Upon check in, the host announced that there was a 50 dollar cash security deposit. They dont do hold on your credit cards. Thankfully they were able to find amother arrangement.The room smelled and was stuffy. The carpet was dusty and the pillows smelled sweaty as though they hadn't been cleaned, nor changed. We had to put tshirts on them to sleep. It is definitely a no frills hotel but at least make it smell clean.