Hotel Motel 6 Memphis - Graceland (Memphis, USA)

The straightforward rooms reportedly weren't the height of luxury but were more than sufficiently clean and comfy for a stopover, according to many visitors. There was praise for the way the rooms were well-equipped with mini-fridges, microwaves and free Wi-Fi access. Guests travelling on a budget were keen on the normally inexpensive room rates and felt they got decent value for money.

Guests often said they encountered friendly, polite and helpful personnel who had local knowledge to share and usually made check-in quick and easy. The pet-friendly policy pleased animal lovers.

Elvis Presley fans were pleased to be so close to Graceland, the singer's one-time home now offering museum tours. Air passengers also welcomed the proximity of Memphis International Airport. Motorists liked the ample free parking and the proximity of Interstate 55, which made it simple to get to sports venues, industrial areas and downtown Memphis with its live music venues, historic landmarks and museums. Reviewers also appreciated the way there were petrol stations, bus stops and places to eat in the surrounding area.

Dirty carpets, litter underneath the beds, build-ups of dust and stained bedding were among the cleanliness issues that bothered travellers in certain rooms. Maintenance criticism focussed on cigarette burns, blown light bulbs, old televisions and tired-looking furniture.

Several critics voiced occasional security concerns about some of their fellow guests, claiming they were possibly up to no good at times.

Several light sleepers reported that there was occasional background noise from vehicles moving in the motel car park or lorries using a nearby truckstop. Meanwhile, musty smells and lingering smoky odours proved to be off-putting for reviewers in certain rooms.