About Motel 6-Dallas, TX - South
Enjoying a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free truck parking, Motel 6 Dallas - South is a discount chain motel occupying modern low-rise premises off the junction of Highway I-35E and Loop 12 in the southern suburbs of Dallas, Texas.
Colourful, updated rooms with air-conditioning and en suite bathroom with granite countertops boast 32-inch flat-screen cable TVs, wood-effect flooring, free local calls and desks. Accessible rooms are offered.
Amenities comprise a launderette, 24-hour reception, paid Wi-Fi throughout and vending machines. Children can stay free. Pets are accepted.
Morning coffee is free. Dining options situated within ten minutes’ walk include pizzerias and diners plus fast food restaurants.
Motel 6 Dallas - South is about 16 miles from Lone Star Park for outdoor events and horse-racing. Dallas Zoo is five miles away. Downtown is a ten-minute drive away for the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza and the American Airlines Center, hosting Dallas Mavericks basketball and Dallas Stars ice hockey games.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Well-kept, revamped rooms won praise
Although some guests claimed the property didn't look all that appealing from the outside, many were pleasantly surprised to find the rooms had been redesigned with new look decor, flat-screen televisions and wood-effect flooring. The rooms were often described as being clean and well-maintained. Budget-conscious travellers often said they got reasonable value for money thanks to the competitive room rates for the area.
positive:
Convenient location south of downtown Dallas
Drivers in particular loved the location of this property as it was only a short drive south of downtown Dallas and just off the junction of Interstate 35E and Loop 12. It was reportedly easy to get to city attractions, theme parks, sports venues, museums, universities, shopping centres and airports. Motorists were also glad there was ample free parking. Another bonus was the proximity of petrol stations and bus stops plus shopping and dining options.
positive:
Good customer service reported
Reviewers frequently said they experienced good customer service from a helpful, friendly and attentive team of employees. Animal owners welcomed the pet-friendly policy.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Nuisance noises and smells encountered
Even though plenty of guests said they enjoyed a fairly quiet stay, nuisance noises like the sound of footsteps and slamming doors sometimes travelled easily through the walls and caused a disturbance for several light sleepers. Lingering smoky smells disappointed travellers in certain rooms.
negative:
Maintenance and cleanliness grumbles
Critics occasionally took issue with cleanliness and maintenance problems in some of the rooms. These included bathrooms that could have been better cleaned, inadequately cleaned floors, stained bedding and broken shower-heads.
negative:
Lack of breakfast disappointed some visitors
It came as a disappointment to some guests that there was no breakfast available at this property, apart from free morning coffee in the lobby.