About Welcome Inn
Smoke-free Motel 6 Indianapolis East offers unpretentious economy accommodation just off Interstate 70 and the I-465 ring road in the eastern suburbs of Indiana’s state capital. Guests can enjoy free parking with spaces for trucks.
Straightforward rooms feature cable TV with free expanded channels, an en suite bathroom with shower, free local calls, air-conditioning and optional paid Wi-Fi access. There are also accessible rooms.
Amenities include a 24-hour front desk and coin-operated laundry facilities. Pets are allowed and kids can stay free.
Vending machines are on-site selling snacks and drinks while morning coffee is complimentary. There are several restaurants less than ten minutes away on foot.
Motel 6 Indianapolis East is only 15 minutes’ drive from downtown for attractions like Indianapolis Zoo and the Lucas Oil Stadium – home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL team. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indianapolis International Airport are less than 30 minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Convenient location
Reviewers liked the location just off highway I-70 and the Interstate 465 ring road for offering easy access to the heart of Indianapolis. There were also handy roadside amenities like convenience stores, eateries and gas stations nearby. Some guests, however, had safety concerns about the surrounding area after dark.
positive:
Simple but adequately comfortable
Many budget-conscious reviewers said they enjoyed a comfortable stay in clean surroundings at this property, which was reportedly basic but fine for a short stay. The competitive room rates, pet-friendly policy, free parking and free expanded cable channels were factors in plenty of guests describing the motel as offering decent value for money. However, some critics said the rooms were a bit small and that charges for Wi-Fi were a drawback.
positive:
Customer service praised
Personnel were often described as friendly, courteous and efficient. Reviewers often said check-in was generally hassle free although there were isolated reports of mix-ups with reservations on arrival.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Nuisance noises and smells reported
Sounds from neighboring rooms and corridors were sometimes audible, which attracted negative comments from some light sleepers. There were also a few claims of smoke smells in certain rooms despite the property's non-smoking policy.
negative:
Cleanliness issues encountered
Some critics suggested there was work to do to improve cleanliness standards and address issues like stained bedding in some rooms, dirty floors, mold in some bathrooms and accumulations of dust beneath some of the furniture. There were also occasional claims that pest control measures could have been more robust.
negative:
Outdated features and maintenance issues
There were claims that some of the rooms had outdated features that would benefit from an overhaul. These included tired-looking furniture, older TVs and sagging mattresses. Maintenance issues reported included occasionally malfunctioning lights and cigarette burns in some of the rooms.