Name: America's Best Value Inn of Novato
Address: 7600 Redwood Boulevard, Novato, California, United States of America, Novato, California, US
Price range: $81–$106 per night
Rating: 7.57

What guests think

At America's Best Value Inn of Novato, travellers highlight good prices and generally friendly staff, but also an older, worn property with inconsistent cleanliness, firm beds, traffic and train noise, limited parking, and frequent pool or hot tub closures.

Rooms feel dated, with small TVs and sparse furnishings, though some are spacious and a few include balconies or in-room jacuzzis. Breakfast is very limited—mostly muffins and cereal—and can end early. Overall, expect a budget stay that trades price and access for comfort and polish.

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Facilities

Pool and hot tub are often closed or not fully working, and parking is frequently limited or tight. Some guests specifically book rooms with in-room jacuzzis, which they enjoyed.

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Matt

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was nice. Pool and exercise room were not available.

2

Taz

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool and Hot Tub were down along with half of the available parking. Had to park illegally around the corner from the Hotel. We needed an extra cot in the room and was hit with a 15.00 up-charge.This may have been an opportunity for management to gain some face by giving a break on the cot fee.

6

Sandra

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Uncomfortable beds, Not much parking and really tight parking spaces, the hot tub wasn't working.

8

Kevin

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Honestly... I don't understand the "bad" reviews. This is actual a nice place ... kind of the "best kept secret". Sure ... it is dated ... but trying to be updated as they go. (When was the last time you were in a granite tiled shower.) A HEATED POOL" ... WOW ... good hot tub to sit in and go between the two. Rooms were clean / orderly. All in all ... a nice place (especially for the price in the area).

6

kimm

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Located in an industrial area. Convenient to where we were going and perfect for our dog. Limited dining but Door Dash was available from a nice restaurant and we had a great meal. Nice landscaping. Doing a significant upgrade to the pool which was not open but will be great when it is finished.

6

David

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

OK room. Nice simple breakfast. Not nearly enough parking.

8

Jamie

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a decent place to stay. It’s a bit in need of repair but overall a nice stay. We rented it for the hot tub in-room, that was great! Nice helpful staff, clean and quiet.

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brent

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Average cheap property.....no parking, half the lot is taken away and fenced off. Also moldy bathroom floor grout. So bad it smelled moldy and damp

8

Jamie

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was comfortable and clean, front desk person was very nice, went there for the in-room jacuzzi which was great! Have stayed there before, would do so again.

8

Barbara J

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking a problem .. when coming back to the room after dinner..

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: some report clean rooms, while others cite ants, odors, moldy grout, and worn surfaces in rooms and common areas.

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brent

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Moldy musty bathroom floor grout other than that the place was fine

6

Lisa

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast muffins and cereal were good, though there are only 2 small tables and we took our food and drink with us when we left for the day. The woman who checked us in was friendly and very helpful. The room was surprisingly large and had a mini fridge and microwave and both sides of the bed had multiple plugs. The biggest down side was the bed, which was hard as cement and quite uncomfortable. We also noticed some discoloration of grout around the bathroom tiles, especially near the toilet, and ants in the bathroom.

10

Satya

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Place was really clean and staff was very professional and proactive about requests. We booked 3 rooms and have 0 complaints. This place is definitely worth it for money. I would definitely come back here.

10

Ricardo

Dec 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room very spacious and comfortable.

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Dan

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Office help minimal. Disrepair everywhere you look inside and out. ‘Breakfast’ consists of muffins, cold cereal, 2 juices and luke warm coffee with only dry creammer packs. Woke up second day to hundreds of ants swarming the bathroom floor (our feet) and tub with a stream going to garbage can. No AAA discount on top of it all.

8

Jamie

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is my third stay there. It’s quiet, clean and the only bad thing I can say is that I had to use my hotspot to watch the tv. The refrigerator wasn’t working properly either, but these things happen and I’m sure they will fix it. I’m sure I’ll stay there again just for the in-room jaccuzi.

2

Rosemary

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was an ant infestation in the hotel room. My son was bitten by ants and had to find another hotel room in the middle of the night. We would like a refund.

2

Stan

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I've lived in Novato for a number of years so I knew the area and wasn't too concerned, but I was unfamiliar with this hotel. Rooms were dingy and dirty. Sheets did not look clean. A pubic hair was found on the sheets of one of the beds. The shower did not work, only bath. Though they repaired it while I was out the first day. Toilet seat is stained deep yellow. Bathroom grout appeared moldy. The breakfast was raisin bran, frosted flakes or half a costco muffin. On my last morning, they were out of coffee and refused to make any. They were out of bowls, so atleast I put my unused coffee cup to use. I could not get out of there fast enough.

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brent

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Average cheap property.....no parking, half the lot is taken away and fenced off. Also moldy bathroom floor grout. So bad it smelled moldy and damp

8

Edgar

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This Motel is clean, organized, and has what you need in a room: TV, table and chair, Coffee maker, free parking, free Wifi, plenty of lighting, balcony, separate sink from bathroom, built-in hair dryer, built-in soap/shampoo dispensers, Microwave, mini-fridge, deadbolt and partial open door lock, HVAC unit. Elevator to the 3 floors. As the name says, it is a very good value Inn. Only positives/negatives is close to transporation, which is US-101 freeway, but also the local train comes through in the morning, and you get the warning bell gonging, so if you are not an early riser, this may wake you up.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated with very firm beds and small or older TVs; noise from the nearby train/freeway and thin walls is reported. Some rooms are spacious and include balconies.

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Lisa

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast muffins and cereal were good, though there are only 2 small tables and we took our food and drink with us when we left for the day. The woman who checked us in was friendly and very helpful. The room was surprisingly large and had a mini fridge and microwave and both sides of the bed had multiple plugs. The biggest down side was the bed, which was hard as cement and quite uncomfortable. We also noticed some discoloration of grout around the bathroom tiles, especially near the toilet, and ants in the bathroom.

6

Cynthia

Mar 4, 2023

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Staff was super nice - the beds were rock hard and the TVs super outdated.

6

Lynette

Jun 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Next to train. Beds hard. Old property, not as clean as I would like, breakfast: juice and Muffin. Staff very accommodating. Moved their own car so I could park.

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Patrick

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The television was tiny and very static. The breakfast consisted of muffins.

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Kimberly

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a very strange room. Almost looked like it was a converted meeting room/dance room. To me, it was almost a little creepy.

10

Ollie

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and remarkably quiet. I enjoyed the view from my balcony!

6

Sheri

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Plywood for bed

6

Tim

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Me and 4 kids stayed here for the night to go to the ocean. It was very reasonable and doable for the money. Stayed on a Saturday and was very quiet (too cold to swim in pool though) refrigerator and microwave were nice. They also had full vending machines with snacks and drinks. Only complaint is wood floor had damage and lifting slightly, bathroom around edges were grungy. Needs a lot of updating(care). But all in all seemed very safe and clean and a great price! 1 last thing the tv was the smallest I ever saw in a hotel room lol

8

Emily

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds are stiff as a board. Friendly check in and clean. Room had a fridge and a balcony which I didn’t expect, but was nice. If beds were more comfy I’d stay again.

6

Martin

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

You get a fantastic price so it is nothing fancy. The staff is so friendly and it is an easy on and off the highway. We have stayed here many times but this time was not as good as the others. The television is very small. There is no comfy chairs in the room or a table. And the bed was horribly uncomfortable, like sleeping on a piece of plywood. I hope they work on the furnishings a little.

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Service

Service is mixed: many found staff friendly and helpful, but there are recurring complaints about rude interactions, reservation/deposit disputes, and slow problem resolution.

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10

Satya

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Place was really clean and staff was very professional and proactive about requests. We booked 3 rooms and have 0 complaints. This place is definitely worth it for money. I would definitely come back here.

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Marcus

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel tried to charge my card before i even got to the room. I keep my cards locked until i use them, so since they couldn't charge my card without my permission theg canceled my room. I chose the option to pay when i arrived, not before. So the hotel canceled my room, then i had to drive back home 2 hours away cause i couldn't secure a room for the holiday weekend cause everything was extremely high cause of memorial day. I very much upset about the whole experience cause it cost so much money to drive back and forth this weekend. Very unacceptable.

10

Mark

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff at checkin. They made me feel welcomed and comfortable.

10

Bob

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady at the desk was friendly helpful efficient & interactive. The room was fine as always, and a short walk/short drive away from everything in Novato. I have stayed here a number of times in the past & will continue to do so. Also of interest, the hotel is a very short walk from the San Marin SMART Train station, which can create myriad travel possibilities.

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Tamara

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

All in all the room, lobby and hospitalty staff were good. The problem was with the receptionist at the desk contacted us at seven am to inform us that our check out time was that day at eleven. Our booking was confirmed through eleven am the following day! Upon approaching her at the desk to resolve any possible error, she was very insistent that she was correct and extremely rude in her diplomacy. Even with the itinerary proof she did not care to listen. She then proceeded to exit the building and left us with nobody else present. It was an hour before someone else became available.

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Tonia

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This people ask for $100 deposit and then steal it. They plan never to give it back to you. I checked out 30 minutes early and gave them their keys back. The lady on duty said bye as if that was it. I said " can i have my $100 deposit back?" She thought i forgot about what i have a receipt for. She said we have to check the room. Now they never gave room service any night i was there. She said they will keep my deposit because oil was on the bed. Whatever was in the sheets was there before i came. I never pulled back the covers even. What i had on the bed was my suitcase of clothing. No oil in them. All my products where sitting on the sink. They lied on me stole my money. Then called the cops to defend their lie.The cops were rude and told me to leave the property and sue them. It's aweful that you have to steal from customers. I would never refer anyone to this location and i will never go again. Aweful experience!

8

Jamie

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a decent place to stay. It’s a bit in need of repair but overall a nice stay. We rented it for the hot tub in-room, that was great! Nice helpful staff, clean and quiet.

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Tonia

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Recall also, i had 2 separate reservations. I did not do what they said i did. They stole my $100 cash deposit then lied to me and the cops. I made 2 reservations. Why did they not mention this on the first one? They kicked my door in because it would not open for me on the outside. Room 312. Horribleexperience. I know they were listening to my conversations which is an invasion of privacy. Then when they didn't like what they heard then they do evil things. Customer service is poor too. This behavior is not acceptable and i suggest you always take your business elsewhere. NEVER BOOK AT THIS PLACE.

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Tishina

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was awesome the Gentlemen that check me in was very nice kind and they got me checked in quicker than I expected and I was super grateful for that! The room was awesome my daughter and I give it two thumbs up! very different but very cool! The one and only thing I didn't like about it was that the hot tub was out of service But so not the staffs fault And super grateful for the two ladies that were working the front desk Super friendly and very kind and hold me because we left our cables behind all in all I would stay there again💯

10

Dave

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

super easy check in, room was clean and efficient.

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Location

Convenient to US-101 and the SMART train, making Novato accessible, but the setting feels industrial and train/freeway noise is common. Some guests reported police activity or transients nearby.

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Sharon

Jan 14, 2023

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Stayed 19,353 nights

The heating/air unit was strong, but noisy. The tub drain was not working so I could not take a bath. None of the rooms had grab rails for the bathroom tub. No handicap accessible rooms except for the room being on the first floor and a small ramp to the parking lot. The people at reservations were listening and put us in a room on the first floor near the ramp to the parking lot. It had a small refrigerator and microwave that worked. Relatively close to downtown Novato and Trader Joes.

10

Bob

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady at the desk was friendly helpful efficient & interactive. The room was fine as always, and a short walk/short drive away from everything in Novato. I have stayed here a number of times in the past & will continue to do so. Also of interest, the hotel is a very short walk from the San Marin SMART Train station, which can create myriad travel possibilities.

10

Bob

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On the North end of town, but a short drive will get you anywhere in town. Reasonable rates.

6

kimm

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Located in an industrial area. Convenient to where we were going and perfect for our dog. Limited dining but Door Dash was available from a nice restaurant and we had a great meal. Nice landscaping. Doing a significant upgrade to the pool which was not open but will be great when it is finished.

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johanna

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The hotel is well located- just off the freeway. Pros: The staff are wonderful! They were very helpful. the grounds are well kept. It's within easy walking distance if the SMART Train. There is camera surveillance so there's not a lot of rowdiness, grocery stores are nearby, and it has a working elevator. The trash is picked up daily from the trash cans. There is laundry on site and a pool . The room was sparse but clean- lots of pillows and curiously, one bed was soft and the other was extra firm. They are pet friendly for an extra $10/day. There is breakfast of muffins and cereal. Cons: people can't seem to remember what trash cans are for so there was trash in the parking lot daily. The elevator needs a good scrubbing and the walkways to the rooms need to be hosed down. The train runs right next to the hotel and it's loud. Fortunately it runs relatively daylight hours. There's a railroad crossing right in front of the hotel so the bells and train horns go off intermittently. (I didn't know the train was right there when I booked) it's an older hotel so you can hear the party next door but the rooms are better insulated than most. Yes, you can hear the traffic noise. No, the pool was not available.

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Brian

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

For the high price paid, this place is not in a desirable location, has transients roaming around, broken glass in parking area, no secure parking lending it to easy car breakins, shower knob was not correct and falling off making it difficult to regulate water, shower curtain was wrong size, breakfast choices very limited.

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Kristen

Dec 17, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

There was police action just outside the hotel with 3 patrol cars, Lots of noise from the train & freeway, I did not feel comfortable staying there so asked the manager to refund my payment as I did not use the room

10

Judith

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great value. Microwave, fridge & AC were In good working condition. Sounds from the light rail nearby were minor. Quiet night’s sleep. Good bed.

8

Edgar

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This Motel is clean, organized, and has what you need in a room: TV, table and chair, Coffee maker, free parking, free Wifi, plenty of lighting, balcony, separate sink from bathroom, built-in hair dryer, built-in soap/shampoo dispensers, Microwave, mini-fridge, deadbolt and partial open door lock, HVAC unit. Elevator to the 3 floors. As the name says, it is a very good value Inn. Only positives/negatives is close to transporation, which is US-101 freeway, but also the local train comes through in the morning, and you get the warning bell gonging, so if you are not an early riser, this may wake you up.

8

Feifei

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything is good but the noise from the train nearby.

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Dining

Breakfast is very basic—mostly muffins and cereal—with limited variety and occasional early cutoff or coffee issues.

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Lisa

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast muffins and cereal were good, though there are only 2 small tables and we took our food and drink with us when we left for the day. The woman who checked us in was friendly and very helpful. The room was surprisingly large and had a mini fridge and microwave and both sides of the bed had multiple plugs. The biggest down side was the bed, which was hard as cement and quite uncomfortable. We also noticed some discoloration of grout around the bathroom tiles, especially near the toilet, and ants in the bathroom.

6

Candace

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good for being on the way to somewhere. Quiet enough. Breakfast offering cleared at 9am, so be quick.

8

Barbara

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was quite nice, parking was convenient, the only improvement I would like would be more variety to the breakfast, a little more than Costco muffins and coffee. Everything else was fine.

6

Sylvia

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall it was okay for a one night stay, for the price in the area. However there was a strong pungent odor in the room, and it was kinda noisy late into the night, being near the elevator. Breakfast was pretty chintzy, but guess you can't expect much.

10

Paul

Dec 8, 2022

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Stayed 19,333 nights

They advertised breakfast, it was not. Pkg rolls, fruit, nut bars ect. Place was clean .

4

Patrick

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The television was tiny and very static. The breakfast consisted of muffins.

4

Douglas

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not the cleanest and beds are cheap! Rooms are very noisy! The hotel is between an overpass and freeway on ramp so there’s lots of traffic noise. Then there’s the trains tracks too! Noisy neighbors had their TV blasting until 2 am! Breakfast is half muffins, raisin brand, or Frosted Flakes. Watered down orange juice and okay coffee. Checkin staff and night staff were very friendly and polite!

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Patrick

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast is half muffins cereal no bowl’s

8

Gijsbert

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for money. Limited breakfast, but sufficient with great muffins. Room was okay with fridge, coffeemaker, microwave and AC

6

Maria Salome

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast is all carbs. Cinnamon roll and cereals. Hope there’s protein too .

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Month	Average price
January	$70
February	$69
March	$70
April	$72
May	$93
June	$81
July	$92
August	$82
September	$78
October	$73
November	$71
December	$67

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $89	17 $89	18 $106	19 $106
20 $81	21 $81	22 $81	23 $81	24 $82	25 $98	26 $98
27 $84	28 $81	29 $81	30 $81

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $81	2 $100	3 $101
4 $82	5 $83	6 $82	7 $81	8 $84	9 $101	10 $101
11 $84	12 $84	13 $84	14 $84	15 $84	16 $101	17 $101
18 $85	19 $84	20 $84	21 $85	22 $84	23 $101	24 $101
25 $84	26 $85	27 $84	28 $85	29 $84	30 $101	31 $101

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