Hotel Motel 6 Santa Fe (Santa Fe, USA)

The new look rooms with wood-effect floors and colourful decor proved popular with many travellers. The accommodation was frequently described as being functional but well-kept and clean. Lots of guests said their rooms were more than sufficiently tidy and comfy for a stopover. Budget-conscious guests appreciated the low-cost room rates and usually felt they got decent bang for their buck.

The presence of plenty of eateries close by appealed to diners. Furthermore, there were handy amenities nearby like petrol stations and shopping options. Drivers liked being a short distance from Interstate 25 for easy access to regional beauty spots, skiing resorts and outdoor recreation areas. The free parking was another plus. Motorists also said it was simple to reach downtown Santa Fe with its museums and historic sites.

Reviewers frequently said they dealt with friendly, professional and obliging personnel who often had good local knowledge and happily went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure guests had a pleasant stay. Animal lovers welcomed the pet-friendly policy.

Dirty fridges and microwaves, inadequately cleaned sheets and cigarette burns were among the minor cleanliness and maintenance grumbles critics had in some rooms. Others commented that they found certain rooms quite small. The sight of possible non-residents occasionally hanging around in the parking lot prompted mild security concerns among several travellers.

Stale smoke smells and pet odours bothered reviewers in several rooms. Light sleepers occasionally blamed thin walls for making it possible for them to hear nuisance noise from adjacent rooms and walkways too easily.

Visitors disliked paying for Wi-Fi access. There were also occasional reports that the network offered a spotty signal or underwhelming speeds.