"The motel seemed a bit overpriced considering the small bathroom and peeling plaster above the window. Don't expect much at the continental breakfast.2017-11-06"
"Good location and rates. The motel wasn't fancy, but it was adequate for a clean, cool overnight stay. The front desk clerk treated me well, and breakfast was good. A decent option.2017-07-19"
"Close to UMD and the National Archive. The hotel was clean, fairly new, and well-managed, and the employees were friendly. Great place to stay.2017-11-20"
"The hotel was nice, clean, and conveniently located. Good experience.2017-03-24"
"The hotel looked shabby, but the front desk clerks were nice and helpful.2016-05-23"
"The hotel clerks barely spoke to us and made us feel unwelcome. Our room was in the front of the building, and we heard a lot of traffic noise. The pillows left a lot to be desired. At least the bathroom was clean. Stay somewhere else.2016-05-22"
"We loved this hotel. The atmosphere was nice, and the room was super clean and organized. Well-stocked with towels and coffee. Highly recommend.2015-05-27"
"Everything was excellent. Great room and friendly, helpful hotel staff. The free breakfast was quite OK. Don't hesitate to stay here.2019-11-21"
"Other hotel guests were noisy and inconsiderate. When I complained to the front desk clerk, she was wearing headphones and I didn't know if she even listened to me.2018-06-10"
"Splendid location for U Maryland and NARA II visitors. The hotel clerks were nice and helpful. Good room service.2016-09-22"
"The hotel room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly. Great complimentary breakfast with a nice selection of food. Book it.2016-09-15"
"Convenient to the college. Keep an eye out for the hotel sign. The room was nice and clean. Excellent staff and great breakfast.2016-05-17"
"Good value. Everything about this hotel was top-notch and perfect down to the smallest detail. The room was excellent, and the walk-in shower was awesome. My wife loved the designer soap and shampoo. The staff was super friendly, and the breakfast selection was plentiful; there were even options for vegetarians.2020-03-01"
"The hotel was exceptionally clean and comfortable, and the staff was gracious. Excellent food and drinks at the restaurant.2021-08-12"
"Nice hotel. There was no sofa in the room as I expected, but the front desk clerk took care of it with professionalism; he was friendly and apologetic. The housekeepers were friendly, too. Delicious breakfast buffet.2019-10-28"
"The hotel was convenient to shops. The bed and sofa bed weren't comfortable, and breakfast could've been better.2017-12-19"
"Close to stores. The hotel was extremely clean and had a relaxing atmosphere. Prompt service, and the employees were friendly and professional. Breakfast had options for everyone. This was a good choice.2015-12-11"
"The hotel was convenient to downtown Silver Spring and Metro.2022-06-12"
"Nice, clean hotel room. Excellent front desk service and informative clerks. Great breakfast and dining area. There was a good restaurant next door.2017-05-21"
"The hotel staff was friendly.2016-09-15"
"I had a decent hotel stay. The room was well-kept and always clean when I returned, even when I told housekeeping that I didn't want it serviced. I wasn't happy about my wishes not being respected.2016-07-31"
"The room wasn't serviced the 2nd day; I reported it several times before a housekeeper came at 8:30 PM when I had a guest. She spent 30 minutes cleaning, which was an intrusion on my privacy. Try another hotel.2018-01-19"
"The shower was horrible and looked like it had been installed a century ago. We requested extra towels and never got them. We checked out as soon as we woke up. Don't stay at this hotel.2016-09-07"
"My handicap room was far from the hotel front desk, and the shower wasn't handicap-friendly. The hallway was run-down, and the carpet was worn.2016-06-22"
"Good location, but the motel was noisy and the room had mice. Stay someplace better.2016-05-01"
"Not a very safe area, and other guests were noisy. There was a gap around our room door, so we had to stuff towels under it to keep out bugs and cold air. The room had roaches. We requested a fridge in our room for medication, but never got one. No ironing board, either. The microwave sparked and smoked. The TV had exposed wires and no remote control. No water pressure in the shower. Don't stay at this motel.2016-03-29"
"My motel room wasn't the best. The fridge door wouldn't close, and there was a problem with the water. Don't stay here.2015-08-30"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
