"This hotel was old, awful, and poorly maintained. The 1st room smelled so bad we couldn't stand it. The 2nd room was dirty and also smelled bad, and the bedding was disgusting. We decided not to stay.2021-08-18"
"The hotel room was large, clean, and had a patio and nice view of the lake. Enjoy the amenities.2018-09-29"
"Convenient location. The hotel room was quiet, and there was a great restaurant across the parking lot called the Farmhouse Kitchen and Silo Bar.2018-06-23"
"Pleasant atmosphere and nice breakfast. Get a lake view. I'd stay at this hotel again.2016-01-16"
"The room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Nice view of Lake Superior. The hallways were way too cold. Friendly housekeepers. The cookies and coffee in the lobby were a nice touch. However, I'm 50 and felt patronized when the front desk clerks called me "honey" and "dear". We had dinner in the hotel dining room, and it took 10 minutes for a waitress to even acknowledge our presence.2015-10-04"
"The hotel room was nice and clean, and the employees were courteous. We've stayed here for years when visiting Ashland. Good place to stay.2022-09-07"
"The hotel room was clean, and the bed was nice and firm. The staff was friendly. No early check-in allowed.2018-09-26"
"The recliner in our room was defective, and tipped over onto my wife. The hotel clerk said it would be replaced, but instead a maintenance worker just tightened something, and it was still defective.2015-07-30"
"The room was clean and just what we needed, and the motel clerk was nice and personable. The quiet backyard with comfortable lawn chairs looking out at the lake was especially nice. Great cooked-to-order breakfast. We plan to return.2017-08-06"
"The motel was clean, and the bed was great. You can't go wrong staying here.2016-10-08"
"Great location. The motel was clean and well-kept, and the employees were friendly. The pool wasn't warm, but the whirlpool was warm and clean. No elevator, and I didn't like having to carry my luggage upstairs.2016-09-01"
"The bed in my hotel room was comfortable, but the shower had poor water pressure. Good breakfast.2015-10-03"
"We've stayed at this hotel several times in the past 2 years, and have always enjoyed our time here. Great place to stay, and be sure to order the pizza.2015-08-02"
"Perfect location right on US 2. The hotel room was clean and comfortable. The continental breakfast was a plus, and had something for everyone. The lobby snacks at night were a nice touch, and we appreciated the coupons for area restaurants.2015-07-25"
"The hotel staff was pleasant and accommodating. I enjoyed the selections and quality of food at breakfast.2015-07-22"
"The room was clean and well serviced each day. The staff was so polite and helpful; I truly felt at home. The pool, sauna, and whirlpool were clean, and the pool hours were generous. We loved staying at this hotel.2018-07-19"
"Clean hotel with fantastic employees. Lots of choices at breakfast. I don't think you can find a better alternative.2016-01-30"
"The hotel clerks were kind, helpful, and welcoming.2022-06-20"
"The hotel room was spacious and clean. I used the whirlpool twice, but it was crowded. Nice breakfast.2020-01-22"
"Not a good value for a not-so-welcoming place. No decent chair, and the room lighting was poor. I ended up sitting in the lobby. Look for another hotel.2019-07-20"
"The hotel was clean, and the bed was comfortable. The only chair in the room was an office chair. Breakfast was hot and had a decent number of selections.2021-10-18"
"The hotel room looked better than the online photos.2019-07-16"
"The hotel was quiet and clean, and the employees were pleasant and helpful. I'd stay here again.2018-02-25"
"The hotel was affordable, the room was clean, and the hotel staff was friendly. We appreciated the complimentary breakfast. This is a good choice.2017-11-01"
"Good hotel, but the parking lot was muddy.2017-03-27"
"The hotel was dog-friendly, and that's what we were looking for.2016-11-21"
"The hotel was super clean. Beautiful lawn outside by the pond. The pool was also nice and clean, and towels were available. Enjoyed the whirlpool. Stay here. It was nice, though a bit pricey.2015-07-09"
"The hotel needed some basic maintenance, but the room was clean and the staff was pleasant. I'll stay here again.2019-12-19"
"Beautiful location right on Lake Superior. The room was tiny, and there was no room for 2 people to move around. The heater was loud. There was dust all over the TV. The shower water was lukewarm at best. We've stayed here many times, but the hotel hasn't been well-maintained. Good bar and dining room.2019-10-07"
"Great hotel and atmosphere. The employees were wonderful. I can't wait to come back in the summer.2018-02-22"
"Clean hotel room with comfortable beds. Nice hot breakfast that included fruit. Short drive to the bus stop to go to the Tall Ships event. A good choice for big events.2016-08-21"
"The hotel room was dirty and had a funny smell, but the bed was comfortable. 2020-11-17"
"Clean hotel with friendly personnel. Good place to stay.2018-04-26"
"There was no seating in our hotel room other than the bed. Service was exceptional. The breakfast buffet was just OK. Ask for a room away from the arcade and water park. The arcade was pricey.2017-09-14"
"The hallway carpet was dirty, and the kitchen had an odor. The hotel was short-staffed, and there was no one in the office at checkout; I never got a receipt. The continental breakfast was bad. Don't stay here.2021-09-23"
"The hotel was nice, clean, and cheap.2020-03-10"
"My hotel room was right across from the noisy breakfast area. People were there talking loudly much of the night, which woke me up multiple times.2018-07-25"
"Great hotel stay. Good breakfast bar, and I loved the s'mores in the evening.2023-11-23"
"The hotel staff was helpful and friendly. More elevators would've been nice. I recommend this hotel.2018-10-14"
"I would've given this hotel a high rating, but the bedding was dirty. Everything else was good, and breakfast was phenomenal. We enjoyed the view of the lake and sunrise from the breakfast room.2017-09-21"
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.
