Dutchman Lake

First, the front desk staff was friendly, energetic and positive. They actively helped everyone I saw (including me) who tried unsuccessfully to check in using the self-service kiosks, and quickly processed check-ins. My room was clean but VERY dated - old furnishings, cracked picture frames. Not what I expected from a 4 star rated hotel on Expedia. After check in I had to quickly shower to make my birthday dinner reservation after a full day of helping my son move apartments. The shower water was scalding or freezing (no temp in between) so I managed to shampoo and wash with cold water to get out the door. The staff cheerfully assigned me a new room when I returned. That one was completely different --more updated but as sparse as a college dorm. Old plumbing hardware, worn sofa that I didn't even want to sit on. The rooms were not close to what was represented on Expedia's site (or in a 4-star rating), and although I paid for two nights, I checked out after one because the accommodations were ruining my trip. If Expedia billed this as a clean, friendly, budget hotel that was 2 or 3 stars, it would have been at expectations, but there is no way a good location and nice sheets can make up for the outdated accommodations here.

The views are nice. The room is more simple. The bathroom needs to be upgraded. Definitely just 3.5-4*. The late night snack area is a nice feature though.