Not sure what was going on in town but our hotel options were pretty limited. This is an older hotel, with rooms that open directly to the outside. It's been updated but could use some more TLC - light switches, for example, were terribly grimy. Some mildew in the showers, worn caulking, etc. Nothing terrible (hence the decent rating) but if you're a stickler for a clean room, this isn't your place. I thought it was good for the price we paid - if I wanted a nicer room I would have had to pay a lot more.