Budget Inn Watkins Glen

This is the third time that my husband and I have stayed at this particular Budget Inn. It's just perfect for our trips to the Finger Lakes region. The rooms are clean and there is a decent sized refrigerator and a microwave. There's no coffee pot in the room; however, coffee, juice and light breakfast items are in the office each morning. The owners are very pleasant and will address any questions you may have. You have your own parking space in front of your room. The location is so convenient with a grocery store directly across the street, restaurants within walking distance, and gas stations close-by. The roads north takes you to the many wineries. What could be better?

Very adequate accommodations!! Has frig; microwave; iron & ironing board. TV was not easy to operate. No Internet for TV. Bathroom huge with nicest shower ever. Hair dryer mounted on wall beside sink. Beds/pillows comfortable. AC very comfortable. Only downside was check in procedure. Owner couldn’t get my credit card to go through at check in. Evidently a glitch in his machine!

The Budget Inn in Watkins Glen isn't especially "fancy", but it had all that my husband and I needed for our stay. The management is friendly, the room was very clean, the bed was comfortable, and it was in a good location. In the morning, they offer juice, coffee, tea, fresh fruit, bagels, croissants and bread for toasting. If you want a larger breakfast, there are restaurants that are not far away. It is also reasonably priced and there is a parking spot in front of each room.

Great location. Right across from Tops/gas station and Liquor/wine store. Subway subs just down the road, and a few steps further was Watkins Glen Park; a little further to reach the waterfront and many options for waterfront dining/drinks. The room was clean, spacious enough for a couple and had a larger mini-fridge with small freezer. TV was flat screen and worked great, as did the microwave. No coffee maker in the room, but coffee & continental breakfast was available in the lobby. Coffee, tea, juice, fresh fruit, yogurt, pastries, etc. Bathroom was separate with a closed door and bath/shower combo. Hot water for the shower and good water pressure. Was quite pleased and stayed here 2 nights [after only planning on one]. Would stay here again if/when we return.

We went to Watkins to celebrate my sister's birthday and decided to get a hotel room because we knew we would be having food and drinks. We rented a room at the Budget Inn in Watkins Glen. Originally, I reserved a room with 2 double beds, because we knew we would be having drinks with family/friends and someone else might need somewhere to stay as well. When we checked in, the receptionist/owner gave us a king room. This was no big deal at the time, because I knew they were busy and had limited space. Long story short, we checked in, dropped our stuff off and went to hang with friends. When we returned to our room that night, my bf, his sister, and I were in the room not even for five minutes when there was a knock at our door. I answered and it was the owner saying guests were complaining that we were being too loud and we were going to have to leave; he also said that there were too many people in the room. I said we had just gotten to our room and weren't aware we were being disruptive. I also reminded him we had originally rented a room with two beds, and was given a different room upon arrival. The owner said, "If you don't leave I'll call the cops." I said, " Okay, call the cops. We aren't doing anything wrong." Law Enforcement did show up and we were eventually asked to leave. The officers/deputies that showed up were professional and patient, as we were obviously upset for being asked to leave in such an abrupt manner. I was eventually refunded my money, but that does not make up for the absolutely awful customer service we received. I would NEVER recommend this hotel to anyone. This is NOT the way to run a business.