"I was given a room that hadn't been serviced. It took the motel clerk 3 more tries to find a room that was clean. The curtains didn't fit properly, and the chain lock on the door had been removed, and both sides of the door were dirty. Housekeeping didn't make the bed while I was out, and I found hair on the mattress pad. Don't even think about staying here.2017-11-17"
"The motel room was in poor condition. The fridge didn't work, the microwave was old and hard to use, and there was no coffee maker. The bed was falling apart, but at least the linens were clean. Better than sleeping in your car.2017-03-19"
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.
