I wish I could rate it higher, and in a way maybe I should, as you get what you pay for with National 9 Placerville. First, the overwhelming positive: amazingly friendly and helpful staff. The individuals that work there are wonderful people. I really appreciate them and their help during my stay. The room was also clean enough, no complaints there. The location is good, not great, but still good---adjacent to plenty to eat, even a good grocery store, and not far from the center of town. The water pressure from the shower was excellent, something most hotels and motels struggle with. Great shower. All that said, this is truly a bare bones motel. It is really just a place to sleep, which is fine. No hair dryer was a downside for my wife, but the biggest problem was the bed itself. The mattress is wildly uncomfortable and the pillows are paper thin. I had to use a jacket under my pillow to give it any volume to provide any real level of comfort. Make sure you are DEAD tired before going to sleep. The curtains also let in a bit too much light, the room wasn't able to get dark enough. Older building as well. If not for the mattress, I'd consider staying here again. If you can sleep on anything/anywhere though, consider them. Again, super friendly people, clean room, powerful shower and good location still helps. Price is right, too. If they had good mattresses, I'd give the place 5 stars honestly. I still thank them for a decent stay.
I wish I could rate it higher, and in a way maybe I should, as you get what you pay for with National 9 Placerville. First, the overwhelming positive: amazingly friendly and helpful staff. The individuals that work there are wonderful people. I really appreciate them and their help during my stay. The room was also clean enough, no complaints there. The location is good, not great, but still good---adjacent to plenty to eat, even a good grocery store, and not far from the center of town. The water pressure from the shower was excellent, something most hotels and motels struggle with. Great shower. All that said, this is truly a bare bones motel. It is really just a place to sleep, which is fine. No hair dryer was a downside for my wife, but the biggest problem was the bed itself. The mattress is wildly uncomfortable and the pillows are paper thin. I had to use a jacket under my pillow to give it any volume to provide any real level of comfort. Make sure you are DEAD tired before going to sleep. The curtains also let in a bit too much light, the room wasn't able to get dark enough. Older building as well. If not for the mattress, I'd consider staying here again. If you can sleep on anything/anywhere though, consider them. Again, super friendly people, clean room, powerful shower and good location still helps. Price is right, too. If they had good mattresses, I'd give the place 5 stars honestly. I still thank them for a decent stay.
