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706 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera, CA 94985
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1 of 5 stars
San Francisco
4 Aug 2008 | Trip type: Couples

The first thing we noticed when entering the room was the smell: a combination of sewage or moth balls covering up something possibly decomposing. The only lamp in the sleeping area had no lampshade, just a naked bulb, with bizarre red stains all over it. Much of the furniture looked like it had been thrown around a lot. Most alarming: there was no bolt on the door and signs of a struggle with the door, possibly smashed or forced open with a crowbar, which was "fixed" with bright blue electrical tape. There was a bizarre yellow glare from outside lights that filled the room giving it a malarial-like feel and the grating on the heater was corroding with a brown substance. We didn't really make it into the "kitchen" which was disturbingly grimy and would have been the perfect place for a murder scene. The entire place seemed to be covered in dirt from the 70s and the toilet lunged forward when I sat on it. The cat immediately began hissing at the underside of the bed the minute she was removed from her carrier (we are just considering "a mouse" for piece of mind). We took the hint, and literally ran out of there within 15 minutes! It was worth it for us to not even argue about getting our money back, we just wanted out of there!

NOTE: This is not overly exagerated to be funny. THIS IS ALL TRUE! We feel an obligation to tell people do not stay here unless you are location shooting for a horror film. THE ABSOLUTE WORST "INN" EXPERIENCE WE'VE EVER HAD!

  • Liked — Leaving
  • Disliked — The creepy vibe
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Visit was for Other
  • Travelled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since 04 August 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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1 of 5 stars
Sacramento, CA
3 Aug 2007 | Trip type: Couples

We were stunned when we drove up and saw a building about to fall down. We didn't feel safe staying there so my husband went inside to cancel our reservation. Woman didn't (or wouldn't) speak English and tried to register him. We left and drove back home. We booked through the Entertainment Book travel site. When we called to complain they said that we'd booked a one star motel, what did we expect. So like the other reviewer we are fighting to get out money back. Also, the travel group told my husband that the motel people said we did stay there. We didn't, we drove home to Sacramento and got home exhausted at midnight.

  • Liked — Nothing
  • Disliked — Everything
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Travelled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since 03 August 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
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Unhealthy and Unsafe

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1 of 5 stars
California
5 Oct 2006 | Trip type: Couples
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This hotel needs to be shut down.

The upstairs plywood walkway was flimsy and slanted. It had holes in it and felt like it was going to collapse. In the room, the shower enclosure was peeling completely off the wall because of mold growth behind it. There were holes in the stained walls and ceiling and light fixtures. The furnitrure was dingy. The toilet turned out to be clogged from the beginning and overlowed on the first flush. It smelled like the toilet probably overflowed regularly. The windows in the room didn't latch and the door did not have a deadbolt or chain. This was disturbing given that it was such a dilapidated place.

At first, we decided to tough it out for the first night of our two night reservation because we were so tired from traveling, had no idea where else we could go, and hadn't become fully aware of all the problems. But upon arrival, we immediately canceled our second night and received authorization from Expedia and the hotel to waive cancellation fees. When my credit card statement arrived the following month I found I was not only charged for the horrifying night we spent, but for the night after we left as well. When I contacted Expedia, they renigged on the cancellation and I am currently battling with them over the charge. It remains to be seen how it will be resolved.

Please avoid this accommodation.

  • Liked — Nothing
  • Disliked — It was so dilapidated
  • Any tips/secrets for future travellers? — Avoid it.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2006
  • Visit was for Other
  • Travelled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since 05 October 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
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Furchtbare Unterkunft

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1 of 5 stars
Würzburg
23 Apr 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay April 2009
  • Visit was for Privat
  • Travelled with Mit Freunden
  • Member since 23 April 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Nein
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Address: 706 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera, CA 94985