About Motel 6-Kingston, ON
Occupying new-build multi-storey premises off Highway 401 in the northern outskirts of historic Kingston in Ontario, Canada, Motel 6 Kingston provides budget chain accommodation with complimentary parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Bright, updated rooms featuring air-conditioning, mini-fridges and microwaves boast en suite bathrooms with granite countertops, 32-inch flat-panel TVs with expanded cable, wood-effect flooring, free local calls and desks. Accessible rooms are offered.
Conveniences include a launderette, lift, 24-hour reception, gym and vending machines. Ironing equipment and hairdryers are available on request. Kids can stay free and pets are welcomed.
Morning coffee is complimentary. Bar-grill and Mexican restaurants are among the eateries situated within one mile.
Smoke-free Motel 6 Kingston is 43 miles from the wildlife-rich Thousand Islands National Park. The nearest Canada-USA border crossing is roughly 35 minutes’ drive away. Queen’s University is about 15 minutes’ drive away in downtown. The Cataraqui Centre is five minutes’ drive away for indoor shopping and dining.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Handy roadside location in city suburbs
Not only were there handy conveniences like filling stations, bus stops and places to eat in the vicinity of this property on the northern edge of Kingston, but also there was easy access to Highway 401. Therefore, many drivers said it was simple to reach local attractions, beauty spots, academic institutions, golf courses and shopping malls. Furthermore, it appealed that the property was within driving distance of downtown and the nearest Canada-USA border crossing. The free on-site parking was another plus.
positive:
New look rooms were well-equipped and clean
Reviewers were often pleasantly surprised by the updated rooms with new look decor, flat-screen televisions and hard floors. Many guests commented that their rooms were spacious, well-cleaned and comfortable. There was also praise for the way the rooms were well-equipped with mini-fridges, fast free Wi-Fi and microwaves as standard. Budget-minded travellers often remarked that they got fair bang for their buck due to the normally competitive room rates for the area.
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Upbeat about friendly personnel
Many guests were impressed with the excellent customer service provided by attentive, welcoming and friendly members of staff. Animal lovers welcomed the pet-friendly policy.
Negative Reviews
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Nuisance noise reported
One drawback of the carpet-free flooring was that light sleepers occasionally claimed they could hear nuisance noise like footsteps more easily from adjoining rooms and corridors.
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Minor maintenance grumbles
Maintenance issues took the shine off an otherwise pleasant stay for critics staying in certain rooms. They included malfunctioning fridges, low water pressure and blown light bulbs.
negative:
Claims location best suited drivers
Although many guests were satisfied with the location of this property in the city's northern suburbs, some critics said the out-of-town position best suited drivers because public transport connections to downtown Kingston were limited at times.