Roswell's BEST Hotel? La Quinta Inn & Suites Review (You Won't Believe This!)
Roswell's Best Hotel? La Quinta Inn & Suites Review (You Won't Believe This!) - A Deep Dive (and a few hiccups!)
Alright, folks, buckle up. We're diving headfirst into the neon-lit, alien-loving epicenter of Roswell, New Mexico, and I'm here to tell you about my experience at… well, let's just say it's Roswell's "best" according to some. Let's get this La Quinta Inn & Suites shindig started, shall we? (Yeah, SEO keywords are in place, deal with it).
First Impressions: Yeah, It’s a La Quinta… But…
Let's be honest, walking into a La Quinta isn't exactly like strolling into the Ritz. But! And this is a big, potentially alien-sized BUT! This La Quinta in Roswell… it had a certain… charm. The exterior corridor situation immediately screams "American road trip," which, considering the location, actually fits. The staff, from my initial check-in to the folks keeping things tidy, were genuinely friendly and accommodating. This, folks, is a huge win.
Accessibility: A Solid Start
Now, I'm not personally reliant on accessibility features, but I always pay attention to them. La Quinta seems to have put some thought into this. They definitely seemed to have Facilities for disabled guests, and the Elevator was a welcome sight (especially after a day of chasing UFO-sightings… or, you know, a long drive). I saw evidence that they were trying to be Wheelchair accessible, but I didn't scrutinize every single aspect. From my cursory observation, it appeared reasonably navigable. However, I’d recommend calling ahead if you have specific needs to confirm everything meets your requirements.
The Room: Clean, Comfy, and… Did I Mention Clean?
Okay, let's talk room. My room was your standard La Quinta fare, but clean. And I mean, really, really clean. Considering the dusty, desert environment, I was genuinely impressed. The Daily housekeeping was on point. The Rooms sanitized between stays, and the Anti-viral cleaning products they mentioned? Yeah, it showed. Felt safe and sound, which is HUGE these days!.
My room came with the usual suspects: Air conditioning which, in Roswell, is non-negotiable! A decent desk, a coffee/tea maker (essential for caffeine addicts like myself!), and, thankfully, a refrigerator. Plus they had a Free Wi-Fi, so I can post about this review in real-time.
The Internet: Blessedly Reliable… Mostly
Speaking of the internet… the Wi-Fi [free] was surprisingly good. Now I have to admit most of the time I was out chasing aliens, but when I did use it, it was fast enough to stream and upload pictures of the Roswell scene. I also noticed Internet access – LAN, I did not use that, but if you need a wired experience is there.
The Amenities: Mixed Bag… with a Gem or Two
Right, let's get to the meat of it: the things that will make or break your stay.
Breakfast: The daily Breakfast [buffet] was… okay, and I mean that in the nicest way possible. It definitely wasn't gourmet, but it was free, and it had all the basics to get you going. Expect the usual: cold cereal (I went for the hot pancakes every day), some scrambled eggs, and various pastries. They also had a Breakfast takeaway service for those in a hurry. It definitely gets the job done.
Fitness Center: A tiny little room, but at least there WAS a Fitness center. I popped in for a quick run on the treadmill one morning. It wasn't a luxury gym, but it was clean and functional.
Pool (and, let's be honest, a sauna?): I did not end up using the Swimming pool [outdoor]. It was a little too chilly for a dip during my stay, but it looked clean, and the area around it was well-maintained. And they have a Sauna! But I was to chickens to try this… next time. So take my assessment of this with a grain of salt.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: You'll Survive
You won't find Michelin-star dining here, but La Quinta does offer on-site options. No On-site accessible restaurants / lounges, but there are the usual convenience options.
- They had a Coffee shop on site which was nice.
- There is also a Snack bar in case you get the munchies.
- Lots of restaurants around the place.
Cleanliness and Safety: Seriously Good
This is where La Quinta really shines. Everything felt clean and well-maintained, which is incredibly important in our current world of germaphobia. Staff trained in safety protocol, Cashless payment service, Hand sanitizer stations everywhere. The Rooms sanitized between stays and the Daily disinfection in common areas that I mentioned earlier were reassuring. I felt completely safe and that's something I value highly.
What About the "Extras"? (Things to do, ways to relax, etc.)
This is where La Quinta, and Roswell in general, gets interesting. You're here for the experience.
- The Roswell Phenomenon is a Must-Do: This isn't specific to the hotel, but do your research! You need to know what you're looking for and that comes with a lot of planning.
- The International UFO Museum and Research Center. This is a must, and the hotel location is close.
The Hiccups… Because Real Life Isn’t Perfect
Okay, let's be real. No place is perfect.
- The Breakfast could be better, but seriously, it's free.
- The size of the Fitness center is quite small. I’m only saying that because I know there are hotels with amazing fitness centers.
- The hotel is not the most visually stunning hotel. But you aren't there for the hotel aesthetics, are you? You are there to explore the unknown.
My Final Verdict & The Juicy OFFER!
Look, if you're going to Roswell to search for evidence of alien life, you need a place that's comfortable, clean, and conveniently located. La Quinta Inn & Suites delivers on all those fronts. It's Roswell's BEST Hotel, or at least, a VERY strong contender. Reasons why you should book it:
- Location, location, location.
- Clean rooms and great service.
- Free breakfast.
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Accessibility for those who need it.
AND NOW, FOR THE OFFER!
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Don't miss out! Book your Roswell adventure at La Quinta Inn & Suites today! Trust me, you won't regret this experience. Whether you believe in little green men or not, this place is a must! My stay was a memorable one.
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Okay, buckle up, buttercup, because we're about to dive HEADFIRST into a La Quinta Inn & Suites adventure in Roswell, New Mexico. Forget those pristine, perfectly-planned itineraries – this is my actual planned trip, complete with all the glorious chaos of my brain!
Day 1: Arrival, Aliens, and Existential Dread (aka, Roswell Day 1)
1:00 PM - Arrive at La Quinta. Okay, real talk? Airports are my kryptonite. I'm convinced I'm going to lose my passport, my sanity, or both every time I fly. The drive into Roswell was… well, it was Roswell. Flat. Desert-y. And honestly, a little unsettling, in the best possible way. Pulling up to the La Quinta, I already felt a tiny, delightful pang of "Am I in a movie?" vibes. The check-in experience was smooth, thankfully. Big shoutout to Brenda at the front desk, who somehow didn't judge my frazzled appearance. Free WiFi? Score!
2:00 PM - Unpack & "Assess the Situation." My room: clean, basic, perfectly fine. The bed? Honestly, it looked inviting. But before I succumbed to a nap (tempting, VERY tempting), I decided to explore. My immediate thought? "Wow, this La Quinta has a pretty decent pool." Did I go swimming? No. I'm a chronic over-thinker; I always imagine I'll slip and fall and then make a scene.
3:00 PM - Explore Roswell's Heart! My first impression? It's… a vibe. Everything is alien-themed. Everything. The street signs, the shops, even the damn garbage cans were giving me extraterrestrial realness. I visited the International UFO Museum and Research Center. And I loved it. I love a good conspiracy theory, and this place is a treasure trove. Those black and white photos of the supposed alien autopsy are haunting, but they really made me want to believe.
5:00 PM - Alien Grilling at the diner! I was famished, so I went to a local diner. This felt like something I was reading in a book. I had an alien burger (it was just a burger). I was sitting alone at a table, and no one seemed to mind. That was a nice change.
7:00 PM - Back at the La Quinta. I turned on the TV, and I was immediately reminded of one of aliens's main objectives in the movie Mars Attacks: to destroy humanity. I thought: "Well, there's only one way to deal with this, right?" I ordered pizza. I'd already had a great day so I felt like rewarding myself!
Day 2: Diving into History, Maybe Aliens, and Questioning My Sanity
9:00 AM - The Breakfast Brigade. I was looking forward to it. The buffet at La Quinta looked promising! The truth is it was great. Nothing blew my hair back but it was food. And sometimes that's all you need.
9:30 AM - The Roswell Incident! I spent a solid hour (or maybe more, time is a construct at this point) wandering around, getting my historical knowledge. I was amazed by the history, and the dedication of the city to this event. There are lots of monuments and places to take pictures.
12:00 PM - Lunch at the diner again. I'm starting to feel like a regular… I'm also starting to wonder if the aliens are watching me. Am I being paranoid? Probably. But that's part of the fun, right? Chicken fried steak was on the menu. I ordered it.
1:30 PM - Back to the La Quinta. I decided to skip the pool. Not because of fear of falling. I just didn't feel like it. I felt the urge to write things down. It was a good feeling.
3:00 PM - Roswell souvenir shops This is where the real fun begins. I went to some shops around the city. I was looking for souvenirs. There are so many, that I felt overwhelmed. But I bought a few things just to make sure I always remembered to come here, to Roswell.
6:00 PM - Dinner. I went to the same diner again. I felt like a regular. I ordered a root beer float and started thinking if humanity's end would come from aliens.
7:00 PM - A Little Night time Alien Spotting. I was thinking of the plot of Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
8:00 PM - Bedtime. I fell asleep. And that was that.
Day 3: Adios, Aliens! (Or, Is This Just the Beginning?)
- 9:00 AM - La Quinta's Final Breakfast. The end of the trip. I finished my meal and smiled. It was good.
- 9:30 AM - Check Out.. The checkout process was seamless. Farewell, La Quinta! I'll always remember you.
- 10:00 AM - Leaving Roswell. As I drove away, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of… what? Sadness? Nostalgia? Or just the beginning of a deep, abiding fascination with all things extraterrestrial? Maybe all of the above. The long drive back was filled with reflection, and a renewed sense of wonder. Roswell, you weird, wonderful place, you got me.
Final Thoughts:
So, was this trip perfectly planned? Hell no. Did everything go smoothly? Absolutely not. Did I get a real sense of the place, and of myself? Yes. And that, my friends, is the beauty of a messy, honest, human adventure. Roswell, New Mexico, you were an experience. And I'm already plotting my return. Maybe next time, I'll even try the pool.
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So, is this La Quinta *actually* the best hotel in Roswell? Seriously? Because I've read some… things.
Okay, okay, simmer down. "Best" is subjective, right? Depends on what your space alien-loving heart desires. But hear me out… I've stayed in some… *interesting* places. From budget motels where the wallpaper seemed older than my grandpa to hotels that charged extra for *oxygen* (okay, maybe I embellished that one). This La Quinta? It’s got a good shot. It's not perfect, mind you. But for Roswell, it's surprisingly solid. Think of it as the reliable friend who's always there for you, even when you've made some questionable life choices (like arriving in Roswell at 3 AM, a story for another time...).
The Breakfast… is it edible? Because hotel breakfasts are generally a culinary graveyard.
Alright, the breakfast situation. Here's the deal: It's free, which automatically elevates it from "terrible" to "tolerable." They usually have the standard fare: waffles (always a win, even if they're slightly… artificial-tasting), scrambled eggs (suspect, but edible), sausage or bacon (hit or miss, sometimes triumphs, sometimes *wields* the taste like a weapon), cereal (your basic comfort food), fruit (sometimes actually fresh, which is a miracle), and coffee (lots and lots of coffee). The worst experience? One time, I went down and the waffle batter had… curdled. It looked like something out of a science experiment gone wrong. But hey, I wasn’t *starving* and there was, you know, *coffee*. So, edible? Yes. Michelin-star? Absolutely not. But good enough for a quick fuel-up before alien hunting (which, let's be honest, is the real reason we’re all here…)
Okay, but the rooms? Are they clean? Because a clean room is, like, the bare minimum.
This is where La Quinta, generally, shines. The rooms are usually *pretty* clean. I mean, I'm not a germaphobe type of person, but I *do* appreciate a vacuumed floor. And in my experience, they do a decent job. Again, remember this is a hotel, not a hospital operating room. There might be a stray hair or two (hey, it happens), and the occasional questionable stain on the carpet, BUT: The sheets are clean, the bathroom is generally sparkling, and the air conditioning actually *works*. That last one is HUGE, especially in the Roswell heat. I’ve had a few rooms where… let's just say the cleaning *could* have been better. One time, I definitely found *something* under the bed, best to leave that to the imagination. Overall, clean enough to live with.
The Pool. Is there one? And is it, you know, *usable*?
Yes, there's a pool! And it's… okay. It's not the kind of pool you’d want to Instagram from, but it's refreshing. It feels like a welcome oasis in the desert heat. The water is usually pretty clear, and they have some lounge chairs. Here's a pro-tip: Go early. Like, REALLY early. The later it gets, the more likely you are to encounter screaming kids, and a chlorine smell that could probably kill all the aliens in the nearby radius. Oh, and the hot tub? It's often… bubbly. I'll let you interpret that however you like. (I'm not judging, Roswell. Not judging.)
Location, Location, Location! Is it near anything… remotely interesting?
Okay, location is a big win. La Quinta in Roswell is pretty centrally located. You're close to all the major alien-related attractions. The International UFO Museum and Research Center? Right there. Alien Zone (the gift shop, naturally)? Close by. Grindstone's (restaurant) is a must too. You are not secluded but the location is great and convenient, and that, my friends, is Golden. Think minutes, not miles. Convenience is a huge factor in the Roswell game. You can hit the main sites, grab some food, and get back to your room without a major trek. Perfect for those late-night alien investigations (wink, wink).
What about the Staff? Are they friendly? Because a grumpy staff can ruin everything.
The staff? Mixed bag, like any hotel. Most are friendly, helpful, and honestly, seem a little used to the… peculiarities of Roswell visitors. They’re used to the "I need an alien detector plug-in adaptor” questions. They’re used to the glitter. They’re used to the enthusiasm. I had one particularly memorable experience where I arrived at literally 4 AM. My flight was delayed, I was exhausted, and frankly, looked like a zombie. The woman at the front desk— bless her heart — didn’t even bat an eye. She checked me in, didn’t judge my travel clothes, and gave me a map of the area with a highlighter circling key sites. And she did it all with a smile! That made all the difference, and I'll never forget that random act of kindness. Of course, I've also encountered staff that seemed… less thrilled to be there. But generally, positive experience overall.
Okay, fine. Spill the tea! The *real* dirt. Anything *really* off about this place?
Alright, alright, you want the T? Here’s the lowdown: The walls *might* be a little thin. You will definitely hear your neighbors. Pack earplugs! And the elevators? They're slow. Like, *really* slow. Prepare to either take the stairs or develop a deep, meditative practice while you wait. Oh, and one time… I swear I saw a suspicious shadow… but it was probably just the neon sign outside. Or maybe not… (Insert dramatic music). And something to mention is that it *looks* like it may have been updated a while ago. It gives a slightly aged look. But the price makes up for those minor inconveniences.
Overall, should I stay here? Honestly?
Look, if you're going to Roswell, and you want a decent, affordable hotel, La Quinta Inn & Suites is a *solid* choice. It’s not the Ritz. It's not even the Four Seasons. But it's clean enough, the breakfast is free-ish, the pool (maybe) works, and the staff, most of the time, are friendly. And the price is generally quite reasonable. If you're expecting a perfect experience, you might be disappointed. But if you're up for a good time, a little adventure, and aThe Stay Journey
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