"Close to attractions. The motel room was clean, but didn't have a microwave or fridge. Check-in was handled well.2022-09-04"
"The motel room was clean and orderly, and best of all, it was odor-free. The front desk clerk was pleasant and helpful. I enjoyed my stay.2016-11-02"
"Easy freeway access. Hotel was clean, and the beds were comfortable. Plenty of hot water for showers, but the water pressure was poor. I left an item behind, but was able to call and pick it up on my way back. Breakfast was adequate, but all carbs. There was a waffle maker.2015-03-30"
"The hotel was so clean and beautiful, and the room was perfect. The front desk clerk was kind and welcoming, and the pool was a bonus. This is an excellent place to stay.2022-07-01"
"Clean, quiet hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful. Good breakfast with a lot of options.2018-08-23"
"The hotel was great, but it was farther from Penn State than I expected. The room was clean and smelled fresh. No washcloths available, so we were given hand towels instead.2018-08-18"
"Great hotel for the price. It was modern and clean. Definitely stay here.2016-05-13"
"The hotel clerks were helpful and friendly.2016-05-07"
"After a long drive, we appreciated the soup, crackers, and cookies when we arrived. The hotel was new, clean, and had updated amenities. We had 2 rooms, each with a queen-sized bed, and there was plenty of space for our group. Plenty of towels provided. The front desk clerk provided excellent customer service. Great hotel.2015-12-21"
"Clean hotel with nice employees, but it seemed to be new and had some kinks to work out. It was chaotic when we stayed, but it was back to school season. Give it a chance.2015-09-02"
"The hotel was clean, and the room was spacious and comfortable. Nice, attentive staff.2015-10-16"
"Our suite was nice and large, and the beds and pillows were comfortable. My only complaint was that there was mold in the shower along the tile. Nice front desk clerk, and check-in was easy. Good breakfast with lots of choices. I recommend this hotel.2015-09-16"
"The room was homey and had a frosted partition between the bed and sofa bed. Continental breakfast provided. A very comfortable hotel; don't hesitate to stay here.2015-04-12"
"Close to campus. The hotel was clean, and the front desk clerk was personable. We had gotten lost, and she immediately printed out new directions. Perfect breakfast.2015-03-23"
"The hotel was clean and well-maintained. Super-comfortable beds, but the bedsheets kept coming off and my older mother had trouble climbing into the bed. Wonderful shower. Breakfast was nice. Great place to stay.2018-04-16"
"The hotel was old and needed renovation. The beds were too small. Don't stay here.2019-06-11"
"Well worth the price. I was very satisfied with this hotel stay.2017-01-05"
"I was satisfied with my hotel stay.2017-01-03"
"The room was clean but looked a little run-down. The beds were comfortable. The bathroom was clean but small. Friendly staff. There was a lot of college traffic, and it could be a little noisy. The hotel was fine for an overnight stay.2016-04-04"
"The hotel was clean, but the beds were too firm for us. The restaurant food was overpriced and not that good, but the bar area was nice. No refills allowed at the breakfast buffet.2015-10-22"
"The hotel lobby had been upgraded, but the room looked sad. No newspapers, and no continental breakfast. We won't return.2020-02-29"
"The hotel was definitely tired and in need of renovation. The staff was terrific. There was no room available when I arrived at 10 PM, and it took nearly 25 minutes for one to be ready.2019-06-24"
"An excellent hotel. Stay here.2018-09-18"
"An excellent hotel. Don't let the remote location keep you away.2018-09-17"
"The hotel was clean and comfortable, and so was the bedding. I liked being able to control the room temperature. The room had a fridge and free WiFi. The bathroom ceiling needed to be repainted. The bottom of the bathtub had an unsightly stain, and the water pressure was poor. The staff was helpful. Good stay overall.2018-08-27"
"The hotel was nice, clean, and affordable, and the employees were pleasant. The full breakfast was hot and good. I'd definitely stay here again.2018-03-27"
"The hotel was new. The room was small and minimalist, but it was clean. Great staff and good complimentary breakfast.2017-06-29"
"The hotel was new and everything worked. It was nice to have a fridge and microwave in the room. I recommend staying here.2016-11-01"
"The hotel was nice, clean, and convenient, and the staff was friendly. Stay here.2016-08-02"
"Everything about the hotel was great. I liked the window seat, and the bed was comfortable. You won't be disappointed if you stay here.2016-04-18"
"This is a no-frills hotel, but my stay was fine. The TV remote control and bathtub were dirty, but the staff was super polite and breakfast was better than expected.2019-09-30"
"Great value and great hotel stay. Give it a try.2019-04-09"
"The hotel needed some renovation, but the room was fairly clean and the staff was courteous. Standard breakfast provided. Good place to stay for the price.2016-12-06"
"The hotel was clean, but the beds were quite small and too bouncy for me. None of the employees seemed to be glad to be there. A few customer service training classes would go a long way.2016-11-15"
"Convenient to everything, including Penn State. Great value. Give it a try; you'll be pleasantly surprised.2016-09-06"
"The hotel was OK and quiet at night. The WiFi didn't work well in my 3rd floor room. Good breakfast and safe parking. The only negative was that the hallways smelled like smoke since smoking and non-smoking rooms were on the same floors. 2019-07-22"
"I heard a lot of slamming doors and stomping people late at night, and the AC made a lot of noise. The beds were super comfortable, though.2018-10-30"
"The rates were reasonable, and the hotel staff was courteous and polite.2018-10-24"
"My non-smoking room smelled like smoke. Consider other hotels.2018-07-10"
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was courteous.2017-06-12"
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.
