Maalaistalot – Upper Lake

”Checked in late , 2100 hours. Once in the room, one bed looked as though it had been slept in. It was unmade with all pillows stacked on it. Trash can was full. Towels hung over shower door. Called the answering service since the office was closed. The manager’s wife talked to me. The manager came by to “verify” that the room has not been serviced. The two of them offered an upgrade to a room with 2 kings and a view of the lake. This room was clean. I also got a later check out time by 2 hours....

”The hotel felt outdated and uncomfortable. The facilities were very basic and in need of renovation, and the overall experience did not meet my expectations.”

”Extremely old hotel and not maintained at all.”

”I’ve stayed here several times for work, over weeks at a time, and the rooms were always clean and neat, fully functioning, with everything I needed. The staff is helpful, courteous and accommodating. The pool and hot tub are always clean and comfortable, very relaxing, and felt like a resort. The casino was convenient, good food options and excellent prices. Great service as well.”

”Family-run hotel. Very nice people, and very accommodating. I see from some reviews that picky folk might be bothered that the decor is not the latest, and the tv is CRT instead of flatscreen, but the basics are there: clean room, comfortable bed, etc. And while they didn't provide breakfast on-site, with the money we saved by staying here, we got a great breakfast nearby at Schat's Bakery (down the street, and another one in the Friedman's Home Improvement store). There are some nice choices...