I rarely write reviews this negative, but this property really needs a major overhaul. The entire hotel feels extremely outdated and poorly maintained. The lobby was dark with torn carpeting and an overall run-down appearance. Honestly, when I first pulled into the parking lot, I thought the hotel might actually be closed because there were virtually no cars there. Even after returning from our track meet later that evening, there were probably fewer than 10 cars in the lot — the place felt completely desolate. Unfortunately, the room was no better. Everything felt old and in desperate need of upgrades, especially the bed, which was very uncomfortable. There was also a slight musty smell throughout the room that added to the gloomy feel. The fitness room was barely worthy of the name — just a tiny room with a few very old pieces of equipment. The indoor pool area appears to have been closed for years, with the windows totally covered over, which only added to the abandoned atmosphere. Breakfast was borderline awful. The only hot option was a waffle maker, and the rest of the food looked far from fresh. The one positive — and the reason I’m giving an extra star — is that the housekeeping staff clearly did a very good job. Despite the age and condition of the property, the room itself was very clean. I booked this hotel because we were in Emmitsburg for a track meet and usually stay in Gettysburg. This happened to show availability during my search, and I made the mistake of booking without reading reviews first — that’s on me. Now I understand why it had availability. Next time, I’ll absolutely drive the extra few minutes and stay in Gettysburg instead.