My stay at Suburban Studios Cedar Falls was disappointing. Upon arrival at 3:30, 30 minutes after check-in, our room was in disarray—AC unit dismantled, bed bare, and coffee maker in the sink. Despite seeking assistance, the unattended front desk offered little help, leaving us to wait 30 minutes for a partially cleaned room. The facility seemed more suited for long-term stays, evident in worn-out fixtures, No cover in the overhead lights, a bed side lamp that didn’t even work, and no phone in the room to call for service.
Service inconsistency reached new heights when we returned at 9. An almost-empty toilet paper roll, two pillows (pictures online showed 4 pillows on the bed) that could double as bricks, and a front desk MIA. Attempts to rectify this situation were met with annoyance, as we were directed to a public bathroom down the hall. The perpetually absent front desk left only an on-call phone as our companion, emphasizing their stellar customer service. Each time we went by the front desk (during their open hours) there was never anyone there and you had to use the on call phone.
Throughout the night, disruptive noise and a pervasive cigarette odor permeated the hallways. Security concerns arose with a faulty door latch, requiring constant jiggling to secure. Unfortunately, the overall experience fell far short of expectations, emphasizing the need for significant improvements in both service and facility maintenance.