5. The carpets are stained, a/c grills are filthy, lampshades dingy and crooked, paint chipped, etc. These things aren't necessarily deal-breakers by themselves, but overall they end up making you wonder about the cleanliness of the bedding, etc.I neglected to ask for a non-smoking room at check-in, as I've become complacent, assuming that all hotels these days are non-smoking throughout.