About Motel 6-Maryland Heights, MO
Boasting free Wi-Fi throughout, Motel 6 Maryland Heights offers basic low-cost accommodation in the western suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri. Conveniently-located just off Interstate 270, it’s about 25 minutes’ drive from downtown.
Casual air-conditioned rooms include an en suite bathroom, cable TV with free expanded channels and free local calls. Selected rooms add microwaves, fridges and sofa-beds. Accessible rooms are also offered.
Facilities comprise a 24-hour reception, meeting room, elevators, free truck parking and launderette. Pets are allowed and kids can stay free.
Morning coffee is complimentary and just a few steps away are dining options like pizza and fast food restaurants.
Motel 6 Maryland Heights is about 20 miles from downtown attractions like the Gateway Arch and Busch Stadium – home of the St. Louis Cardinals Major League Baseball team. St. Louis Zoo is about 15 miles away while Lambert – St. Louis International Airport is about seven miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Handy roadside location
Most reviewers thought the roadside location just off Interstate 270 was convenient, although a few guests reported difficulties finding the entrance from the road. Visitors appreciated being just seven miles from the airport and about 20 miles from the heart of St. Louis. Another bonus was the proximity of roadside amenities like restaurants, gas stations and convenience stores.
positive:
Basic accommodation was fair value for money
Guests often agreed that this no frills property was short on luxuries but the rooms were reportedly clean, spacious and comfortable enough for a stopover according to many reviewers. The affordable rates prompted many visitors to say their stays represented fair value for money. Perks like the free pet-friendly policy and parking were a bonus.
positive:
Praise for customer service
Reviewers were largely pleased with the customer service and efforts of personnel at front desk, where staff were often described as friendly, helpful and attentive. Furthermore, check-in was reportedly swift.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Claims of unreliable Wi-Fi
Guests welcomed the provision of free Wi-Fi throughout the motel. While some users said the speeds on offer were ample for their needs, there were critics who said the speeds were sluggish and that the signal was prone to dropping at times.
negative:
Irritating noises and smells
According to some guests, the rooms weren't very well soundproofed, which enabled some light sleepers to hear noise from adjacent rooms. Another nuisance was smoky smells in some parts of the building.
negative:
Claims of cleanliness and maintenance issues
Some critics felt the motel would benefit from further modernization to tackle issues in certain rooms like aging beds, non-functioning power outlets, tired-looking furniture, blocked drains and old carpets. Cleanliness standards were sometimes criticized too. There were occasional reports of stained sheets, mold in showers and trash left behind by previous occupants.