"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"
"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"
"I've stayed all over America, and this was the worst motel I've stayed in. The 1st room had stagnant water under the bathtub from a leak. The TV buttons didn't work, and the WiFi signal didn't reach the room. The 2nd room had cigarette burns on the bedding and around the room. My guitar amp went missing from my room. Don't stay here.2019-10-21"
"This was without a doubt the worst motel I've ever stayed in. No remote control for the TV, and the TV buttons didn't work. There was only one working electrical outlet in the entire room. No towels or shower curtain when I arrived. I don't recommend staying here.2016-10-31"
"The room was clean and well-prepared, but the bed was uncomfortable and the AC wouldn't adjust. The bathroom was small. Good front desk service. Overall, and average hotel.2022-08-08"
"The hotel parking garage was low, and our full-sized truck with a camper shell barely cleared the pipes that were hanging down.2019-05-31"
"A clean, amazing hotel. The location was convenient. I'd stay here again.2019-03-15"
"Our room was on the noisy side of the hotel, so I asked for a room on the side by the National Arboretum. Our 2nd room was in the treetops and was quiet and perfect. The employees were nice.2018-06-15"
"This motel was horrific. The sheetrock on the ceiling was peeling and falling down due to a leak. The room had roaches. The bedsheets, walls, and toilet were stained. Don't stay here.2015-07-04"
"We really liked our room, though we had trouble finding the hotel. Nice room and amenities, and the staff was friendly. Parking was limited.2021-09-30"
"We had a wonderful hotel stay. The room was nice and clean, and the staff was the best. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.2017-12-04"
"The room was comfortable and meticulously clean, and the atmosphere was nice. The orange juice at breakfast was watered down. The hotel was convenient to many restaurants; the College Park Grill at the Cambria Hotel was first-rate. 2023-06-21"
"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"
"Convenient to Medstar. My vehicle was too wide for the hotel parking garage. Not a safe area for walking.2021-12-05"
"The hotel clerk and her assistant were helpful, pleasant, and went out of their way to help us. They provided great restaurant recommendations. Short walk to the King Street Oyster Bar. We got our requested wake-up call and they made sure a cab got us to the MedStar Medical Center by 7 AM. The pool wasn't open, and the valet-only parking was expensive.2021-07-09"
"I was not happy about having to use the valet parking service, and wasn't able to access my vehicle when I wanted to, even just to retrieve something I'd forgotten. I always had to wait for the valet to get my car and bring it to me. Don't stay at this hotel if you want to park yourself.2020-02-02"
"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"
"A great choice and a good value. The hotel was nicely maintained and felt safe. The staff was professional and courteous, and the continental breakfast was excellent.2023-03-06"
"The hotel room looked nice, but one of the beds had stained bedsheets.2019-02-16"
"The hotel was tired, and the hallways and elevators were shoddy. The hotel clerk was overwhelmed at check-in; the lines were long and she screamed that rooms weren't ready.2017-09-06"
"The room was nice, and the staff was professional and helpful. Don't hesitate to stay at this hotel.2019-08-30"
"Good location, though there was construction going on across the street. The hotel room was clean, and we were able to check in early. Parking was valet only, and it cost an extra $45. We were disappointed that the pool was closed for cleaning.2018-11-05"
"Convenient location. The room was clean and spacious, and the hotel staff was polite. Nice, easy place to stay.2017-05-22"
"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"
"Not such a good hotel stay. Someone's car horn went off intermittently from 5 AM until 7:45 AM the 1st morning. Later that night, someone's dog was barking for what seemed like hours. Bring ear muffs and some sleeping pills.2021-06-20"
"I stayed in a small, reasonably priced suite. The hotel clerk was helpful and responded well to our needs. The option of a hot breakfast in the dining room was nice, and the staff adhered to Covid safety measures. I highly recommend staying here.2020-11-24"
"Comfortable room and pleasant, accommodating hotel clerks. The breakfast wait staff was delightful, and the food was great. I recommend staying here.2017-12-16"
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.
