Ramada Inn And Suites Carlsbad Near Legoland

"not what we expected"

Pros:  
*pretty close to Lego Land, Carlsbad Premium Outlets, and several restaurants
*the housekeeping staff worked hard and kept it as clean as possible
*breakfast included, hospitality staff kept the food well-stocked
*nice pool and hot tub
*free wi-fi at a pretty good speed (unlike some hotels we've stayed at)
*small kitchen with sink, mini-fridge, counter and microwave

Cons
*really bad musty smell that permeated all of our luggage and clothes
*the room was in need of remodeling, even the furniture was damaged
*not worth what we paid for ($130/night for 2 tiny double beds)
*not many healthy options at breakfast (overripe bananas, wheat toast, yogurt)
*breakfast area was not laid out well, not conducive to quickly getting the family's food ready quickly

I was surprised to see an air conditioner on wheels in the bedroom with a placard about how we were supposed to empty the water tray--no thanks!  That may have been the source of the musty odor even though we didn't use it.  I realize that areas near the beach may be prone to mildew, but this was too much.  We're not likely to visit a Ramada again.