Hampton Inn Waycross

I’ve stayed at many Hampton’s since they are usually located in small towns that I stay in for business travel. The lobby and hallways are inviting and the rooms could use renovating, but overall, my expectations and experience was consistent with other Hampton locations. I know not to expect the best of the best when I choose this chain but it’s sufficient and affordable, and they have free breakfast. Front desk staff was very friendly when checking in. WiFi connection was very spotty in my room, and it was non-​existent outside near the pool (very close to the building, and still no signal at all).

I travel extensively for my job and became a diamond member in 6 months so I’ve seen a lot of these hotels. This Hampton leaves a lot to be desired. The lobby is the nicest part of this hotel.
My room itself looked dirty when I walked in. The bathroom was disgusting. There was hair on the counter top and in the tub. There was a large stain around the drain of the tub that made it look like the tub hadn’t been cleaned in years. The tub had also been resurfaced in some spots (instead of the entire tub) leaving the new coating to peel up in layers allowing dirt and water to get trapped in the holes. Mold was growing in those holes. The carpet was dingy as well.
There aren’t a lot of spare electrical outlets in the room and the lighting in the room is dark making it difficult to work in the room. Walls are very thin so you can hear your neighbors pretty clearly.
I’d recommend staying at another hotel in Waycross if you can.

This is about the roughest Hampton I’ve ever stayed in. It appears as though it may have been originally a lesser name brand hotel. This is a smoking hotel and I can smell stale smoke in my non-​smoking room. That figures since the walls and floors are paper thin. Like another reviewer said, there isn’t any better choice in town.
Oh, and the wireless is very slow.

I travel with my job and stay almost exclusively at Hampton Inns and Marriott Courtyards. I really like Hampton due to the consistent value and few surprises. However, this particular Hampton is not on par with what I have grown to expect. Sadly, the other options in Waycross aren’t really much better, which is why I still stay at this one often. Minor issues of stained grout in the bath, direpair of fixtures, no hair conditioner provided ever, all contribute to my view that this place does not fully qualify to call itself a Hampton Inn. It’s not horrible, but it’s not great either.
Update: I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Express next door to this Hampton. It’s about $ 7/​night more, but well worth it.