Motel 6
 

<BR>I posted a question last night about the Motel 6 chain, and can't find it. Please don't tell me it became a nasty or disgusting thread....or is something wrong with my search box here?<BR><BR>I would really like to know IF its good for families, or IF its targeted to and caters to SINGLES, as their signs make me believe. <BR><BR>Thank you.

it's fine. Very clean and reasonable. They may not have pools and workout rooms, if that qualifies for families. but if you want a place to sleep and lock your doors. no problem.

Overall, I'd say they target to those who don't want a lot of extras and extra cost for lodging. I've stayed at 5 Motel 6, and only 1 was a disappointment, but not that bad, overall. I think you'll hit about the same average with any of the non-luxury chains.<BR><BR>They're part of the Accor chain, who also own Red Roof Inns.<BR><BR>I'm curious ... what about their signs makes you think Motel 6 caters to singles??

I think it's the rate they post on their signs - it generally says something like "$49.99 one person"

It's is your basic no frills chain. I have stayed at many and all are ok. Clean and comfortable beds and bathrooms, if you want more, I guess you could go for the 4 star. <BR><BR>But I have never stayed in one that wasn't clean which is the main criteria. <BR><BR>For a family it might be too basic. You may want a pool for your kids or some such thing. I remember when my kids were younger, we always wanted a pool/playground area so that the kids would have something to do.

<BR>Thanks for the replies.<BR><BR>I got the feeling they were only SINGLE rooms as the other poster said -- they advertise that rate.<BR><BR>And my co-workers who have stayed there said the majority of room DO have only one bed--- either a King or queen......is that true too?????

I stayed in a Motel 6 in Florida for a family reunion. My boyfriend and I had a small room with double bed. No frills. My brother and his girlfriend also stayed a few rooms down. The place was packed -- it was loud, and I didn't feel very safe there. <BR>After the reunion my brother called to tell me that someone in Florida had stolen his credit card number and racked up over $6000 in charges. We can't prove it was someone at the Motel 6 but he only used his card at one other spot, a restaurant. <BR><BR>I would not stay in a Motel 6 unless it was a last resort.

<BR>For another: while it could have been the Motel 6, did the doors lock tightly? I've been in some Marriotts where the door's are loose.<BR><BR>So then most rooms have just one bed? Which would mean they DO cater more to couples, business travelers and not families?

I think the room type must depend on which particular motel you stay at, not which chain. We chose the Motel 6 at Lake Havasu City because it happened to have scored one of the most central locations in town (and we didn't have a car); we got a family room, no problem, very clean, and quite good value. I think I remember the proprietor saying that this was, in fact, the smallest Motel 6 in their whole chain..... and I think he also said that they are, in fact, a subsidiary of one of the other majors (not Days Inn... that's Super 8, isn't it?)

Some are newer and nicer than others. Some are in less-than-desirable areas. It's not a chain that has consistent quality standards nationwide. <BR><BR>The "South" location in Carpinteria California is especially nice. Three walking blocks to the beach.

I've stayed at lots of Motel 6(es) mostly in California. They almost ALL<BR>have pools (ask to be away from them for more quiet) and you can request a room with two double beds. Clean, basic, and cheaper than most (but not cheap)--San Diego for example, is $65 for two beds, two people.

I used to be a Motel 6 traveler. I always stayed there, until I started using Priceline. On Priceline you can get a much better hotel for the same or less.

So you have to 'request' two beds. <BR><BR>Its my understanding that the standard rooms have only ONE bed and you better request two if needed. Hence, their catering to singles per signs etc.

<BR>Maybe this thread should go under the one about the Ritz???

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