BEST WESTERN EL REY INN & SUITES

We’ve been staying at this motel for years- back when it was the El Ray Inn. It was local owned and the owners took pride in a quality product for a good price. It was one of our goto motels when we visited our kids in Cedar. Over the past 5 years, we’ve probably spent at least 20 nights here. Their family room is a great value if you need more than 2 beds. A couple years ago, it was bought by Wyndham, and boy, you can tell the difference, notably in the deep cleaning. They originally told me this was due to Covid difficulties, but com’on- there’s been time to address this. The bathrooms have mold, the tubs and tile are dingy. The lamps and fans are dusty. Unfortunately, Wyndham has bought several of the local motels over the last few years and they’ve all gone downhill in this way. So although it really needs some attention, it’s pretty typical for this price range in Cedar. Pros are- the beds are very comfy. The breakfast is free and decent. We probably will keep staying here when we need 3 beds, but I just might bring some cleaners and bleach and tackle that tub myself. 🙄

Not an upscale place if you are looking for that. Told at evening check in that breakfast was till 1000. Got there at 9:25 and everything being put up. Asked and told breakfast was over at 9:30. No offer to work around or to leave some things out. Just “sorry”. Been on a road trip for over a week and this was the poorest breakfast and service.

I found this to be a nice hotel. Parking a little tight. Near good food especially that pizza place across the street. Was excellent. I got checked in and put things in my room then the room lock quit working. Would not let me back inside. Nathan worked the front desk and did his best to reprogram the lock it didn’t help. He was on the phone with his manager trying to resolve the issue. Finally had to bring Darren the maintenance man back from home and dinner to unlock the room. I was given a different room which turned out to be a suite. Plus the manager comped my room!! Didn’t need to do that at all. I felt so grateful I bought a pizza for Nathan to enjoy for dinner. Please go a have a good experience at this hotel. They take good care of you. I cannot say anything about the breakfast because I left before they served. Had to get going. Thank you to both Nathan,Darren, and the manger!!