I love this hotel. I honestly had fairly low expectations, but the Clarion Inn in GJ really impressed me. Check-in was a breeze. My room was updated and clean, and even had art on the wall that I sincerely enjoyed looking at (Douglas Chun). The included breakfast had waffles, B&G, sausage, eggs, hashbrowns, juice, coffee, bagels, pastries, and much more. The pool and hot tub are indoors (with a seasonal one outside). There are coin-operated pool tables and plenty of comfortable chairs for lounging in common areas. Parking was free, as was my pet. This is huge, as most area hotels charge up to $50 for a pet to accompany you.
Yes, the property is a bit dated, but the maintenance team does a good job keeping up on fixes. For example, the carpet in my room was newer, and all fixtures worked as they were supposed to.