Ep 2. Beyond Repugnant! The El-Rich Motel - Rosedale, MD

In episode 2 of Another Dirty Room season 1, titled "Beyond Repugnant! The El-Rich Motel - Rosedale, MD," the team investigates a motel located in Rosedale, Maryland. El-Rich Motel is a one-story motel that boasts of being family-owned and operated. But, what seems like a charming place to stay from the outside, quickly turns out to be a nightmare once the team comes inside.

Upon arriving at the motel, the team notices multiple issues from the entryway itself - the doors are poorly maintained and the lobby is dingy. The receptionist appears underwhelming and not interested in attending customers at all. Once checked in, the team makes their way to their room, and they're instantly hit by an offensive smell that feels like a mix of chemicals and mold.

Upon inspection of the room, the team discovers horrendous carpet stains; suspicious fluids splattered on the walls and beddings; old, leaking air conditioning unit, and the room had no smoke detectors or other necessary safety equipment. A further search uncovered a cockroach infestation in the walls and the floor, and surprisingly, they discovered what seemed to be a temporary wall which looked like it was made from a crumbled cardboard box and duct tape!

The bathroom is probably the worst part of the entire experience. There is no ventilation and the stench is almost unbearable. The team uncovered stains all over the sink, toilet, and tub. Dirty towels and used toilet paper littered the bathroom floor. The water had a yellow tint, and the team shocks us with the discovery of a significant wardrobe-like area installed above the toilet, filled with what appeared to be drug paraphernalia!

The team meets with the owners of the El-Rich Motel, and upon further investigations, they uncover even more shocking details. The owners appear to have sketchy business dealings, and they've made several attempts to cover up problems in their motel and have resorted to bribery and intimidation tactics. Their attempts to conceal these vital issues only add to the fear surrounding the motel.

In the end, the team refuses to stay any longer in the motel, and they are forced to find alternative accommodation. The motel's conditions are too dire and hazardous to guests and if left unattended, could pose a health hazard with severe consequences.

"Beyond Repugnant! The El-Rich Motel - Rosedale, MD" episode of Another Dirty Room season 1 is a shocking reveal of the hazardous and unsanitary conditions many travelers could face when staying at a seemingly charming motel. The episode is a prime example of why hotel inspections and regulations are a necessity to ensure hotels adhere to basic safety standards for the benefit of their guests.