Ramada by Wyndham Albert Lea

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
6 (229 reviews)
2301 E Main St, Albert Lea, Minnesota, 56007 , Albert Lea , US
1-507-473-2112

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Elevator
Fitness facilities
Conference space
Golfing nearby
Free breakfast
Multilingual staff
Express check-out
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Smoke-free property
Wedding services
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Comfortable beds
Some rooms clean and comfortable
Indoor pool
Early check-in accommodated
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Poor cleanliness (smoky halls, urine smell, stained linens)
Breakfast very poor / packaged items
Outdated building and exterior maintenance issues
Safety concerns and noisy guests
Front desk unresponsive at times / phone not answered
Slow or unreliable Wi‑Fi

Categories

Cleanliness
3.5
Multiple reports of hallways and stairwells smelling of smoke and stale urine, dirty/dingy walls, stained bedding (including blood) and generally poor upkeep of common areas.
Service
8.5
Several reviewers praised friendly, helpful staff and a desk attendant who followed up and defused an altercation; some isolated lapses (slow/no answer at front desk, one ‘terrible service’ comment) but overall staff interactions were positive.
Location
8
Convenient location with many nearby food options; however the exterior/parking area and some abandoned cars detract from curb appeal.
Room Quality
5.5
Mixed: comfortable beds and some clean, roomy units reported, but several guests encountered outdated rooms, soiled bedding, strong odors and noisy neighbors; occasional slow/poor Wi‑Fi reported.
Amenities
6
Indoor pool appeared well kept and rooms are roomy, but lack of a hot tub and poor breakfast offerings lower the score; overall amenities are adequate but dated.
Value for Money
5
Mixed sentiments: some long-time guests value the property and staff, others felt the stay was a waste of money given cleanliness and dining shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
4
Consistently negative comments about breakfast (no fresh eggs/meats, items in store packaging, dirty dining area) indicate poor F&B quality.
Overall Experience
7.5
A mixed overall impression: helpful staff and comfortable beds salvaged many stays, and some found short stays acceptable, but pervasive maintenance, cleanliness and occasional safety/noise issues diminished the overall stay for many guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:17

Property Description

Recreational Opportunities
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities at Ramada by Wyndham Albert Lea, including an indoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent.

Complimentary Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, room service, and a daily continental breakfast during your stay.

Event Spaces and Featured Amenities
Planning an event? This hotel offers 3000 square feet of space, a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

Book your stay at Ramada by Wyndham Albert Lea and enjoy a combination of leisure, comfort, and excellent service near Freeborn County Historical Society.

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • General

    Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

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Location

Guest Reviews

6
Based on 229 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.5
Service: 8.5
Location: 8
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 5
Food and Beverage: 4
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Pollie
6
Pros:

Complained about the room and was moved to a nicer room. Definitely needs a good cleaning in the common areas and hallways.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • partner
8
Pros:

Very nice place. Friendly staff.

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Lalyn • friends
8
Pros:

Room was fine, could not get the TV to work is only complaint

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Crystal
4
Pros:

Terrible service, out dated atmosphere and decor

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Patricia
8
Pros:

staff was very good

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
D
Danny
10
Pros:

clean room. AC worked fine.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth
2
Pros:

Worst experience by far

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • family_with_children
4
Pros:

The staff was nice but the facility is in need of updates and it didn’t feel safe.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Brian
8
Pros:

We were in town for a funeral and thankful to check in early before 3pm. The hotel definitely shows it age and a couple abandoned cars in the parking lot don’t help. The room was clean and comfortable. We chose not to have breakfast at the restaurant since there weren’t any fresh eggs or breakfast meats. The service was good and everyone was kind.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
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Ryan
4
Pros:

Room and halls smelled so bad. People seem to be living in the hotel as there is a thick cloud of cigarette smoke in the third floor hall way. Back stairwells smell like stale urine. Don’t know if there was a wedding party there the night we were but is was loud as hell all night. The walls a dingy. Only good thing was the beds. Comfortable beds.

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
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Steve • family
6
Pros:

When you first pull up to the property it looks like it’s falling apart. The lobby is clean. No one was at the desk for a while. Check in went well. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Tried calling the front desk twice and nobody ever answered after many rings so we just gave up. Overall, I would not stay here again.

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • partner
10
Pros:

Been staying here for years. Love this property and staff. They are always helpful!

2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Donald • family
2
Pros:

The young man on the reception desk was very nice and helpful. otherwise, not much good about the stay. Original room was ok but noisy from room next door and ask to move - was moved to room 104 which was not a good move -- room was old and bed linens were soiled with blood, especially on pillow -- had to replace it. Wifi was extremely slow and could not connect in this new room. Building was in bad shape on exterior with peeling paint and lack of maintenance. Overall a bad experience.

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Brian
6
Good for brief stay
Pros:

Spent 1 night as on road trip North. Property is very dated. Room was large. King bed comfy. Indoor pool looked well kept. Lots of food choices around hotel.

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • partner
2
Pros:

Don't let the pictures fool you! The building is in complete terrible shape. When you walk in, it looks great, but past the entrance and front desk it is horrible! They have remodeled the floors, which look good, but our room was not in good shape. Our bedding was dirty, looked like the sheets hadn't been changed. The bathroom was dirty and they had only one towel in there and no wash clothes. Breakfast was absolutely the worst. They bought things from walmart and just laid then out on the counter to choose from. We even seen the walmart packaging in the trash can right in the dinning area. The dinning room was dirty and very old. I wish i had never stayed there, it was a complete waste of my money and I am very disappointed!!!!

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Shane
6
Pros:

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2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Will • family_with_children
10
Pros:

No hot tub

2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
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John
8
I-90 road trip stopover
Pros:

We took a room at this hotel when we needed a stop for the night on an I-90 road trip. The building is showing its age and there are obvious signs of wear and tear in the hallways and room, but the area felt safe, the room was very clean and comfortable, and we had no hassles with the reservation through the app. Breakfast is provided but the options are limited and not that great. We would stop here again anytime but get breakfast elsewhere.

2025-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Rosalinda • family_with_children
10
Pros:

I enjoyed my stay up until i felt unsafe due to a very heated dispute which took place on the property, luckily the desk attendant made sure to follow up on me informing them of the altercation which was then defused

2025-09-05 • via Nuitee
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LaSandra • partner
8
Pros:

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2025-09-05 • via Nuitee