Quality Inn Gastonia East
502 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, Bessemer City, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.0 / 5
Overview
Quality Inn Gastonia East is a 3-star hotel serving the Gastonia/Bessemer City area at 502 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054. It holds a public rating of 3/5 based on 131 reviews, indicating mixed guest experiences.
Location & What’s Nearby
The hotel sits near a cluster of everyday conveniences (guests mention quick access to food and shopping) and is close to Adventure Landing Gastonia (about 583 m away). Local museums and science attractions are also nearby, including The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium and the James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater (both about 2.7 km away), plus George Poston Park (about 3.0 km away).
Access to Outdoor & Regional Attractions
For day trips and outdoor time, guests can reach Crowders Mountain and Crowders Mountain State Park (roughly 13.6–18.0 km away), Mountain Island Lake (about 18.6 km), and the U.S. National Whitewater Center (about 11.5 km). Daniel Stowe Conservancy is also within driving distance (about 12.9 km).
Guest-Reported Experience
Guest feedback highlights variability from stay to stay: some guests report clean rooms and a clean breakfast area, while others describe significant maintenance and cleanliness concerns in certain rooms. Staff interactions are sometimes noted positively, and at least one guest reported reliable Wi‑Fi and nearby dining next door.
Best for
This hotel can suit budget-minded travelers who prioritize quick access to Gastonia-area dining, shopping, and nearby attractions like Adventure Landing Gastonia and The Schiele Museum. It may also work for short, practical overnight stops for drivers, but review themes suggest inspecting room conditions promptly upon arrival is prudent.
Travel tips
Adventure Landing Gastonia is within about a 10-minute walk (around 583 m), making it an easy nearby option without much driving. For museum visits, The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium and the James H. Lynn Planetarium are both about 2.7 km away, typically a short drive. Given mixed room-condition feedback, consider checking your room on arrival and requesting a change immediately if anything is not acceptable.
What guests say
Reviews commonly mention a convenient location near I‑85-area services, with food and shopping close by, and one guest noted an adjacent restaurant. Positives include reports of clean rooms and a clean breakfast area, as well as friendly staff in some stays; Wi‑Fi reliability is also mentioned. Negatives are significant in some accounts, including cleanliness problems, odors (including smoke/marijuana), insects, and serious maintenance issues (e.g., leaks, mold, broken fixtures/locks, and sagging surfaces). Overall, guest experiences appear inconsistent, with a wide gap between acceptable stays and reports of severe room-condition problems.
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