Hotel Motel 6-Fresno, CA (Fresno, USA)

The no nonsense rooms with flat-screen televisions and en suite bathrooms reportedly had all the essentials for a stopover. Those aiming to keep costs down liked the normally affordable room rates and often felt they got fair value for money.

It appealed to reviewers that there were handy amenities like petrol stations, bus stops, convenience stores and roadside eateries only steps away from this property just off California State Route 99 in the north-western outskirts of Fresno. Furthermore, it was said to be straightforward to reach golf courses, amusement parks, local attractions and beauty spots. Motorists welcomed the ample free parking and liked the way they usually got spaces close to their rooms.

Travellers often sang the praises of the efficient, professional and friendly members of staff, who usually provided good customer service and a hassle-free check-in. Those travelling with their four-legged appreciated the pet-friendly policy, enabling them to stay with their animals in selected rooms.

Although plenty of guests appreciated the free Wi-Fi network at this motel, some critics claimed the service was plagued by poor speeds and a weak signal at times.

Some guests encountered maintenance issues in certain rooms. These included reports of dated decor, malfunctioning TVs, ripped carpets, blown light bulbs and ineffective air-conditioning units. There were also occasional grumbles in several rooms about cleanliness issues such as insufficiently cleaned bathrooms and stained bedding.

Light sleepers sometimes remarked that there were certain rooms facing the street which were exposed to occasional traffic noise. Meanwhile, there was criticism of off-putting musty odours or lingering smoky smells in some parts of the premises.