Weston, WV's BEST Kept Secret: Quality Inn Review & Hidden Gems!
Weston, WV's Quality Inn: A Deep Dive (with a Few Wrinkles) - My Honest Review & Hidden Gems!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because I’m about to spill the tea on Weston, West Virginia’s "best kept secret" - the Quality Inn. And before you roll your eyes and think, "Oh, another generic hotel review," let me assure you, this is not that. This is my experience. It's got its highs, its lows, and a whole lotta… well, let's just say "West Virginia Charm."
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(Now, the REAL Dirt… er, Review!)
First off, I arrived. Exhausted. After about 6 hours of driving through scenic WV and the Quality Inn sign was a beacon. The exterior? Well, let's just say it's got that classic motel vibe. Think "slightly faded but trying its best." Right off the bat, it's easy to get to, which, after a marathon driving session, is a huge plus. Score one for accessibility!
(Accessibility - The Good, The Okay, and the… Ummm…)
They say they cater to folks with disabilities. And they do have elevators, which is crucial. The lobby is wide, and the check-in process (thankfully contactless) was painless. Now, getting to the parking, that's accessible too. However, and this is important, the ramps looked accessible, but the angles might prove difficult for some.
Things to Do In Weston?
Weston is a town of hidden gems, and the Quality Inn is a great base from which to explore. But, let’s get to it.
Things to Do: From visiting the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (eek!), to exploring the historic downtown, to hiking, there’s a ton of things to see here.
(Rooms - The Good and the "Needs a Little Love")
My room (Non-Smoking, thank goodness) was… clean enough. It felt clean. The bed? Surprisingly comfortable with Fresh linens. They had the basic necessities - a working TV with a zillion channels (which, after a long drive, is practically a religious experience), a coffee maker (essential!), and free Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi, by the way, worked! Praise be! There was also internet provided using a LAN connection.
Now for the room. The air conditioner was a wee bit noisy, and the bathroom, well, it showed its age. The showerhead, bless its heart, was trying its best, but the water pressure was… let's call it "gentle." It had bathrobes, an alarm clock, daily housekeeping, a desk, a mirror, a safe box, a smoke detector, a phone, toiletries, towels, and what felt like a ton of other stuff.
(Breakfast - The Breakfast of Champions… Kinda!)
The free breakfast… Okay, let's talk breakfast. Breakfast is a buffet and it’s located here. It was a typical hotel breakfast, but it wasn't bad. There was cereal, pastries, (some were tasty, others… less so), scrambled eggs, and sausage patties. Coffee, juice, milk, the whole shebang. I went for the sausage and eggs and a glass of orange juice. My sister went for cereal and a pastry. It was a good start to the day. They also offer breakfast takeaway service.
(On-Site Dining & Drinking - Limited, But Alright)
The Quality Inn does have a restaurant. And a bar. The restaurant offers a la carte options, Asian cuisine, buffet, international, western. The bar offers drinks and happy hour. I didn't investigate them, but they were there. It also boasts a coffee shop. It's never a bad option to have a meal here.
(The Amenities - Gym? Yes. Spa Day? No.)
The Quality Inn has a pool, an outdoor swimming pool, and a sauna. I didn't have time for the pool.
There is a small fitness center. I took a peek at the gym. It's small, with a couple of treadmills, and a few weights. Nothing fancy, but it gives you a chance to exercise.
(Cleanliness & Safety - They're Trying… Really Trying)
I felt safe. They had all the usual security measures, 24-hour front desk, CCTV, etc. And they do seem to be taking hygiene seriously. They have anti-viral cleaning products, daily disinfection in common areas, and hand sanitizer everywhere.
(Staff - Friendly Enough!)
The staff were pleasant and helpful. The front desk folks were polite, and the housekeeping staff were efficient. No complaints there!
(Value for Money - Is It Worth It?)
For the price? Absolutely. It's not the Ritz, but it's a solid, affordable option in a town where your choices might be limited. Free parking, free breakfast, and clean rooms (mostly) make it a winner in my book.
(The Hidden Gems - Because No Review is Complete Without Them!)
- The Location: It’s right off the highway, making it super easy to find. Plus, you're close to all the main attractions.
- The Quiet: Despite being next to the road, the rooms are surprisingly quiet.
- Weston Itself: Explore the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. Go. Just go. It is a must.
- The Small Town Charm: This town has a certain something. The people are friendly, warm, and welcoming.
(The "Needs Improvement" Section - Let's Be Honest)
- Bathroom Remodel: A fresh update in the bathrooms would make a HUGE difference.
- More Restaurant Options: Weston has a growing culinary scene.
- The "Vibe": It could feel a little more… inviting.
(Final Verdict - Would I Stay Again?)
Yes! I absolutely would. It’s not perfect, but for the price, location, and overall convenience, it's a great choice for exploring Weston. It’s a great example of a hotel in West Virginia. The Quality Inn is a place with character, and it's a reliable base for your adventures. I left Weston with a smile. Not a bad trip at all!
Waynesburg's BEST Kept Secret: Quality Inn Review (You Won't Believe This!)Okay, buckle up, Buttercup. This isn't your grandma's sterile travel itinerary. This is… well, this is me trying to survive a weekend in Weston, West Virginia, from the alleged comfort of a Quality Inn. Lord, help me.
Weston, WV: The Quality Inn Survival Guide (AKA My Descent Into Mild Mayhem)
Day 1: Arrival and the Great Bed Coma of '24 (or, "Did I Actually Leave My House?")
- 1:00 PM - Arrival at Quality Inn, Weston: Right. So, I've officially arrived. The outside looks… well, it looks like a Quality Inn. Beige, practical, vaguely promising a continental breakfast that probably peaked in 1987. First impression? Mildly underwhelmed, but hey, the AC better work. I'm still sweating from the drive, and the West Virginia humidity is basically a sentient being trying to suffocate me.
- 1:15 PM - Room Inspection/Panic: Okay, the room. It’s… functional. Two double beds, a TV from the Jurassic period, and a bathroom that smells faintly of cleaning products and… something else I can't quite place. Maybe the ghosts of past weary travelers? The carpet is… well, it’s there. I'm immediately testing the bed. Crucial step. This will be my battleground for the next 48 hours. Verdict: Surprisingly comfortable. I'm fighting the urge to just collapse right now. Temptation is HIGH.
- 1:30 PM - The Great Bed Coma of '24 (Accidental Nap): Okay, I lost. Conquered by the bed. Woke up an hour later, disoriented and vaguely ashamed. This trip is off to a stellar start. Feel like I've already wasted a good chunk of the day.
- 3:00 PM - Gettin' My Bearing: A forced stroll: Forced myself out of the room for a quick survey of the local environs. The motel backs up to a… what appears to be a creek. Not exactly the roaring rapids of the Amazon, more like a gurgling ditch attempting to pass itself off as nature. The general vibe? Quiet. Too quiet. I'm starting to suspect that the locals are all secretly vampires.
- 4:00 PM - Dinner: Attempting to Eat Alive: Food for the night? The hotel menu. Not fancy but at least I don't have to dress up. Burger and Fries for the night, maybe some pepsi.
- 5:00 PM- "Relax and Repeat": This is where the itinerary collapses. TV time. Nothing on. Back to that bed. Thinking of ordering pizza… I'm at risk of disappearing. Gotta do something before I lose all willpower.
Day 2: The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and the Near-Death Experience (AKA "I Saw a Ghost, or Maybe It Was Just the Mold")
- 9:00 AM - Continental Breakfast (The Horror Begins): Okay, here we go. The legendary continental breakfast. Expectation: Low. Reality: slightly lower. The fruit is… questionable. The pastries look like they've been sitting under a heat lamp since the Kennedy administration. Coffee? Tastes like sadness. I'm going to get my coffee from the gas station next door, let's be real.
- 10:00 AM - Destination: Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum: This is the supposed highlight of the trip. I'm both morbidly curious and slightly terrified. Built in the 1800s, it's now a haunted attraction. Perfect. Just what I needed.
- 11:00 AM - The Asylum Tour – Level: Holy Shit: Okay, here we go. The tour. The history is fascinating, but the place itself… it's intense. The decaying grandeur, the whispers of suffering, the sheer sadness that permeates the walls… it’s heavy. The stories of patient abuse are horrifying. The guide keeps saying "cold spots," and I'm convinced I feel a chill in every single room.
- 1:00 PM – Lunch: "Post-Asylum Therapy": Ordered a sandwich at a local deli. Tried to process the asylum. Failed. Still feeling the lingering vibes of despair. The sandwich was good, though. Small victories, I guess.
- 2:00 PM - Exploring Weston (or, "Is There Life Outside the Motel?"): Decided to check out the actual town. It's small, but I had some good thrift stores. Mostly empty streets. The town seems to be taking a nap.
- 4:00 PM - Back to the Room, Back to the Abyss: The urge to sink back into the bed is strong. Resisting.
- 6:00 PM - Dinner: A pizza place I saw earlier in the day. Nothing too bad. I actually talked to the delivery guy. Human contact!
- 7:00 PM - Another long night: Reading… and TV. This is the life, I guess?
Day 3: The Great Escape (AKA "Get Me the Hell Out of Here!")
- 9:00 AM - Farewell Continental Breakfast (And Thank God For That): One last attempt. I think I saw something moving in the yogurt. I'm done. Just done.
- 10:00 AM- Head South: I'm packing, saying goodbye to the bed that almost took my life, and heading home. Thank god.
- 1:00 PM - Arriving Home: I am here, in my home. The perfect end to a pretty alright trip.
Quirky Observations and Emotional Reactions:
- The sheer emptiness of this place is unsettling. Is this everyone's vacation?
- I'm pretty sure the carpet in the hotel room predates the invention of the wheel.
- The ghosts in the asylum? Probably not as scary as the thought of another continental breakfast.
- Emotional rollercoaster: Boredom -> mild panic -> acceptance -> mild amusement.
Final Thoughts:
Weston, West Virginia? Well, it exists. It’s… a thing. The Quality Inn? Eh, it's a hotel. The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum? Definitely worth the visit, if you can handle the emotional aftershocks. Would I come back? Maybe. Eventually. But I'm going to need a long, hot shower, a therapist, and a whole lot of therapy to decompress from this.
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Weston, WV's "Best Kept Secret" & The Quirky Truth: Quality Inn Unveiled!
(Brace Yourselves, It's a Ride... Trust Me.)
So, what *is* this "Best Kept Secret" nonsense about Weston's Quality Inn all about? Seriously, is it just...a motel?
Okay, okay. Let's be honest. "Best Kept Secret" is a high-falutin' way of saying "Hey, it's actually pretty decent, considering." Look, Weston, WV isn't exactly the Las Vegas of the East Coast. It's…well, it's Weston. But the Quality Inn, in its own delightfully slightly-off way, manages to be *charmingly* functional. It's clean-ish, the beds…well, the beds are beds. Not award-winning, but sleep-able. Its "secret," I'd say, is that for the price, you get a pretty solid foundation for exploring the area. Plus....and this is important...it’s got that *vibe*. More on that later.
Is it actually *clean*? Because hotel cleanliness can be a gamble…
Alright, the cleanliness question. This is where the "charmingly imperfect" part really kicks in. It’s *mostly* clean. I mean, I didn't find any questionable substances lurking under the bed, which is always a win in my book. The bathroom… yeah, it had that slightly-institutional smell, you know the one - like industrial-strength bleach and…well, you get the picture. But generally, it was acceptable. Let's just say I’ve stayed in worse hotels after a particularly wild college reunion. Bring your own Lysol wipes if you’re a germaphobe. And, hey, be prepared for a tiny ant. That’s life, sometimes.
The Breakfast: Spill the Tea! Is it that standard continental thing? Dried-out bagels and weird orange juice?
Ah, breakfast. The true test of any budget-friendly hotel. Okay, so the breakfast at the Weston Quality Inn... it's an experience. Yes, it’s mostly continental. Which means… bagels. Bagels that might, and I stress *might*, be slightly… *old*. The "orange juice" tasted suspiciously of watered-down sunshine, but hey, that might just be my personal preference. The waffles, though, were a highlight! They’re those self-serve dealies. You make 'em yourself. And you can load them with butter and syrup and pretend you’re on a gourmet breakfast cruise. Honestly? The waffles made it worthwhile. The coffee wasn't bad either - not amazing, but it delivered the caffeine I desperately needed.
Speaking of food, what other dining options are around...what's the *good* stuff near the Quality Inn?
Okay, this is where the true "hidden gem" of Weston comes in! Forget fancy restaurants, this is all about the local flavor. Let's start with **The Grill**. Simple, honest, good diner food. Fantastic burgers, classic fries. Expect a bit of a wait, but it is worth it. Then there's **Camden Park**. Not *right* next door, but a short drive away and a MUST if you're with kids. It's an old-school amusement park with a ton of charm. It's a little rough around the edges, but that's part of the fun! Think rickety roller coasters and cotton candy. If you’re feeling a little more adventurous, try **Dairy Queen** with a big twist! It is a nostalgic journey, the building stands right in contrast to how things are now for the chain. I am not sure if they still make them that way. You'll also, inevitably, find some good ol' greasy spoon diners around town. Embrace them! They are Weston's bread and butter (and gravy). Just be warned...the hours can be *erratic*.
What about things *to do*? Besides eating waffles and hitting up the DQ, is there *anything* else?
Okay, so, the "things to do" in Weston are about as "hidden gem" as the Quality Inn itself. **Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum**: Oh boy, here we go. This is the *real* draw for many. The asylum is a massive, decaying piece of history (and alleged hauntings). Take a tour! The history is fascinating, and the ghost stories are...well, let's just say they add to the experience. It's definitely the highlight! There are also some historic sites, cute antique shops, and parks scattered around. The key is to be open minded and enjoy the pace. Don't expect nightlife. Expect a slower pace. Expect…well, expect to soak up the *vibe*.
That *vibe* you mentioned... what *is* the vibe?
Okay, the *vibe*. This is the intangible, slightly-off, utterly endearing element that makes the Quality Inn (and Weston in general) memorable. It’s… comfortable, and not in a luxury suite way. It's comfortable in a "worn-in jeans and a favorite t-shirt" way. There's a genuine sense of community. People are friendly. You chat with folks at breakfast. You get the feeling that everyone knows everyone else. The Quality Inn staff… they're not trying to be fancy. They’re just… doing their job, and they do it with a certain West Virginian charm. You can’t fake that. It’s like…you’re not just a hotel guest, you’re a part of the slightly-quirky, slightly-gritty, slightly-wonderful tapestry of Weston. It's a real place, full of real people, and that, my friends, is priceless. And, let's be honest, the price is right. You can laugh at the peeling paint, the slightly-faded decor, the…well, everything. That’s part of the charm.
Okay, so you're gushing a bit. What, if anything, was truly *bad*? Let’s be honest.
Alright, alright, let's get real. There *were* a few things. One time, the ice machine on my floor was out of order. That was a minor tragedy on a particularly hot day. The Wi-Fi was…well, let's just say it wasn't exactly lightning-fast. And, yeah, the elevator was a bit… creaky, and the A/C was a little inconsistent in one of the rooms. But, honestly? None of those things ruined my trip. They just…added to the experience. They made it feel…real. And honestly, compared to the other times I've spent three hours waiting for a hotel to get me a towel that would make me question the hotel's commitment to guest service, the creaky elevator was nothing. I mean, it got me to my floor! What more could I want? This is how it goes sometimes. We're not at the Ritz-Carlton. We're in Weston, West Virginia. Lower those expectations a bit and all will be right in the world.
