About Motel 6-Duluth, MN
Motel 6 Duluth provides straightforward budget accommodation about five minutes’ drive from downtown Duluth, Minnesota, for popular attractions like the Great Lakes Aquarium. This roadside property is just off Interstate 35.
Simple air-conditioned rooms include cable TV with free expanded channels, free local calls and an en suite bathroom. Wi-Fi is available for a small fee. Accessible rooms are offered as are upgrade rooms adding fridges and microwaves.
Amenities include free parking, a 24-hour front desk and coin-operated laundry facilities. Kids can stay free and pets are allowed.
Free morning coffee is offered at reception, which also boasts vending machines. Dining options just a few steps away include fast food, a grill and pizza.
Motel 6 Duluth is ideally located for exploring the great outdoors around the shores of Lake Superior such as Spirit Mountain recreation area about seven miles away. Duluth International Airport is about 15 minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Handy location and friendly staff
Most guests liked this motel's roadside location just off highway I-35. It was particularly convenient for motorists as it was close to gas stations, convenience stores and popular eateries. Reviewers were also largely upbeat about the customer service, often calling staff pleasant and helpful. Most visitors said check-in was swift but a few encountered frustrating mix-ups over reservations.
positive:
Fair value for money
Those looking for basic accommodation that was affordable were often pleased with this motel. Many reviewers concluded it offered fair value for money as the rooms were of a decent quality and fairly spacious for the price they paid. Guests also appreciated perks like the pet-friendly policy, free parking and free morning coffee.
positive:
Praise for housekeeping
Although critics sometimes said the motel looked unappealing from the outside, many were often pleasantly surprised once they went inside. Reviewers often said the rooms were more than adequately clean for a short stay.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Older rooms attracted negative opinions
Some of the older rooms at this property attracted criticism from reviewers who claimed there were aging carpets, tired-looking furniture, aging mattresses, old televisions, worn linens and outdated bathrooms. However, the most-recently refurbished rooms attracted more positive opinions as they had more modern facilities and fresh decor.
negative:
Minor cleanliness grumbles
A few critics were sometimes disappointed when they discovered that trash left by previous occupants wasn't cleared away. It was also occasionally claimed that pest prevention measures were ineffective at times.
negative:
Nuisance smells and noises
Some light sleepers said certain rooms were exposed to traffic noise from the freeway; others said they found noise from neighboring rooms and corridors annoying. Another nuisance some guests faced was a lingering tobacco smell in some of the non-smoking rooms.