The staff here was friendly and even allowed me to...

The staff here was friendly and even allowed me to check in a little early which really helped. The area is quiet and close to UW and the children's hospital. There are many places to eat near by that can be reached in minutes with a rental bike which are everywhere. There is an amazing bike trail 5 minutes away to the north that I highly recommend finding and taking a ride on. Now the bad. The pond is a horrible green mud swamp with discarded cinder blocks sitting in the muck. High levels of algae give off dangerous fumes, it was a concern. The grounds are poorly kept. The room was not terrible but it could easily be better. It badly needs an update. The carpet is old dirty and stained. The bed did not have fitted sheets, they were mostly clean, but I did find the random short dark hair here and there. The worst part was the smell. It was a very strong citronella smell ( I assume to repel bugs). It seemed to be sprayed on the bed headboard and I had trouble sleeping because of it. I would stay here again, but only because I'm poor and can't afford better. With new carpet, better upkeep, real pest control, and fitted (clean?) sheets this place would be an absolute gem.