Hobbs, NM's Hidden Gem: MainStay Suites Review & Booking!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the dusty, oil-slicked heart of Hobbs, New Mexico, and its supposed "hidden gem," the MainStay Suites. Let's be real, "hidden" in Hobbs is probably just a mile or two down the road from the nearest oil rig, but hey, we're here, we're reviewing, and maybe, just maybe, there's a diamond in this roughneck's paradise.
First Impressions (and a bit of a struggle getting in the door, honestly…)
Alright, so pull up to the MainStay Suites in Hobbs. The exterior? Standard issue modern American motel-esque. Not offensive, not jaw-dropping. Functional. But hey, we aren’t here to gawk at the architecture. We’re here for the experience. First thing I noticed? Finding the entrance was a bit of a… quest. Signage could be a little clearer. Then, boom. You're in.
(Accessibility - A Mixed Bag with Hints of Trying)
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yep, the entrance seemed wide enough, and there were ramps – which is HUGE, and I always look for these. I didn't have a wheelchair with me, but it looked manageable.
- Facilities for disabled guests: I didn't see a ton of specific things beyond some of the usual accessible room elements, but it's always worth calling ahead to double check if you have specific needs.
- Elevator: An elevator, thankfully. No hiking up several flights with luggage, which I appreciate immensely.
Cleanliness & Safety - A Sigh of Relief
Listen, after the last few years, cleanliness is everything.
- Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Rooms sanitized between stays, Professional-grade sanitizing services: I saw a lot of evidence of this, and that put my mind at ease. It seemed they were really trying to keep things scrubbed down.
- Hand sanitizer: Everywhere. Good.
- Safe dining setup - Since I was eating there, it’s very important I can note how clean everything was. It was great.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: The staff seemed like they knew what they were doing. More on that later.
Rooms - The Core of the Matter – And My Personal Hell…
Here's where things get interesting.
Available in all rooms: Okay, let's get through the laundry list. Air conditioning: Check. Alarm clock: Check (though mine was set to something REALLY loud – a minor heart attack situation). Blackout curtains: Amen. Coffee/tea maker: Yes! Crucial. Desk: Present. Free bottled water: Always a win. Hair dryer: Works. High floor: Luck of the draw, but I snagged one. In-room safe box: Good for paranoia. and the list goes on and on…
Internet access – wireless (Free Wifi): Thank goodness, the free Wi-Fi was actually fast enough to stream a movie without constantly buffering. A big win!
Soundproofing: Okay, this is where things went sideways. The soundproofing promised was… well, it wasn't quite what I’d hoped. The first night, I swear I could hear the guy in the next room snoring. Then there's the "traffic". It's Hobbs. It’s always there.
On-demand movies: A life-saver.
The Bed: The bed was… well, it existed. Look, it wasn't the worst, but it wasn't a cloud, either. And my back is not a super fan of this type of mattress.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking - The Fuel for Survival
Now, let's talk fuel.
Breakfast [buffet]: This is where things get real. A buffet, in the land of oil and opportunity. And you can get Asian breakfast, which I always appreciate!
Restaurants: There’s a restaurant. The food was… let’s go with "basic but passable". Nothing to write home about, but it did it’s job.
Coffee/tea in restaurant: Needed that caffeine
Room service [24-hour]: This is a HUGE plus. It was a lifesaver those first few nights.
Services and Conveniences - The Little Things Matter!
- Cash withdrawal: There's an ATM in-house, which is always handy.
- Concierge: Nope, don’t expect a fancy concierge. This is Hobbs.
- Daily housekeeping: The housekeeping staff were genuinely lovely. They were efficient, friendly, and seemed to genuinely care.
- Laundry service: I needed help! It’s a good service.
- Meeting/banquet facilities: There are some, though I didn't use them.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax - Oh, the Places You'll Go (and Not Go)
- Fitness center: Yep, a small gym. I didn't use it, but I peeked in. Basic machines, treadmill, free weights.
- Swimming pool [outdoor]: There's a pool. It's there. Looks clean enough. Hobbs summers get HOT, so I appreciated knowing it was there.
For the Kids - Family Friendly(ish)
- Family/child friendly: They seem to welcome kids. I didn't see any specific kids' amenities.
Getting Around - Your Chariot Awaits (Maybe)
- Car park [free of charge]: Convenient parking. No extra cost.
- Airport transfer: Possible, but check in advance as I believe it is a service you have to request.
My Personal Take – The Good, the Bad, and the Slightly Confused
Look, the MainStay Suites is… fine. It’s not the Ritz. But it's also not a total dive. For Hobbs, it's probably one of the better options. It's clean, the staff tries, and the free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service are major pluses.
The Quirks and the Quibbles:
- The soundproofing is definitely a work in progress. Pack earplugs.
- The breakfast buffet, while decent, is not a culinary masterpiece.
- Hobbs itself… well, it is what it is. Don't expect a bustling metropolis.
Overall:
- Cleanliness and safety: 5/5 stars. They're on it.
- Room Comfort: 3/5 stars. Beds are basic
- Amenities: 4/5 stars. Good for the price.
- Location: 3/5 stars. Hobbs.
- Value for Money: 4/5 stars. You get what you pay for, and it's not bad.
The Verdict: Book It… If You Need To!
If you’re heading to Hobbs for any reason, the MainStay Suites is a solid, reliable choice. It's definitely not a luxury experience, but it's clean, convenient, and a decent value.
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Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this ain't your grandma's itinerary. We're heading to Hobbs, New Mexico, and let me tell you, I've got a feeling things are gonna get interesting. MainStay Suites, here we come!
Hobbs, NM: A Journey into the Soul of the Southwest (and Hopefully Not My Own)
Day 1: Arrival, Anticipation, and a Deep Dive into the Mystery of the Continental Breakfast
- 1:00 PM: Land in Hobbs. (Or, more accurately, wrestle my carry-on bag onto the overhead compartment of a tiny regional jet and pray for a smooth landing. Already regretting that second coffee). Okay, the airport is… compact. Let's just say it's a refreshing change from the usual airport chaos.
- 1:45 PM: Check-in at MainStay Suites. Alright, first impressions: clean-ish, which is a win. And the lobby smells vaguely of chlorine and… ambition? I don't know, I'm just a little sleep-deprived. The front desk guy seems like he’s seen some things. He had a twinkle in his eye that screamed 'I once wrestled a rogue tumbleweed and won'. Respect.
- 2:30 PM: Unpack. Okay, it's less "unpacking" and more "hurl my suitcase onto the bed and hope for the best." This hotel room better have good lighting for makeup application. It doesn’t, but hey, at least the air conditioning works. And hey, the view is… well, it's a view. Of a parking lot. Embrace the charm, people.
- 3:00 PM: The Continental Breakfast Predicament: This is where things get real. The brochure said "hot breakfast." I'm picturing waffles, maybe a scrambled egg situation. Instead, I’m staring at what appears to be a lukewarm sausage patty, a bagel crusty enough to double as a weapon, and some suspicious-looking yogurt in a plastic cup. Okay, deep breaths. This is Hobbs, not the Ritz. I grab a banana, a coffee that tastes suspiciously like dishwater, and a sugar-filled donut. My blood sugar is already screaming. Operation "survive breakfast" is a go.
- 3:30 PM: Decide that I’ve earned a nap after the breakfast debacle. Curl up beneath a blanket, and try not to think about the motel's proximity to the interstate.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner. I'm starving after that "breakfast." Google Maps points me towards a place called "Big Mike's BBQ." Fingers crossed that "Big Mike" is a real human and not some fictional entity. The food itself is, thankfully, better than the motel breakfast. Pulled pork, coleslaw, the whole shebang. I get a little messy, but who cares?
Day 2: Exploration, Frustration, and the Peculiar Charm of Small-Town America
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast 2.0: I skipped the continental breakfast and grabbed a granola bar from the gas station down the street. Progress?
- 8:00 AM: Attempt to find something that's not a chain restaurant. Drive in a spiral, realizing I'm probably making the same circle as those tumbleweeds.
- 9:00 AM: Drive to a lake. It's… a lake. Surrounded by scrub brush. There are some people fishing, which is nice. I consider joining them.
- 11:00 AM: After wandering around, I decide to head back to the hotel.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch: more BBQ. It's what Hobbs does.
- 2:00 PM: I decide I’m going to embrace this moment of nothingness, because sometimes you just have to. I plop myself back on the bed, and I start binge-watching a show I’ve been putting off. (it's trash, but I love it).
- 6:00 PM: Dinner at a Mexican restaurant, which is actually pretty good, and then I finally find my way to the local brewery.
Day 3: Departure, Reflection & The Enduring Power of the Road
- 7:00 AM: Check out, grab a coffee from the gas station as a final farewell to Hobbs.
- 7:30 AM: Drive to the airport. The airport is still compact.
- 8:00 AM: Waiting at the gate, I think about my stay. It wasn't fancy. It wasn't packed with activities. But it was real. It was the kind of trip that reminds you that life doesn't always have to be a perfectly curated Instagram post. Sometimes, it's a lukewarm sausage patty and a weird smell in a motel lobby. And sometimes, that's just fine.
- 9:00 AM: Takeoff. I'm not thrilled to go, but it's time.
This itinerary is just a suggestion, folks. Feel free to adjust, get lost, and find your own adventures in Hobbs. And remember, the best travel experiences are the messy, unexpected ones. Happy trails, and try not to judge the continental breakfast too harshly. We are all just trying to survive.
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MainStay Suites Hobbs, NM: The "Almost Perfect" Place (Except When It's Not) - A Messy FAQ
Okay, spill the beans! Is the MainStay Suites in Hobbs, NM actually *good*?
Look, honey, it's Hobbs. Let's be real. Your expectations should be adjusted. But... yeah, for Hobbs? It's surprisingly decent. I've stayed in worse. *Much* worse. Think roadside motels where you swear the bedsheets are still wearing the last occupant's faint perfume of despair. MainStay Suites isn't *that* bad. Mostly. It's like... a solid B-minus. Sometimes a B. Depending on your room and the phase of the moon, honestly.
I’d say, "mostly". Like, I remember one time... I was there on a business trip and the AC was just *screaming*. Not a whimper, not a gentle breeze, a full-blown, banshee-level SCREAM. The front desk guy, bless his heart, tried to fix it. Eventually, he just gave me a new room. Which, honestly, was a win. But my sleep schedule was *wrecked* that night. Still, it's Hobbs. Embrace the imperfection. It’s part of the charm, right?
What's with the "suites" part? Are they actually spacious?
They *claim* to be suites, and, you know what, they're not *lying*. It's not a palace, but you get a separate-ish living area and a bedroom, which is a godsend when you're traveling with a colleague who snores like a dying walrus (true story, folks, true story). The living room usually has a pull-out couch. I've never actually used it, because... well, it's a pull-out couch in a hotel. Let's just say I’m skeptical of their cleanliness.
The *actual* size depends on the room. Some rooms felt roomier than others, like you could breathe without bumping into something. Others... well, let's just say the bed felt like it was three feet from the TV, and I'm a pretty claustrophobic person. So, *check* the room dimensions when booking if that's a concern. I learned that the hard way after feeling like I was gonna freak out from a bad night of claustrophobia. I should have asked for a room change, but well... you try being assertive at 2 am.
Is the breakfast any good? Be honest!
Breakfast... okay, here's where the "almost perfect" starts to crack slightly. It's the standard hotel breakfast buffet: waffles you make yourself, sad-looking scrambled eggs, some kind of sausage that may or may not be made of actual meat (mystery meat, anyone?), and those little, pre-packaged muffins that taste suspiciously of cardboard. They *always* have those muffins. I swear, they're magically immune to the passage of time.
BUT and this is a big but – they often (not always) have a selection of fresh fruit, which on a long trip, can be life-saving. And the coffee? Well, it's coffee. Drinkable. Essential to function, especially after dealing with the aforementioned screaming AC unit saga. Or that colleague and the walrus impression. The waffles are the best bet, in my opinion. Crisp them up, smother them with syrup, and pretend you're not in Hobbs, New Mexico at 7 AM, okay?
What about the staff? Are they friendly?
The staff... honestly, they're a mixed bag. Some are genuinely lovely, helpful people who go out of their way to make your stay pleasant. I had one woman, I think her name was Maria, who always had a smile and remembered my name. She was an absolute gem. Others... well, let's just say they looked about as thrilled to be at the front desk at 3 AM as I was to be awake at 3 AM.
They're trying, though. And in Hobbs, I appreciated the effort. It's not exactly a high-tourism destination, so the fact that anyone is there, working, and generally being *kind* is a plus. The key is to be nice to them! You catch more flies with honey, right? Plus, you may need them to fix a screaming AC unit one day. And honestly, I feel like most of hospitality is just the sheer will of the human spirit.
Okay, let's talk location. How's it positioned?
It's...fine. It’s not *convenient* to downtown unless you *really* like walking in the New Mexican heat with nothing around. It's a car place. Pretty much everything in Hobbs is. You won't be wandering down the street for a latte, unfortunately -- unless you love driving. I was there for work, so I could just drive to where I needed to be. Some of the hotels are a bit more central, but I liked the mainstays more, it felt more peaceful.
There's a gas station nearby, which is handy. And some restaurants. Again, not much walking distance, but you're usually within a short drive of somewhere to eat. Look, you're in Hobbs. Location is relative. You're not exactly in Times Square. You're closer to oil rigs than tourist attractions. That's just the way it is, embrace it!
Can I book online? Is it easy?
Technically, yes. Book online. It's a hotel! Of course you can book online! Duh. But it's, like, the standard online booking system. Nothing fancy. Nothing groundbreaking. You know, enter your dates, your credit card, pray to the booking gods you're not getting scammed. It’s pretty cut and dried. But honestly, I’ve been burned before. I like using a travel site like Expedia, or Booking, I can avoid some of the fees if I go direct. Sometimes.
I will say, *always* double-check the confirmation immediately after booking. Read the fine print. Look for hidden fees. Hotel booking is a minefield of tiny print and unexpected charges. One time, I booked a room and then got a "resort fee" that was more than a night's stay in another hotel! So, yeah, double-check. And don't get stuck with a screaming AC unit either, like I did. Learn from my mistakes. Now, *that*, is something you won't see in the fine print.
Hidden gems? Anything else I should know before booking?
Hidden gems, you ask? Well, it's Hobbs. The hidden gem is probably an oil well. But seriously... the pool is usually clean, which is a nice bonus, especiallyPremium Stay Search
