Element Hotels in North Chelmsford

I've stayed at this hotel last year and I had a favorable experience. This time I would say the stay was a different experience. What a difference a year makes! The hotel is fairly new and appears to be decent when you arrive. When I got to the lobby there were two people waiting for the hotel clerk who was no where to be seen. After about 15 minutes the clerk waltzed to the front desk and proceeded to take care of the people in front of me. For some reason it took an inordinate amount of time to check the people into the hotel. No idea why. Then I finally got my turn and it took about 2 minutes. I get to the room and I find a pretty nice set up with a one bedroom room with a kitchenette and living room. Upon examination I see a lot of issues: 1) The walls appear to have had holes in them that were newly patched but not painted (see picture); 2) There are burn holes in the rug in the living room (see picture); 3) The remote in the living room has no batteries; 4) The body scrub is empty in the shower; 5) The safe is locked shut. I guess I don't understand how this room was rented out with all the issues. Also, who checks the room to make sure the remote is functioning, the body scrub is filled and the safe is operational? Seriously, here's a thought for management: Instead of all virtue signaling signs in the parking lot for parking for vehicles carrying multi-persons and EV's, how about just getting the basics down in the rooms and get people at the front desk that are present? It really shouldn't be hard! I will say that the two ladies that were making eggs, french toast, home fries and bacon were delightful! They were cheerful and easy to approach. They made great eggs too! Overall, I'd say get it together Element Chelmsford! You are missing an opportunity here. I travel a great deal on business and personal and I can tell you I will be avoiding your hotel in the future!