What a gem! We needed a place to stay for a week at Christmas that had that magic mix of great reviews, an ocean view, and most crucially, an absolute rockin' price. We found it at the Red Roof PLUS+ hotel in VA Beach.
The Pluses:
* Customer service was amazing! Staff was a joy to deal with and very concerned with our satisfaction and comfort. They should all be proud of their service (the girl that checked us in was a rock star!).
* The room was great! Comfortable, clean, nicely appointed, and well kept. It's an older hotel, but our room had been nicely updated recently and did not feel its age at all. Very spacious and comfortable. We paid a little extra for an ocean view, and it was well worth it! The balcony had a wonderful ocean view that we enjoyed every morning.
Biggest pluses: PRICE! An absolutely outstanding value. LOCATION! steps - and I mean steps - from great food, shopping, and the beach, oceanfront, and boardwalk.
The Neutrals (no negatives IMO):
* It's an old hotel. That's not bad - it just is what it is. But it has been well maintained by a staff and owner that obviously care and love the place.
* Parking is tricky, but manageable.
* Breakfast choices were lean because it's the off season. However, we were able to eat every morning, and that was a plus! I hear the "in season" breakfast is kickin'!
Bottom line: it's earned its good rating. Safe, comfortable updated rooms, great staff, near the ocean, and affordable. 5 STARS. We will be returning!