Name: Motel 6 Wilkes Barre Arena
Address: 884 Schechter Drive, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US
Price range: $49–$66 per night
Rating: 7.48

What guests think

Travellers describe Motel 6 Wilkes Barre Arena as a budget, no‑frills stop with generally clean rooms, pet‑friendly policies, and a convenient location near the highway and shops, offset by limited in‑room amenities and occasional maintenance or noise issues.

Service is frequently praised as friendly and accommodating, though some report rude or inattentive front‑desk interactions and slow check‑in. Several reviews note strong odors in corridors or rooms (smoke, food, or heavy cleaners) and a few mention mold or bed bugs. There is no breakfast, but coffee is offered in the lobby and many restaurants are nearby. Overall, expect a simple, low‑cost overnight stay.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with indoor corridors, pet-friendly outdoor areas, and lobby coffee. Several reviews mention out-of-order or missing amenities such as laundry and ice machines, and occasional elevator issues.

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Charles Linda

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This motel was a great surprise for our last overnight of our holiday. It was clean, inside access with elevators. The beds were amazing and had the best sleep of our trip. It was so reasonably priced. Also a fridge and microwave and small table and chairs allowed us to make our own dinner and breakfast. The only drawback was there was no coffee machine. Toiletries were just bar soap but no big deal. Would highly recommend to all. Not sure why it doesn’t have a better rating.

10

Gerod

Feb 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator was broken had to walk up 3 flights. Ice machine on the floor was broken..

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Anthony

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Its a basic hotel, but the hotel and rooms were very clean. Very pet (dog) friendly. Lots of grassy areas for dog walking. Parking lot well lit, in an apparently safe area. Close to highway (though no highway noise) and lots of places to eat. (Miller's Ale House is dog friendly too!)

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Ton

Jan 11, 2023

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Stayed 19,367 nights

The elevator hadn’t been working. Staff didn’t tell me until after she gave me key. Telephone in room was dead. The exhaust fan in bath rattled sound bad. The rear entrance door to hotel was disabled. Key reader was removed. I was very disappointed with this Hotel.

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christy

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I've never stayed at a Motel 6 before. I sold my house and was homeless for the Labor Day weekend. This was a great stress-free experience. The staff was amazingly helpful (Raj) and accommodating. I got a room with kitchenette and I have dogs...it was so convenient to walk the dogs around the property and back by the other hotels nearby. Walmart and Wegmans right across the street for groceries as well as many restaurants. I could see my car from the room and the parking was well-lit. It was super quiet, the bed was very comfy and the pillows excellent. Overall the best stay, great deal, coffee in lobby in AM, free parking and free dogs. A+++++

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Bill

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a good basic motel with no real bells or whistles. It was clean, somewhat modern, quiet and felt quite safe. Only issue was there was only 1 ice machine in building and could have used a small fridge in the rooms.

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Pamela

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room but the bed was a little harder than I expected. Had to ring the bell on counter several times before anyone came to check us in . Ice machine was broken in the lobby . Very quiet and good location .

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James

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was large, but very spartan. No spots for even small suitcases. No counter space in the bathroom Bathroom was large and had many assist bars. Mediocre TV - small screen and few channels. TV service was s-l-o-w. Room and bathroom were clean. Bed was comfortable. Ice machines were all inop. NO BREAKFAST even though I thought I saw they did offer it. Decent location. Not sure we would stay here again.

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Edward

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For a quick overnight, this property is fine. It was clean and comfortable. The room was no frills, but did have a fridge and microwave. The public restroom and the laundry had "out of order" signs.

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Elizabeth

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good place for price. My only issue was on the amenities list for when i was picking a place, everwhere said there was laundry but there was no laundry facility on site

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms very clean, but recurring complaints note strong odors (smoke/food/cleaners). Some reports mention mold or bed bugs.

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Thornton

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was full of mold floors and ceiling

10

Savannah

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The cleanest motel 6 I’ve ever stayed in. I loved that there was no carpet in the rooms. They even had free coffee in the morning.

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Jodie

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was dirty and smelled like human waste and smoke

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amy

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are always very clean.

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Ben

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Overwhelming smoke smell.

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Frank

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was bit by a bed bug end up leaven at 2 in the morning will neber stay there again

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Patrick

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Avoid! Found bed bugs and mattress and sheets had blood stains. There’s no excuse for that. We got out of there as fast as we could. Thankfully the guy at the front desk was great and accepted to vouch for us with Expedia to issue a refund, which we got.

10

Sharon

Aug 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean inside and out. Well maintained.

10

Leticia

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice clean room. Staff was very nice Price was good and location was convenient

10

Patricia

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Worth the money. Will visit again soon

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and recently updated in places, but comfort varies: beds can be firm and noise travels. Some guests report hot-water/pressure and TV issues, and in-room amenities are minimal.

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Peter

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom has a tub with a shower head and a separate shower wand. There was no plug to take a bath. There was no way to divert the water to the tub. The shower head worked but the shower wand did not. There is no counter in the bathroom to put anything. The room was echoey and could hear every sound from the hallway.

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Tom

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean but the noise from other rooms was very noticeable and the temperature was either too hot or too cold,no happy medium.

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Albert

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hot water took a very long time to warm up

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Jason

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The first room we got smelled so bad of cigarette smoke that we had to get another room. The second room had zero water pressure in the shower and the shower faucet continuously runs and won’t shut off. If you don’t close the shower curtain it soaks the bathroom floor from the water dripping if you can call it that. Also hairs in the shower, sinks, and bed.

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Tom

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a very basic room. No frills.. I was there to sleep and the bed was comfortable. I can't complain .

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Tamara

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Got there and tv sid not work after trying for 30 minutes. They changed my room and again the tv did not work and had to wait 25 more minutes and they got it working. Refrigerator was not cold, was told someone would come fix in morning but no one ever did. When mentioned it to desk employee when checking out was told it would be noted for my next stay. Water was not hot in shower. Loud banging at 1 in the morning. Was not happy at all, will not stay again.

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Marc

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the mattress was not comfortable, a little thin.

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Pamela

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room but the bed was a little harder than I expected. Had to ring the bell on counter several times before anyone came to check us in . Ice machine was broken in the lobby . Very quiet and good location .

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James

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was large, but very spartan. No spots for even small suitcases. No counter space in the bathroom Bathroom was large and had many assist bars. Mediocre TV - small screen and few channels. TV service was s-l-o-w. Room and bathroom were clean. Bed was comfortable. Ice machines were all inop. NO BREAKFAST even though I thought I saw they did offer it. Decent location. Not sure we would stay here again.

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David

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Whoever designed it should have put more thought of what a traveler needs in rooms, a lot of wasted space. Did have a refrigerator but no microwave, should have put a loveseat to watch TV, and a TV that works properly. Also big bathrooms but nowhere to put your health related items.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating. However, multiple reviews cite rude or inattentive front-desk service and slow or absent check-in.

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Maryanne

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The gentleman at the front desk was awesome. He went above and beyond to help me.

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Derek

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The night shift guy was so polite and accommodating! Great stay! Definitely would recommend!!

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Michael

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Never got to check in. Clerk was on the phone for 30 minutes. Left walk across the and checked in right away.

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Roberto

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great people at the front desk . Thank you guys

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kelly

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

could not even stay at this property because they left the front desk completely abandoned when i tried to check in. they say they called multiple times to inform us they did not. never ever ever stay here

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Matthew

Jan 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing I didn't like anything im very disappointed I came here a cpl times with my girlfriend and it was amazing. But this trip I have so much to say it was unbelievable. Horrible , horrible!! Called the front desk 5x and no one picked up, leave my room to go to the front desk and theirs absolutely no employees for about 20 mins ONLY because their cellphone went off. So you can pick up your cellphone but not do your job and pick up the hotel phone ?? I will never be picking this hotel again. Needs a big change fast!

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Adama

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Thank you so much to both Mr. Sam & Mr. Raj for their kindness & services, I greatly appreciate it! This hotel is very cleaned & the room smells great specially that I had requested a non- smoker room. I can’t stand a smoker room. The location is great too!

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Nicki

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we walked in the people checking in before us said to the front desk worker “Are you going to tell them the same thing?” And there was an argument between those customers and the front desk worker, the front desk worker rudely told them to move over so he could check us in and to wait for the manager. The customers were having a private conversation and mentioned how rude he was being. The front desk worker stopped what he was doing with my check in and told them he was going to stop them because they were not going to say that he was rude. My boyfriend then stepped in and told him that he was being rude because they were having a private conversation and he needed to worry about getting us checked in. He was then very short with us during the check in. They also charged a $50 deposit which will take 10 days to get back but they charged my credit card for the room at check in and not check out along with the $50 deposit. If I was charged for the room at check in why is it going to take 10 days to get my deposit back?

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Brian

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When I went to check-in, the guy at the front desk had a bad attitude. I questioned him as to why my reservation quoted me one price and he was giving me another price. He even asked to show him the reservation, but when I did, his only response was to call Expedia Customer Service. He showed little to no interest in helping resolve the situation. And when finally got into the room, there was water all over the floor because the A/C unit in the room was leaking. Had to go and get towels to clean it and just felt like I was a bother to the front desk employee instead of him being there to assist me as the guest. Just left a bad taste in my mouth. Definitely unwilling to return.

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Pierre

Nov 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Raj is phenomenal. Courteous with a lot of professionalism.

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Location

Convenient spot near I-81, Mohegan Sun Arena, and many restaurants and shops. Easy access and generally well-lit parking.

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Veronica G.

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s very convenient to walk in all places you want to go.

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Claro

Nov 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location near Mohegan Sun Arena

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Martin

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Right off highway and close to restaurants and everything.

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Claro

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Carmen

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, easy drive to airport..

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christy

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I've never stayed at a Motel 6 before. I sold my house and was homeless for the Labor Day weekend. This was a great stress-free experience. The staff was amazingly helpful (Raj) and accommodating. I got a room with kitchenette and I have dogs...it was so convenient to walk the dogs around the property and back by the other hotels nearby. Walmart and Wegmans right across the street for groceries as well as many restaurants. I could see my car from the room and the parking was well-lit. It was super quiet, the bed was very comfy and the pillows excellent. Overall the best stay, great deal, coffee in lobby in AM, free parking and free dogs. A+++++

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Caroline

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We just needed a clean afordable place to stay close to the highway on our drive north. This hotel was perfect for that. We did not need to enjoy the amenities or anything else just needed beds for family of 5. Two rooms with full beds were more affordable than any other we could find.

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Oline

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Traveled to visit a sick family member. My sister and I shared a double room with kitchen. The room was spacious and clean. Beds were comfortable, however some of the bed linens had cigarette burns in them, but they were clean. Location was great, easy on and off interstate. Plenty of restaurants and places to shop close by. Staff was friendly. Motel was safe and security monitored parking lot at night. I would stay here again.

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Christine

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfectly fine place to stay for a night while traveling. Very conveniently off the main highway. There's plenty of dinning options around. The hotel and room were clean and had the essentials. The staff were pleasant.

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Leticia

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice clean room. Staff was very nice Price was good and location was convenient

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Dining

No breakfast service; lobby coffee is available in the morning. Many dining options are nearby.

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Quirico

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed on night at this is a stop over on our way home to Canada. Nothing fancy but it has everything you need! The location is very convenient as it is near a plaza with restaurants and other large brand stores!

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Eric

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here twice. Always a good price and located near restaurants and shopping.

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COLE

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Its a simple place to stay if your looking for just a place to sleep an shower. No other amenities. Coffee and vending machines. Stayed here several times while attending shows at Mohegan Sun Arena. Plenty of eating options close.

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Savannah

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The cleanest motel 6 I’ve ever stayed in. I loved that there was no carpet in the rooms. They even had free coffee in the morning.

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Martin

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Right off highway and close to restaurants and everything.

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Kourtney

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room had a strange smell upon entering, but everything was clean. The front desk staff was nice! The rooms are very basic with minimal storage space but worth the money. There is also no breakfast. Don’t let the negative reviews steer you away! Cards are shut off 8am day of check out even though it’s 11am

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Kevin

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a room ahead of time during my drive up the East Coast to visit family. The room was perfect for a solo stopover and very practical. Great pub and grub establishment in the shopping center across the street. Very pleased with the room and location for the price.

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mike

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty simple room, but clean, quiet, and very convenient to shopping and restaurants. No surprises and very good value.

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James

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was large, but very spartan. No spots for even small suitcases. No counter space in the bathroom Bathroom was large and had many assist bars. Mediocre TV - small screen and few channels. TV service was s-l-o-w. Room and bathroom were clean. Bed was comfortable. Ice machines were all inop. NO BREAKFAST even though I thought I saw they did offer it. Decent location. Not sure we would stay here again.

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Christine

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfectly fine place to stay for a night while traveling. Very conveniently off the main highway. There's plenty of dinning options around. The hotel and room were clean and had the essentials. The staff were pleasant.

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Month	Average price
January	$57
February	$57
March	$58
April	$60
May	$59
June	$65
July	$64
August	$54
September	$64
October	$63
November	$61
December	$59

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $66	19 $62
20 $54	21 $54	22 $54	23 $54	24 $54	25 $66	26 $66
27 $54	28 $54	29 $54	30 $54

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $49	2 $58	3 $58
4 $49	5 $49	6 $49	7 $49	8 $49	9 $58	10 $58
11 $49	12 $49	13 $49	14 $49	15 $49	16 $58	17 $58
18 $49	19 $49	20 $49	21 $49	22 $49	23 $58	24 $58
25 $49	26 $49	27 $49	28 $49	29 $49	30 $58	31 $58

Motel 6 Wilkes Barre Arena

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