4/10 Poor
Tony
Business traveller
2 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Very Basic - Uncomfortable Bed
The Rambling Rose does have a couple things going for it: it’s clean, and the location is convenient—just a mile south of I-40 on Historic Route 66. But beyond that, I’m not sure what all the rave reviews are about.
The bed was incredibly uncomfortable—easily one of the worst I’ve ever slept on. I woke up multiple times during the night with a sore neck, and the pillows didn’t do me any favors either.
The walls are paper thin. The neighbors conversations and TV were like we were in the same room. Also, there’s a lot of street noise and freight trains run right by the motel all night.
Security is an issue as well. There’s no safety latch on the inside on the door. While there is a deadbolt, it can be accessed with a key which I’m certain the hotel manager has. So the thought of someone walking into my room while I slept was always in the back of my mind.
The AC couldn’t hold a consistent temperature and needed constant adjusting, which turned into a bit of a nightly project.
If your only priority is a clean room, this place might do the trick. But if you’re hoping for a good night’s sleep or even a bit of peace and quiet, I’d recommend looking elsewhere. I won’t be back.
Tony
Stayed 1 night in May 2025