Dream Catcher

"Apologies for the long review, but to summarize: I am giving this property 1 star because I was bitten by one of the dogs during my stay and want to warn other guests about what happened. If not for the safety issues involving the dogs, I probably would have rated the property around 3 stars. I was returning to the property after a brief walk when I found the dogs freely roaming near the entrance. The owner was sitting on the porch on a phone call, and because the dogs appeared calm and the owner made no effort to move them, I slowly entered the gate. However, once I was fully inside and had closed the gate behind me, the dogs began barking and jumping at me. One of the dogs jumped on me and bit me, causing me to yelp. At that point, the owner got up and helped move the dogs away from me. The bite broke my skin. Afterward, I did not feel safe using the common areas, especially since I had to pass by the dogs to access amenities. What made the situation even more concerning was that the dogs continued roaming freely for some time after the incident. The owner also did not reach out afterward to acknowledge what happened, and when I later requested compensation through the booking platform, I was informed that the property denied the incident had occurred. I also contacted the property directly and did not receive a response. Beyond the bite, there were other issues with the stay. The common areas were nicely decorated and the bathroom was clean, but the room did not feel thoroughly cleaned, some amenity information appeared outdated, and communication with the property manager was difficult. I also had to wait outside despite arriving after check-in and providing advance notice. I stayed in the Canopy Queen room; while the bed was comfortable, it had a strong odor that I believed smelled like urine. The dogs were by far the biggest concern. During my stay, I observed multiple dogs both inside and outside the property. The outside dogs frequently barked and jumped when guests entered, making the entrance intimidating and the Canopy Queen room noisy. The dogs inside were particularly concerning because guests had to pass them to access common amenities. They frequently barked and jumped when people walked by, and I personally found navigating the property increasingly uncomfortable. I understand that property owners may choose to have animals, but based on my experience, guests should not have to navigate around dogs that make them feel unsafe.  Based on my experience, I would strongly discourage others from staying here until the dogs are managed in a way that allows guests to safely access and use the property."

Oakland Marriott City Center

"Had a really solid stay at this Marriott downtown. Three things stood out: The view from our room was awesome - great skyline views that made the stay feel special. Worth asking for a higher floor. The room was nice - clean, modern, and spacious. Everything was in good shape and felt updated. Good digs overall. Breakfast was excellent. Plenty of variety, everything fresh, and they kept it well stocked. Actually worth getting up for. Staff was helpful and the downtown location worked great for getting around. Would definitely stay here again."

Highlander Motel

"The room looked clean when you dirst walk in. But as you look deeper into the room you finda Nasty bathtub and dirty sheets on the bed. Nice presentation glad I didn't come in drunk on a late night."

Continental Lodge

"The room was impeccably clean, spacious, and well-decorated. We appreciated everything about the room, including the free parking space. The receptionist was very pleasant and helpful. However, the neighborhood is worrying and unsafe. The night was awful because of the noise. All night long, we had to endure passing cars with loud music, reverberating speakers, honking horns, and traffic noise. Despite using earplugs, it was very difficult to sleep for more than 20 minutes at a time."

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