Candlewood Birmingham Hoover (AL) (Master Thread)
Oct 11, 2013, 4:07 pm
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Candlewood Birmingham Hoover (AL) (Master Thread)
I had a one night stay October 8, 2013.
I strongly recommend not staying at this property.
Here's why:
- room smelled overly musty (my scent is severely damaged) it was a disgusting, offensive odor of mold covered up with cheap cleaning supplies
- towels made me and my travel companion itch badly. VERY BADLY! The minute I exited the shower and dried off, my skin was irritated (ditto for my travel companion)
- I've slept more on airport floors that are more comfortable. The sofa sleeper was badly damaged (we had a 1Q suite and generally don't sleep together). The springs on the sofa-bed squeaked loudly and needs replacement
YMMV ~
I strongly recommend not staying at this property.
Here's why:
- room smelled overly musty (my scent is severely damaged) it was a disgusting, offensive odor of mold covered up with cheap cleaning supplies
- towels made me and my travel companion itch badly. VERY BADLY! The minute I exited the shower and dried off, my skin was irritated (ditto for my travel companion)
- I've slept more on airport floors that are more comfortable. The sofa sleeper was badly damaged (we had a 1Q suite and generally don't sleep together). The springs on the sofa-bed squeaked loudly and needs replacement
YMMV ~
Oct 13, 2013, 3:54 am
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But surely it must have been better than a street corner:
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUse...ECK_RATES_CONT
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUse...ECK_RATES_CONT
Oct 13, 2013, 4:35 am
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But surely it must have been better than a street corner:
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUse...ECK_RATES_CONT
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUse...ECK_RATES_CONT
I saw that TripAdvisor, not ahead of time, as I ran thru TR about a week prior to our stay
Oct 13, 2013, 12:51 pm
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The only Candlewood I've ever stayed at was Las Vegas years ago, with a dim recollection of the place as being rather grim.