Name: Motel 6 Lancaster
Address: 2129 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US
Price range: US$50–US$93 per night
Rating: 6.8

What guests think

At Motel 6 Lancaster, reviews describe a budget stay with friendly front-desk staff but inconsistent upkeep, citing strong smoke and marijuana odors in common areas and noticeable wear and maintenance issues in rooms.

Many guests found rooms acceptable or clean enough for the price, while others reported mold, pests, broken fixtures, and lingering odors. Noise from other guests, dogs, and nearby traffic is common in the feedback, and some felt the environment or clientele could be unsettling. Amenities are minimal: no breakfast, coffee often unavailable, limited vending/ice, and no fitness or guest laundry, with a convenient location near outlets, dining, and highways. Expect a very basic, low-cost stay with noticeable compromises.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited: multiple reviews note no fitness center or guest laundry (previously advertised or removed), inconsistent or broken ice and vending, and occasional elevator issues. Parking is available but can be tight or awkward to access.

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4

Thanh

4 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

All the towels being used over and over for a long time that’s why they are not white, I got to buy my own towels Room smells , elevator being out of order. Do not recommend

8

Jason

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not much space in the front of the motel and cars block the entrance so you have to drive around motel to park

6

Janet

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ice maker did not work. Facility and room was clean.

6

summer

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No coffee pots in the room or lobby. Vending machine was broken. But, plenty of hot water.

6

Kanae

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We reserve this place because it said that they have a laundry facility, but they didn't. They need to correct their hotel information. There was no shampoo/conditioner in the bath room, so we had to go get it to the front desk. Like someone mentioned, it smelled pee in the elevator. Again, if we know there is no laundry room for guests, we would have made a reservation across the street which was Hilton.

4

Sharon

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator was broke. Room isn’t clean. Don’t even have a blow dryer, coffee pot or anything. People hanging out front of hotel with staff smoking. Won’t ever stay at a Motel 6 again.

4

Wayne

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a Quality Inn that became a Motel 6. Gym and coin laundry both removed. The room: Good: -Mattress wrapped in bed bug proof sheets. No signs of any. -Hot water, TV, Heat/AC, refrigerator all worked Bad: dirty. Like really dirty. Walls covers in handprints. Floor sticky. Smelled of dog and fabreeze. I bought a mop and odoban spray floor cleaner/disinfectant. It took three passes to clean the floor and not have a dirty mop. After that, the dog smell was gone. Still a strong fabreeze scent that I think was on the furniture. For the walls, I used a magic eraser and towel (see picture). The room cleaned up well. Also, the room looks like it was trashed by a past guest. AC (while functional) it was clearly smashed up. Same for picture frames and headboard. The window curtain was not fitted properly, and it was a 1st floor room next to an entrance. I'm sure some peeked in the window. Over 3 days I never heard a vacuum in the hallway, but I saw a lot of fabreeze sprayed on the hallway carpets. Why didn't I ask for another room or go elsewhere? It was dirt cheap rate that I prepaid for. I figured the other rooms would be the same. Better to clean it to my standards.

6

Curtis

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Motel 6 was adequate for our stay. There are photos online that show a fitness area, but there is not a fitness area. There is a sign on the outside of the building for NO SMOKING within 25 feet, but there were several travelers smoking outside, leaning on the sign, in fact. The hallways are outdated and rough looking, which can deter you from staying at this motel. However, the room looked better, which made a difference in our decision to stay at this motel.

6

Kody

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

No coffee pot in room or coffee in the lobby available. Parking lot is very tight. Key cards had to be reset multiple times and always had to wait on someone to come back from smoking to assist. Beds were comfortable but pillows go flat quickly. Elevator moves quite a bit when entering. No linen services during a multiple night stay. Floor trim dirty. Bathroom lock broken. No shampoo in shower. Lots of masking tape left from a renovation. 2nd story window opens fully, safety hazard for kids, no way to lock window.

8

Dorothy

26 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

good parking

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent. Many guests mention strong smoke or marijuana odors in hallways, dirty common areas, and issues such as mold, stained linens, or pests, while others found rooms acceptably clean.

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Steven

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you like mold and bugs, this is the place for you.

6

Mary Gail

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were comfy, the room was clean but the bathroom had many visible mold patches growing. Reported to check out and a very dismissive ok I’ll let the manager know.

2

Kristen

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Motel has a 7. Something rating for cleanliness….. I’d love to know where that came from. As soon as you walk in stale cigarettes hit you. The carpet in the hallways absolutely disgusting. The walls everywhere disgusting. Bathtub clearly not scrubbed. We were only staying the night so we just went to target down the street got bleach air freshener and pillows. The floor had like a soft spot. The refrigerator rocked. And we were woken up @5:45 by a barking dog that was still barking @8:30 when we left. 10/10 don’t recommend.

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Patrick

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty dirty dirty! Rundown, moldy, dusty. Feces in the bed. Unwashed sheets with crumbs in them. Oscar the grouch’s trash can would’ve had nicer accommodations.

2

Scott

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was dirty, stinky and not clean toilet didn't flush would never have thought about showering there!

2

Tim

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The rooms were fairly clean, but the corridors and hallways were filthy. There were bits of debris everywhere. One room was even open and it looked like it had been torn apart as in a war zone. Cigarette butts all over the entryways near the entrances and exits.

4

Sean

10 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was the most affordable and close to our activities but the common areas (halls, stairwells, entrance) were all dirty (trash and leaves on the carpet) and they smelled of smoke. The furnishings in the room showed a lot of wear and tear, the water pressure was weak, lighting was dim (bulbs missing in light fixtures), there was what looked to be a blood stain on the mattress cover (not the sheets), there were stains on the ceiling.

6

Natashia

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Building smells like weed, doors dont close tightly, tub/sheets/towels had stains on them.

4

Crystal

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

ROACHES! We couldn't wait to leave, bugs and roaches all over our room. Ill never stay here again.

2

Eh

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were cockroaches… I didn’t stay for long I only stay for like 2 hours and then left

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Rooms

Rooms are basic with noticeable wear and frequent maintenance issues (HVAC, plumbing, fixtures, TVs), minimal in-room amenities, and pillows or bed quality varies. Noise from other guests, dogs, and traffic is a recurring complaint.

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Jason

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Place is just ok. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Room was just ok. Some lights were burned out the bed was not good and the smoke alarm went off every time we took a shower.

6

Deborah

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was not too impressed with the hotel based on the reviews. I thought it would be better. The noise from the nearby highway was unbearable and the noise from the dogs barking and people screaming in the hallways. The staff was very nice and the room was OK, but I was not able to get any rest I really needed.

8

Jeff

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. Beds were comfortable. TV did not work. No coffee pot in the room and they did not offer any coffee . Read the amenities description carefully when booking.

4

Kerry

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was easy to find and near lots of shopping. Unfortunately, the condition of the room left a lot to be desired. There was no handle on the water in the shower (you had to grab it with a towel to turn it on and off). The light over the bathroom sink didn't work. There were cigarette burns in one comforter.

8

Samantha

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was very nice, quick checkin. The only thing I wasn't pleased with was how loud the people in the room above me were starting around 1AM. I could hear them walking around and moving things for several hours. Other than that I was satisfied with my stay.

6

Francis

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Major problem was the noise all night long of people coming in and out along with dogs barking at all times.

4

Wayne

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a Quality Inn that became a Motel 6. Gym and coin laundry both removed. The room: Good: -Mattress wrapped in bed bug proof sheets. No signs of any. -Hot water, TV, Heat/AC, refrigerator all worked Bad: dirty. Like really dirty. Walls covers in handprints. Floor sticky. Smelled of dog and fabreeze. I bought a mop and odoban spray floor cleaner/disinfectant. It took three passes to clean the floor and not have a dirty mop. After that, the dog smell was gone. Still a strong fabreeze scent that I think was on the furniture. For the walls, I used a magic eraser and towel (see picture). The room cleaned up well. Also, the room looks like it was trashed by a past guest. AC (while functional) it was clearly smashed up. Same for picture frames and headboard. The window curtain was not fitted properly, and it was a 1st floor room next to an entrance. I'm sure some peeked in the window. Over 3 days I never heard a vacuum in the hallway, but I saw a lot of fabreeze sprayed on the hallway carpets. Why didn't I ask for another room or go elsewhere? It was dirt cheap rate that I prepaid for. I figured the other rooms would be the same. Better to clean it to my standards.

6

Judy

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

To say it was "no frills" is an understatement. The refrigerator didn't work. The ice machine was removed from our floor and the only working ice machine was on the first floor. There was no soap or shampoo in the bathroom. The HVAC system didn't work. This hotel missed the mark on most requirements for a decent hotel stay. I wanted to email Tom Bodette and tell him THIS Motel 6 definitely didn't "leave the light on."

4

William

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean, the staff was very good and tried to fix the problems. However, the internet service and phone never worked in any of the three rooms they tried to place me in. The only way I could get the internet was to sit out in the hallway.

6

Karen

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There was a hole in the floor in front of the sink. The bathroom fan was so loud it sounded like a helicopter! You couldn’t turn on the bathroom light without the loud fan going on.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with some promptly resolving room problems or accommodating requests. However, housekeeping during stays is limited or on-request, and a few guests reported unprofessional interactions or poor issue handling.

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10

michelle

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick, staff was lovely and room was very conveniently located near elevator, and exit to park lot.

10

Steven

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk person was extremely nice and check out was a breeze

4

Stacy

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were a lot of dogs staying here and several permanent guests. A strong smell of marijuana permeated the side entrance. The heat didn't work in our room. The girl working was very responsive and moved us to a different room where the heat did work. The to floors were sticky, the lamps dirty and shades falling off, the pillows were lumpy and needed replacing, the tubs and showers were cracked and in need of repairs. It needs some serious TLC

10

Orlando

14 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff. Arrived earluer than expected and there was not an issue checkin in earlier. Room was clean and in good shape.

6

Laurel

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Interacting with the staff had to be the worse part. Sensitivity training should be mandatory in all establishments. Price was good, but because of the racism I experienced, I won’t ever return. The women at the front desk acted exactly the way looked. Atrocious!

10

Kathleen

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely fell in love with the staff there. They are warm and helpful and give more than just customer service. They really care. Besides how well they run the place, which is truly noteworthy, they go beyond above and beyond. Penny, Erica, Jamie Lynn, BJ , Bob ( whom our dog Leo fell in bromance with lol), I am going to miss all of you and will definitely be back ❤️

10

JOHN

16 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and clean rooms!

10

Kelly

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The courteous staff who were able to answer all my questions and address any concerns I had.

8

Brenda

11 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at front desk was awesome. Room was clean. Would of been nice to at least have coffee.

6

Mark

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Certainly a basic hotel. The room was clean. It was clever to use LVP flooring to avoid typical problems with carpeting. There were people just hanging out in the parking lot smoking every time we came in or out (including a staff member). The staff did not seem to be professionally trained. It felt more like someone asked a neighbor to cover the front desk. The decor in the hallways was gloomy. Not that any of this was bad. About what I would expect for an unusually inexpensive ($80) room. Clean, comfortable and I never felt unsafe. No iron, but the front desk provided a loaner (reduces theft, I guess), and we used the desk and a towel as a makeshift ironing board. Just a basic room, which is what we were paying for. Considering the next-best hotel option was about $300 a night, it was fine. The hotel is on the main drag of Route 30, on the end closest to town, but being in the middle of the block with heavy traffic, getting in and out required a bit of patience. My biggest challenge, if any, was that my reservation said “pay at hotel.” My intention was to change to my business debit card at check in, but when I arrived, the payment had already been processed and the staff weren't equipped to change it.

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Location

Convenient location near outlets, dining, and main roads, making it easy for short stays and events. Some guests noted traffic noise and a sketchy feel in the area.

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10

Zulma

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient close to everything location

8

Rhonda

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean, bed was super comfy. Shopping and places to eat close by.

10

Zulma

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is close to everything dining shopping the highway well located

10

Glenda

21 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the location and proximity to our venue.

8

Dean

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nothing new, good location for dining. Easy access to highway to quilt show.

8

Allison

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It's as adverised: near Tabernacle, outlets and Wawa etc. Public transit accessible. Door has a safety feature.

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Zulma

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location

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Jaira

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay as it’s near the outlets, restaurants, and the heart of the city.

10

Destini

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ive stayed here quite a few times now. The staff is always Friendly, rooms are clean and comfortable and the price is very afforable. Wawa and Dunkin right across the street make it very convient and the downtown area is only a short drive away.

4

Eric

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only needed one night and my go to hotel in downtown Lancaster had a major price increase from a year ago. This motel is tired and worn, despite some evidence of a cosmetic upgrade. The location is poor and right on a busy section of Route 30 just before the bypass section. No AC in the common areas so the windows were open. Room AC did work fine. No coffee maker or coffee in the lobby. Room was clean at least. When I checked in a State Trooper arrived on the lot and the staff seemed used to him showing up. Next morning as I was checking out there were 2 police cars and an ambulance there. None of that inspires confidence in the place. It was cheap for summer in Lancaster, but the lesson is you get what you pay for.....

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Dining

No breakfast service is provided, and coffee is often unavailable despite expectations; there is no on-site restaurant. Vending and beverage options are limited or sometimes out of order.

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4

Roger

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bathtub was dirty. The cabinet drawers had no handles. The TV stand was busted on one side. The closed rack looked like it would fall down if you put any clothes in it. no coffee or continental breakfast. For the price, it should have been in better condition.

6

summer

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No coffee pots in the room or lobby. Vending machine was broken. But, plenty of hot water.

8

Jeff

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. Beds were comfortable. TV did not work. No coffee pot in the room and they did not offer any coffee . Read the amenities description carefully when booking.

6

clemente

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic facility , it does not even offer a complimentary breakfast

8

Wayne

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Once we checked in, all service discontinued. Our trash cans overflowed; our room was never serviced in three days there. It was advertised on the app as having coffee and tea in common areas. The closest coffee was across a six-lane highway.

4

Nicole

13 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not the cleanest place around. Does not offer breakfast

6

Shannon

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

In the pictures of the rooms it showed a coffee maker in the room and it didn’t have one. On the sight it showed a continental breakfast it didn’t have one. The carpets in the halls and stair wells was dirty but the room was clean and nice. Only down side no shampoo or conditioner in the room.

4

Eric

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only needed one night and my go to hotel in downtown Lancaster had a major price increase from a year ago. This motel is tired and worn, despite some evidence of a cosmetic upgrade. The location is poor and right on a busy section of Route 30 just before the bypass section. No AC in the common areas so the windows were open. Room AC did work fine. No coffee maker or coffee in the lobby. Room was clean at least. When I checked in a State Trooper arrived on the lot and the staff seemed used to him showing up. Next morning as I was checking out there were 2 police cars and an ambulance there. None of that inspires confidence in the place. It was cheap for summer in Lancaster, but the lesson is you get what you pay for.....

8

Mary

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

In an area with lots of traffic and dining limited. Not use to a room with no coffee pot and very small bathroom. Was very clean but someone had a dog or two who barked all night the first night I was there.

8

Edward

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place, convenient local. They advertised free breakfast but there wasn’t any. False advertisement.

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Month	Average price
January	US$70
February	US$74
March	US$69
April	US$76
May	US$86
June	US$91
July	US$100
August	US$94
September	US$87
October	US$89
November	US$81
December	US$69

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				1 $83	2 $82	3 $82
4 $84	5 $83	6 $83	7 $81	8 $83	9 $83	10 $82
11 $82	12 $84	13 $83	14 $83	15 $83	16 $82	17 $83
18 $84	19 $82	20 $82	21 $83	22 $83	23 $84	24 $82
25 $50	26 $84	27 $83	28 $83	29 $84	30 $82	31 $84

Motel 6 Lancaster

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

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