Sands Motel

The floor in my room is warped underneath the carpet. The toilet was toddler size. And at check in there was a long list of dos and dont etc. No breakfast available even thought it was listed Amenities and no ice available.

Ice machine looked like hadn't worked for years and No Breakfast as advertized in the description.

Sands is a classic Rt66 motel, but it needs a lot of TLC to bring it up from "rundown" to "iconic". The room seemed clean, but the table was sticky. Parking lot is dirty and broken up. Bathroom door had no latch let alone lock. It\'s located on the highway near the train tracks, so you expect it to be noisy. On the other hand, the refrigerator was new and the AC worked well, and the price was right.

Good price and property very clean! parking area excellent!

The bed is good. The wifi is a bit iffy at times. No hangers in the closet. It was very clean.

Great price, courteous and helpful staff. The Sands provided the usual amenities - tiny soap, wifi access and a remarkable variety of decent TV channels. The room was clean but needs remodeling. Just wanted a place to stay for a few nights, the Sands was perfect.

Clean but cramped with two queen beds. Micro Fridge but No coffee maker. Able to park outside the room a plus.

Clean room, nothing special. Man checking acted like had trouble finding reservation, even though I had printed confirmation. Called me by different names. When finally found reservation, immediately gave a higher price. When I said no he asked when i made the reservation..I said in March (for June). He then says the price went up since I reserved. I said no and then he said the price i had on reservation was for one person..even though confirmation clearly said 2. I then said I\'ll go somewhere else if he cant honor the reservation (even if it truly meant paying more). He finally said I\'ll give you this price. I\'ll give you "my" price (what reservation price was)..no one else is as cheap as me. Once checked in & parked he then told me I had to move over one spot as where i was was not mine. (They were not marked for specific rooms.) Where i had to move over put me coming within inches of a large work trucks bumper. In the AM..car that parked where i originally was had to pull out and wait for me to back out before he could pull back in as i could not squeeze between the two bumpers. Will not stay here again

Old man at the front desk is a liar. Made reservations for two people, went to check in, he says that we only made reservations for one person and tried to charge us double. Dirty old towels in the unit and the whole motel was completely empty. Best to stay away from this motel

At checkin, said did mot have reservation . Very old hotel and clean but the cleansing agent was so strong, that eyes watered and we debated leaving. It was primarily in barhroom so kept that door closed and kept outside door open a long time. Bed was very comfortable so we slept well. Would not return here. TV nice but failed for a while but after satellite fixed, worked

Sands is a classic Rt66 motel, but it needs a lot of TLC to bring it up from "rundown" to "iconic". The room seemed clean, but the table was sticky. Parking lot is dirty and broken up. Bathroom door had no latch let alone lock. It\'s located on the highway near the train tracks, so you expect it to be noisy. On the other hand, the refrigerator was new and the AC worked well, and the price was right.

The bed is good. The wifi is a bit iffy at times. No hangers in the closet. It was very clean.

So many problems with this motel. Just to start if you are wanting a Route 66 motel this is NOT it. It’s on a side road and full of sketchy people. Upon check in the owner did not honor our hotels.com reservation and charged us more for our room. Getting into our room there were crickets inside, the floor felt like you could fall through it in areas, holes in the walls, the toilet was duck taped down, there were 2 washcloths, 1 hand towel, and 1 bath towel (this is important for later), the ac did not work, and you could tell something was spilled in the fridge and never cleaned. It was so nasty we didn’t even shower, but did use 1 washcloth and the hand towel which were left on the bathroom floor when we left. A few hours after we checked out and left we noticed an extra $20 charge come through from the motel so we called to find out what it was. The owner proceeded to accuse us of stealing all of the towels and washcloths from the room and called us thieves and said he had video footage of us stealing them. #1 we wouldn’t even put our bags on the floor much less take anything from the room with us, #2 if he had cameras proving any of it he would be implying there were cameras in the room and bathroom. We saw other people complaining in reviews about how he charges and it’s no joke. We believe he targets tourists passing through to get as much money as he can because he knows that once they get a few hours from town that they won’t come back. 0/10 DO. NOT. GO.

For the price, the property was well kept, unit was clean and tidy, and services were good. I would definitely return.

Great price, courteous and helpful staff. The Sands provided the usual amenities - tiny soap, wifi access and a remarkable variety of decent TV channels. The room was clean but needs remodeling. Just wanted a place to stay for a few nights, the Sands was perfect.

Clean room, great mattress. 40” TV. Nothing to complain about, just kind of off the beaten path.

No frills. Older motel. Clean bed and comfortable! Quiet No coffee maker but had fridge and microwave

I requesed an iron and was told they were not allowed. There were black hairs on the sheet, I think they just turn the sheet over and don't wash them! This is the absolute worse motel I have ever stayed in!!!! Never again, please do not stay here I beg you. The area around is very sketchy and one guy was cooking outside his room on a propane grill but I couldn't have an iron.

The floor in my room is warped underneath the carpet. The toilet was toddler size. And at check in there was a long list of dos and dont etc. No breakfast available even thought it was listed Amenities and no ice available.

I would not recommend this property. The motel clerk/owner was rude, said we only paid for one person (I paid online for 2), provided one bath towel, and the floor of the tub/shower was so wobbly that it was necessary to hold onto the grab bar and shower one handed. The only good point was a very nice Mexican restaurant a couple of blocks away - we had a great dinner but I would never stay at this motel again.

The bed is good. The wifi is a bit iffy at times. No hangers in the closet. It was very clean.

Room did not have hot water.

So many problems with this motel. Just to start if you are wanting a Route 66 motel this is NOT it. It’s on a side road and full of sketchy people. Upon check in the owner did not honor our hotels.com reservation and charged us more for our room. Getting into our room there were crickets inside, the floor felt like you could fall through it in areas, holes in the walls, the toilet was duck taped down, there were 2 washcloths, 1 hand towel, and 1 bath towel (this is important for later), the ac did not work, and you could tell something was spilled in the fridge and never cleaned. It was so nasty we didn’t even shower, but did use 1 washcloth and the hand towel which were left on the bathroom floor when we left. A few hours after we checked out and left we noticed an extra $20 charge come through from the motel so we called to find out what it was. The owner proceeded to accuse us of stealing all of the towels and washcloths from the room and called us thieves and said he had video footage of us stealing them. #1 we wouldn’t even put our bags on the floor much less take anything from the room with us, #2 if he had cameras proving any of it he would be implying there were cameras in the room and bathroom. We saw other people complaining in reviews about how he charges and it’s no joke. We believe he targets tourists passing through to get as much money as he can because he knows that once they get a few hours from town that they won’t come back. 0/10 DO. NOT. GO.

This motel is going through a remodel but not there yet. Our room was strong smelling of pine cleaning solution so strong it gave me a headache. Fridge didn't work shower handle was broken and the toilet didn't flush properly. Bed was comfortable room was nice and big .

The motel is dirty, A/C the loudest I’ve ever heard and across the street from 2-3 train tracks that pass every 5-10 minutes.

Clean room, great mattress. 40” TV. Nothing to complain about, just kind of off the beaten path.

The 2nd room was great. The first had a busted AC unit. That\'s fine, but the manager (owner) insisted it was in order and there is no other room and this is why he does not want Internet orders. After half an hour of fiddling around, he gave me another room...But, "don\'t touch th AC unit"... I decided not to call him on the accusation. Go where clients are welcome.

No frills. Older motel. Clean bed and comfortable! Quiet No coffee maker but had fridge and microwave

Old man at the front desk is a liar. Made reservations for two people, went to check in, he says that we only made reservations for one person and tried to charge us double. Dirty old towels in the unit and the whole motel was completely empty. Best to stay away from this motel

I would not recommend this property. The motel clerk/owner was rude, said we only paid for one person (I paid online for 2), provided one bath towel, and the floor of the tub/shower was so wobbly that it was necessary to hold onto the grab bar and shower one handed. The only good point was a very nice Mexican restaurant a couple of blocks away - we had a great dinner but I would never stay at this motel again.

I was charged an extra $15 for a motel fee that was not included in the amount I paid Expedia for the room. Plus the owner was the least agréable person I met in my 17 years traveling in the US….

We booked a room a few weeks in advance. Upon arrival for check-in, the property manager told us there were no vacancies left. We attempted to show the confirmation, to which he shook his head & promptly walked away from us. We went back to the car, planning what our next move should be. No less than a minute past before we heard the property manager yelling at us from outside the car demanding we leave the premises immediately while holding a phone in his hand (presumably threatening to call the police). So we left asap & without quarrel. It was 1am after traveling 5 1/2 hours from home & all the other hotels & motels in the small town were booked for the night because of the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, NM. We had no choice but to spend a freezing cold, Grants, NM night in a sedan in the corner of a dirt Walmart parking lot. An absolutely dreadful experience & the worst customer service I've received in my life (no exaggeration). There is no guarantee you'll get a room even if you pay & book well in advance. You're literally rolling the dice. 0/10 don't recommend.

Booked on Expedia in advance 3 days eatlier. Was told after long drive arrived right before night that room not available after we had Expedia confirmation it was. All hotels were booked in city by then in Grants and no roomsin Albuquerqueor Gallup. Had to sleep in truck with my kids at 30 degrees freezing weather that night before leaving. Do not book there you may be left out in the cold literally.

Expedia confirmed that my rate was $50 and when I checked out the hotel charged me $60. It is an old and tired hotel in a questionable location.

Because we arrived late they cancelled our reservation and then upon arrival, they charged us $20 more than expedia price. The only positive comment i can make is that I slept fine. Otherwise avoid this old rundown dump like the plague.

Great price, courteous and helpful staff. The Sands provided the usual amenities - tiny soap, wifi access and a remarkable variety of decent TV channels. The room was clean but needs remodeling. Just wanted a place to stay for a few nights, the Sands was perfect.

The manager treated us like a criminal. Told us not to leave our door open while we were carrying in our luggage because it might blow dirt in there, had signs marking that you could not back your car in, had painted notices not to sit in a cement half wall (I mean, it’s cement…. How are you going to hurt it by sitting on it?) etc. In our opinion, if you don’t like people, you shouldn’t be in the hospitality business!!! The neon sign out front was the only speaking thing about the whole stay. Very disappointing!!

Ended up not staying after the owner got angry that the price I got on Hotels.com was cheaper than his rate, then tried to charge me $25 more than the price I had. He kept telling me that "He" gave me the wrong price, but didnt say who "He" was, and after I kept telling him it was the price listed on Hotels.com, he started to cuss and say that wasnt right. I said enough and went to grab the piece of paper that I had written all my info on, but he grabbed it and said it was his and that I couldn\'t have it! His wife then told him to let me have it, but he just ripped it up in front of me and still wouldn\'t let me have it. This place shouldnt be listed on here, and I would recommend everyone stay away, there are other places. I ended up staying at the Motel6 for $5 more, so check around, and avoid this rip off place!

Sands is a classic Rt66 motel, but it needs a lot of TLC to bring it up from "rundown" to "iconic". The room seemed clean, but the table was sticky. Parking lot is dirty and broken up. Bathroom door had no latch let alone lock. It\'s located on the highway near the train tracks, so you expect it to be noisy. On the other hand, the refrigerator was new and the AC worked well, and the price was right.

So many problems with this motel. Just to start if you are wanting a Route 66 motel this is NOT it. It’s on a side road and full of sketchy people. Upon check in the owner did not honor our hotels.com reservation and charged us more for our room. Getting into our room there were crickets inside, the floor felt like you could fall through it in areas, holes in the walls, the toilet was duck taped down, there were 2 washcloths, 1 hand towel, and 1 bath towel (this is important for later), the ac did not work, and you could tell something was spilled in the fridge and never cleaned. It was so nasty we didn’t even shower, but did use 1 washcloth and the hand towel which were left on the bathroom floor when we left. A few hours after we checked out and left we noticed an extra $20 charge come through from the motel so we called to find out what it was. The owner proceeded to accuse us of stealing all of the towels and washcloths from the room and called us thieves and said he had video footage of us stealing them. #1 we wouldn’t even put our bags on the floor much less take anything from the room with us, #2 if he had cameras proving any of it he would be implying there were cameras in the room and bathroom. We saw other people complaining in reviews about how he charges and it’s no joke. We believe he targets tourists passing through to get as much money as he can because he knows that once they get a few hours from town that they won’t come back. 0/10 DO. NOT. GO.

Expedia confirmed that my rate was $50 and when I checked out the hotel charged me $60. It is an old and tired hotel in a questionable location.

The motel is dirty, A/C the loudest I’ve ever heard and across the street from 2-3 train tracks that pass every 5-10 minutes.

Clean room, great mattress. 40” TV. Nothing to complain about, just kind of off the beaten path.

Old motel on Route 66. Past its heyday.

Sleep cheap in old facility just over wrong side of tracks. Not for a couple or a family

No frills. Older motel. Clean bed and comfortable! Quiet No coffee maker but had fridge and microwave

An off the path minimalist

Accommodation has charm, a lot more so than the chain motels right at the off-ramp of the Interstate. That doesn't extend to the neighbourhood, unfortunately

The floor in my room is warped underneath the carpet. The toilet was toddler size. And at check in there was a long list of dos and dont etc. No breakfast available even thought it was listed Amenities and no ice available.

Ice machine looked like hadn't worked for years and No Breakfast as advertized in the description.

il n'y avait pas de petit dejeuner alors qu'il etait marque: dejeuner continental prevu c'est la seconde fois en 3 reservations avec hotel.com c'est donc la seconde fois que nous prenons nos petits dejeuner chez Denys soit 30$ de plus a chaque fois !!! qu'allez vous faire ? merci de me repondre g.Brat