"This hotel was just OK. The exterior was a complete mess, with trash all over, and the interior was no better. The carpet was dingy, there were stickers on the wall, and I found cards on the desk. The coffee pot was broken. The pool water was cloudy. I got to the breakfast area just after 9 AM, and the food was already put away.2019-07-23"
"The hotel was comfortable and clean. All the employees were helpful, and breakfast was nice. I had no complaints.2018-10-24"
"The hotel could've been cleaner; the floors were pretty dirty. But the employees were awesome and provided outstanding customer service.2017-09-12"
"Great experience for a great price. The hotel room was extremely nice, and the employees were friendly. Definitely stay here.2019-05-30"
"Great experience. The room was clean and comfortable, and the hotel staff was friendly and helpful. The pool and whirlpool were well-maintained.2017-07-24"
"The hotel was conveniently located. Nice room, pool, and whirlpool. The employees were helpful, and breakfast was awesome.2017-07-14"
"Great access to I-75 & Pine Knob Music Theatre. We were pleased to have a top floor hotel room; it was quiet the first few nights, but we could hear the guests next door the 3rd night. We forgot to check the alarm, and it went off at 6 AM. We enjoyed the pool. Get to breakfast early or forget getting omelets or sausage.2022-06-12"
"We didn't expect such a high level of accommodation. The hotel was really nice.2021-08-24"
"Great hotel stay. The room was nice and clean, and the front desk clerks were pleasant. You won't regret staying here.2018-04-02"
"The hotel room was nice and clean. The light system was a bit tricky, but play around with it until you're sure the lights will stay on. My only issue was the shuttle, which wasn't available in the morning as promised.2016-01-13"
"The hotel room smelled bad, and I found a cockroach on the floor.2016-05-24"
"Our key card didn't work when we returned to the hotel. Breakfast hours were too short.2015-12-23"
"Nice, clean hotel in a great location near the university and restaurants. I usually returned at night, but never saw anyone at the reception counter, which seemed a security concern.2015-07-14"
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near Oakland University
3 floors, 110 suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs up to 60 pounds only, 2 dogs per suite - $50 pet fee for 1st night - $10 fee for each night thereafter. - Jan 2021 < Less
"Good experience overall. The room was comfortable, and the window opened for fresh air. There was an exhaust fan over the stove. Limited TV channels, but the WiFi was good. The shower had plenty of hot water and good water pressure. The parking area and common areas weren't clean. The hotel staff was friendly. Good hotel for folkds on a budget who can tolerate a bit of noise. We'll stay here again.2022-10-30"
"The hotel was extremely dirty, and the trash containers were overflowing. Needed upgrading and improved staffing.2021-08-14"
"Everything was great, including the rates. The mattress was too firm, though. The staff was friendly. We'll stay at this hotel again.2019-10-01"
"This hotel was absolutely disgusting. All the linens were yellowed and stained, and the carpet was stained and had cigarette burns. Every surface was sticky. There was food on the floor behind the TV. The bathtub was filthy, and there was mold on the caulk. Don't stay here.2023-08-07"
"Great location. The staff was friendly and helpful. I recommend this hotel.2019-01-28"
"The hotel was clean and quiet, and the front desk clerks were helpful. I recommend staying here.2018-06-20"
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs only up to 50 pounds, 2 dogs per room - $175 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Jun 2016 < Less
"Everything about this hotel was great, but breakfast ended at 9 AM.2022-07-21"
"The hotel was a little noisy in the morning due to traffic, but the staff was friendly and accommodating. Good breakfast with plenty of seating. We'd stay here again.2017-08-20"
"This is one of the finest hotels we've stayed in. The room was immaculate.2016-07-20"
"The hotel room was clean, but there was no chair for the desk and one electrical outlet by the desk didn't work. The outlets in the bathroom didn't work, and there was no exhaust fan. Some renovations were underway.2023-04-29"
"Nice hotel, but one front desk clerk was rude. She ignored me at check-in and then asked if she could help the men behind me. When I called later about a burned out light and asked for an extra towel, she sighed and said she'd take care of it. I got a towel, but the lightbulb wasn't changed until we asked the housekeeper, who sent up a maintenance worker. 2016-09-13"
"Our room smelled like cigars. Don't stay at this motel.2017-07-18"
"The motel room was dirty, and there seemed to be illicit activity going on. The police were at the property from 3 AM until we left at 8 AM. Don't stay here.2015-11-09"
"We had a great stay, but we're still waiting for a hotel employee to call us back about glasses my wife left behind.2017-06-09"
"The room was lovely, and the hotel employees were wonderful.2017-05-25"
"Our room was clean except for the fridge. When we called the front desk to complain, a housekeeper was sent to the room immediately. The hotel clerk was efficient and comped us 2 breakfasts to make up for the oversight. The staff was pleasant and easy to work with. Highly recommend.2016-10-25"
"For the most part, we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel, but we expected the building to be newer. We loved having a full fridge and cooking facilities, and there were enough dishes for all 4 of us. We were in the room several times when housekeeping came, and we asked them to just empty the garbage cans and give us fresh towels. After that, they didn't clean the room even when we were out, and we stayed for 10 days. This part of our stay was unsatisfactory.2019-07-22"
"The hotel room was nice and spacious, and the pillows and linens were awesome. Nice social hour with a salad buffet and stew. The employees were pleasant. Great place.2017-07-25"
"Excellent hotel and 2-room suite. It was clean and well-kept. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was satisfactory, but the evening food was sub-par. Eat dinner out.2015-03-27"
"The hotel was dirty, and there were cigarette butts everywhere. The trash cans were overflowing, including the one inside the hallway near the stairwell. The bed was comfortable, and the shower had good water pressure. The front desk clerks were pleasant, and so were the housekeepers. No breakfast because of Covid; there wasn't even coffee available.2020-09-21"
"The hotel staff was nice and friendly. I had a pleasant stay. Great choice.2016-04-01"
"We've stayed at this hotel before and had a great room on the 5th floor. This time we had a room on the 1st floor with no bathtub; the shower stall looked cheap. There was a hockey tournament, and lots of kids roamed the hall and pool area. The pool water wasn't warm enough, and the whirlpool was out of order. I expected better.2015-12-03"
"The hotel was clean and safe, and the staff was friendly and went out of their way to be helpful.2022-04-06"
"The staff was friendly and helpful, including the housekeepers and breakfast attendants. Breakfast had the best selection I've seen in a hotel. Don't hesitate to stay here.2017-08-13"
Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near I-75 and Oakland University
4 floors, 123 suites
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to 2 medium-sized pets per suite - $25 per night fee for each pet up to 6 nights - $10 per pet fee for each night thereafter. - Oct 2022 < Less
"Everything was perfect. If you're looking for a nice, cheap motel, this is the place. The room was clean and had a comfortable bed, and the staff was friendly. Well-lit area next to a McDonald's. No complaints at all.2017-02-28"
"The motel room was clean and updated. Unfortunately, I left my prescription medication in the room, and it wasn't found.2016-08-17"
"The motel was quiet and fairly clean, and the beds were comfortable. No coffee in the room, but there was a McDonald's 2016-07-13"
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.
