"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 hotel room was nice, neat, and smelled clean. Easy check-in and checkout. I enjoyed my stay.2016-01-04"
"There appeared to be people living at the hotel. The front desk clerks were disorganized and unhelpful. Some remodeling was underway, and I saw workers sitting in the hallway with their tools while they waited for someone to bring a key card. Don't stay here.2015-11-11"
"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"
"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"
"The motel was dated, and the room was dirty. There were crumbs on the floor, food was stuck on the wall, and the bed covers were stained. There are better alternatives in the area.2022-11-21"
"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"
"Good hotel for the price. Our room was clean, comfortable, and quiet, though the furnishings were dated. The fridge had an ice-maker, but it didn't seem to work, and there were no ice machines in the building. The staff was courteous and friendly. I'd stay here again.2016-08-26"
"This is the best hotel in the area. I had an excellent experience and am staying again next week.2016-01-18"
"Easy access to I-95. The room was ready when I arrived, and it was cleaned every day. The wireless Internet worked well. I feel like I got a great deal. Definitely stay at this hotel.2015-10-08"
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.
