I sought the Hampton Inn in out based on my previous experiences traveling. The 9+ rating made me feel better about paying a little more for my room. Sorry, this is an 8.1 at best. The hotel was old and there was no mention of the renovation that was going on. The breakfast was mediocre. The room was the biggest disappointment as I realized after I was in the shower that there was DNA evidence of previous guests (pictures upon request). Overall, the stay in Laramie was not too good.