" While the property, furnishings, and night receptionist were very pleasant, I was not able to sleep soundly through the night. Firstly, like many hotels, Comfort Inn Suites in Carlsbad, NM, uses two panels of stationary curtains with a shear middle curtain that does not block light. This leaves no means of light control. I believe this is meant to encourage early rising and departure. While some guests may find this helpful, some guests (late night arrivals/check-ins, tourists who pack in a lot of activity during their day, or simply sensitive sleepers, etc.) are looking to get as much sleep as possible before having to get up and go. In addition to early morning light distraction, there is a permanent red blinking street light visible from the window near the bed which is also distractive due to not being able to shut the curtains.
Finally, I can appreciate that hotel work requires early morning workers. I suggest they be reminded that some guests are still sleeping at 6:00/7:00 a.m. and therefore to keep the noise level to a minimal during those hours. Given I was unfortunately already awake at 5:30 a.m., the early shift workers loud voices and noises added to the sleep distractions. At that point, I gave up trying to sleep and left the hotel.
Again, please consider replacing the stationary curtains with ones that close and ask early shift workers to keep noise to a minimal in the hallways located near the guest rooms. Thank you."