I had hoped to check in 90 minutes early (1:30pm) because I had driven for many hours and I was transporting food items (yes, in coolers) that I needed for a celebration the next day. I chose the hotel primarily because of the full size refrigerator. Unfortunately, I couldn't check in and had to waste time (and money) until 3.
The male manager/staff member was great on the phone and when I ultimately checked into the hotel.
The room was clean as was the hotel and grounds. The location is slightly inconvenient to things "downtown" El Dorado.