"We reserved a non-smoking room, but were put in a smoking room with cigarette burns on the bedspread. We complained and were moved to another room, but it was worn and hadn't been properly cleaned. There was just a quarter of a roll of toilet paper and no facial tissue in the holder. The shower curtain was torn, and only 1 of the 4 electrical outlets at the vanity worked. Some room doors had no doorknobs, and a washcloth was stuck in the hole. The exterior and all trash cans were filthy. Don't stay at this motel.2018-10-27"
"I had trouble with the room key, which was especially annoying because it was only 10 degrees outside. The cold weather also caused the pipes to freeze; several rooms below us flooded at about 1 AM, which set off the fire alarm for 30 minutes. There was no water until 8 AM, and we were only offered a $20 discount. The room was in dire need of general cleaning, and I found a dog claw in the bedsheets. Couldn't adjust the fridge temperature. Find a different motel.2017-01-11"
"The motel didn't look like online photos. The room smelled musty. The staff was friendly and did a good job.2016-08-14"
"The room was comfortable, and the staff was nice. I had no complaints and would stay at this motel again.2019-03-01"
"The hotel was clean and beautiful, and the room was nicely decorated. Awesome customer service and express checkout, and it only cost $10 extra for my dog. I'll stay here again.2018-10-18"
"The motel room was clean and comfortable, and I really liked the small sofa. Nice location, too.2016-03-06"
"Nice motel. I had a pleasant stay and recommend it.2017-10-26"
"The motel was undergoing renovations, but the work was nearly complete; I think it will look great when the work is done. No elevator.2016-09-03"
"Slow check-in, and the motel staff wasn't very friendly. I had a positive stay other than that. Be aware that a late checkout will cost you money, even if it's just an extra hour.2015-09-24"
"The pillows in my hotel room needed to be replaced. Breakfast could've been better; the cereal was a bit stale.2023-07-03"
"I was initially given the wrong key card. The TV didn't work, but someone came up and fixed it. The towel bar in the bathroom kept falling off the wall. Breakfast was OK, but there were kids running around screaming at 8 AM. I'll never stay at this hotel again.2018-04-09"
"The motel room was clean, and breakfast was decent.2018-03-20"
"Everything about this motel was first-rate.2016-10-01"
"The motel was newly remodeled and dog-friendly. Lots of places nearby to walk the dog. The bed was comfortable. Great breakfast. No negatives at all. We'll stay here again.2015-11-17"
"The motel was old. No a place to bring the family, but OK for pets and guys going hunting. No carpet in the room. The room was dark, and the bathroom was small.2021-06-16"
"The room was disgusting and smelled like mold. The bedsprings poked through. The dust was so thick that the top of the electrical outlets were black. The AC was covered in black dust. The carpet and walls were stained. There was mold in the bathroom, and the tiles and molding were falling off in the shower. Don't stay at this motel.2021-10-19"
"Clean, quiet room and comfortable bed. Good shower. The hotel clerks were friendly and helpful. A very adequate place to stay for a moderate price.2017-08-23"
"There was only one motel clerk, so check-in was a long process. Our neighbors were loud and kept us awake. We finally gave up and left at 3 AM. Don't stay here.2015-10-26"
HotelGuides made it easy to choose a hotel based on how far we wanted to get that day. Also liked being able to see the interstate interchange on the map to determine how far off the highway each hotel was.
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.
