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Happy Host Inn

3101 So. 17th St., Grand Forks, ND 58201
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Selkirk, Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Carpets stained all over the place, bed sheets you could see through them, yellow staining, fridge falling apart. No decor. It's just awful. Would never recommend this. It's bad. Picture they have of room is bogus. It's just crap. Beds were awful!!!

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Winnipeg, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

The facilities are a generation old, but don't let that keep you away. I stayed there for a couple of weeks while I was job-hunting and the staff went above and beyond to make me feel at home. Rick was very helpful and kind. The room was comfy and clean, internet and laundry available, and the continental breakfast is all... More

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Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

Have stayed here a few times and always had good service, an outdated ...but very clean room, at a great price. Yes, the property is old and outdated but the price reflects that... In Garnd Forks this one of the only properties that is actually priced accordingly.With a student at UND you get a discount making a single bed room... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2012

Decor very out of date but the best value in overpriced, hotel monopolized Grand Forks! Most other hotels in town must be owned by the same company. This place has always been clean. Very large rooms. Good location. If you don't plan to stay here all day it is a good choice. rather extensive breakfast choices.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012 via mobile

We have stayed at the Happy Host before and were impressed by the cleaning staff and this stay is no different. The motel is old and the outside has not been maintained at all. Do not judge it by it's outside appearance. The rooms are exceptionally clean with ALL the bedding washed after each guest. (Most places do not wash... More

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Fort Bragg, North Carolina
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2012

This hotel is awful, the owner is a jerk. He treats his staff like crap and is very rude to customers. He doesn't do military discounts but caters to Canadians. My husband was very displeased with this place. I think the owners name is rick and I've never seen a more rude and impatient person in my life.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2012 via mobile

This place has been around forever! The carpets really stink and I can't believe that the staff here can't smell it? The rooms are super clean otherwise. Decent fridge and microwave in room. Rooms really need to have the carpets removed to get to the mildew smell problem.

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Winnipeg, CANADA
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

We only got as far as the lobby and saw one of the rooms with the front desk clerk. Little tiny old fashioned TV, dark rooms, very down-at-the-heels, smelled of old cigarette smoke, dingy grounds. Although we'd booked a reservation based solely on price, we just couldn't stay there.

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Winnipeg MB
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2012 via mobile

I know it is not anyone's fault, but room 120 has bed bugs. I called the hotel this morning and they were quite concerned. After investigating for hours I learned my lesson to be proactive when traveling. Do not bring anything in your house when you return, bag it all and straight to the hot wash. This hotel was run... More

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Winnipeg, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

We came in late (after 2:00 a.m.) from the airport without a reservation. The girl at the front desk was very polite and accomodating. She brought a large electric fan to our room for the "white noise" which we like to sleep with. The place doesn't look like much from the outside but it is clean, comfortable and close to... More

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Happy Host Hotel
Address: 3101 So. 17th St., Grand Forks, ND 58201
Region: United States > North Dakota > Grand Forks
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Ranked #2 of 2 B&Bs / Inns in Grand Forks

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