Name: Motel 6-Urbana, IL
Address: 1906 North Cunningham Avenue, Urbana, Illinois, United States of America, Urbana, Illinois, US
Price range: US$65–US$271 per night
Rating: 7.95

What guests think

At Motel 6-Urbana, IL, travelers consistently find very clean, recently updated, no‑frills rooms and friendly, accommodating staff at generally budget‑minded rates, though pricing can jump sharply during campus weekends and other busy local events.

Recent renovations brought laminate floors and refreshed furnishings; amenities are minimal and breakfast is just coffee with occasional light snacks. Recurring complaints include weak or slow-to-heat showers, thin walls and footstep noise, and beds that some find very firm or uncomfortable; a few also note smoke odors in common areas and patchy Wi‑Fi. The location is convenient to I‑74 and the university, though the immediate area feels plain and, to some, a bit rough. Expect a straightforward, no‑frills stopover with solid value when rates are reasonable.

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Facilities

Recent renovations are noted, with some ongoing work, and several guests report weak or slow-to-heat shower water. The parking lot is well lit, and the property is pet friendly.

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8

Barbara

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Under renovation so my room was brand new. Work still being done so some extra noise and construction materials around but not a big issue. Staff is very friendly and accommodating

10

Alan

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good bed good pillows hot water A/C worked and clean. And well lit parking lot.

8

Rachel

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking lot was well lit for safety and security. The location has recently underwent a renovation with new painted walls, new vinyl plank flooring and baseboard trim in the room and hallways, new furniture and bedding. Our only negative comment was the mattress. I believe it is brand new and extremely firm/hard. Which made it difficult to get a uninterrupted night of sleep.

6

Jimmy

3 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, friendly front desk. Only downside was weak hot water for showers.

4

Samantha

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower took forever to get barely warm, hair on bathroom wall, yellow gunk on room walls. The most I've paid for a Motel 6 and the worst stay out of all.

10

Ashley

22 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was one of the cleanest motels in which I’ve stayed, and I’ve stayed in 100s of motels. The place is excellent if a person is looking to get a few hours of sleep before hitting the road. It’s no frills, but also well kempt. The only knock, and it could’ve been an anomaly, is that the shower was quite cold. Otherwise, this was excellent.

6

Patrick

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

THe service was good and the room and premises were clean the only issues was the lack of hot water for the shower and the herd of cattle that seemed to be occupying the room above. Walls and ceilings pretty thin.

10

RICHARD

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good, need hotter water for the shower.

10

RICHARD

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room and staff were great, only lukewarm hot water in the shower.

10

brian

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed for two nights. It is an older motel. They have remodeled the rooms and got the most bang for the buck. They take two pets for no extra fees! The outside is a bit plain but it is in a safe area just off I 74. Good for money.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are frequently described as very clean and well kept. However, several reviews mention smelly or dirty common areas, smoke odors, and occasional stained bathrooms or a roach.

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10

Robert

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

I've had mixed experiences with Motel 6 -- but I liked this one very much and don't hesitate to recommend it to others. It looks a little faded on the outside (I think the blue paint has faded, but maybe that's just Motel 6's shade of blue), and the front entrance pillars have been clipped by cars. On the inside, everything is clean, fresh, and well-maintained. The front desk people (over the course of my week's stay, I think I dealt with 3-4 different people there) were all very friendly and helpful. My room (and bathroom) were large, clean, and well-maintained. The location is not scenic - it's at a busy Interstate intersection - but it is convenient for travelers and traveling. Overall - it's a basic / budget motel, but it's very well done.

6

Marybel

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It seems that the property is in remodelation, I hope so… the building is old and in much need of basic maintenance. The lobby and main entrance have a bad old dirty carpet smell. WIFI doesn’t work. The rooms are remodeled and clean, the amenities there are good. Great beds and no carpet rooms. I wish they offer a good coffee bar. There was coffee but is not even appealing to check it out 😔

2

Loretta

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was a roach that came from the bathtub drain. Left immediately.

8

Tammy

20 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean. Good customer service.

10

Christina

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean.

6

Frank

17 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hallway carpets were quite filthy and strong unpleasant odors in common areas (lobby) and hallways. Strong smoke smells in hallway even though it was just outside my non smoking room . Room interior was basic but fine.

10

Keanu

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The rooms were clean and were taken care of everyday. Fresh sheets and towels were always taken care of as well. Overall a great stay.

4

jennifer

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had to stay here. The prices were all exorbitant for the move in weekend and it was the cheapest we could find. It smelled like weed. The bathroom had stains all around tub and the towels had thin stands of thread. It was one night but couldn’t wait to leave.

10

Steve

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was excellent about the Motel 6 in Urbana, Illinois ! I've stayed here multiple times and it's all been good ! It's the cleanest Motel 6 I have ever stayed at !

8

Colleen

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely worth the price. Affordable and rooms in good clean condition. Area was quite.

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Rooms

Rooms are updated, no frills, and some are spacious; decor is simple with minimal in-room amenities. Noise from thin walls and ceilings is recurring, bed comfort varies widely, and a few guests note unreliable Wi‑Fi.

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Robert

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

I've had mixed experiences with Motel 6 -- but I liked this one very much and don't hesitate to recommend it to others. It looks a little faded on the outside (I think the blue paint has faded, but maybe that's just Motel 6's shade of blue), and the front entrance pillars have been clipped by cars. On the inside, everything is clean, fresh, and well-maintained. The front desk people (over the course of my week's stay, I think I dealt with 3-4 different people there) were all very friendly and helpful. My room (and bathroom) were large, clean, and well-maintained. The location is not scenic - it's at a busy Interstate intersection - but it is convenient for travelers and traveling. Overall - it's a basic / budget motel, but it's very well done.

6

Bryan

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic if you need a place to stay for an overnight trip. Super thin walls and floors. Can hear everything from next door and constant foot steps from above.

6

Dzulkafli Bin

19 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,344 nights

New and clean. But Internet wifi and phone signal are poor. Furniture badly placed. TV is not functional.

8

Rachel

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking lot was well lit for safety and security. The location has recently underwent a renovation with new painted walls, new vinyl plank flooring and baseboard trim in the room and hallways, new furniture and bedding. Our only negative comment was the mattress. I believe it is brand new and extremely firm/hard. Which made it difficult to get a uninterrupted night of sleep.

8

James

6 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

King size mattress in my room was very lumpy and uncomfortable

8

Chitra

4 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed a night, room is remodeled and clean. But the bed was old and noise when you turned around. Toilet did not flush.

8

Thomas

13 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

no frills hotel, stayed for 1 night, met our needs but would not recommend for a long term stay..noise from room above us was quite loud due to lack of insulation between floors..would I stay here again? yes but only for a night or 2.

6

Patrick

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

THe service was good and the room and premises were clean the only issues was the lack of hot water for the shower and the herd of cattle that seemed to be occupying the room above. Walls and ceilings pretty thin.

8

Ronald

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent firm king size bed, one of the best I've ever had in a motel. Room was perfectly clean. Beyond that, the room and amenities were bare bones: minimal furniture, no decorations, no coffee maker, facial tissues, clock, but there was a fridge and microwave and TV and the price was right!

8

Richard

17 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very spacious. I was surprised that the floor wasn't carpeted (not that I minded). The bathroom seemed brand new.

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Service

Service is generally friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with quick check-in and responsive front desk. A few guests cite deposit hassles or unprofessional interactions.

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DeeShawn

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Motel 6 is a place where I can go and be comfortable and I think is the only motel left to where you still are able to smoke. The staff is very nice considerate and they remember their customers no matter how long it's been since you've visited.

10

John

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely. Amazing hotel highly rated the staff and the owner were amazing people.

10

iyana

24 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly and accommodating.

2

Michael

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

One morning a man who I could not understand was yelling through the door for me to open the door. It made me want to call the police because I didn't understand him and was unaware he worked at the hotel. When I said I din't understand him, he lost his mind and started screaming for me to open the door. It was intimidating and wildly innapropriate for an employee of the hotel to do.

8

Christell

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly front desk rep

10

LORELEI

12 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service was excellent…

10

Kari

13 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were there for graduation. The staff was So friendly and helpful.

6

Eddie

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I went to check out after my one-night stay. At that time the receptionist at the desk told me that she had to go inspect the room. I had no problem with that but I was patiently waiting for my deposit money of $50. She returned to the lobby and told me that another floor attendant was going to inspect the room. That person then calls to tell her there was some type of thing on the sheets and she asked me did I spill something or did I have some coffee. I had to tell her that personally I passed gas and the stain that was on the sheets was from an accidental bowel movement. It was a little bit embarrassing to have to explain something when I don't drink coffee but that was personal of what happened and to assure her that what it was several times and it will come out when it's washed. I've never had an experience like that and all the days and years that I have stayed at hotels around the world. I feel humiliated when I had to explain something of an accident to that magnitude.

8

Renee

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was responsive and friendly. Because I was stuck there waiting for an unexpected car repair, staff gave me a small discount on the extra night I needed to stay. However, this is by far the most expensive Motel 6 I have ever stayed at (and I've stayed at many, all across the country). I did a quick check for their price at random times of the year, and it was generally 50% more than most other Motel 6. There were a couple of major local events the week I was there, and their price was more than triple the typical Motel 6 cost. A little increase because of increased demand is understandable, but $240/night for such a basic motel is unconscionable.

10

Ronald

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We were pleasantly surprised at how clean and updated our room was. Looks like it is family run with people who care. They were very friendly, offering to open the lobby door when I had two cups of coffee to take out.

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Location

Convenient to I‑74 and close to the University of Illinois. The area is not scenic and some guests felt it was less safe or appealing at night.

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Robert

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

I've had mixed experiences with Motel 6 -- but I liked this one very much and don't hesitate to recommend it to others. It looks a little faded on the outside (I think the blue paint has faded, but maybe that's just Motel 6's shade of blue), and the front entrance pillars have been clipped by cars. On the inside, everything is clean, fresh, and well-maintained. The front desk people (over the course of my week's stay, I think I dealt with 3-4 different people there) were all very friendly and helpful. My room (and bathroom) were large, clean, and well-maintained. The location is not scenic - it's at a busy Interstate intersection - but it is convenient for travelers and traveling. Overall - it's a basic / budget motel, but it's very well done.

8

tim

20 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy access to I74

8

Ron

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location.

10

Jeremy

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient access to the highway and farm show

8

Anthony

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was easy to find from the highway

10

Ravinder

12 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to campus. Front desk staff were very pleasant. Very clean room.

10

Toni

30 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and friendly staff,

8

ZHE

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient, close to campus, and easy access to high way.

8

Patti

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Guy with a loud air compressor at 6 this morning outside my window was annoying. Area not the best. Have to put down a $50 deposit for damages and they refund account. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Pleasant service.

2

Taralene

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Walking into the hotel it smelled like weed and there is a sign in the lobby that tells you how to prevent sex trafficking. The lobby was boarded up with ply wood. There were people coming in and out at all times of the night. Did not feel safe

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Dining

On-site options are minimal: free morning coffee with occasional bananas or snack bars; no full breakfast or in-room coffee. Overall food service is limited.

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Marybel

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It seems that the property is in remodelation, I hope so… the building is old and in much need of basic maintenance. The lobby and main entrance have a bad old dirty carpet smell. WIFI doesn’t work. The rooms are remodeled and clean, the amenities there are good. Great beds and no carpet rooms. I wish they offer a good coffee bar. There was coffee but is not even appealing to check it out 😔

4

Drew

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is normally $50-$60 a night. They charged us $450 a night because it was graduation weekend. no hairdryer no iron no ironing board no coffee in the room. That said the people were lovely and the room was clean.

10

MARK

12 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely friendly hotel staff. Seems family run. Exceptionally clean. Seems recently updated. Pet friendly. Love laminate flooring instead of carpeting in rooms, which makes it much cleaner and no stink like carpets can have. Nothing fancy but it's high value. Great strong coffee.

4

frank

26 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Poorly kept rooms. Almost total lack of breakfast choices

10

Dean

7 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Booked one day. Ended up extending our stay five times and staying there a week. It is no frills. But everything is always clean and the free morning coffee is always hot and available. The manager, and all his staff, were always friendly and professional. It was no fun being unexpectedly stuck in a hotel. But, this place exceed all of my expectations.

10

Karen

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

They had bananas, bars, coffee, & water for breakfast, completely unexpected!

10

Sheetal

15 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

CLEAN hotel close to campus. Super easy checkin, great staff and welcome water/snacks provided ! 😍

8

Ronald

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent firm king size bed, one of the best I've ever had in a motel. Room was perfectly clean. Beyond that, the room and amenities were bare bones: minimal furniture, no decorations, no coffee maker, facial tissues, clock, but there was a fridge and microwave and TV and the price was right!

10

Ronald

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We were pleasantly surprised at how clean and updated our room was. Looks like it is family run with people who care. They were very friendly, offering to open the lobby door when I had two cups of coffee to take out.

10

David

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For the great price, very clean, nice staff, coffee/water/bananas in the morning. Only lacking kleenex and shampoo...i brought my own.

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Month	Average price
January	US$59
February	US$55
March	US$61
April	US$98
May	US$90
June	US$69
July	US$61
August	US$77
September	US$97
October	US$98
November	US$86
December	US$62

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $69	16 $69	17 $68	18 $98	19 $93
20 $65	21 $66	22 $66	23 $66	24 $65	25 $230	26 $225
27 $65	28 $66	29 $65	30 $66

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $66	2 $230	3 $271
4 $65	5 $66	6 $65	7 $66	8 $65	9 $238	10 $238
11 $67	12 $65	13 $66	14 $67	15 $66	16 $238	17 $243
18 $67	19 $66	20 $66	21 $65	22 $66	23 $182	24 $210
25 $66	26 $65	27 $66	28 $66	29 $66	30 $251	31 $238

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Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

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