Diamond Motel - Abilene

Not very clean. Heater was a plugin to the wall.

This motel is fine if you are a hunter who does not care about clean or decent. The rust in the shower tub was so bad I would not take a shower. There was rust in the sink and a black teeshirt was left on a table. This making me wonder if the room had been cleaned. No outlets for devices or CPAP machine unless you moved the bed. The TV did not work.The ice machine did not work. No ability to turn on heat or air conditioning as it is controlled in the office. Outside weeds in the sidewalk gave the motel an unkept look.The only good thing was we only stayed overnight.

It was almost like a self service one night stay. Unstaffed office (call a number to check in), no ice machine, very little lukewarm water, button didn’t work on remote control. Was clean and bare bones.

No heat or a/c, ceiling fan did not work, towels and sheets were stained, and tub was rusted, filthy, and clogged with a old bar of soap, meaning the tub had not even been cleaned. Slimy liuid on night stand, sad!

Central air conditioning, which never got very cool, but it was a 95 degree day in Kansas. Dated but serviable.

No thermostat in room and room cold. No hot water at check-in or in morning.

Abilene, Kansas is SO charming and delightful - like a Hallmark movie! We’ve been a couple times and we stayed at Abilene’s B&B both times. However, they were booked the first night of this trip so we stayed here 1 night since it APPEARED to have good reviews and the pictures APPEARED good or we would not have stayed. The photographer VERY strategically took photos. The furniture is old and outdated. There were too many odd tables in our room, it was too full. The tv was too small and the remote didn’t work. We found a way to get the power on manually, but the management had the sound turned so low you couldn’t hear it. There was a small old coffee pot but NO COFFEE to put in it! There was *NO SOAP* (or shampoo, location etc)!!! There was only ONE very small bath towel for 2 adults!!! There were ugly stains in the toilet and bathtub that could have easily been bleached or caulked if someone cared to make it look better. I don’t normally leave bad reviews because I too am a small business owner and want to promote small business - but I honestly felt tricked and wanted my money back and to leave. I didn’t sleep well because they used a plug in wall heater that didn’t even feel safe. They told us all HVAC temperatures were handled by them and they said to call them if we were too cold (it was December)… We love Abilene and will be back - but we will NEVER stay here again. The bed was comfortable. It’s a shame because this has the potential to be such a darling place!

This hotel is over-priced by $20. 1950'S style. Luke-warm water, couldn't turn off TV after having trouble turning it on. Grounds unkept. Could be a nice place if a little work was put into it. No breakfast, no-one in office, had to ring bell in middle of day. Manager was responsive to requests. Staff not cheerful, very grouchy. Bed was comfortable.

Let’s start with check in. First, check in was at 3 pm, I arrived 5 mins early to find the office locked up. I rung the night time bell to be greated by a man who could pass for homeless, in his PJ’s. Then I got a different room from which I booked. After that, we check out the room. The sheets were clean, but the comforter was not. It looked as if a mechanic might have changed his oil in the parking lot and used the comforter to wipe his hands off. Now, let’s take a look at that bathroom. The shower head was broken, and pointed straight to the ground. I’m not a tall man, but man…it’s was an uncomfortable shower. Overall, I’d find some where else to stay, maybe even sleep in your car.

Our stay at the Diamond Motel was what we expected. It was an older facility, in a small rural town. The beds and towels were clean, the heat and AC worked, and there was a microwave and fridge. The bathroom was dated but clean. It was all we needed for a short stay.

We got a call from the motel at about 3:30pm asking us when we would arrive. When we arrived the office door was locked and I had to ring the bell. The exterior of the motel was neatly kept and looked freshly painted. Our room was freshly painted. When we tried to use the tv the remote wouldn't work and when I picked up the phone to call the desk, the phone was dead. When the manager came to the room he said that people have been stealing the batteries from the remote. The carpet was old and needed vacuuming. The mattress was firm and comfortable but the sheets did not fit and came loose from the corners in the night. The bathroom needed updating and the toilet bowl was not clean. Although it was not perfect it was ok for our one night stay.

Desk checkin gentleman was very nice and helpful. Room was very clean, well painted and upgraded even though an older motel. Beds comfortable. Outside and inside were neat as a pin. Needed outlets for c-paps and accommodated us with extension cord and multiplug. Would recommend it for travelers. No breakfast but coffee maker in room.

The room was marginally clean. There were no towels, no soap. They provided coffee cups and creamer but no coffee. The refrigerator was dirty.

Property is dated but clean and a comfortable

The motel is an older property, but well-kept. My room was clean, no weird/funky smells, and the bed was very comfy. As a solo female traveler, I was a bit apprehensive. However, Howie, the owner, was so nice and friendly and made me feel very at ease. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.

No heat or a/c, ceiling fan did not work, towels and sheets were stained, and tub was rusted, filthy, and clogged with a old bar of soap, meaning the tub had not even been cleaned. Slimy liuid on night stand, sad!

Very clean.

The room was clean and comfortable. He went out of his way to be certain we were comfortable with the room.

Let’s start with check in. First, check in was at 3 pm, I arrived 5 mins early to find the office locked up. I rung the night time bell to be greated by a man who could pass for homeless, in his PJ’s. Then I got a different room from which I booked. After that, we check out the room. The sheets were clean, but the comforter was not. It looked as if a mechanic might have changed his oil in the parking lot and used the comforter to wipe his hands off. Now, let’s take a look at that bathroom. The shower head was broken, and pointed straight to the ground. I’m not a tall man, but man…it’s was an uncomfortable shower. Overall, I’d find some where else to stay, maybe even sleep in your car.

Bathtub literally brown ! Couldn’t believe it Two very tiny thin towels No heating and very chilly Couldn’t get tv to work With just minor changes it could be nice I was dreading seeing a bed bug but luckily didn’t Left at first light of day never to return

We got a call from the motel at about 3:30pm asking us when we would arrive. When we arrived the office door was locked and I had to ring the bell. The exterior of the motel was neatly kept and looked freshly painted. Our room was freshly painted. When we tried to use the tv the remote wouldn't work and when I picked up the phone to call the desk, the phone was dead. When the manager came to the room he said that people have been stealing the batteries from the remote. The carpet was old and needed vacuuming. The mattress was firm and comfortable but the sheets did not fit and came loose from the corners in the night. The bathroom needed updating and the toilet bowl was not clean. Although it was not perfect it was ok for our one night stay.

Desk checkin gentleman was very nice and helpful. Room was very clean, well painted and upgraded even though an older motel. Beds comfortable. Outside and inside were neat as a pin. Needed outlets for c-paps and accommodated us with extension cord and multiplug. Would recommend it for travelers. No breakfast but coffee maker in room.

It was very outdated and smelled with very strong deodorization

Owner very nice Remodeling halfway job Bed seemed lopsided- keep rolling into middle. Down comforter had a hole and feathers keep floating out into the room. Pillows were flat even doubled up. Few electrical outlets Bathroom totally sucked

Property is dated but clean and a comfortable

Older style motel. Could use some fixing up. Budget price and only $10 fee for dog. Quiet location in quaint town. Toilet was kid-sized, shower was noisy. Bed very comfortable.

The motel is an older property, but well-kept. My room was clean, no weird/funky smells, and the bed was very comfy. As a solo female traveler, I was a bit apprehensive. However, Howie, the owner, was so nice and friendly and made me feel very at ease. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.

This is an excellent budget motel. We stayed on Christmas Eve til the day after Christmas. We arrived fairly late and the innkeeper could not have been friendlier or more helpful. He didn't act like we were putting him out even though it was Christmas Eve. The room was nice and clean. The bed was comfortable and there are a ton of free movie channels. The wifi worked perfectly for us throughout the stay as well. We will definitely be back!

We were here for my birthday roadtrip. I love this little, sweet town but the choices of places to stay is sparse. The Diamond takes you back to that small town 1950’s motor lodge you see in movies. Unfortunately it’s in need of upkeep. The tub was very gross, we chose not to shower. The bed like the room was clean but so lumpy and uncomfortable. There are not a lot of plug in choices when both partners want to charge multiple items and one need to plug in their Cpap machine. Lighting upgrade would also be good. But overall if you don’t want to drive 20 miles down I-70, you want to stay the night in town this will absolutely do. Thanks & safe travels!

Abilene, Kansas is SO charming and delightful - like a Hallmark movie! We’ve been a couple times and we stayed at Abilene’s B&B both times. However, they were booked the first night of this trip so we stayed here 1 night since it APPEARED to have good reviews and the pictures APPEARED good or we would not have stayed. The photographer VERY strategically took photos. The furniture is old and outdated. There were too many odd tables in our room, it was too full. The tv was too small and the remote didn’t work. We found a way to get the power on manually, but the management had the sound turned so low you couldn’t hear it. There was a small old coffee pot but NO COFFEE to put in it! There was *NO SOAP* (or shampoo, location etc)!!! There was only ONE very small bath towel for 2 adults!!! There were ugly stains in the toilet and bathtub that could have easily been bleached or caulked if someone cared to make it look better. I don’t normally leave bad reviews because I too am a small business owner and want to promote small business - but I honestly felt tricked and wanted my money back and to leave. I didn’t sleep well because they used a plug in wall heater that didn’t even feel safe. They told us all HVAC temperatures were handled by them and they said to call them if we were too cold (it was December)… We love Abilene and will be back - but we will NEVER stay here again. The bed was comfortable. It’s a shame because this has the potential to be such a darling place!

Desk checkin gentleman was very nice and helpful. Room was very clean, well painted and upgraded even though an older motel. Beds comfortable. Outside and inside were neat as a pin. Needed outlets for c-paps and accommodated us with extension cord and multiplug. Would recommend it for travelers. No breakfast but coffee maker in room.

To attend an outdoor musical performance the owner graciously loaned us two folding chairs. This would not have happened in a big box hotel!

No way to check in! No one in office. No one answers phone.

Had reservations. Office was closed and licke with a note on door. Left to ear and came back. Still locked. Called number on diir. He couldn't find the reservation and questioned if I really made them. We drove to the next town and stayed somewhere.

It was almost like a self service one night stay. Unstaffed office (call a number to check in), no ice machine, very little lukewarm water, button didn’t work on remote control. Was clean and bare bones.

Owner is rude!

The motel is an older property, but well-kept. My room was clean, no weird/funky smells, and the bed was very comfy. As a solo female traveler, I was a bit apprehensive. However, Howie, the owner, was so nice and friendly and made me feel very at ease. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.

This is an excellent budget motel. We stayed on Christmas Eve til the day after Christmas. We arrived fairly late and the innkeeper could not have been friendlier or more helpful. He didn't act like we were putting him out even though it was Christmas Eve. The room was nice and clean. The bed was comfortable and there are a ton of free movie channels. The wifi worked perfectly for us throughout the stay as well. We will definitely be back!

I appreciated the positive nature of the owner and his willingness to answer my questions and to assure I had as good stay. The facilities are a little tired and in need of an upgrade, but everything worked as it should, the room was pretty clean, and the rates were the fairest around. Plus if you like to walk, you can access many of Abilene’s coolest spots from the Diamond Motel. I would definitely stay here again. I usually stay at hotels near I70, but there’s not a lot to walk to from there. There is good coffee to be had at the gas station across the street from the Diamond Motel.

Let’s start with check in. First, check in was at 3 pm, I arrived 5 mins early to find the office locked up. I rung the night time bell to be greated by a man who could pass for homeless, in his PJ’s. Then I got a different room from which I booked. After that, we check out the room. The sheets were clean, but the comforter was not. It looked as if a mechanic might have changed his oil in the parking lot and used the comforter to wipe his hands off. Now, let’s take a look at that bathroom. The shower head was broken, and pointed straight to the ground. I’m not a tall man, but man…it’s was an uncomfortable shower. Overall, I’d find some where else to stay, maybe even sleep in your car.

Great well maintained motel in a beautiful mid western town. Located not far from the Eisenhower library.

Off the interstate. Old school motor-inn.

The Diamond was just what I expected, a no frills place to spend the night while visiting town for the Earth Day Buckle Mania race.

Front desk gentleman was very nice and personable. Room fit my needs and was conveniently located

If you're looking for something fancy with amenties this is not it but its a safe, quiet place to lay your head and the guy who runs it is very nice and will do everything he can to make your stay comfortable.

Older style motel. Could use some fixing up. Budget price and only $10 fee for dog. Quiet location in quaint town. Toilet was kid-sized, shower was noisy. Bed very comfortable.

Very nice and friendly staff. Nice room. Clean and quiet and a comfortable bed

I appreciated the positive nature of the owner and his willingness to answer my questions and to assure I had as good stay. The facilities are a little tired and in need of an upgrade, but everything worked as it should, the room was pretty clean, and the rates were the fairest around. Plus if you like to walk, you can access many of Abilene’s coolest spots from the Diamond Motel. I would definitely stay here again. I usually stay at hotels near I70, but there’s not a lot to walk to from there. There is good coffee to be had at the gas station across the street from the Diamond Motel.

Nice quiet location!

Our stay at the Diamond Motel was what we expected. It was an older facility, in a small rural town. The beds and towels were clean, the heat and AC worked, and there was a microwave and fridge. The bathroom was dated but clean. It was all we needed for a short stay.

Desk checkin gentleman was very nice and helpful. Room was very clean, well painted and upgraded even though an older motel. Beds comfortable. Outside and inside were neat as a pin. Needed outlets for c-paps and accommodated us with extension cord and multiplug. Would recommend it for travelers. No breakfast but coffee maker in room.

The room was marginally clean. There were no towels, no soap. They provided coffee cups and creamer but no coffee. The refrigerator was dirty.

I appreciated the positive nature of the owner and his willingness to answer my questions and to assure I had as good stay. The facilities are a little tired and in need of an upgrade, but everything worked as it should, the room was pretty clean, and the rates were the fairest around. Plus if you like to walk, you can access many of Abilene’s coolest spots from the Diamond Motel. I would definitely stay here again. I usually stay at hotels near I70, but there’s not a lot to walk to from there. There is good coffee to be had at the gas station across the street from the Diamond Motel.

Abilene, Kansas is SO charming and delightful - like a Hallmark movie! We’ve been a couple times and we stayed at Abilene’s B&B both times. However, they were booked the first night of this trip so we stayed here 1 night since it APPEARED to have good reviews and the pictures APPEARED good or we would not have stayed. The photographer VERY strategically took photos. The furniture is old and outdated. There were too many odd tables in our room, it was too full. The tv was too small and the remote didn’t work. We found a way to get the power on manually, but the management had the sound turned so low you couldn’t hear it. There was a small old coffee pot but NO COFFEE to put in it! There was *NO SOAP* (or shampoo, location etc)!!! There was only ONE very small bath towel for 2 adults!!! There were ugly stains in the toilet and bathtub that could have easily been bleached or caulked if someone cared to make it look better. I don’t normally leave bad reviews because I too am a small business owner and want to promote small business - but I honestly felt tricked and wanted my money back and to leave. I didn’t sleep well because they used a plug in wall heater that didn’t even feel safe. They told us all HVAC temperatures were handled by them and they said to call them if we were too cold (it was December)… We love Abilene and will be back - but we will NEVER stay here again. The bed was comfortable. It’s a shame because this has the potential to be such a darling place!

This hotel is over-priced by $20. 1950'S style. Luke-warm water, couldn't turn off TV after having trouble turning it on. Grounds unkept. Could be a nice place if a little work was put into it. No breakfast, no-one in office, had to ring bell in middle of day. Manager was responsive to requests. Staff not cheerful, very grouchy. Bed was comfortable.