Shannon Motel

We’ve stayed in several motels on our trip and understand that they’re basic, but this place had so many things wrong, mostly how dirty it was. We paid extra for the kitchenette so that we could cook our evening meal. Every single utensil, pot, pan and cutlery was filthy. I had to wash all the things we wanted to use first and in fact we didn’t dare use the cutlery, we got our camping cutlery out instead. All the knives and forks were dirty and they all laid in a drawer that was full of bits of old food. There was no plug for the kitchen sink and no bowl so I’m not sure how they expected you to wash up. We did call the number supplied within the room for any problems and left a message but nobody bothered to return the call or bring a plug. The bedroom was filthy with clumps of hair blowing out from under the bed and unbelievably, blood down the back of one mattress on the wall. The bedding was inside out and not put on properly. The bathroom hadn’t been cleaned, with yet more blood on the shower head handle and a dirty toilet. The curtains didn’t fit the windows and the air con was pretty inefficient. Anything good? The towels were clean. I think that’s the only thing that had been done. We complained to *********** as we had booked through them but they weren’t interested. There was nobody around at the property to complain to after we’d checked in. Just don’t bother staying here. Anywhere else in town has to be better. It seriously couldn’t be any worse. Absolutely awful and a health and hygiene hazard.

The hotel is right on the main road, the owner was courteous and helpful, and cheery. He was a great ambassador for the community. The price was very cheap by any comparison. Sadly it ends there. Sleeping in your car is definitely an upgrade. The place belongs to a bygone era. Old, smelly, worn out, generally speaking this place should have been torn down and rebuilt. The owner is obviously milking it before demolition. There are lots of other hotels to choose from in Fort Nelson BC.