Scranton Hotels with Bars

Room was booked as part of a travel package for a music event at the mountain. Check-in was 3pm, event’s doors open at 4, you would think they would anticipate a lot of people descending on the property at the same time. Many of the rooms were not ready at 3, leaving a large group of travelers stuck in a warm lobby or in line out the door in the hot sun. Instead of bringing out pitchers of water, or some token of appreciation for the wait, the woman at the desk just attempted to avoid eye contact with everyone. When we it was our turn to check in, the clerk told us that the room was not ready, it would be about 15 minutes, to sit off to the side and she will call us over as soon as it’s ready so we don’t have to go through the line again. After about 20 minutes, my husband checked with her and she replied “Oh, yeah, it’s ready.” Who knows how long we would have sat there if he didn’t check back? They only had enough keys to give out 1 per room. The electronic key through the app does not work at this facility. The key stopped working, and when we went down, the woman in front of him had a disabled key too. The alternative side entrance next to the elevator broke down, so everyone had to go around through the lobby. I wonder if that’s a fire code violation in case of a need to evacuate? The restaurant is closed, and the “continental breakfast” is a rolling cart full of gas station-style faire. The room was not clean. It did not look vacuumed. There were strangers finger prints all over the ice bucket lid. There was black mold and obvious water damage on the ceiling in the bathroom, likely due to no exhaust fan. We started with an empty roll of toilet paper, facial tissue box was out too. There was a little dorm fridge on the floor right in the middle of the path to the bathroom, we moved it right away because it was surely something we would fall over getting up in the night to use the bathroom. There was a letter telling us they are not performing housekeeping during our stay because of Covid and to leave trash and dirty linens outside the door and to call the desk to request more. I have stayed many nights at hotels in the same price range for concerts and my kids travel team sports. I don’t expect a ton, but this place can do much better.

We stayed here as part of a group bus trip to Massachusetts. The hotel seemed either new or newly renovated. Everything was clean and neat. The beds, linens and pillows were good quality. There is a sink outside the bathroom for a second person to use. Ironing board and hairdryer are provided. The hot breakfast was good quality, and had a nice variety. The dining/gathering area was welcoming. Would definitely stay here again.

I never write reviews but I had to write this one. I saw a few of the negative reviews on here but thought they were exaggerating and it couldn’t really be that bad! It was in fact that bad. Upon check in we noticed there was a sign that said refund will be given if asked for in the first 15 minutes. That should’ve been the first clue. The door to the room had dirty prints and claw marks on the inside. The bed had a layer of dust and dirt all around it. The bedspread and sheets had cigarette burns. The room didn’t even smell clean. The person at the front desk was apologetic and did give us a refund. We left and went to another hotel. I would’ve slept in my car before staying there.

Lovely and clean hotel, very pleasant check-in experience, and the room had everything we needed. We had an accessible room and it featured a very large bathroom, although there was a ledge on the tub that would be a problem for some people to get into the bath. Breakfast was good; a couple of hot dishes available (scrambled egg and mini quiche) and good coffee, juice, cereal selection. There is a gym but we didn't use it. There is also a small shop to purchase snacks, but we didn't buy anything there. Very close to good shopping and restaurant area, so there is lots to choose from in that regard.

This is a very good hotel. The rooms are spacious with their own kitchen equipment and can be cooked by themselves, making them feel warm. The fly in the ointment is not cleaning the room every day.

A stay at Red Carpet Inn and Suites Scranton places you in the heart of Scranton, within a 10-minute walk of Lackawanna River and The Marketplace at Steamtown. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau. This hotel offers designated smoking areas. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.