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"We stayed in Cabin 34 while attending Bemidji State University graduation, and this was easily one of the worst lodging experiences we’ve ever had. Do not stay here unless you are prepared for filthy conditions, broken amenities, and complete lack of quality control. The pull-out couch bedding was stuffed behind the Murphy bed, and the area behind it was absolutely disgusting — peeling walls, heavy dust buildup, and obvious lack of cleaning. It was so unsanitary that I went out and purchased my own sheets and blankets rather than use what was provided. The maintenance issues were unacceptable. The toilet partially sank into the floor when you sat down, and then stopped flushing entirely in the middle of the night because the handle jammed. The fireplace did not work. The ceiling fan/light fixture was missing its cover and was caked in dust. We also had to turn the heat off overnight because a strong burning or “hot electrical” smell started coming through the vents. The bathroom was equally frustrating. The shower only produced scalding hot water, making it impossible to shower properly, so we ended up washing our hair in the sink. The bathroom door also would not lock. By the end of the stay, the room felt so dirty and poorly maintained that we avoided touching most surfaces altogether. Breakfast was no better. One of the yogurts available to guests had expired the previous month, which only reinforced the complete lack of attention to cleanliness and guest safety. "

"Clean, well maintained. Breakfast was good."

"The motel was very affordable, clean, and quiet. The bed was comfortable. Unfortunately the room heater was abysmally loud .....approximating the sound of an F 16 Eagle fighter jet taking off the deck of a Ford class aircraft carrier on full after burner!! It was impossible to regulate it. Apart from high-quality earplugs,the only solution was to completely shut it down for the night (even though it was 26°F outside). But knowing full well what the situation would be, the motel staff did provide a very comfortable duvet to sleep under. My suggestion would be for the administrative staff to spend $75 to get a qualified maintenance technician to correct this malfunctioning heater The other problem is the fact that the breakfast was virtually nonexistent other than a few hyper glucose infused sugary treats that only seven or eight-year-old children would love. So the best solution is to obviously bring healthy food with you in order to enjoy breakfast the next morning."

"This is quite the nice motel. There needs to be some major updating, but that can be quite expensive. However, care and cleanliness is most important, and this place has both. We tend to be picky to protect our health, and Northwood Inn and Suites was great in that respect. Thank you for a good night's sleep! Only needed 1 tv remote, AND the tv worked!! One last item... GREAT hot water AND water pressure."

"Awesome"

"We have stayed here several times. Both our last trip, and this one, the air conditioning never worked. Staff was great to offer a fan and bring one to the room, but the room gets into the mid-70s which for me is not comfortable. Clearly previous guests felt the same way as the thermostat was set to 50. The pool and breakfast are very good."

"Great service. Pool area fun. Beds very comfy"

"The hot tubs were "temporarily out of order" but appeared to have been unused for a long time. No towels in the pool room even if we wanted to swim. The outside of the building had something loose and all night long we heard something flapping and making noise."

"There was construction during my stay. Housekeeping did not come in each day. I had to request it. "