Name: Motel 6 Effingham, IL
Address: 1412 West Fayette Avenue, Effingham, Illinois, United States of America, Effingham, Illinois, US
Price range: $39–$59 per night
Rating: 8.02

What guests think

At Motel 6 Effingham, IL, reviews describe a budget stop with friendly staff and a remote check-in, but cleanliness and maintenance are inconsistent, with multiple mentions of dirty rooms, smoke or weed odors, bugs, and occasional mold.

Some guests found clean, quiet rooms with comfortable beds, big fridges, and easy pet stays. Others reported issues like broken or loose fixtures, malfunctioning TVs or showers, door locks, and noise from other guests. The location is convenient for nearby restaurants and road trips, though on-site dining details are unclear. Overall, expect a basic, no-frills stay with variable room quality.

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Facilities

Remote or automated check-in is common and generally works, though a few guests found it slow or confusing. Pet-friendly policies and adequate parking are noted; few other facilities are mentioned.

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10

Andrea

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hello!! I was traveling to TX and this hotel I scheduled for my first stop. The night clerk upgraded my room and was very polite. I was very satisfied with my room. It was very clean and smelled fresh. The non smoking room was truly non smoking. And my cat was able to stay with me. I will always atay with Motel 6 from now on.

6

Thomas

Dec 23, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

I chose this hotel for location and parking - hotel was a little run down but was ok to stay at.

10

barry

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Its everything i need in a room and i like how they check you in

6

Martin

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Automated check in slow

8

Janet

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unique check-in method in my experience with a monitor for a remote process that worked quite well. The attendants were very kind even though I didn't meet them in person.

10

barry

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Most everything was fine but was a little confused by the check in on a machine

10

Caroline

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very nice and understanding, I lock myself out of the room 5 minutes into my stay. lol It was just an overnight stay, but very pleasant, room was clean with a microwave and a large refrigerator, not a camping size. Love their pet policy. Will stay again!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: several reviews cite dirty rooms and bathrooms, lingering smoke or weed odors, bugs, and occasional mold, while others report very clean spaces.

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10

Sherry

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable

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Caren

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The first room (114) had wallpaper falling down and mold everywhere. We requested a new room (214) and there was still bubbling wallpaper and mold on the walls, the chair and the lamp. In the bathroom we found cockroaches!! We asked for a full refund and was given half and told he wouldn’t be calling the manager again that night to call in the morning. They serve breakfast in the same building as cockroaches! Disgusting

6

Michael

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet and very dirty.

10

Floyd L

May 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and friendly, I will stay here again next time I come to Effingham, Illinois.

4

Paramjeet

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was dusty. Floor was bad. Outside was mud. Got on your shoes. Broken microwave. Not many plugs in room. Was not happy at all. Big mistake.

10

Byron

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly at check in and the rooms were clean

6

Kimberly

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very professional and friendly, however the room was so dirty. It had newer installation place on top of dirt. It was very unclean

4

LYNN

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property was dated and dirty. Outside concrete steps to second level were cracked and crumbling. Handrails very loose and wobbly. No coffee maker. Layers of grime in bathtub. GROSS

10

Shirley

Jan 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room and friendly helpful staff

2

Allison

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was filthy. Found 2 bugs. Bathroom was filthy, sink was not cleaned and had wiskers all over countertop. Cigarette butts were all over stairway to upper floor. Won't stay here again.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic; some are comfortable with large fridges or microwaves, but others have smoke or weed odors, small bathrooms, malfunctioning TVs or showers, and occasional lock issues.

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Althea

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I asked for first floor accessible and wheelchair accessible and we ended up on the second floor. I thought I asked for non-smoking and we got a room that smelled like smoke.

10

Joshua

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room with big fridge

4

John

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great but the 2 rooms I booked were sub-par. They had a funky smell and it was not cigarette smoke, the showers did not work properlyyh

2

Jeffery

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Door latch ripped off. Phone ripped out of wall with bare wires. No hot water. No shampoo. TV did not work, Creepy guy staring at us any time we left the room. Odor of marijuana prevalent. Litter in exterior areas, including crushed beer cans. Other than that, it was fine.

4

Rebecca

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room not clean. Door would lock from the inside, but would not when leaving the room. We reported the lock and were told “they would look into it”.

6

Cindy

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were very good and clean, but the rooms were not very clean and they all smelled like cigarette smoke or cannabis weed

2

Roberto

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room is smelling weed all the time and all the room is unsafe for kids and family

6

Charlene

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was smelly. You would definitely need air freshener. The TV did not work.

10

Caroline

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very nice and understanding, I lock myself out of the room 5 minutes into my stay. lol It was just an overnight stay, but very pleasant, room was clean with a microwave and a large refrigerator, not a camping size. Love their pet policy. Will stay again!

2

Troy

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room itself was fine but the bathroom was horrible. There was stuff in the bathtub that I think fell from the ceiling. The bathroom was TINY!! staff was courteous. But there was no breakfast because they said it was not required.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. However, there are reports of slow or inadequate issue resolution and one instance of a room key error.

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Edward

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Toliet was broke when we got there. Had liquid on floor and toliot moved side to side. Didn't clean liqiud up nor chage the wax ring, just tightened screws and calked around and called it fixed.

10

Tricia

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly people at check in

4

Rebecca

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room not clean. Door would lock from the inside, but would not when leaving the room. We reported the lock and were told “they would look into it”.

2

Caren

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The first room (114) had wallpaper falling down and mold everywhere. We requested a new room (214) and there was still bubbling wallpaper and mold on the walls, the chair and the lamp. In the bathroom we found cockroaches!! We asked for a full refund and was given half and told he wouldn’t be calling the manager again that night to call in the morning. They serve breakfast in the same building as cockroaches! Disgusting

10

Braxton

Nov 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very fast and friendly, able to show me to my room. Room was warm and clean. Nice hot shower comfortable bed to relax in.

10

Byron

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly at check in and the rooms were clean

2

Kristine

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had someone try to get in our room because office staff had given them our room key. There was dirty food trays under the beds. Got no sleep because at 1:30AM the neighbors decided to throw a fiesta. Then at 5AM, a woman started screaming at the top of her lungs and the cops were called. We felt unsafe and will never stay at a Motel 6 again.

10

benjamin

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great value. Excellent staff.

10

Shirley

Jan 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room and friendly helpful staff

10

Shirley

Dec 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable. Numerous restaurants closeby. Staff friendly and courteous

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Location

Convenient for road travel with numerous restaurants nearby; some guests found it quiet. Others noted noise from neighboring rooms or late-night disturbances.

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Michelle

Feb 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room dirty. No coffee maker shower faucet stripped. No hair dryer or toiletries. Lobby coffee cold. VERY good steakhouse next door

4

Brenda

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I chose Motel 6 since it was close to the location that I was working. Check in was easy. When I entered the room, I was met with a smokey smell. I can only assume that the outside smokers came in through the air conditioner vent. After I used some of my febreeze the smell in the room was tolerable. There was no tissues in the room and very little toilet tissue in the bathroom. No extra toilet tissue was in the room and a call to the front desk was placed. When I climbed into bed to turn on the TV I noticed that it was unplugged so I had to get up and plug it back in. My overall experience here was not good, but I can say the bed was comfortable.

8

Richard

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and quiet. Very friendly front desk gentleman.

6

Fengji

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room is good size and the staff were friendly and helpful. Just the people staying next door were noisy and loud music. Also another custom was screaming at 3am.

10

Dan

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lots of options for food

2

robin

Jun 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Due to non stop traffic and noise in the hallways and someone outside my door asking if anyone had a sledgehammer I left at 4 am after trying to get some sleep. Choose another hotel and save yourself a miserable money wasting experience

6

Thomas

Dec 23, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

I chose this hotel for location and parking - hotel was a little run down but was ok to stay at.

10

Neal

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay. Been here before and will be back. Great place to eat in front on motel.

8

Mike

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great for the one night stay we needed on or travels

10

Shirley

Dec 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable. Numerous restaurants closeby. Staff friendly and courteous

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Michelle

Feb 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room dirty. No coffee maker shower faucet stripped. No hair dryer or toiletries. Lobby coffee cold. VERY good steakhouse next door

2

Caren

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The first room (114) had wallpaper falling down and mold everywhere. We requested a new room (214) and there was still bubbling wallpaper and mold on the walls, the chair and the lamp. In the bathroom we found cockroaches!! We asked for a full refund and was given half and told he wouldn’t be calling the manager again that night to call in the morning. They serve breakfast in the same building as cockroaches! Disgusting

10

Dan

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lots of options for food

10

Neal

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay. Been here before and will be back. Great place to eat in front on motel.

10

Shirley

Dec 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable. Numerous restaurants closeby. Staff friendly and courteous

2

Troy

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room itself was fine but the bathroom was horrible. There was stuff in the bathtub that I think fell from the ceiling. The bathroom was TINY!! staff was courteous. But there was no breakfast because they said it was not required.

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Month	Average price
January	$56
February	$55
March	$50
April	$53
May	$61
June	$59
July	$62
August	$63
September	$55
October	$56
November	$66
December	$56

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $51	17 $42	18 $50	19 $50
20 $39	21 $39	22 $39	23 $40	24 $40	25 $50	26 $51
27 $39	28 $40	29 $40	30 $40

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $40	2 $40	3 $44
4 $40	5 $40	6 $40	7 $39	8 $40	9 $40	10 $40
11 $39	12 $40	13 $40	14 $40	15 $40	16 $59	17 $39
18 $40	19 $39	20 $59	21 $39	22 $40	23 $40	24 $59
25 $44	26 $58	27 $39	28 $59	29 $59	30 $59	31 $39

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Room options

1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

2 Queen Beds, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 Queen Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 King Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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