I have stayed at many Microtels over the years, but this is by far the worst. First, the entrance is not well marked. There is a sign, but it's not lit and sits behind an overgrown tree. I drove past it twice in the dark.
The staff uses either air freshener or essential oils in huge quantities. I have a sensitivity/allergy that at best makes me cough and at worst has sent me to the ER with an asthma attack that continued even after my inhaler and additional allergy meds. When asked, the desk clerk assured me it was only in the lobby. This is a lie. It is also used in the hallways. Luckily, this particular scent was one that did not trigger more than a cough and was limited enough in the room that I did not need to find a new hotel. However, we were not able to partake in the provided breakfast and I had to find and wear a KN95 mask in order to stand in the lobby long enough to check out.
When we checked in at almost 10pm, we arrived in our room to find the lights on, the TV playing some scary movie and the window open. Very creepy. So much so that I called the desk to confirm that we were in the right room and that it wasn't double booked. It was not very reassuring to see the lock had been previously broken open and repaired.
Other things: no hand towel or wash cloth, over scented toiletries, hand soap mounted on the wall at eye level, trash can too small for anything more than tissues, and the staff are emptying and cleaning bathroom garbage cans with no liners.