Country Inn Ontario

I chose this establishment because of its proximity to the freeway (SR60), gas and the venue I would be going to. It’s very conveniently located in this regard as well as to a number of restaurants and service businesses. The area is light commercial/industrial. Upon arrival it was obvious the property is undergoing renovation/upgrading. Rooms were in various stages of progress. Check in was easy and the attending desk clerk was helpful in offering a discount (AARP) for my one-night stay. She seemed a bit dour but may well have been the noise coming from the roof replacement over the office. After being in the room a few minutes, I noticed a puddle of water near the mini fridge in the room. I reported this to the front desk and the in-room fridge was promptly replaced. I was told a custodian type would come by but was helped by Karen, who seemed of some authority. In fact, she was all over the property doing various tasks – no ‘custodian’ in site. She was very helpful and friendly. My room (109) was clean and quite large; easily accommodating two queen beds. The LED bulbs were a bit harsh for my particular vision but illuminated the room very well. One bulb burned out over vanity was not missed. The king bed was neatly made and the mattress comfortable. While firm it was nicely padded. A selection of pillow firmness would be nice as all three on the bed were firm. Side sleeping was the only comfortable position with the pillows available. The stains on the top cover were off putting but the sheets were clean. The in-room ‘dinette’ table and two chairs appeared new. These were convenient albeit the chairs were too hard [for me] for any long period of sitting. The bathroom had a funky odor – like mold and cleaner mixed – but was otherwise clean. I rehung the shower curtain as it was improperly hung and slung over the rod. This is a minor notation. The property is older and that age is evident in the rooms, although adequately maintained. A crack in the shower stall enclosure prompted a quick shower. The ironing board, iron, hair dryer and in-room coffee maker are welcome touches. I found the coffee quite good. Toilette amenities are good for perhaps 3-4 uses. The large mirror on the bathroom door is also a nice amenity. I do recommend booking through an online app such as Travelocity for a better rate. I was given no other discount because of a Friday check-in and single night, even though the establishment was obviously not booked full (less than a dozen cars in parking lot). Also, the establishment no longer offers breakfast as may appear online. They do have a coffee bar of sorts in the lobby for guests.