CO Denver Red Lion Stapleton

Had a two-night stay here recently; don't remember the specifics but I bid $32. Hey, $32 for a 3* isn't too bad, right? Well, read on.

Now that there's no airport at Stapleton, this place is in the middle of nowhere and is convienently located to nothing. Getting to to the place isn't obvious: from I-70 go south on Quebec Road, then get in the right lane as soon as possible to exit. Take the left immediately after the exit (back over the road), then straight at the stop sign to snake around to the main entrance.

Now there are some promising hotels in the Stapleton zone, such as a Renaissance and a Courtyard, surely left over from when the airport was there. You might think you'll get these, but think again. Do NOT bid 2* or 2

Now I understand about Stapleton and why I have seen that hotel take out an exceeding larger number of bids for that area. Trying to book more up toward Boulder anyway.

Holy smokes! I thought I was the only person who was extremely disappointed with this so-called "3 star". Priceline needs to send out secret shoppers.

The furniture had some stains as did the rug. The room felt run down and drab. On my one night stay I was treated to windows without screens. This was hugely inconvenient as it was a hot night and I wanted fresh air WITHOUT giving free access to flies and gnats.

The clientele was not much better (although, technically I was clientele as well). Most of the people I ran into were just this side of sketchy. The shenanigans in the parking lot could be heard through much of the night.

This is a no-stay, no-way. :)