About Studio 6-Brownsville, Tx
Offering low-cost lodgings just off Interstate 69E in the southern Texas city of Brownsville, Motel 6 Brownsville boasts an outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace. Located about 15 minutes’ drive from USA-Mexico border crossings, this no frills motel provides ample free parking.
Simple studio-style rooms feature an en suite bathroom, air-conditioning, free local calls, cable TV with free expanded channels and Wi-Fi access. Some rooms add fully-equipped kitchens and coffee-makers. There are accessible rooms too.
Guest amenities include a 24-hour front desk, coin-operated laundry facilities, elevators and vending machines. There’s a pet-friendly policy and kids can stay free.
Complimentary morning coffee is available in the lobby and there are various dining options surrounding the motel and at nearby malls.
Motel 6 Brownsville is about 40 minutes’ drive from beautiful South Padre Island with its beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Low-cost motel was decent value
Affordable rates made the motel a popular choice with those on a budget who were looking for simple lodgings for a short stay. The rooms were reportedly short on luxuries, but guests often said the beds were more than adequately comfortable and there were good facilities like the outdoor pool and sun terrace. The upgrade rooms with fully-equipped kitchens appeared to be the most popular. Reviewers also appreciated free perks such as complimentary expanded cable channels and morning coffee; although many wished the motel did a proper breakfast. .
positive:
Convenient location
Situated within five miles of USA-Mexico border crossings and just off the freeway, guests often said the location was convenient. It was close to roadside amenities like restaurants, gas stations and shopping malls. The ample free parking was a bonus for motorists. .
positive:
Praise for customer service
Reviewers were largely positive about the customer service, often describing personnel as friendly, helpful and courteous.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Divided on cleanliness
Many reviewers were more than satisfied with the standards of cleanliness at the property. However, some critics took issue with the housekeeping, saying there was room for improvement. Issues reported included musty smells mixed with air freshener in some rooms and occasional claims of pests. .
negative:
Paying for Wi-Fi was annoying
Reviewers often grumbled about charges for Wi-Fi access at this motel. Moreover, there were some claims that the network signal was sometimes patchy and offered sluggish speeds. .
negative:
Dated rooms had drawbacks
There were calls from some quarters for this property to undergo further modernization in order to make it more comfortable and appealing for guests. Critics said there were some dated rooms that would benefit from updating to address issues like old televisions, tired-looking furniture and ineffective air-conditioning, which left some rooms too hot and humid in the warmest weather. .