Unbelievable Deals at Quality Inn Near Lewisburg! (PA)
Unbelievable Deals at Quality Inn Near Lewisburg (PA): A Review That's Seen Some Things (and Maybe Regretted a Few)
Alright, folks, buckle up. You're about to get the real lowdown on the Quality Inn Near Lewisburg. I'm talking warts and all, because let's be honest, hotel reviews can be so… sanitized. I'm here to spill the tea, the coffee, and maybe a little bit of spilled pancake syrup on this place. Prepare for a ride.
First Impressions (and Let's Be Real, First Panic):
Pulling up, the "near Lewisburg" part is accurate. It's near. Which means you’re kinda out there. Not a bad thing, really, unless you’re me, who forgot to pack snacks and suddenly realized the nearest gas station was a five-mile trek. The exterior… well, it's a Quality Inn, you know? Functional. Not going to win any architectural awards, but it doesn't scream "run for your life," which is always a plus.
Accessibility: The Good, The Okay, and the "Hmm…":
Right off the bat, the website claims accessibility. Elevator? Check. (Phew, because my suitcase weighs more than my existential dread.) Wheelchair accessible? Okay, technically. The lobby area is pretty open. The rooms? Well… Let’s just say I saw some very minor gaps under doors that might trouble a truly determined wheelchair user. (I'm guessing.) The devil's in the details here and you should call ahead and be absolutely sure if this is crucial for you. Accessibility is not a one-size-fits-all situation.
Cleanliness and Safety (My Inner Germaphobe Approved, Mostly):
This is where things got better. They definitely seem to be taking the whole "clean and safe" thing seriously. Anti-viral cleaning products are apparently deployed with the enthusiasm of a SWAT team. I saw staff constantly wiping down surfaces, and the hand sanitizer dispensers are basically everywhere. My paranoid side loved it. Room sanitization? They claim it. I didn't have the means to test it, but the room looked spotless. They also offer the opt-out, which, honestly, is cool. They're covering their bases.
The daily disinfection in common areas? Check. Individually-wrapped food options? (More on that later…) Check. Staff trained in safety protocol? Seemed like it. Everyone I encountered wore masks and, crucially, didn't seem to be actively trying to avoid me. (Small wins, people!)
My Room: A Mildly Disappointing Adventure in Comfort (and Lack thereof):
Okay, the room. First, the good: Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Praise be! The internet was actually decent, which is always a relief. There was a desk, so I could pretend to be productive (it worked for precisely 4 hours). Blackout curtains? Absolutely crucial for my sleep schedule. And the bed… look, it was fine! Comfortable enough for me to pass out immediately after battling with my travel-sized shampoo.
Now, the not-so-good: The room decor, let's say it was "classic Quality Inn." Beige. Lots of beige. The carpeting… well, let's just say I'm glad they’re serious about hygiene. The TV was a decent size, though the channel selection was… limited. And the air conditioning? A little loud, but it did the job.
One thing that was both good and bad: the window that opens. I love fresh air, but I felt a little exposed being on the exterior corridor with no security screening.
The Breakfast Buffet… Oh, The Breakfast Buffet:
Alright, the food situation. This is where things got… interesting. Let's start with the positives. Breakfast service? Yes, it does exist. The coffee? Not bad, actually. Better than I expected. But. BUT… It ain't exactly a culinary adventure.
The breakfast buffet was… well, I’ll be honest: a chaotic ballet of scrambled eggs that looked suspiciously like they'd been engineered in a lab, slightly rubbery bacon that made a thwack sound when you bit into it, and what appeared to be pre-packaged, individually-wrapped pastries that screamed "single-use plastic."
There was a toaster, though! And, there was also a tiny display area for a very limited selection of fruit (mostly bananas that were past their prime, and one lonely apple). And the "Asian breakfast" (as advertised)? Nonexistent.
I will give them credit for the breakfast takeaway service. I grabbed a yogurt (individually wrapped!) and a banana and bolted before I could be tempted further.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (or Lack Thereof):
Restaurants? Nope. Poolside bar? Ha! Happy hour? Only in my dreams, apparently. The only "dining" option was that breakfast abomination, a pathetic coffee shop, and a snack bar that seemed to consist mostly of vending machines.
But… The Pool! (And My Near-Death Experience):
Swimming pool [outdoor]? Yes! And, it looked inviting. I have a confession: I am not a pool aficionado. But, after a long day of… well, whatever I did, I was keen to unwind. It's pool with a view, too.
Then I got into the pool.
There were no other people in it, which was fine. I started wading around to get on the shallow end, and then I slipped.
I immediately lost footing and went under the water.
And then, one of the worst moments of my life came to fruition.
Apparently, I am not a good swimmer.
I struggled for an eternity trying to get my head above water, and eventually, I managed to gasp and come up for air. I scrambled to the edge and hoisted myself out. The pool was… well, it was clean! (And my near-drowning was my fault).
Things to Do (Besides Nearly Drowning):
Besides the pool, the fitness center was available. Honestly, I didn't check it out. I did see the picture. It looked like it was in working order. I, however, just wanted to nap. Spa? lol. Sauna? Unlikely. Massage? Get real. This isn’t a spa resort.
Services and Conveniences (The Bits and Bobs):
Daily housekeeping? Yes, they did a decent job (although my room was so sterile by the time they were done, I think they may have wiped out half the local bacteria).
Concierge? Absent. Cash withdrawal? No. Convenience store? No. Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Laundry service? Not that I could see.
Getting Around:
Car park [free of charge]? Yes, thankfully. You definitely need a car here. Public transport is nonexistent. Taxi service? Highly doubtful. Airport transfer? Forget about it.
For the Kids:
There was a family/child friendly vibe, which is awesome. But the 'kids facilities' were limited.
The Final Verdict:
So, Unbelievable Deals at Quality Inn Near Lewisburg? Honestly, the "unbelievable deals" part is debatable. It's affordable, sure, but you're not exactly getting the Ritz.
The Good: Cleanliness, a functional room with free Wi-Fi, the pool (even if it almost killed me). The Okay: The breakfast. The location (if you like being "near" places). The Not-So-Good: The lack of amenities, the slightly dated decor.
Would I Stay Again?
Maybe. For a quick overnight stop while passing through? Sure. If I was on a tight budget and needed a clean, quiet place to crash? Yep. But if I'm looking for a luxurious getaway packed with spas, fancy restaurants, and endless things to do, I'm going to look elsewhere. But all you can do is ask yourself. Can you live with the (potential) beige? If the answer is yes, then book it. Just, maybe, pack some snacks. And learn to swim.
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Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's neatly-packaged travel brochure. We're diving headfirst into the glorious, chaotic, and slightly-depressing reality of a trip to… the Quality Inn in New Columbia, PA. Yep. You read that right. Let's see what we can do with this humble abode. Here goes:
Project: Quality Inn Quest – A Journey for the Soul (and Maybe Some Free Breakfast)
Day 1: Arrival – The Hopes and the Horrors
- 1:00 PM: Okay, so we booked the room. The confirmation email said "Deluxe Queen." Deluxe, huh? My hopes were sky high, picturing a fluffy cloud of a bed and a jacuzzi tub the size of a small car. We arrive at the Quality Inn. The exterior is… well, it's the Quality Inn. Beige brick, a slightly weary-looking flag flapping in the breeze. My stomach does a nervous little flip-flop.
- 1:15 PM: Check-in. The front desk person is… well, I can't tell if she’s seen better days or if this is just how she is. Let’s just call it “perpetually neutral.” Okay, room key acquired. The walk down the hallway feels like a slow march to the gallows.
- 1:20 PM: Room reveal. Drumroll, please… The "Deluxe Queen" is, in truth, a queen-sized bed, that looks suspiciously similar to every other queen bed I’ve ever seen. No jacuzzi. No small car. The curtains, however, are sufficiently dark. That's…something. The air conditioning unit is either whisper-quiet, or dead silent. A quick test reveals the latter. Sigh.
- 1:30 PM: Unpack. This is always the moment of truth. Do you, or do you not, attempt to hang anything in the closet? The answer is almost always NO. I choose to live out of my suitcase. It’s a lifestyle choice, not a failing, dammit!
- 1:45 PM: The crucial check: Bathroom inspection. Cleanliness is king (or queen!). The bathroom looks… adequate. Mostly clean. The water pressure in the shower barely qualifies as a drizzle. I silently curse whoever decided to install this showerhead.
- 2:00 PM: Crisis of conscience. Do I really want to spend the next 2 days in this room? Should I call reception for the AC? No. We're fine. We're on vacation. We're embracing the experience. (Lies. All lies.)
- 2:30 PM: Venture out. To Lewisburg, which is near New Columbia. Apparently. I’m already feeling slightly trapped. Coffee. Coffee is the answer.
- 3:00 PM: Coffee procured. Finding a decent coffee shop in a small town is always a gamble. This one is decent. Thank God. I need this.
- 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Wandering around Lewisburg. Stumbling upon a bookstore. Spending way too much time browsing, buying a book I'll probably never read. Just enjoying the unexpected feeling of finding a haven of escapism, and some genuine community.
- 5:00 PM: Dinner. (I'm stalling. Avoidance is a coping mechanism.) We are at a local diner. This place is the real deal. Formica tables, waitresses who call everyone "honey," and the smell of frying bacon. I feel like I've been transported back in time.
- 6:30 PM: Back to Quality Inn, the siren call of the air conditioning that (still) isn’t working.
- 7:00 PM: Attempt to watch TV. The remote is… peculiar. Each button offers 3 competing options and none of them works for the first 5 minutes.
- 7:30 PM: Fail at TV. Give Up. Get in bed. Surfing the internet for any info on what to see in a 20 mile radius.
- 8:00 PM: Discover. Nothing. Nothing but cornfields and the occasional gas station.
- 8:30 PM: The great existential crisis. Why am I here? What am I doing with my life? Am I destined to spend eternity in a beige room with no AC?
- 9:00 PM: Sleep. Or rather: attempt to sleep. The bed is… fine. Not terrible. Not great. Just… there.
- 10:00 PM: Realize the AC is still not working. Open the window. Hear a cacophony of crickets and the distant rumble of a truck. This is delightful.
Day 2: Breakfast… and Despair
- 7:00 AM: Wake up. Groggily stumble towards the promised free breakfast. This is the moment of truth. Will it be a glorious spread of waffles and fruit, or a sad selection of pre-packaged muffins and watered-down coffee?
- 7:30 AM: The answer: a mediocre mix of both! The waffles are… edible. Barely. The coffee, a dark and bitter liquid, which I need to drink. I spot a piece of fruit with a suspicious bruise. I quickly move on.
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Exploring the immediate area (which is not much). Attempt to find something, anything, interesting. Discover a charming little vintage shop tucked away and buy an old, beaten up baseball glove for no reason. I'm trying to find some sort of meaning in this whole experience, dammit.
- 9:00 AM: Attempt to go to the pool. The pool is broken.
- 9:30 AM: The inevitable: A phone call to the front desk.
- 9:45 AM: The room is "too cold". I can either move rooms, or wait for the maintenance man. I select the second option.
- 10:00 AM: Watch the cleaning crew empty the rooms across from mine. They look just as unhappy as I am.
- 11-12:00 AM: Go for a drive, just to get out of the room and the hotel.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch. A dive bar. Everything tastes fried. Everything is perfect.
- 1:00 PM: Try the Museum. It's closed.
- 1:30 PM: The maintenance man arrives. He fiddles with the AC. Things get worse. He apologizes.
- 2:00 PM: More coffee. At a different coffee shop.
- 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Spend a glorious afternoon reading our book, and then napping. In the middle of the hotel room. I can't wait to get home. But this is nice too.
- 4:00 PM: Dinner. We are at a local pizza place. The pizza is acceptable.
- 5:00 PM: Try to watch TV again (fool me twice…). It fails again.
- 6:00 PM: Stare out the window, contemplating the meaning of life (still).
- 7:00 PM: Realize the AC is STILL NOT WORKING. I feel like I’m trapped in a Kafka novel, except instead of being on trial, I’m just… hot.
- 7:30 PM: Have I mentioned the AC? It’s still broken.
- 8:00 PM: Sleep.
Day 3: Escape! (And a Final Breakfast)
- 7:00 AM: Last chance to get some breakfast. I brace myself for the inevitable disappointment.
- 7:30 AM: Surprisingly, the waffles are decent. And the coffee isn't terrible. A small victory.
- 8:00 AM: Pack. I pack everything up quickly, I can't wait to leave.
- 9:00 AM: Check out. The front desk person is still… there. We say a barely noticeable goodbye.
- 9:15 AM: I am free. I am out. I am breathing fresh air.
- 9:30 AM: Drive out of the town. And drive home.
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: I pull into the driveway.
Final Thoughts:
So, the Quality Inn New Columbia-Lewisburg, PA. Was it a grand adventure? Absolutely not. Was it the worst experience of my life? Also, no. It was a lesson in… well, in the fact that sometimes, travel is just… travel. It’s about the unexpected, the imperfections, and the ability to find moments of humor and meaning even in the most mundane of places. The most profound realization I gained on the whole trip. . I'll never stay somewhere like that again again. Until next time.
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