I wanted to love this place. And honestly if it were a two-star motel, I would have given it more stars. But the owners of this hotel claim this is a âFour Star Hotelâ and have priced it accordingly. We paid over almost $1000 for three nights here in the shoulder season. But the details just arenât there. The reality is that the rooms are outdated and poorly maintained with prefab plastic shower/bathtubs, mattresses that sag in the middle, and patio furniture with missing cushions. In our room the ceiling and a lamp were visibly water damaged (see photos). The floor, and especially the patio, were visibly dirty, and the walls were dinged up and dusty. The furniture and fixtures in the rooms desperately need an upgrade. To be fair, the staff were friendly, and the free breakfast was generous, although here too some of the details felt cheap and unappetizing. For example, some of the sliced fruit appeared brown and bruised, and on the second day, the muffins were damp and sticky on top, perhaps from being reheated in the microwave.
My wife and I have stayed in hotels all over the world, including some very basic accommodations. Iâm not that picky, and I'm not even looking for a four-star experience necessarily, but if you charge four-star prices, youâve gotta actually provide that value. And the Lord Camden Inn under current ownership is falling far short. Avoid this place unless and until they invest in some major upgrades.
