MainStay Suites

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 03 Sep 2007 rated 3 out of 10.

I booked six non-smoking rooms with two double beds for a church group traveling to Biloxi ms to help rebuild. After a long day on the road we arrived to hear that they did not have any double bed rooms available (despite our emailed reservation confirmation of the previous month) and that we needed a tax exempt number from ten. To avoid the 17% tax. After throwing a fit, we were accommodated and given the federal tax exempt status of a church. There are 11 hotels at this exit (#5 off i-75). This should be one's last choice. We will return to help miss. But will never stay at this hotel again.

Positives: The waffle maker for breakfast was a treat.

Negatives: Reservations and church tax exempt status are foreign concepts.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 12 Jul 2007 rated 6 out of 10.

Mainstay Suites provided what I expected for a two star hotel. However, it was conveniently located to where I was conducting business. I addition, there were plenty of restaurants and shopping near (within 1 mile).

Positives: Conveniently located where I was conducting business.

Negatives: Old alarm clock. Breakfast. Noisy AC unit.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 26 Jun 2007 rated 4 out of 10.

This hotel is actually Asian owned and not Indian. Not as well maintained. New girl was extremely rude. We were told she was new anyway. Rooms are extremely small. Lots of partying goes on here with mix of races. Lots of teenagers being obnoxious. I stay at hotels about 150 days of the year and I know what I am talking about and how to check a place out while I am there. Sheets were dirty which I reported but they informed me that they couldn't be changed until morning. Also asked to be moved and they said there would be a 10.00 cleaning fee added to the room that I was in that wasn't properly cleaned anyway. That's crazy. If you are looking for a fun time with alcohol and partying this is the hotel for you. As for the location it is great however, I would shell out about 20.0 more and stay at a different hotel.

Positives: Great location.

Negatives: Everything else. Mainly staff.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 10 Apr 2007 rated 8 out of 10.

Our experience was very pleasant, and we'd probably stay again. The pocket door led to the lack of privacy in the very small bathroom. We used the kitchen and would have used the dishwasher if there had been dishwasher detergent available. They advertised high speed internet connection; however the connection was sporadic at best. Had to exit and reenter through mainstay's web page as we went from site to site. A business traveler would be or should be much irritated with this process.

Positives: Separate kitchen with sink, dishwasher, stove top, refrigerator, & microwave.

Negatives: Small, lack of bathroom privacy, poor internet connection.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 10 Aug 2005 rated 10 out of 10.

The kitchen was well-equipped. Someone wanting a place to stay for more than a few days would probably like it. Good location near popular mall. Room was quiet although very close to interstate. Good breakfast included with rate. Friendly, helpful breakfast attendant/server.

Positives: Location, easy internet access, friendly, efficient personnel.

Negatives: The room was very clean, but carpet and a chair seemed to show some wear.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 27 Jul 2005 rated 8 out of 10.

The hotel was great. Unfortunately, we had forgotten that we had not been able to request a non-smoking room. Because they were totally full on our 3rd night, we actually had to leave earlier than planned, or stay in a smoking room. (Which was not an option -- so we only stayed for 2 of the 3 nights we had paid for.)

Positives: We had a problem, and staff worked hard to try to correct.

Negatives: We had to choose between 2 nights or a smoking room.