Hotel Motel 6 Madison North (Madison, USA)

Many guests said they encountered friendly, professional and obliging personnel who provided good customer service and a swift check-in. The pet-friendly policy pleased animal lovers.

The redesigned rooms with wood-effect flooring and flat-panel TVs were a hit with many visitors, who often said they did the job in terms of basic comfort and cleanliness, making them fine for a budget stopover. Budget-conscious travellers often felt they achieved reasonable bang for their buck due to the frequently competitive room prices.

Reviewers welcomed the wide variety of restaurants in the vicinity. Moreover, there were handy facilities like bus stops and petrol stations nearby. Shopaholics loved the proximity of a major shopping mall. Drivers liked being just off US Route 151 and a short drive from the junction of Interstates 90 and 94 because they could enjoy easy access to local attractions, universities, parks and downtown Madison. The location also appealed to air passengers using Dane County Regional Airport as the terminal was just moments away. The free parking was another plus.

It disappointed many travellers that they had to cough up a small extra charge for access to the Wi-Fi network at this property.

Minor cleanliness and maintenance problems like dirty linens, unmade beds and malfunctioning locks irritated critics in several rooms. It was also claimed some of the rooms were fairly compact, especially when fully occupied. A few visitors expressed occasional mild security concerns about fellow residents who were possibly up to no good.

Light sleepers sometimes claimed nuisance noise from adjacent rooms and corridors travelled too easily. Lingering smoky smells were also reported, despite the property's smoke-free policy.