Yes, the photos are a bit deceiving. Based on reviews, I expected to be horrified, but our stay was not bad at all. It's a bit run down, but it looks like they are trying to make improvements. The furniture in our room could use a little tlc, but there was a/c; a microwave, and the bathroom was updated. Sheets were clean and no bad smell in our room, though the reception area did smell a bit like curry! I would stay here again under the same circumstances.