Name: Studio 6 San Diego, CA Hotel Circle Mission Valley
Address: 2424 Hotel Circle North, Mission Valley, San Diego, California, United States of America, San Diego, San Diego County, US
Price range: US$85–US$142 per night
Rating: 6.76

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At Studio 6 San Diego, CA Hotel Circle Mission Valley, reviews describe a budget stay with a central location but significant trade-offs, including recurring cleanliness issues, safety concerns around the property, limited amenities, and inconsistent room comfort and maintenance.

Common positives include easy freeway access and some reports of friendly front-desk service. However, many guests mention dirty common areas and rooms, odors, and pests, plus worn beds, noisy hallways or highway traffic, and unreliable AC, TV, or Wi-Fi. Facilities feel basic, with elevator problems, broken or propped-open doors, scarce or paid parking, and ice or vending machines often out of order. Expect a no-frills, low-cost stay that works in a pinch if your standards and security expectations are flexible.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: multiple reports of dirty or unreliable elevators, broken or propped‑open entry doors, and ice or vending machines out of order. Parking can be scarce or paid, and the pool is available but sometimes closed or poorly maintained.

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Audrey

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool was fun

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Liam

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The elevator was somewhat sketchy, as it did not always open all the way - eek! When we arrived, the stairs smelled like urine and there was a conveniently urine-like puddle on our way up. The puddle was gone by next day, but the odor remained. The floor of our room was sticky. Overall we felt mostly pretty safe here. Not as sketchy of an area as some Motel 6's tend to be.

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Liz

28 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They charge for parking daily. They do not care if the parking is full, you will still be charged

6

Jin Sung

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A main door to building entrance was damaged and was kept open by putting a towel at the hinge, there was no security to room access.

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Steven

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Okay little dated. Parking was hard.

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Ahmed

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

no water , no vending machine

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Sabrynn

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This motel 6 is a box with 2 beds and a tv... There was nothing provided besides two bars of soap, not even a "do not disturb" sign or shampoo or conditioner or even a hair dryer. Shocking that it is priced the way it is... The hallways and elevator were dirty and poorly maintained in the "tower building".. I know motel 6 is budget, as I have stayed in many before; however, this has been the worst by far.

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lea

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were only two negatives in an otherwise very standard and comfortable stay. 1) There was no elevator in the building our room was in. The front desk staff informed us, but gave no explanation for why there was no elevator. It was more difficult than I anticipated hauling our luggage up the staircase. If I had known, I would have requested to be on the ground floor or in a different building. 2) The TV didn't work. When I say that, understand that I'm talking about the connection/channels NOT the physical TV set. The actual TV set seemed perfectly fine, it just kept showing the message "Not Connected". Everything else was fine. Easy check-in, abundant free parking,

10

Steven

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

All 4 ice machines were out of order

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Jaymes

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A/C machine barely worked, no fans, bed sliding off the platform. hallway stunk, room stunk, dirty exterior, hard to find parking, "locked" doors always unlocked. Never again.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is largely negative, citing dirty rooms and hallways, strong smoke or urine odors, and pests such as cockroaches or fleas; a few guests did find their rooms clean.

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Dusty

10 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bedbugs, cockroaches and no internet or breakfast

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Tony

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t stay both rooms were infested with roaches. I’d like a refund

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Alejandro

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, I will give it that. However the over all conditions of the place was awful. Hallways were filthy. Puke in the elevator that sat for a long time so that was unusable. Do not stay here! Nothing around. The bus that gets you to the trolleys doesn’t run on Sundays so you have to uber or walk to the trolley. Book at your own risk haha

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Sarah

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was disgusting. There was hair all over my room. I’d like a refund. I have photos for proof

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Elizabeth

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

DO NOT STAY HERE!! Omg, I’m usually not picky about my hotels, especially for quick overnight trips, but this hotel was so sickening that if it wasn’t almost midnight when I checked in, I would have went to a different hotel. The whole place STUNK SO BAD like BO and animal urine. Our room smelled so stale and the bathroom was FILTHY with literal CHUNKS of stuff on the floor. Sink had hair in it and the toilet had nasty rings. To top it all off we saw SEVERAL COCKROACHES in our room and around the hotel. The mini fridge rattled all night long and the AC didn’t work at all. Stay away from here at all costs unless you enjoy absolute filth. **Also, we I’m typing this, my son walked into the restroom and said “Why does this sick bathroom look like a scene from a horror film**

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Daniela

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room bed sheet wasn't as clean and also there was roaches and sink wasn't working

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Xang

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Filthy rooms, toilet doesn't flush at all. Changed rooms 2xs and both was the same. Both to8oet clogged. Floor was dirty. Both non smoking rooms smelled like an ash tray.

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Karla

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room had a bad smell and the stairwell smell like pee going to our rooms. The sheets smell damp and gave the room the bad smell. We found a big cockroach in one of the bedrooms too.

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Nicole

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location. Room needed a deep cleaning. Toilet randomly flushed by itself. Sheet had small blood stains. Didn't feel completely safe outside.

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Christine

1 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The halls smell like urine and pot. The walls are paper thin do you can hear conversations and tvs all night. Its freezing in the room. The bathroom was not very clean.

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Rooms

Rooms are very basic, with worn or uncomfortable mattresses, thin pillows, and notable noise from neighbors or the freeway; AC, TV, and Wi-Fi reliability varies by room.

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George

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Next to a busy Highway, but I knew this. AC worked great, it was clean and cheaper than other hotels close to downtown, old town, and beach. BAD STUFF: A lot of homeless and shady people around hotel. Bed was like an Old Spring Mattress that had flat spots/worn springs and really uncomfortable. Then the room would rumble literally every 10-15 minutes by some type of equipment. I thought it was someone playing a loud car system but nope, never figured out what it was - I DID NOT SLEEP VERY WELL AT ALL!!!

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mark

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed mattress were worn out. Some what uncomfortable.

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Jared

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Mattresses are super thin and somewhat uncomfortable. Parking is very scarce and the hallways are musty and super narrow/claustrophobic (same with the elevator). That being said the Staff are very polite and for the price point on Comic Con weekend it wasn't all that bad. Ultimately it'll get the job done but I wouldn't go in with high expectations as the photos are slightly misleading and probably dated.

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Guadalupe Sarai

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room smelled like sweaty feet. There was no shampoo or microwave. The room above was noisier than the road outside. My room was next to the utility room, and whenever they slammed the door, the wall and the headboard of the bed would shake. If this is your only option, I recommend wearing earplugs when sleeping.

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Frank

28 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

TV reception spotty....periods of 1-3 minutes of lost service. Told mgr when checking out He agreed.

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Thomas

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mattress not very comfortable . Could use something on those blank white walls. Color! Otherwise, it was clean and pleasant. I’m

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Ana

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I kept thinking someone was going to break into my room. The area is sketchy. You can hear the freeway all night. The bed is old and im not even sure the sheets were changed prior to me checking in

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Ricky

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Didnt like the way the hotel was built. I was able to hear the neighboring rooms and the people walking back and forth on the floor above us.

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Jaymes

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A/C machine barely worked, no fans, bed sliding off the platform. hallway stunk, room stunk, dirty exterior, hard to find parking, "locked" doors always unlocked. Never again.

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Isaac

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I overall had a nice stay. The staff was friendly & helpful. My only complaint was they promised free wi-fi, but it remained down all night and all morning.

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Service

Staff are often described as friendly and helpful, but responsiveness is inconsistent; guests report check-in or reservation problems and unaddressed requests for housekeeping or fixes.

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Edgar

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent front desk service

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Michael

27 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fast friendly checkin, staff was helpful, parking was ok but filled up fast by the end of the night. Overall good stay and close by everything

8

Anna

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room. Great staff

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john

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and the room was very clean

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Bruce

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was in town for the marathon and I wanted to do late check out so I could shower after the race. I asked for this at check in, was told I could, and confirmed that they would not charge a fee for it. I got back from the race and was locked out of my room. Went to the desk to deal with the issue and they let me back in. While I was in the shower, the cleaning lady walked in because she hadn’t been told the room was still occupied. I left and was later charged $30 for that late check out. Tried to reach out for a refund and got NO RESPONSE. You’re better off in a tent. Avoid this place completely.

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Martha

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I am giving a poor rating, due to the fact the front desk could not find my reservation. I made a reservation on a month in advance for an adult and a child. Arriving to Motel6 and not having a room to rest with a child at close to 8pm at night, it is very frustrating. The Motel6 MANAGER was a no show (or gave assistance) when the front desk clerk notified of my reservation not available in their computer system. It seems there is a partnership disconnect with Motel6 and Orbitz. I had no other option than to ask them if they had an available non-smoking room for 2 nights. Fortunately they were not booked. It also stayed within my budget. However, what about if they booked? I had planned to go to Sesame Place and SeaWorld. Very DISAPPOINTING and UNPROFESSIONAL!

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Damien

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a new AC replaced during my stay, super appreciative of the service provided

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Lorraine

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was very good. Our room was clean, everything worked and was comfortable. What I especially liked was was how welcoming the front office staff was. Marcos checked me in and he was AWESOME! I even told him! He gave information and assured our room would be safe location. He even said to make sure as soon as we got into our room to make sure everything worked and was satisfactory as soon as got in, so if there was anything wrong he would assign us a working room right away. Very sweet and accommodating. I would stay here again just because of him. The rest of the staff was very friendly as well. Thank you Marcos!

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Freddie

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I paid for the hotel while I was in the office lobby you figure I would have been checked in pretty fast, but it was nothing like that, I found myself in the lobby two hours later contacting you guys as you already know, the woman at the front desk claim that the reservation hadn't shown up on the hotel computer system, so I contacted you and you contact her and you transferred me to the supervisor team and still I'm in the lobby chatting with you guys and speaking with her and at the end she decided to finally let me get a room even though the reservation was still not showing in their computer system, and I feel like she should have been did that, very poor PR skills and the manager who was on site never came in the office to assist he only calls around three to four times the service horrible and to top it off the woman had attitude and gives me a room that two different customers came in complaint in check out because the room smells like cigarettes, I don't smoke so can you imagine, I am sitting in a chair at the window texting, I can't get comfortable, I actually thought she was going to upgrade me after everything I went through at no fault of my own but no take it or leave it. Today was a horrible day, I lost my phone in the lobby but no one seen it, I am just waiting until the sun comes up to get far away. , it was not the hotel fault that my reservation was not coming through but Expedia, you guys have some work to do,I should be confiscated, but you offer nothing

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Dahjay

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I want to write this to Myra you are the best and thank you for your professionalism and she got me a microwave in my room that didn’t have one :-) thank you Myra!

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Location

Convenient, freeway-adjacent base for Mission Valley, Old Town, SeaWorld, and the airport, but many guests felt the surroundings and parking areas were unsafe due to loitering and noise.

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Nicole

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This location looked nothing like the photos online. Absolutely nothing. It was chock full of drug addicts and transients. Our room got moved from our original booking and we were not told it had an adjoining room door. It was paper thin. The addict next to us sang and whistled NONSTOP for over 12 hours. Semi softly. But the door was so thin it sounded like he was singing in our room. We didnt get any sleep. At all. Super unsafe area. Took my dog out to pee and there were no less than 5 random transients staring at us, posted up all over the property. They made all kinds of loud noises and we were worried about our cars. The website photos are a lie. Its run down and unsafe and loud

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bridgit

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Food places are a short distance but never freeway entrance which makes it convenient

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George

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Next to a busy Highway, but I knew this. AC worked great, it was clean and cheaper than other hotels close to downtown, old town, and beach. BAD STUFF: A lot of homeless and shady people around hotel. Bed was like an Old Spring Mattress that had flat spots/worn springs and really uncomfortable. Then the room would rumble literally every 10-15 minutes by some type of equipment. I thought it was someone playing a loud car system but nope, never figured out what it was - I DID NOT SLEEP VERY WELL AT ALL!!!

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RASHAD

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Can be noisy sometimes because it’s next to the highway. Overall a great place to stay with limited budget

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Mary

5 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was adequate for my needs and priced right for my budget. The staff responded to my disability needs and gave me a suitable room. Overall, the location was good. I had a restful stay. The greatest need at this location is general maintenance.

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Darren

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, although the overall condition of the hotel areas are rough. Our room was basic - no coffee, no microwave. Needed a place to sleep that was close to everything (Mission Valley, Old Town, Downtown, etc.). I'd stay again if needed.

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Jocelyn

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Modern reception area. Friendly and professional staff. Accommodated my request for the quietest room available. Renovated room. Very clean. Towels and sheets were white but didn't smell bleached. Slight strange odor in bed, possible blanket needed to be washed. Loved the 3 Pillows, perfect for a side sleeper. Mostly quiet. Considering location right next to 8 Fwy, so occasional loud speeders zooming by in the middle of night. Overall stay was Very Good.

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ROY

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is centrally located in San Diego with a large number of restaurants and stores in the area. Overall, for the price this hotel is satisfactory.

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Thomas

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Not safe area

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Mary

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Area was ok lots of questionable people in the area. The front desk lady was very nice and helpful.

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Dining

No on-site breakfast or restaurant noted; several guests mention lobby coffee only and no in-room coffee makers.

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Virgilson

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Last minute stay. Room was in the 4 story building. Looked run down outside, front door was kept unlocked with blue tape in order to bypass key card entry. However entry through parking garage was also open. Elevator worked. Hallways to room looked dim. Room overall was very good, good bed and furniture, everything worked. A/C was nice and cold, large refrigerator.

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Niall

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was reserved at a great price for Comic Con. However, the bathroom and room floor appeared to be dirty with grim. We asked to have it cleaned and they responded pronto. There is a refrigerator but no microwave or coffee maker. The microwave and coffee maker is a standard amenity that is missing from most motel 6 hotel rooms. I think if they upgrade these amenities it would make the stay more enjoyable and more sort after. The location was safe and had plenty of parking. Pool was open late. I would consider to stay here again. I just have to remember to bring a coffee maker or microwave. 😂

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Renn

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I like that it was pretty central and convenient to many things. The staff is very kind and helpful. The room is a bit below average, And was very bare-bones. I mean it did have a bed, two towels, and a bar of soap. There was a mini fridge, but no microwave, or iron which was ok. But there wasn’t even any shampoo, just a bar of soap. But I guess you can’t beat the price. And as I mentioned, the staff was very helpful.

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Nilda

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The floors need TLC, floors in room need to be cleaned before next guests arrive. Lots of stains in the hallway carpet. Other than that the stay was fine, it was quiet. Small fridge and microwave was good enough and the room was fairly clean.

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Erin

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No coffee maker. No shampoo or conditioner. Refrigerator good. Clean bed and room. Elevator floor breaking. Hall musty.

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Charles

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok there were a lot of homeless people outside the hotel asking for drugs from everyone walking in. They didn’t have a microwave which most hotels do and the had no shampoo or anything like that to shower I called the front desk they said they were out. They offered coffee in the morning but that was gone really fast.

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Judy

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no coffee available in the morning. There were no microwaves available, even in the office. There were no spoons on plastic wear available. It was the worst hotel I have ever had.

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Darren

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, although the overall condition of the hotel areas are rough. Our room was basic - no coffee, no microwave. Needed a place to sleep that was close to everything (Mission Valley, Old Town, Downtown, etc.). I'd stay again if needed.

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Douglas

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel did not provide a hair dryer, shampoo, Kleenex otherwise the room was acceptable. Coffee was provided in the office

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Douglas

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I was disappointed that there was no coffee maker in the room, no shampoo or conditioner in the bathroom. Also no type of breakfast other than coffee.

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Month	Average price
January	US$86
February	US$81
March	US$90
April	US$107
May	US$99
June	US$128
July	US$168
August	US$105
September	US$92
October	US$100
November	US$86
December	US$81

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $91	16 $90	17 $91	18 $124	19 $125
20 $85	21 $85	22 $85	23 $86	24 $86	25 $122	26 $124
27 $87	28 $86	29 $87	30 $86

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $87	2 $129	3 $133
4 $87	5 $86	6 $86	7 $87	8 $85	9 $141	10 $142
11 $87	12 $87	13 $86	14 $86	15 $87	16 $132	17 $132
18 $85	19 $88	20 $85	21 $86	22 $87	23 $130	24 $129
25 $87	26 $87	27 $86	28 $87	29 $87	30 $129	31 $130

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