Sheboygan's BEST-KEPT Secret? This Quality Inn Will SHOCK You!
Sheboygan's BEST-KEPT Secret? This Quality Inn Will SHOCK You! (And Maybe Delight You, Too!) - A RAW & HONEST Review
Okay, folks, buckle up. We're diving deep into the rabbit hole that is… the Quality Inn in Sheboygan. Yes, that Sheboygan. The one you probably drive through, but never stop in. Well, I did. For you, dear reader, for the sake of… well, finding hidden gems. And let me tell you, this Quality Inn… is… something. It's Sheboygan's BEST-KEPT Secret? Well, let's see…
Accessibility? (Important Stuff First)
Look, I get it. Accessibility is HUGE. And thankfully, this place seems to have tried. Accessibility: They do have the usual stuff – elevators (thank goodness!), and I saw indications of ramps. Wheelchair accessible, though I didn’t thoroughly test every nook and cranny. I mean, I'm walking, not rolling, you understand? Facilities for disabled guests are supposedly present. The Front desk [24-hour] is a plus, always.
Internet Access – My Lifeline
Let's be real, in the modern age, Wi-Fi is oxygen. Thankfully, Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! is a definite win. Internet access – wireless. Internet access – LAN too! Fancy that! And the Wi-Fi in public areas… well, it worked. Mostly. I'm a digital nomad (a phrase I use loosely) and reliable internet is essential which makes this Quality Inn a winner.
Cleanliness & (Attempted) Safety – The 2024 Edition
Now, post-pandemic, cleanliness is paramount. Anti-viral cleaning products? Hopefully. I can't personally verify the formula, but the rooms felt… reasonably clean. Rooms sanitized between stays? They say so. Daily disinfection in common areas? Crossing my fingers. Hand sanitizer dispensers were strategically placed. Staff trained in safety protocol? I’d like to think so. Sanitized kitchen and tableware items? The plates looked clean. Safe dining setup, definitely a plus (we'll get to the food shortly). Cashless payment service available. Invoice provided, thank goodness for businesses.
But let me tell you… I'm a bit of a germaphobe, and I usually bring my own Lysol wipes, just in case. But I’m also a realist. It's a Quality Inn, not the Ritz.
The Room: My Temporary Fortress
Alright, let's delve into the actual ROOM. Available in all rooms: Air conditioning, thank God! Alarm clock – old school, but it works. Bathrobes? Nope. Bathroom phone? Nope. Bathtub? Yeah, a standard one. Blackout curtains – THANK YOU! Carpeting… well, it was there. Closet – functional. Coffee/tea maker? Yup. Complimentary tea? Yup (instant, naturally). Desk – a must-have for my laptop. Extra long bed – good for us tall folks. Hair dryer? Present. High floor? I think it was. In-room safe box? Good. Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities… well, it was there. Laptop workspace? Yup. Linens… clean enough. Mini bar? Nope. Mirror? Present! Non-smoking – thank goodness. On-demand movies? Probably, but I was too busy working. Private bathroom? Yes, thankfully. Reading light? Sort of. Refrigerator? Yes. Satellite/cable channels? You bet. Scale? Sadly, no. Seating area? I think I had a chair. Separate shower/bathtub? Not luxurious, but perfectly adequate. Shower, Slippers, nope. Smoke detector? Hopefully. Socket near the bed? YES! Big win. Sofa? No. Soundproofing? Not perfect, but decent for a Quality Inn. Telephone? Yup (didn't use it). Toiletries – basic. Towels – plentiful and clean. Umbrella? Nope. Visual alarm? Not that I saw. Wake-up service? Probably. Wi-Fi [free]? YES! Window that opens? Yes, a welcome relief.
The Verdict on the Room? It's a Quality Inn room. It's functional. It's clean (mostly). It's where you'll rest your weary head after exploring the treasures of Sheboygan.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking - The Culinary Adventure (or Misadventure)
Okay, let's talk FOOD. This is where things get… interesting. Breakfast [buffet]? Yes! Buffet in restaurant? Also yes! Coffee/tea in restaurant, yep. Breakfast service, of course. You're probably thinking "buffet eh?" I'm telling you the quality of the buffet is a mystery. I ate it for you. It was a fairly standard continental; don't expect Michelin stars. It was alright, in a "fueling-up-for-a-day-of-Sheboygan-adventures" kind of way. Restaurants? Yes, in the general vicinity. Poolside bar? Nope!
Food Delivery
Food delivery available.
Services and Conveniences - What Can You Expect?
Air conditioning in public area, good. Cash withdrawal, nope. Concierge Not that I saw. Convenience store? Nope. Currency exchange? Nope. Daily housekeeping? Yes, and they were friendly. Doorman? Nope. Elevator? Yes! Essential condiments? See the above. Facilities for disabled guests? Mentioned before. Food delivery? Yeah, I think so. Gift/souvenir shop? Nope. Indoor venue for special events? Probably, I didn't see one. Invoice provided? Yes. Ironing service? Yeah. Laundry service? I think so. Luggage storage? Probably. Meeting/banquet facilities? Yes. Meetings? Probably. Safety deposit boxes? Probably. Smoking area? Yes and I saw it. Terrace? Nope.
For the Kids - The "Family-Friendly" Angle
Babysitting service? Nah. Family/child friendly? Sort of. Kids meal? Maybe. Access, Check-in/out? Usual stuff. Exterior corridor? Yes. Fire extinguisher? Hopefully! Front desk [24-hour]? Yup. Hotel chain? Yup.
Getting Around – Navigating Sheboygan
Airport transfer? No. Bicycle parking? Nope. Car park [free of charge]? Yes! Car park [on-site]? Yup. Car power charging station? Nope. Taxi service? Probably. Valet parking? Absolutely not. Things to Do, Ways to Relax – Beyond the Walls
Things to do: Well, Sheboygan. Let's be real. It's quiet. There is a lake. Explore the lake.
Ways to relax: Honestly, the best way to relax at this Quality Inn is to accept it for what it is and then… get out and explore.
Massage, nope. Spa, no. Swimming pool? There is a Swimming pool [outdoor]! Fitness center: Yes! It's tiny but functional.
The Verdict – Is It a "Shocking" Hidden Gem?
Look I'm not going to pretend this is the Four Seasons. But for a perfectly adequate place to stay in Sheboygan? YES. I wouldn't call it a "shocking" hidden gem, but it's a solid, functional, clean (mostly) Quality Inn.
Now here's a truth bomb: The staff was super nice. Like, genuinely helpful and friendly. That elevates any experience.
Final Thoughts & A CRAZY OFFER! (Probably Against Their Rules)
The Good: Cleanish. Friendly staff. Free Wi-Fi. Functional. Affordable.
The Bad: Not luxurious. Decor is… utilitarian. Sheboygan.
Who is this for? Budget travelers. People on business trips. People who want to explore Sheboygan without breaking the bank. People who appreciate a little bit of quirky charm.
THE OFFER! (This is completely unofficial, but whatever, it's the internet!)
Book now (and use the code SECRET20) for
- 15% off your stay!
- Free coffee and a danish from the breakfast buffet!
- A (small) chance of bumping into me in the lobby, where I can offer you a highly-critical, yet honest, travel tip!
**This offer ends soon. So, book NOW
McComb's BEST Kept Secret: Quality Inn Review (You Won't Believe This!)
Okay, buckle up buttercup, because this isn't your grandma's itinerary. We're heading to the Quality Inn Sheboygan, WI, and this is less "precise schedule" and more "how I survived a trip to Wisconsin and maybe learned something about myself" (or at least, found some good cheese curds). Here we go, warts and all…
The Sheboygan Shenanigans: A Mostly Coherent Itinerary (Probably)
Day 1: Arrival and the Perpetual Question of "Why am I here?"
- 1:00 PM: Arrive at the Quality Inn. "Quality" is used… loosely. My first impression? The lobby smells faintly of chlorine and despair. Honestly, the kind of despair that comes from knowing you’ve just spent $80 to sleep next to a highway. My room? Let's just say it’s got a distinct "grandma's spare bedroom" vibe. The floral wallpaper is, shall we say, vintage. The carpet? Well, I’m not even sure what that colour is. Is it beige? Taupe? The colour of a forgotten dream? Either way, I wouldn’t dare walk barefoot.
- 1:30 PM: Unpack. Or, more accurately, disorganize. I always overpack, and I swear I brought half my closet. I’m already regretting the sequined top. What was I thinking? Sheboygan is not a sequin town.
- 2:00 PM: Panic. Did I lock the car? Did I forget the phone charger? Did I accidentally bring my cat, Mittens? (I did not.) I need caffeine. Desperately.
- 2:30 PM: Hunt for coffee. The complimentary stuff in the lobby is… thin. So, I brave the Sheboygan streets (it’s a big city, you know) and stumble upon a quaint little coffee shop. It has a name that involves "Brew" and "Beans." The latte? Surprisingly good. It's going to get me through this. I hope.
- 3:00 PM: Explore… Sheboygan's… attractions? I had planned to hit the John Michael Kohler Arts Center first, but I, a chronically confused person, went North, instead of South. Maybe I don't enjoy driving? It's so easy to get out of focus when driving. A tiny bit depressing when you compare driving (I do have a license!) and public transport. I'm feeling like something small, like I'm in the scene of the movie Lost in Translation.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner? Time to dive in and see what Sheboygan has to offer! Not much, but I found a local diner and I did that because I was too lazy to find some place else. I chose to stay. I am tired. That's a good reason.
- 8:00 PM: Back in the room. Maybe I’ll watch some TV. The TV remote is a challenge, like a mini-puzzle in itself. I think I was at one time, an artist. I will try to have a conversation with myself about this experience.
Day 2: Cheese Curd Catastrophe and Surprising Serenity
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast. The "continental breakfast" at the Quality Inn. The mystery meat sausages look suspiciously like… well, I don’t want to talk about it. I grab a waffle, smother it in fake maple syrup (I had dreams of getting the real stuff, but I am in Wisconsin, they have the reputation for a reason).
- 9:00 AM: The Kohler Arts Center, at last! The exhibits are… fascinating. It's a little bit of a head-scratcher, but I'm into it. The building itself is gorgeous, all glass and light. I got to be alone with my thoughts, a rare luxury. I did some reading and felt truly relaxed.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch: The moment of truth. THE CHEESE CURDS. I'd heard tales. Whispers of squeaky goodness. I head to a local place recommended by a friendly internet commenter (may their Wi-Fi forever be strong!). These, my friends, are fried cheese curds. They're perfectly golden, oozing with cheese… and… they are so hot, I nearly burn my mouth off. I need water. I needed to be more careful. After the first bite, I am now obsessed.
- 1:00 PM: The beach. It's a little windy, and a tad chilly, but the water is beautiful. The waves crash along the shore. I take a long, deep breath. It's here, in this moment, that I stop and think, "Wow. This isn't so bad."
- 2:00 PM: I'm obsessed with the cheese curds, and I'm already thinking about my next curd delivery. In other words, a cheese-curd spiral.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner. I'm going to go back and get more cheese curds. I can't stop myself. I don't even care. I am going to eat all of them.
- 8:00 PM: Back in the room. Feel all the cheese. The room is fine, just like me.
Day 3: Departure and the Shadow of Midwestern Memory
- 8:00 AM: Goodbye, Quality Inn. Farewell, questionable sausages. I feel… almost… sentimental? Maybe it's the lack of sleep. Maybe it's the cheese curds. Maybe it's the fact that I'm leaving and have to go back to the real world.
- 9:00 AM: One last latte. Maybe I'm the coffee kind of person.
- 10:00 AM: Pack. Again. I forgot to check out for the day. I hate this part.
- 11:00 AM: Drive back home. I leave Sheboygan. I will miss the cheese curds, even the terrible parts.
- 12:00 PM: Arrive home. Is it over? Am I still in Sheboygan? Time will tell.
- 12:30 PM: After un-packing, my cat Mittens greets me. She's waiting for me. I missed her.
- 1:00 PM: Time to get back to the real life.
Final Thoughts:
Sheboygan, eh? It's not Paris. It's not Rome. But, dammit, it's got cheese curds! And, in its own quirky, slightly depressing, kind of way, I have to admit, I enjoyed it. Maybe, just maybe, I even learned a little something about myself. And about the importance of a good latte. And about not overpacking. Probably not. But still… cheese curds. Definitely cheese curds.
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Okay, spill it! What's the "shock" about this Quality Inn? I mean, it's a *Quality Inn*, right?
Alright, alright, hold your horses! I walked in expecting the beige purgatory of every other budget motel. You know the drill: flickering fluorescent lights, questionable carpet stains, and enough institutional furniture to set up a small orphanage.
But listen…it’s…it's actually *good*. No, not just *good*. It's like... Sheboygan's well-disguised secret weapon. It’s clean, surprisingly modern, and the staff? Genuinely friendly. I had one of those, "Did I accidentally wander into a Four Seasons?" moments. I’m not exaggerating. Okay, maybe a *little*…but still! SHOCK value, people. That’s the shock.
Is this Quality Inn like, actually *nice*? I’ve been burned before.
Okay, so "nice" is subjective, right? My idea of "nice" involves decent coffee and maybe, just *maybe*, not having to wear shoes in the room. This place… yeah, it's closer to the "nice" side of things. The rooms are well-maintained, the beds comfy, and the bathrooms… actually, the bathrooms were shockingly clean. Like, *gleaming*. I’m a bit of a bathroom snob, which is probably TMI. But the point is, I didn't have to hold my breath or squint at anything suspicious. Plus, the Wi-Fi actually worked! (A miracle in the budget motel world.)
What about the breakfast? I'm a breakfast person; this is crucial.
Okay, breakfast. This is where things get… complicated. The continental breakfast is…well, it's *there*. The usual suspects: instant oatmeal (ugh), pre-packaged pastries, the questionable coffee (that I'm always hopeful for), and... a waffle maker! I LOVE waffle makers! I practically hoarded waffles. I’m not proud of it. But there’s a certain… *satisfaction*… in crafting your own little, crispy, sugary masterpiece. Still. It’s a Quality Inn breakfast. Don't expect a Michelin-starred brunch. But the waffles… *the waffles were my weakness.*
So, is it kid-friendly? My brood is… energetic.
From my limited observation, yeah, it seemed pretty kid-friendly. There was an indoor pool, which is always a win. I'm not a parent, but from the shrieks of glee I heard, the pool was a hit! I mean, who doesn't love a good chlorine-fueled adventure? Plus, the staff seemed used to the whirlwind of tiny humans. Whether the *kids* thought it was kid-friendly is a different question. But based on the screaming – yes.
Just be sure to pack extra earplugs for yourself, and perhaps a small bribe for the front desk staff for when your kids inevitably… well, let's just say "things sometimes happen."
Is there anything *bad* about it? Because everything sounds suspiciously perfect so far.
Okay, okay, you got me. Nothing is perfect, not even this surprisingly decent Quality Inn. The gym… let’s just say it’s more of a "room with a treadmill and a few dumbbells." Don't expect state-of-the-art equipment or a personal trainer staring down at you. And the location, while convenient is near a busy road, so you'll catch some traffic noise (though my room did a decent job of blocking it). Honestly, for the price point, these issues are minor. But yeah, the gym is… what it is. You can't have everything, I guess.
What about the price? Is it actually affordable?
Absolutely! This is the best part. It’s genuinely affordable. Compared to the other options in Sheboygan, it's a steal. You're getting a quality experience without breaking the bank. I'm pretty sure I paid less for this than many other budget motels. (I checked. I was right.) Seriously, it felt almost… guilt-free. I had NO problem justifying the waffle binge. (Again, not proud. But… waffles.)
What's the vibe like? Is it a party place, a family haven, or… what?
It's definitely not a raging party scene. More of a… chill, practical, friendly sort of place. I’d say it leans towards family-friendly, but I also saw couples, solo travelers, and business people. The vibe is relaxed and comfortable, which is exactly what I want when I’m not in the mood for drama. It’s not fancy, but it’s not divey either. It’s Goldilocks-level: just right. I’m sure the friendly staff have something to do with that.
I’m a clean freak. How’s the cleanliness? And what were the sheets like?
Okay, you ask the *important* questions! And as a fellow clean freak, I get it. The cleanliness was, honestly, a major pleasant surprise. The room and the common areas were spotless! I'm talking no dust bunnies, no weird smells, no suspicious stains on the carpet. I even did the "white glove" test (don't judge me!), and it passed with flying colors. The most important part? The sheets! They were clean, crisp, and soft enough. No scratchy, thin, or suspiciously stiff "motel sheets" in sight. That's a HUGE win in my book. I mean, it wasn't *luxury* but it was more than I expected from a Quality Inn.
Okay, I'm going to get weirdly specific about the bathroom again. The grout? Clean. The showerhead? No mildew! The toilet? Flushed perfectly! See? Clean freak. It's a curse.
Okay, you’ve convinced me. But is it *really* a secret?
Maybe not a *total* secret, but definitely a hidden gem! It's not plastered all over social media, getting 5-star ratings from everyone and their grandma. People seem to know about this Quality Inn. You won't be disappointed. It's a solid choice and a great deal for its price point.
Would you stay there again?
