I didnt have high expectations, but in a small SEC town on game weekend & Parents weekend (= 2x price gouging), I still expected more than was received.
The initial entrance into the room (past 'guests sitting in hotel chairs on walkway having a Modelo or two') showed a room that was well used and worn. The TV remote didnt work. The room phone (to call about the TV) didnt work. The toilet was dirty/stained. The smoke detector was removed ~ only the base remained. Most of the furniture and fixtures have chips, wear and stains. After our one-night stay, upon departure I went to the front desk to check out and share my details... there was a sign "be back in 10 min".
For the nearly tripled room rate, I would expect a hotel to be at least clean and aware of stains, metal surface corrosion, and dust. Much less client safety.