Name: Red Lion Inn & Suites Vancouver
Address: 13206 Highway 99, Salmon Creek, Vancouver, Washington, United States of America, Vancouver, Washington, US
Price range: $74–$222 per night
Rating: 7.47

What guests think

At Red Lion Inn & Suites Vancouver, reviews describe an older, budget-friendly stay with notably friendly front-desk staff, but mixed cleanliness and upkeep, frequent pool or hot tub closures, tight parking, and a sketchy, freeway-adjacent location.

Rooms range from spacious or refreshed to very dated, with frequent complaints about hard mattresses, thin walls and noise, dim lighting, and low shower pressure. Breakfast is a simple grab-and-go selection that several guests considered limited or poor, though a few appreciated the choices. Service is often friendly, but check-in can be slow or understaffed, and occasional miscommunication and a notable security lapse were reported. Overall, expect a basic, convenient stop with trade-offs in condition and surroundings.

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Facilities

Facilities are dated, with many reports of the pool closed or very cold and the hot tub out of service; some doors and access points malfunctioned. Parking is tight or limited, and one building has no elevator.

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Brittany

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pictures on the internet do not match what the actually rooms are. Charged $100 deposit. Got to the room it smelt like musty stale cigarettes. The sheets had holes in it. Also a huge stain on the sheets. The room wasn’t very clean (bathroom, sinks) Parking was very tight.

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Rhiannon

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were pretty hard, the property could use some attention, but the rooms were clean, it was a great place to stay of you're going to the Cascade Amphitheater. They won't let you check in early, so keep that in mind. Parking was hectic and limited.

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Jody

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is seriously dated. The pool is not open, the shower was lacking adequate water pressure, & the grounds here littered with cigarette butts. On a good note, my room was very clean, the beds were comfortable, the room rate was fairly reasonable, and it’s close to I-5.

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Jessica

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This property is a little older and not fully updated, it it is fine for the price I paid. My biggest complaints: 1. This is my second stay. I stayed at the same hotel one year prior and the pool and spa were out of order. The same was true on m most recent visit. I think they should remove pool and spa from the listing because they obviously don't have plans to reopen them. 2. I reserved a room with a kitchen because I was there for several days and I didn't want to eat out all the time. The kitchen was fine, but they did not stock the kitchen with any of the tings required to make it useful. No dishes, silverware, pots or pans. It was definitely not what I was expecting.

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Meghan

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No elevator, had to drag my stuff up two flights of stairs.

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William

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The family suite was certainly spacious but...the room came with a tiny bar of soap and little tiny shampoo/conditioner bottles enough for one person. You would think that they would stock enough soap etc. for a family. No Hot tub No Sauna No Pool Not worth the money I spent. If I would've know beforehand, I would've made reservations somewhere else. Staff were friendly.

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Crystal

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hallway wreaked of vomit and pee. It was advertised that they had a pool, the spa was closed but when we went to use the pool it was locked. They said the indoor pool was closed for the season which was not disclosed anywhere. The pillows were terrible and the mattress was a joke.

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Wil

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was closed. Great front desk customer service.

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Michelle

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The manager was very accommodating he let me have the late check out and was able to use the pool due to the inconvenience. I checked in for the front desk for the clerk to tell me that the pool is closed due to the fact that a dog was let in the pool.I called the front desk in the evening asking to be compensated for the fact that pool is closed. The evening desk clerk informed me that it was not close that the incident with the dog was several days ago. a lot of miscommunication between employees. You have to have a reservation to use the pool because people vandalized and misuse the pool. When we were able to use Liverpool it was very cold and somebody had turned off the heater. I came to Vancouver to visit my sister that was in state from Texas I only stayed there because they had a pool available. Identify out there was so much miscommunication about the pool closure by the end of the night I was very frustrated. A little too expensive for the amenities that were available and not only was the pool closed but the hot tub was not available and covered with plywood. what's on it was not available due to some kind of a fire they didn't notify anybody that made reservations about these inconveniences.

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Casey

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property staff are amazing. They got our room ready ahead of time even though they were super booked up the night before. The property was fairly clean. There was a big stain on the side of one of our mattresses but overall for the price it wasn’t bad. The hot tub wasn’t working but the pool was open but super cold so we couldn’t really swim in it. But overall for the price and the location, it was a decent hotel.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: several rooms were clean, but many reviews cite strong odors in hallways or rooms (smoke, musty, urine), stained or worn linens, mold, and occasional insects. Housekeeping consistency varies.

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Brittany

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pictures on the internet do not match what the actually rooms are. Charged $100 deposit. Got to the room it smelt like musty stale cigarettes. The sheets had holes in it. Also a huge stain on the sheets. The room wasn’t very clean (bathroom, sinks) Parking was very tight.

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adam

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pictures not the same as rooms offered, rooms were dirty (hair on beds and in restrooms). And the rooms are not updated flooring, they are carpeted with stains.

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Jay

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the worst hotel I have stayed in, in years. The first room they gave me smelled like someone has been smoking in it for the last decade. So I asked to be switched, as I had my 2 young children with me, which that process took 40 minutes. Then the next room smelt terrible as well, but since it was already late, I cut my losses. My friend booked a room for the same weekend, his room was just as bad. The beds are rock hard, showers were filthy, and towels all had holes in them, as well as being child sized. If you’re thinking of staying here. DONT. The room we booked was described as handicapped, which it was not. Also there is no ramp to get into the office. So good luck with that. And to top it all off, they charged my card an extra 90$ after I left, (I paid in full when we arrived) I call to see why, and they told me they had no idea why. Still waiting for a return call. That I’ll probably never get.

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Pamela

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, but hallway had terrible smell. Person next door was very loud and disruptive. Did not feel safe.

4

Anthony

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cockroaches in the room

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John

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mattress was not very comfortable, felt like I was sleeping in a pup tent on the edge of a cliff. Room was clean though and quiet. Hallway smelled like a wet rag and needed a thorough vacuuming. Front desk service was excellent but breakfast was packaged processed nonsense.

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Teresa

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Mold in restroom ceiling and also ants in room. Low pressure shower head.

4

Joan

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and hallways smelled really bad! Like animal piss...

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Mercedes

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Upon arrival we were informed that the spa didn't work. Then the door closest to our room was broken and unusable, so we had to walk and carry our things way out of the way. The hallway had an odor that urged us to hurry as quickly as possible to and from our room. The room itself wasn't terrible, the coffee pot didn't work and there was blood on a pillow. That wasn't noticed until our last day.

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Ryan

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelled like cigarettes and felt very dirty. Horrible pillows and mold on the windows and ceiling. I always take reviews with a grain of salt and we only needed a one night stay but the bad reviews are correct. Would never stay here again.

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Rooms

Rooms range from spacious or updated to very dated, with common complaints about hard or noisy beds, dim lighting, thin walls, and low shower pressure. Some maintenance issues appear, such as broken fixtures and worn furniture.

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Cathy

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Creaking from the floor above woke me up throughout the night. Bed uncomfortable. Cracks in sink. Dents in mini fridge. Smelled strange.

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Luke

Apr 22, 2025

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Everything was pretty poor and the mattresses were so hard, none of us got any sleep. Other than the rooms being a good size, everything needs to be cleaned and revamped. Seemed pretty ghetto all around and we tried three different places to eat around the hotel and all were nasty… we were warned about this during check in. It was incredibly noisy, and it should state that it’s literally right next to the freeway. We will not be staying here again.

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LORI L.

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Plastic mattress cover under bottom sheet was loud and uncomfortable. Bottom sheet kept popping off, which made you feet and legs stick to the plastic cover. Slept very poorly, and not good for being on a road trip. Bathroom door was too large for opening and it was really hard to close. Also, poor insultation. We heard the dog next door barking and kids above us ran around til late and then started again very early in the morning.

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Victoria

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were kind, polite, and professional, and the spaces were clean and cared for. Lighting in the room was dim, so be careful if you have vision problems. The mattress and pillows were a little lumpy (but not painfully so!), so be cautious if you have spinal problems. The "continental" breakfast includes hot options if you use hot water for oatmeal and microwave your own frozen burrito back in the room. Overall, the facilities aren't new and shiny, but they are clearly maintained. It was in reasonable condition for the price.

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Chris

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not gonna lie, when driving up the outside was less than stellar. We happened to be staying one night for a concert and $250 for a room was exorbitant for a room. But to my surprise the room was spacious and clean. The pool, which we had to ourselves was pleasant and clean. And the staff was kind and engaging. Not sure what the front desk woman’s name was but she was great.

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Jody

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is seriously dated. The pool is not open, the shower was lacking adequate water pressure, & the grounds here littered with cigarette butts. On a good note, my room was very clean, the beds were comfortable, the room rate was fairly reasonable, and it’s close to I-5.

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Ashley

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was really dim and needs new lights and some more brightness

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Andrew

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

So the room was updated but the building it was in was not. Room and bathroom clean. Bed was clean and comfortable. The room had wooden floors and was huge. The Taco Bell drive thru was by building didn't hear any noise. Would stay again

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John

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Ok. room, beds weren't the best. Upstairs you could hear people walking around!!

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Lori

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Thick plastic mattress cover made bed extremely uncomfortable. Especially when the fitted sheet kept popping off. Bed was really hard.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. However, check-in can be slow or understaffed, communication can be inconsistent, and one review cited a serious security lapse with a room key given to a non-registered person.

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Tim and Kathy

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room climate was great. There was no kitchen, but the breakfast bar was clean and well stocked. We do prefer the way breakfast was handled a year ago better. I appreciated the increase in choices, but one of the reasons we always have stayed here is for the grab and go hot breakfast. The front desk staff is always top-notch, but this year, Maria made our stay even better than usual. She was sweet, accommodating, knowledgeable, and fun. We wish her a very happy birthday this upcoming week. She is a great asset to your company!

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Tyler

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a National Lampoon experience checking in. I booked through Expedia, so everything was paid. They had me swipe my Visa, which I thought was for incidentals but ended up being a whole $68.90 charge, Im still waiting on the charge to reverse in my bank account. Then I was given keys to a room that was occupied and I walked in on them, They where cool about it and I went back and they switched me to another room, which was fine. The women who checked me in was nice and brand new, The manager she had there did not know how to reverse my payment back to me, so she had to call and wake up some other Managerial person. Room was fine, some lingering odor in the hallways. This place has potenial, It looks remodeled on the outside, Mid 1980's on the inside. I have never complained like this before but I love Red Lions and hope they can bring the place to resemble a typical Red Lion. The poor staff needed to be mentored properly at the front desk, The trainee even mentioned that her manager is lacking in answers for some basic questions. P.S. Bring your instant coffee singles if you want a good cup in the morning or there is a Starbucks across the street in Safeway!!!

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Alen

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is old but it was clean and service was great.

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Keri

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

my stay at the red lion was great from the moment I walked in the door, the front desk clerk went above and beyond to make sure we received a good price for the room, she was great. I also meant the owner of the hotel and he also was very pleasant. The hotel was very clean they also have a great breakfast bag they offer as well as fresh coffee. They made sure to let us know if there was anything we needed to not hesitate to ask ... Everyone was very polite during our 2 night stay, I would recommend The Red Lion Inn to anyone it was a great stay. This will be the Hotel I stay at every time I come to vancouver to visit... Thank You

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Jeff

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The desk staff seemed very nice and thorough to the point of being slow. There was quite a back when I arrived at the front desk to check in, approximately six people deep, and I stood in line for for about 30 minute.

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Mikaela

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great for my road trip stop. The lady at the desk was very welcoming when I checked in and the man was super sweet when I checked out!

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Nicole

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was awesome and super helpful. They were having problems with the computers, Maria (I think that was her name) was lovely and very helpful! Someone give that lady a raise!

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Shawn-Anthony Marina

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Staff was rude inconsiderate entered our room without notice and went through our belongings threatening to call the DEA because of alleged marijuana smoke they kicked us out two days early then our check out date with no refund or reimbursement

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Trevor

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

big concert nearby same night as check in. we arrived at 330 pm to find a lobby full of people waiting to checkin. at 38C / 100 F outside the lobby AC couldnt keep up. we were all sweating and tired waiting. one lady doing checkins was amazingly fast and knowledgeable. however there was an older man also doing checkins that was extremely slow... she was processing 3 guests to each 1 of his. when it was our turn. we got him. he seemed frazzled and confused. stared at the screen without clicking his mouse. it was painfully slow. once that horrendous process was done we found a nice cool room. clean. good layout. didnt get to enjoy any hotel amenities as we left immediately for the concert and returned late. headed out next morning. i do recommend this hotel if youre in the area. its just a gamble as to how long your checkin experience will be.

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Travis

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was extremely friendly and very helpful, especially Thomas the manager. He helped us get out of a situation from a different hotel. That was horrible.

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Location

Convenient to I-5 and the amphitheater, with restaurants and shops nearby. Several guests felt the immediate area was sketchy and noted occasional noise.

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adrienne

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good sleeping— lots of fluffy pillows warm blankets with covering—Firm mattress. I was there for 2 nights for James Taylor concert nearby. Perfect location 10 minutes from Cascades Amphitheater.

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Tim

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was adequate but unremarkable. If I was a woman staying alone I wouldn’t feel very safe walking around the immediate area although the building seemed secure. The price was right and my bed was fairly comfortable. It was also quiet when we were there so I did sleep fairly well.

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Jody

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is seriously dated. The pool is not open, the shower was lacking adequate water pressure, & the grounds here littered with cigarette butts. On a good note, my room was very clean, the beds were comfortable, the room rate was fairly reasonable, and it’s close to I-5.

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Jeff

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to freeway, restaurants.

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Curt

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great location to the cascade amphitheater and a great place for us to crash after the concert.

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Brenda

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to the freeway when traveling on I five.

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Karrie

Jul 7, 2024

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The hotel is old. It looks a little sketchy. However, the room was clean and adequate. We arrived late at night to 5 police cars and and ambulance in the parking lot. The police officer said this hotel was not a safe place to stay. They are there often. Usually drug related. Apparently a lot of homeless people are given vouchers to stay here.

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Kenneth

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

As Motel 6 goes it seemed upgraded/remodeled. The women at the front desk was friendly and helpful. No fault of the staff it was right next to I-205 so it wasn’t the quietest place but it was close to a lot of things.

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Morgan

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I love the proximity to the venue of a concert I attended. Getting back from the venue was super easy.

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Derek

Aug 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Shady people in the area, but didn't feel unsafe.

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Dining

Breakfast is grab-and-go with limited, mostly packaged items; some appreciated the options while others found it poor or needing microwaving in the room. No on-site dining beyond breakfast is mentioned.

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Tim and Kathy

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room climate was great. There was no kitchen, but the breakfast bar was clean and well stocked. We do prefer the way breakfast was handled a year ago better. I appreciated the increase in choices, but one of the reasons we always have stayed here is for the grab and go hot breakfast. The front desk staff is always top-notch, but this year, Maria made our stay even better than usual. She was sweet, accommodating, knowledgeable, and fun. We wish her a very happy birthday this upcoming week. She is a great asset to your company!

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Jessie

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Mold on walls in bathroom. Breakfast was gas station burritos in a sack lunch in a mini fridge. I would not stay here again.

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Duane

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms may need a refresh as they are a little out dated but I had a good stay, breakfast was great, better than expected, pool was indoor ans very nice.

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William

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, grab and go breakfast had lots of choices, including vegan, GF and keto. Good strong coffee in the lobby, small snacks yogurt and fruit. Check in was quick and again very friendly and helpful front staff!

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John

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mattress was not very comfortable, felt like I was sleeping in a pup tent on the edge of a cliff. Room was clean though and quiet. Hallway smelled like a wet rag and needed a thorough vacuuming. Front desk service was excellent but breakfast was packaged processed nonsense.

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Rene

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The facility was very reasonably priced and not in terrible condition, but our room toilet seat was secured by one fastener (It spun like a top) and the TV didn\'t work. The night manager attempted to repair the TV at 11:00PM (Nice man) but was unable to get the thing working. The "breakfast" is a joke, don\'t bother getting up early to avail yourself of a muffin...

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Frederick

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was expecting a dump considering the price was way lower than others in the area, but it was exceptional. The only thing that I didn't like was the lack of options for breakfast, and that breakfast had to be carried to the room since there is no seating available.

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Terry

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean but breakfast doesn’t exist it’s. Snack grab and go breakfast. Weird people all around. Wouldn’t eat the food

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Melanie

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were really nice and helpful! Hotel itself is older and outdated. It was clean but heater knobs were broken so a little tricky yo get heat going. Breakfast needs heated up in your own room and we ended up blowing the breaker and losing power heating up all our breakfast but again staff was fast to act and get it back on!

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Marietta

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was great, Room was clean and spacious, amenities were nice, breakfast went until 10 a.m. so many close before I'm ready!

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Month	Average price
January	$69
February	$88
March	$86
April	$80
May	$80
June	$84
July	$97
August	$109
September	$101
October	$78
November	$74
December	$69

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $75	16 $74	17 $99	18	19 $99
20 $75	21 $75	22 $74	23 $75	24 $103	25 $110	26 $222
27 $75	28 $89	29 $155	30 $74

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $76	2 $82	3 $82
4 $74	5 $76	6 $74	7 $75	8 $83	9 $89	10 $89
11 $75	12 $74	13 $74	14 $75	15 $75	16 $88	17 $90
18 $75	19 $75	20 $75	21 $76	22 $76	23 $83	24 $84
25 $75	26 $77	27 $77	28 $77	29 $77	30 $83	31 $83

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Family Room (1 King, 2 Queen)

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Business Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll in Shower)

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