MainStay Suites Decatur River City

Hotels
La Quinta Inn and Suites
6 (142 reviews)
Decatur, Alabama, 35601 , Decatur , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Continental breakfast
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
Free wired internet
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and spacious rooms
Helpful staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Rough location
Bad room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
3.75
Several reviews highlighted dirt and mold in the bathrooms, and a general feeling of uncleanliness.
Service
8.75
One review remarked positively on guest services, which provides a decent standard.
Location
5.75
Reviews indicate that the area was rough, affecting the perception of location.
Room Quality
3.75
Multiple comments on poor room conditions and unsuitability.
Amenities
4.75
Limited mention of amenities, and issues like the ice machine not working.
Value for Money
7.75
Some reviews suggested to manage expectations related to price.
Food and Beverage
6.75
No specific mentions about food and beverage quality.
Overall Experience
6.75
Mixed sentiments with significant criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:13

Property Description

Recreational Amenities: Unwind in the seasonal outdoor pool, or stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and TV access. Fuel up for the Day: Enjoy a daily continental breakfast from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Convenient Facilities: Benefit from free self-parking, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk.

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from June to September.
  • Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

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Location

Guest Reviews

6
Based on 142 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.75
Service: 8.75
Location: 5.75
Room Quality: 3.75
Amenities: 4.75
Value for Money: 7.75
Food and Beverage: 6.75
Overall Experience: 6.75
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Terasa family
10
Pros:

Scott, at the front desk, is a great, friendly and inviting.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Carmen family
2
Pros:

It's currently under construction. The rooms are NOT suitable.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
2
Holy Moly!
Pros:

This place was horrible. There was a hole the size of my head in the wall by ac unit. Also bathroom door was flopping around like painted cardboard. Area was very rough. I left after less than 1 min. In the room without a refund. I just ran fast away from this place. -5 stars.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
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Jada
10
Pros:

It was clean and I will definitely stay here again

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Katrina family
2
Pros:

I took puctures of the dirt and mold in the bathroom. The internet barely worked and I kept getting dropped while trying to work. Even though we had our "do not disurb" sign on the door, room service kept asking us for dirty towels and garbage. The smoke detector was missing in our room and the hallway smoke alarms were covered with plastic bags. Smelled like cigarette smoke and musty.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Nancy
2
Pros:

The door to my room would hardly lock. The door to the bathroom was broken. There were pipes sticking out of the walls, which is unsafe. The bed was lumpy. There were workers at midnight in the hallway, talking loudly. The whole place just felt dirty. It needs to be redone. I know they are putting a new tile which does look nice. The shower curtain did not meet the top of the shower so water went all over the floor.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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valon
2
Pros:

This property was the worse we have ever been to. The bedding had a bad odor, the whole room smelled like mold and mildew. Terrible, would not recommend

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
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Steve
2
Pros:

It was the worst hotel I have ever been too. I didn’t stay there. I checked in went to our room the saw how nasty it was and I asked for a refund

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
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Matthew
4
Pros:

Best thing about this place was the guest services. It is what it is. Don’t set your expectations too high if you’re paying $80 a night.

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
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Lucas
10
Pros:

Good

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
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Allison partner
10
Pros:

Will recommend to friends and family

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Angela family
10
Pros:

Fabulous ! Spacious and clean room with comfortable beds, hot shower, ac that did not rev up and down all night! Ice machine didn’t work on first floor but otherwise no complaints. Super easy check in with patient , respectful clerk (to the man who worked Monday night, July 20th at 6:30 pm, a huge thank you!)

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
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Justin friends
2
Pros:

Old guy at front desk is super rude he’s from Chicago

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
D
Desiree
10
Pros:

Other then not having any smoking rooms and leaving a used bar of soap in the bath tub when we first checked in this hotel was pretty nice! Especially the staff

2025-07-11 via Nuitee
E
Ernest
2
Pros:

Hotel was in need of upgrades

2025-07-11 via Nuitee
D
Desiree
8
Pros:

They need to make sure the staff is cleaning the car tub because I found a used bar of soap in the bath tub

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
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Humberto family
6
Pros:

Staff at the desk very friendly and kind.

Even thou is in the renovation process many things are falling apart, they just put a nice fixture and paint on top of whatever was there. We checked behind the base board and I don’t know the when was the last time they cleaned behind there. Carpet on the stairs and hallways new but dirty.
Fire sprinkler inside is the room covered with a plastic cup? They are trying but… I guess you get what you pay for. Breakfast, we ended up skipping it.
Bed was actually pretty good, but you can hear your neighbors getting ready. And they start chasing runs before 8am so you hear the vacuums and moving pieces around like if they were in your room.

2025-06-28 via Nuitee
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Tara
2
Pros:

Don’t believe the pictures. The carpet was nasty and the bathroom door handle was broken. The water was shut off at least twice with no notification to evidently accommodate the revision of another room. Check in was horrible with only one desk clerk handling the phone and check-ins. Even though we had pre checked in, we had to wait at least 15 minutes while the desk clerk was apparently taking care of an issue with another guest trying to check in. I would not recommend this hotel for my dog to stay in.

2025-06-23 via Nuitee
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TracyA family
2
Pros:

There was a broken ironing board, bad paint job, uneven floor. Recently renovated, but only minor cosmetic features addressed. Front desk employee was very sweet and tried her best to address each issue. Saw the owners/manager but did not speak to them.

2025-06-19 via Nuitee
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Ronnie family_with_children
4
Pros:

Pool area and stair well smelt of smoke(not sure whar was being smoked).

2025-06-16 via Nuitee