Aged is one thing, but The Grand is neither clean nor welcoming.
The paneling in the elevator is chipped and scratched, and some basic maintenance would help. Some elevator buttons are missing their numbers. I was on 6th floor but there was no six! There's no excuse for not marking it. Our room was dirty and dusty. The old air conditioner unit was dusty and grimy, and needed a good wipe-down. The phone was disgusting and didn't work.The carpet was badly stained. The tub, by the drain, was badly stained black. Worst, we didn't notice, until leaving, that the smoke alarm had been removed! No excuse for that.
When we checked in, we were told that "there's no housekeeping...no one to make up the beds." It was not a welcoming experience. The parking lot, not attached, does not have security, and is creepy. Single females should stay elsewhere.
We planned to stay 3 days but left after one. One night was too much.
In all fairness,the bedding was clean and the beds comfortable. The shower was good. Just the condition of the hotel and rooms was bad.
