{"id":1014,"date":"2026-05-07T13:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/?p=1014"},"modified":"2026-05-07T15:57:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T15:57:04","slug":"worst-rated-hotels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/worst-rated-hotels\/","title":{"rendered":"Cities with the Worst-Rated Hotels, Based on 2.5 Million Reviews of Cleanliness, Safety, and Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Going on vacation is supposed to be relaxing, but a bad hotel can quickly derail the experience. Even in a destination with beautiful beaches or acclaimed restaurants, issues like dirty rooms, poor service, or safety concerns can turn a trip into a stressful one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/\">SolitaireStreak<\/a>,we\u2019re all about helping people unwind wherever they are, so we set out to see which cities travelers are most likely to encounter frustrating hotel stays. To do this, we analyzed all hotels across more than 100 popular vacation destinations and major U.S. cities, giving us a comprehensive view of accommodations nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, we calculated the average overall rating for every hotel in each city to understand general hotel quality. To focus on properties where travelers were most dissatisfied, we then narrowed our analysis to hotels rated 3.5 stars or lower. For these lower-rated hotels, we examined reviews for 181 keywords related to cleanliness, guest experience, customer service, and safety, creating a ranking of hotels that drew the most complaints. Finally, we broke down these keywords into categories and subcategories to generate additional city rankings for each type of issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn which cities have the most and least desirable hotels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lake Geneva, WI, Ocean City, MD, and Myrtle Beach, SC<\/strong>, hotels have the most complaints overall.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outer Banks, NC, Nantucket, MA, and Sonoma, CA<\/strong>, are home to the highest rated hotels.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OYO and Hilton<\/strong> are the top two hotel chains with the most negative complaints from guests.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lake Geneva, WI, Gatlinburg, TN, and Myrtle Beach, SC<\/strong>, are home to the dirtiest hotels.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Telluride, CO, Montauk, NY, and Waikiki, H<\/strong>I, visitors are most likely to report negative hotel experiences.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Montauk, NY, Telluride, CO, and Napa, CA<\/strong>, visitors are most likely to complain about bad customer service at hotels.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phoenix, AZ, Reno, NV, and Raleigh, NC<\/strong>, visitors are most likely to complain about unsafe hotels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-visitors-complain-most-about-hotels\">Where Visitors Complain Most About Hotels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To first gain an understanding of hotels across the country, we collected the rating for every hotel in more than 100 cities to calculate the overall rating for that location. Through this, we discovered that Outer Banks, NC, is home to the most highly rated hotels with an average rating of 4.60 out of 5 stars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was followed closely by Nantucket, MA, (4.59) and Sonoma, CA, (4.58) in second and third place, respectively. These cities had such highly rated hotels that they were actually removed from the remaining research due to a lack of hotels with an overall rating of 3.50 or fewer stars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"e6d2d2\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #e6d2d2;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"1881\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" src=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Top-50-worst-cities.avif\" alt=\"A U.S. map plotting the top 10 cities with the worst hotels, according to reviews\" class=\"wp-image-1021 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Top-50-worst-cities.avif 830w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Top-50-worst-cities-132x300.avif 132w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Top-50-worst-cities-452x1024.avif 452w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Top-50-worst-cities-768x1740.avif 768w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Top-50-worst-cities-678x1536.avif 678w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When turning our attention to lower rated hotels, it was Lake Geneva, WI, leading the way for the most complaints from visitors. While the city itself offers a variety of activities for people of all ages, 36.77% of reviews for hotels in the area mention a negative experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming in second place with 34.24% of hotel reviews containing negative mentions is Ocean City, MD. Topping the list for the worst reviews in the city is the Spindrift Motel, which has an overall rating of 2.1 stars out of 5 on Google. Across all reviews for the motel, 57.72% include complaints.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Up next for the cities where visitors complain most about hotels is Myrtle Beach, SC, with 32.39% of reviews mentioning a negative experience. According to a recent report from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachareacvb.com\/news\/myrtle-beach-welcomes-a-wave-of-new-lodging-investments\">Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau<\/a>, however, these complaints may soon be a thing of the past. In October 2025, the city announced new lodging investments are set to include updates to existing properties as well as newly built hotels as part of a more than $100 million investment into the city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-worst-hotel-chains-according-to-reviews\">The Worst Hotel Chains, According to Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to analyzing hotels by city, we also calculated the average percentage of reviews containing negative mentions by hotel chain. The results highlight clear differences in guest sentiment across major hospitality groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>OYO Hotels<\/strong> \u2013 29.34% of reviews include negative experiences. OYO properties operate in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oyorooms.com\/us\/allcities\/\">more than 2,500 cities<\/a>, making this level of negative sentiment especially widespread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hilton Hotels <\/strong>\u2013 27.42% of reviews contain negative mentions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choice Hotels <\/strong>\u2013 25.87% of reviews include complaints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wyndham Hotels<\/strong> \u2013 25.69% of reviews contain negative mentions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extended Stay America<\/strong> \u2013 24.76% of reviews include negative experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking more closely at individual brands within these chains reveals even higher concentrations of negative sentiment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MainStay Suites by Choice Hotels<\/strong> \u2013 33.09% of reviews include complaints on average, the highest among brands analyzed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spark by Hilton<\/strong> \u2013 32.23% of reviews include negative experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the data shows that negative guest experiences are not limited to individual properties, but appear consistently across several major hotel chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-visitors-experience-the-dirtiest-hotels\">Where Visitors Experience the Dirtiest Hotels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond looking at the overall percentage of complaints, we also wanted to understand which types of issues travelers reported most often. Focusing on cleanliness, we analyzed hotel reviews for 80 keywords related to dirty conditions. We then calculated the average number of mentions by city and divided the number by the average number of hotel reviews in that city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because individual reviews can contain multiple keywords related to cleanliness, a single review may contribute more than one mention to the total. As a result, the total number of keyword mentions can exceed the total number of reviews, which resulted in some cities having a percentage above 100%. Rather than representing the share of reviews with complaints, this metric reflects the intensity and frequency of cleanliness issues mentioned across reviews.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"dba6a8\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #dba6a8;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"1114\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" src=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dirtiest-hotels.avif\" alt=\"A bar chart showing the top 10 cities where visitors complain most about dirty conditions at hotels\" class=\"wp-image-1022 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dirtiest-hotels.avif 830w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dirtiest-hotels-224x300.avif 224w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dirtiest-hotels-763x1024.avif 763w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dirtiest-hotels-768x1031.avif 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once again, Lake Geneva, WI, tops the list, this time for the highest percentage of dirty hotel mentions (116.13%). Following closely behind is Gatlinburg, TN, (106.70%) and Myrtle Beach, SC, (99.62%).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We then divided our list of dirty keywords into three additional subcategories: bugs, bodily fluids, and smells. We then calculated the average percentage of mentions among hotel reviews for each city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cities-with-the-most-bug-complaints\">Cities with the Most Bug Complaints<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These cities had the highest percentage of hotel reviews mentioning bugs, highlighting where travelers most frequently encounter pests during their stays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wilmington, NC \u2013 30.82%\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Myrtle Beach, SC \u2013 28.38%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clearwater, FL \u2013 27.20%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cities-with-the-most-bodily-fluid-complaints\">Cities with the Most Bodily Fluid Complaints<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some hotels had guests reporting issues with bodily fluids. The following cities had the highest average mentions in reviews:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lake Geneva, WI \u2013 21.29%\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Myrtle Beach, SC \u2013 12.23%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Padre Island, TX \u2013 12.15%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cities-with-the-most-smell-complaints\">Cities with the Most Smell Complaints<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unpleasant odors were another common complaint. These cities topped the list for the percentage of hotel reviews citing bad smells:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Newport, RI \u2013 19.38%\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portland, ME \u2013 18.49%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hilton Head Island, SC \u2013 15.49%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-visitors-have-the-worst-experiences\">Where Visitors Have the Worst Experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While a dirty room can be cleaned, some hotels simply leave visitors with a bad experience overall. From broken AC units to no hot water, many aspects of a stay can change a guest\u2019s entire experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming in first place for the most negative mentions regarding the hotel experience is Telluride, CO, (20.77%). Montauk, NY, is up next, claiming second place with an average of 19.44% negative mentions in reviews. Wrapping up the top three is Waikiki, HI, (15.41%).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"ddabac\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #ddabac;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"1114\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" src=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Worst-experiences.avif\" alt=\"A bar chart showing the top 10 cities where visitors complain most about negative experiences at hotels\" class=\"wp-image-1023 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Worst-experiences.avif 830w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Worst-experiences-224x300.avif 224w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Worst-experiences-763x1024.avif 763w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Worst-experiences-768x1031.avif 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cities-with-the-most-noise-complaints\">Cities with the Most Noise Complaints<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Noise was a common complaint impacting guests\u2019 experiences. The following cities had the highest percentage of reviews specifically mentioning noise issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Telluride, CO \u2013 6.92%\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honolulu, HI \u2013 5.35%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waikiki, HI \u2013 5.09%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-visitors-encounter-the-worst-customer-service\">Where Visitors Encounter the Worst Customer Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a visit doesn\u2019t live up to expectations, whether that be due to a noisy neighbor or a dirty room upon check-in, the staff can make all the difference in improving a guest\u2019s experience. Unfortunately, some hotels\u2019 customer service falls short, leading to negative reviews after check out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"deafb0\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #deafb0;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"1114\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" src=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Worst-customer-service.avif\" alt=\"A bar chart showing the top 10 cities where visitors complain most about hotel customer service\" class=\"wp-image-1025 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Worst-customer-service.avif 830w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Worst-customer-service-224x300.avif 224w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Worst-customer-service-763x1024.avif 763w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Worst-customer-service-768x1031.avif 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For this section of our study, we analyzed 41 keywords related to poor customer service including bad service, poor management, and more. Coming in first with an average of 8.33% reviews complaining about customer service is Montauk, NY.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is followed by Telluride, CO, as 6.92% of hotel reviews contain negative mentions of customer service. Coming in third place is Napa, CA, (6.14%), where visitors may be impressed by the wine selection but not the hotel staff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cities-with-the-most-complaints-about-rude-staff\">Cities with the Most Complaints About Rude Staff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some hotels leave guests frustrated with rude or unhelpful staff. The following cities had the highest percentage of reviews mentioning rude hotel staff:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Napa, CA \u2013 1.32%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lake Geneva, WI \u2013 1.29%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Padre Island, TX \u2013 0.55%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cities-with-the-most-complaints-about-scams\">Cities with the Most Complaints About Scams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests sometimes report being overcharged or hit with hidden fees. These cities had the highest percentage of reviews mentioning scams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Waikiki, HI \u2013 1.51%\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Montauk, NY \u2013 1.39%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chicago, IL \u2013 1.02%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-visitors-report-the-most-dangerous-situations\">Where Visitors Report the Most Dangerous Situations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To wrap up our study, we wanted to look at the environment of the hotel and how safe guests feel when staying there. For this category, we analyzed mentions of 41 keywords related to dangerous conditions and calculated the average mentions among hotel reviews.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"ddacad\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #ddacad;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"1114\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" src=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Least-safe.avif\" alt=\"A bar chart showing the top 10 cities where visitors complain most about feeling unsafe at hotels\" class=\"wp-image-1026 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Least-safe.avif 830w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Least-safe-224x300.avif 224w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Least-safe-763x1024.avif 763w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Least-safe-768x1031.avif 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Up first, with the highest percentage of complaints about unsafe hotels is Phoenix, AZ, with an average of 8.78% negative mentions. Up next is Reno, NV, at 8.65%, followed by Raleigh, NC, at 8.03%. Coming in fourth place for visitors feeling unsafe is Salt Lake City, UT, (7.65%), with Naples, FL, wrapping up the top five (7.00%).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cities-with-the-most-complaints-about-drugs\">Cities with the Most Complaints About Drugs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some hotels have guests reporting unsafe conditions related to drug activity. The following cities had the highest percentage of reviews mentioning drugs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Naples, FL \u2013 3.45%\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phoenix, AZ \u2013 2.94%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raleigh, NC \u2013 2.64%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cities-with-the-most-complaints-about-theft\">Cities with the Most Complaints About Theft<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests sometimes report concerns about theft, whether from hotel rooms or parking lots. These cities had the highest percentage of reviews mentioning theft:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Napa, CA \u2013 1.32%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lake Geneva, WI \u2013 1.29%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naples, FL \u2013 1.21%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pass-the-time-with-solitaire\">Pass the Time with Solitaire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling is supposed to be relaxing, but when a hotel turns out to be dirty, noisy, or unsafe, travelers often find themselves looking forward to the end of their trip rather than dreading it. When your accommodations aren\u2019t up to par, <a href=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/\">SolitaireStreak<\/a> is here to help you take a break and reclaim a bit of calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re waiting for dinner, stuck in your room, or just need a mental reset, our free online games like <a href=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/freecell\">FreeCell<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/tripeaks\">TriPeaks<\/a> let you unwind anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-methodology\">Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this study, we set out to learn which cities across the U.S. are home to the worst hotels. To do this, we built a list of 181 keywords related to dirty rooms, poor guest experiences, bad customer service, and dangerous conditions. We then scraped reviews for hotels with an overall rating of 3.5 or less for mentions of these keywords. For our first ranking, we divided the number of reviews with 3 or fewer stars that mention at least one keyword by the total number of reviews to create a ranking for the cities with the worst hotels overall.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, we divided the list of keywords into four categories: cleanliness, experience, customer service, and safety. We then calculated the total mentions of each keyword by category, calculated the average mentions by city, and then divided that number by the average number of total reviews for hotels by city. This created four rankings, one for each category. We then narrowed our list of keywords further into eight subcategories: bugs, bodily fluids, smells, noise, rude staff, scams, drugs, and theft. We followed the same steps for overall categories to create additional rankings for each subcategory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to our analysis of keywords, we also calculated the average rating of all hotels by city to determine which cities are home to the highest and lowest hotels on average.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Going on vacation is supposed to be relaxing, but a bad hotel can quickly derail the experience. Even in a destination with beautiful beaches or acclaimed restaurants, issues like dirty rooms, poor service, or safety concerns can turn a trip into a stressful one. 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