Best Hotels near Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island

Grand Island is a usual stop for me, but I had never stayed at this hotel before. I honestly chose it because it was the cheapest hotel I could find, but I would definitely stay here again even if that wasn't the case. The man at the front desk, Jeff was his name I believe, was very helpful and friendly when I checked in. I had a room on the 4th floor, which was nice as there was no one above me. The room looked immaculate and as if I was the first person to ever stay there. It looked exactly like the photos the hotel puts on their website. Everything was very clean and sleek with modern decor. I slept very well, which is not something that usually happens for me at hotels. The heat/ac had a fan that I was able to keep on all night, which helped drown out any sounds (only heard one other person briefly during my one night there). I would definitely stay here again during my stops in Grand Island. What a beautiful hotel!

The reviews on Hotels.com are really good, so we decided to stay here. Mistake. Keep in mind, this is during COVID. The outside looked good, and Spouse said lobby looked fine, staff behind the desk was masked appropriately, though he didn't notice signage. We came in the back entrance, and right off, we meet some scraggly-bearded guy without a mask. Great. When carrying rest of our stuff up, two more people without a mask, seeming amused that we were wearing ours. I call the desk to ask what the policy is. ”Pam” says that it's the individual's choice. WHAT? (She goes to check, because it seems she has no idea.) ”No, wait, we require masks in public areas.” Then why aren't there any signs? I hang up in frustration and anger. I had to call back because I forgot to ask what their policy is on cleaning, as now I don't think I can trust them. Man answers this time, tells me they disinfect everything. Really? My health depends on it. Do I need to Lysol every surface again? ”Well, yes, you probably should.” I ask him about the signs, and he tells me there is *a* sign at the front desk. Why there aren't any other signs? ”We can't enforce the policy.” That's not what I asked. Why aren't there more signs? ”There's a sign at the front desk.” That's not what I asked. If it's policy, why aren't there signs? ”We can't enforce it.” I explained that I knew he understood the words I said, and that I knew he was trying to duck responsibility, that he was making the choice to not care. ”Well, yeah, I guess so.” What's your name? ”Matt.” And what's your job here? ”I'm an employee.” Yes, I got that, it's why you answered the phone. But what's your job? ”I'm an employee.” Are you the manager? What? ”No. Do you want to talk to the manager?” YES. Why don't you have more signs? ”We can't enforce the policy.” I WANT TO TALK TO THE MANAGER. ”Well there's no manager here now.” I've already called the corporate customer complaint number and had a complete breakdown talking to that poor woman. I've disinfected every surface--EVERYTHING, because while I believe the probably-underpaid housekeeping staff tries, if the desk staff is any indicator, this place could be a death trap. I've never said this about anyone before, because I do literally understand how difficult these jobs are, but if ”Matt” can't be bothered to do the hospitality part of his job in the hospitality industry, he should be fired. As for now, Spouse and I are hiding in our room until we can slip out early tomorrow, before the maskless jerks start wandering the halls.