Heritage Inn La Mesa

Hard to get to
Bed in handicapped room was horrible, felt springs, sags in mattress

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Photos online not like what weren't expected damages in room unsafe conditions in the room which didnt look like proper safety conditions and smelled like mold or bad aroma I didnt stay i checked out the same day dont recommended. Room looked like it falling apart.

The elevator was out and we were on the fourth floor The bed was almost as hard as the floor

I'm gonna be honest n blatant about the reality of this property so ur expectations are realistic.
This property is an older one that has had some renovations n could definitely benefit from a lot more being upgraded but, for the budget restricted thus the best you can get.
U will need to either own (staycationers only) or rent a vehicle, the cost would be equivalent to what a ride share would cost for ur trip from n back to the airport. If it's only a night then u can forego. Being 20 minutes from Airport and most attractions being much closer to the airport, having a vehicle will be essential. Our public transportation/light rail is not effective at getting u to where u need to go without having to do a lot of planning and having lots or extra time to walk to said destinations since most will require lots of walking as well. Just accept this as an added concern with ur budget, that is why this property will be the best value no matter what.
The rooms n furniture and fixtures are not new, they will have obvious use and sometimes missing draws or drawers that do not open. Carpets n decor, including lights n bathroom fixtures will not be in perfect condition. The A/C heating units are a mixed lot, some have barely visible button indicators, output blades missing or broken and remotes nowhere to be found (remotes should be in every room, call front desk and have them send on up. Maintenance will deliver and that would be a good time to have him there and check to see if it is in good working condition). Sometimes units will have to be reset due to circuit overload, which can be done on the plug located right next to it. Like the fridge these units are powered off to save electricity so don't automatically assume it's broken, you just need to turn on when u enter.

Roaches in the room. No hot water, bathroom door broken. Yuck!!

Nothing at all this place is horrible should be shut down honestly

We paid extra for a deluxe double room and received a room on the ground floor next to the hotel's laundry room. The furniture and appliances were old-fashioned and the fan in the bathroom was broken, giving the room a mildewy, musty smell. The living area had a thick carpet throughout, that was wet upon arrival, and because of the humidity in the bathroom, the bathroom door would swell up and lock you in, so someone in the bedroom had to pull it open for you to exit after showering. The air-conditioning helped with the smell but had to run non-stop, which was a bit loud at night. Additionally, our front door key wasn't working and needed to be exchanged, the whirlpool was out of order during our stay and the outlets next to the beds were also broken. The hotel was booked out so we couldn't get another room. Overall, it was a pretty rough stay and I would not do it again.