Hotel Alice

Was disappointed that the hotel did not live up to its billing. First had a hard time checking in (room would be ready in 30 mins) Once in our room the room was very dated. The A/C had insulation coming out of it, the cleopatra lounge chair had stains from god knows what.. The should had mold everywhere and even aluminum foil on the shower curtain...Also Clerk "Walter" quoted us over $400/for one extra night! See pics

Room floor was so dirty my feet got dirty walking on it. I complained and asked them to mop. They said they did while I was gone but when I came back it still had grit and sand? on it. I spilled something on the bed so I pulled the sheets up from the mattress. When I came back later they just laid the sheets and blanket back down. I again had to go to the desk and ask for service. Went to the pool and some substance was floating in the corner. It looked like vomit. I alerted the staff and they said it was just pollen and suntan lotion. Pollen in late July? Was informed by other guest that 2 days prior someone had been vomiting in the pool and they never cleaned it. A guy came out with a paper towel and skimmed the water but it is very much still there.

This was my second time staying at this hotel on a trip to the Crystal Coast. It's a good home base since it is close to everything. There's a short walk to the beach, and it's only a few miles to Emerald Isle or Fort Macon, or across the bridge to Morehead City. The staff were very friendly and responsive. The room was clean, and everything worked well. There is a market in the lobby where you can buy drinks of all kinds, chips, candy, even some general items that you might have forgotten to pack. Wish the weather had been better, but otherwise it was a nice holiday.