It is actually reviews on tripadvisor that made me decide on this particular motel! Of all those in the area, it was the best reviewed. I will be sure to post there about what I experienced.

jackal,

if I were going to dispute the charge with my cc, wouldn't I need to contact the motel first and ask for a full refund, and be refused by them, since while there I only asked for partial? ... If so, I'm a little hesitant to do that, since I expect they will not want to grant it, and it will just revive all the stress of my visit.