I am very puzzled by all of these glowing reviews about this \"motel\"; it is an ugly, old cinderblock building (inside and out).  While I agree that the bed is very comfortable, I just can't get past the whole cinderblock/spackle thing.  I have read many glowing reviews by \"one timers\" on Trip Advisor which only makes me assume they are written by persons associated with the hotel or its employees.  Some of the reviews are hilarious, replete with multiple adjectives and adverbs describing the rooms and/or objects in the rooms in minute detail.  The \"license plate\" room numbers on the doors are very tacky.  It just isn't for me.  If Ben Bethel (the owner) reads this, I can guarantee you he will respond by stating that many rock stars stay at the Clarendon, blah, blah, blah.  It is what it is; a 2 star hotel with a swamp cooler.