Quality Inn & Suites Brainerd

Hotels
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Choice Hotels International
5.8 (161 reviews)
2115 S 6th Street, Building A, Brainerd, Minnesota, 56401 , Brainerd , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
ATM/banking
Downhill skiing nearby
Cross-country skiing nearby
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Free breakfast
Free newspapers in lobby
Express check-out
Snowmobiling nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff (multiple mentions, including specific praise)
Very affordable / good price for short stays
Ample parking and convenient for local events (NHRA races)
Quick/easy check-in reported by several guests
Pet area available
Cons:
Poor cleanliness: musty smell, hair and used towels found in rooms
Rooms are dated and in need of renovation; AC/refrigerator problems reported
Limited breakfast options
Exterior/appearance can seem sketchy; property feels neglected
Some invasive check-in experience reported by one guest

Categories

Cleanliness
2.8
Multiple guests reported musty smells, dirty floors with hair, used washcloths/towels left in rooms and generally run-down, poorly cleaned rooms.
Service
9.5
Staff repeatedly described as wonderful, friendly and helpful (specific praise for 'Brittney'); check-in was quick in several reports.
Location
7
Good parking and convenient for local events (NHRA races); some guests noted it is a bit remote/'out in the boondocks' and exterior can look sketchy.
Room Quality
4
Rooms are dated and neglected for the most part: complaints about musty smell, failing AC/refrigerator, worn mattresses and general disrepair.
Amenities
4.5
Limited amenities: breakfast offerings sparse, gym not used by reviewer, pet area acceptable; some in-room appliance issues reported (AC/fridge).
Value for Money
7
Multiple guests noted the hotel is inexpensive and 'serves its purpose' for the low price (e.g., $65), so value is reasonable despite condition issues.
Food and Beverage
6.1
Breakfast received mixed comments — some enjoyed waffles and biscuits/gravy while others found selections limited (no eggs/bacon/sausage).
Overall Experience
5.5
Mixed-to-negative overall: friendly staff and low price are positives, but pervasive cleanliness and upkeep issues make extended stays inadvisable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:03

Property Description

Recreational Activities and Amenities
Enjoy an outdoor tennis court and fitness center during your stay at Quality Inn & Suites.

Complimentary Services
Benefit from free Wi-Fi, daily on-the-go breakfast, and free self-parking at the hotel.

Convenience and Comfort
Relax in one of the 88 guestrooms featuring modern amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs.

For a relaxing stay near recreational spots like Buffalo Hills Park, book your stay at Quality Inn & Suites in Brainerd.

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Alcohol is not served at this property.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BRD

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Food & Beverage

    No alcohol served onsite

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 30

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

5.8
Based on 161 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.8
Service: 9.5
Location: 7
Room Quality: 4
Amenities: 4.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 6.1
Overall Experience: 5.5
D
Debra
2
Pros:

The pet area was fine. I did not make it to the gym.So I have no comments. The first room I was in did not have a working electrical outlet in the bathroom and something appeared to be wrong with the air/heating system, making it difficult to breathe. After deciding, I was not going to stay the entire three days, expedia reached out to the manager at the property and was told that I could not get a refund for the third day. No real explanation given by the property manager. A staff member who had worked there for quite a while informed me that the property had been closed for 8 years but was under new management recently. I would not recommend it as a place to stay until all the upgrades are made.

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
A
Angela • partner
4
Pros:

This is an old hotel and you can tell, because the rooms have an old musty smell. There was very little toilet paper and tissues. We had to go get it from housekeeping. I would not recommend and we will not stay here again.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
P
Paul
8
Pros:

One of the better priced rooms in the area

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
S
Sharon • partner
10
Pros:

Clean, the staff was wonderful

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
B
Bailey
6
Deceiving Pictures!
Pros:

Our stay was okay, but the pictures online certainly make this hotel look nicer than it is. It immediately looks a little sketchy when you drive up. The room was fine, though it smelled musty. The floors were absolutely disgusting— they were dirty and had hair everywhere. They clearly were not cleaned. Everything is just pretty run down. For $65 however, it served its purpose.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
K
Kimberly
2
Pros:

Went in

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
S
Supurina • family
8
Pros:

I liked that it was easy to check in and the staff was amazing and friendly. The inside however, needs some major modernization.

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
J
John
8
Pros:

It was a decent room for the price. I liked that I could park right in front of my room. I would stay here again.

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
B
Barry
6
Dated, dank hotel
Pros:

Perfectly fine place to stay while passing through - but not for an extended stay. A very dated and neglected hotel

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
B
Beverley
6
Pros:

Lots of parking. Check in felt very invasive. Served its need but nowhere to eat locally which was disappointing

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
L
Lisa • family
2
Pros:

You get what you pay for and this being the lowest in town.. very much lack of care. Dirty and outdated. Thick black hair on bathroom floor and in sink. Room smelled very musty. AC didn't cool down room. Refrigerator didn't go cold even on coldest setting. Wasn't comfortable to take shoes off on floor or using the shower. Crazy to see any exceptional reviews on this property.

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
D
DANIEL • family
8
Pros:

friendly staff! Nice room.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
T
Troy • family
4
Pros:

very poor conditions. They rented part of the hotel out for apartments. People had stuff getting taken out of there room. Most of the staff you never saw.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
B
Barbara
6
Pros:

1st room, only half room had electricity; 2nd room the air conditioner was not working. 3rd room worked. Brittney was excellent & very helpful!

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • family
2
Pros:

Property is in desperate need of upgrades. Common areas and rooms are dingy, unkept and appear that little attention to them as been made since first opening of the hotel.

Breakfast choices were very limited.

Very disappointing.

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
B
Brent
2
Dirty Hotel
Pros:

This hotel was run down. There were used washcloths and towels laying in the room. No soap in the room. Very run down.

2025-08-23 • via Nuitee
K
KENT
6
Pros:

The staff was very pleasant. The complex does need to be remodeled. Smelled old and musty and is not conventilly

2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
T
Tom
8
Good place to stay during the nhra races
Pros:

The place was clean. We enjoyed the breakfast waffles and sausage biscuits with gravy. Could use some new mattress.

2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Wade
8
Pros:

Room was spacious. Breakfast was ok. Biscuits and gravy, bagels...no eggs, bacon or sausage.

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
R
Roberta
10
Pros:

THE check-in time was quick, its clean and safe.

2025-08-05 • via Nuitee