Let's keep in mind this is a very "no frills" hotel. In that context, it is very good. The room was very clean - which can be variable in budget-priced chains. The desk staff was consistently friendly. Good towels were appreciated. The fridge and microwave were good to have.
The area is nothing to speak of, really, but there are number of chain stores around. I definitely prefer a hotel that has a restaurant/bar on premises, but I cannot fault the location for that. They did provide some breakfast options - coffee or tea, cereal, oatmeal, yogurt and a way to make yourself a waffle. More than I would have expected at this class of hotel. Overall, good value and experience for what it is meant to be.