So Mainstay is such a mixed bag that this is a bit of a weird review. Let's start with the good:
1) Nice staff, easy check-in
2) Good location, both to the bus to the ski fields and surrounding restaurants
3) Free parking
4) Decor update makes it look fresh and modern
5) Good price, especially when you consider it has its own kitchen
Ok, based on the above, you'd think it would have pretty high scores, right? 2 things drag it down considerably:
1) Room 106 had bed bugs. How do I know? I checked in at 2am after a long drive. Went to bed at 3am. Woke up again at 4am with two massive welts on my upper arms from bug bites. A decade ago I got bed bugged in Scotland and I'm particular sensitive to them, to the point it looks like I've grown a baby bicep. Anyone who's had them knows how annoying they are, so much so I had to buy medicine for it. Whilst I give full marks for the quick change of room to 104, and I hope its an isolated incident, its still not a pleasant start to a trip
2) My new neighbor who took over my room in 106. The staff actually know him - Scott apparently is a regular.
Now I'm sure Scott is lovely, but Scott also has a tendency to sing, and I use that word loosely. Scott has the talent to sing without any musical backing; he's more of a freestyle kinda guy. Unfortunately, God didn't bless him with dulcet tones, and it can only be described as a schizophrenic Cookie Monster during an exorcism. For 4 nights. Yup.
So really my title sums it up.