, but you get exactly what you pay for if not less. The man at the counter, though coming off as abrasive at first, was actually rather kind and generous, but the condition of the hotel was just so bad it unfortunately didn't compensate. When I first used the sink the water came out brown (Didn't brush my teeth that night), even the non-smoking rooms smelt so bad that my family had trouble sleeping. The bathroom in general was really gross, didn't look like it had been properly cleaned in years. Also wasn't stocked with enough soap and had no shampoo. No way to get clean drinking water, thank god we had bottled water. Otherwise, WIFI was fast, beds weren't bad, TV was as expected, but aforementioned, the cleanliness problem was just so significant to have any of those things make up for it. Also, I'll admit the atmosphere felt...

We decided to take the Southern New York route on our way to Cooperstown, NY. Anyways, we were unaware of the sparsity of hotels or motels on I-86. Lesson learned. Anyways, we were getting very tired, and it was getting late at night. We found the Budget Inn soon after. I usually stay at the Wyndham Rewards hotels (Days Inn, Ramada, Knights Inn, etc), over 25 days a year, so I generally know what to expect from the lower tiered hotels. Anyways, I read the previous reviews, and I found the manager to actually be friendly, and not difficult in any way. Surprisingly, the internet connection was very good! We thought the internet connection would be terrible, and had been joking about it, so that was a plus. The room wasn't bad, and the bed was decent, so no major complaints. The price for one night was very affordable too. Just remember that hotels and motels on I-86 may be hard to come by, so book...

The gentleman on the phone has a way of talking which can seem abrasive - I don't know if he has a hearing or a language problem - but once I arrived at the Budget Motel, I was delighted to see I was charged $56.00 a night (as of August, 2015) even on the weekend. There is one soda machine where one can purchase a can of soda for 75 cents - haven't seen that price in years! There is real plaster walls - and the motel and my room were very peaceful, quiet, and restful. There is a trick to getting the shower to work - the person at the front desk will demonstrate - I never saw anything like it - you have to pull down an item for the shower to work - I had some difficulty in the beginning but I figured it out. If you want Vegas, go to Vegas - if you want peace and quiet...