Motel 6

I’ve stayed at Motel 6 before — I love dives… but this time and this location were actually terrible.
I tried booking a reservation online, website was down. Then called to make a reservation. I never received my email confirmation so I called back and nothing was confirmed… So I re-​made my reservation? Then called front desk (since reservations are off site) to confirm. They did have my room.
I requested handicap, first floor, smoking room, 2 beds for my mother and I. On the phone with reservations and with front desk everything was fine. We get to the motel to be told there’s no smoking at this location and first floor is booked since people live there… Ok so where’s the elevator for handicap people? None. Why does it reek of cigarettes if we can’t smoke? No answer.
I couldn’t cancel my room without being charged since we showed up at 5pm… So we did stay because we went to a wedding down the street. There were no apologies, no discounts, nothing. Since it was a Friday, the rate was $ 65. Not a big deal but I didn’t want to eat the 65 plus tax to then stay at another motel or hotel.
Comfort Inn, down the street, was only a few bucks more. If I would have known when you make a reservation with Motel 6, you’re not guaranteed the room you want — I never would have stayed there. I could have stayed with the wedding party next door at Double Tree for $ 249 though, ha.
I guess you get what you pay for. We ended up checking out at 8am, shortly after we woke up. The beds felt like we were sleeping on wooden boards. The room stunk but looked and seemed clean. The décor was ‘modernized’ but cigarette burns everywhere, strange. Oh and there was an ashtray in our non smoking motel?
Either way, it was just for one night and we had a great evening anyway — except for the Motel part. There were plenty of weird people just standing around though, at midnight. I thought Arlington Heights was safe? Except for the 2 murdered people at this location on July 9^th? But that’s another story. Hah
My recommendation; don’t stay here. Go down the street a bit and you can find the same deals, but with better accommodations and more helpful people

Where to start with this place…
I stayed at Motel 6 for a few months while I was between apartments. The building itself is nice, and when I was there they were repainting the lobby and adding new lighting. The rooms are great, especially for the price. They’re all newly remodeled, and have nice flat screen TV’s. They were always very clean and smelled clean as well. In the lobby, they have vending and ice machines. The price isn’t bad compared to other hotels in the area.
Now here’s my problem:
The staff is horrible. The manager (Trina House) is a rude, miserable woman. She lives there and is always around. She talks about guests after they walk away, and gossips with other employees. One night she overbooked and last minute told us that we had to go to another hotel for a couple days. She always had an extremely snotty attitude and it wasn’t just with me… I witnessed her treating other guests like crap as well.
To be honest, I won’t be staying there again specifically because of her. I’d rather pay a little more to stay somewhere that we’ll be treated with respect.

Stayed over because I can’t force myself to drive while sleepy with a five years old son in my car. Good clean bed and sheet. Not much décor which is typical motel 6. I stayed at upgraded motel 6 in San Diego before so I can’t say that this is normal.

WiFi was not consistent. Its cheap. It was clean enough. Hardwood floors. The first floor seemed like it was smoke free, but the hallways reeked of 2^nd hand smoke. A young girl made my stay positive helping me and giving me brochures for restaurants near by.

Can’t beat it for the price. The young man behind the counter even thanked me for my service. (I’m in the military). Clean room, quiet, huge TV and everything I needed for a night. I am pleased with staying here and a military discount too! Thanks!

I’ve read other people’s reviews, and quite frankly, this place rocks. For $ 45.99 a night you can’t complain. It’s remodeled, clean and to the point. Nice flat screen tv, clean bed, no dirty carpet, super clean bathroom, and over all clean. The whole over all feeling of the place was excellent. You get what you pay for and beyond at this Motel 6. I reccomend it for your next stay.

It is more than a motel. The room I was in was clean and neat. Big tv and I had the feeling that I was in a hotel. Cheap and with free wifi.

The nicest part of my stay was the departure. I went to the Denny’s restaurant next to the motel 6 and stumbled upon the room savers coupon book that they have stacked at the entrance. Just around the corner is a Jameson Suites that has a 44.99 coupon rate. I tried it. What a pleasant surprise. The hotel is all suites and my rate included a delicious hot breakfast buffet and free wifi that actually works. They even have a free business center with computer in the hotel lobby. Oh I almost forgot the jacuzzi. It just makes no sense at all to stay in a hole in the wall like the Arlington Heights Motel 6 when you can stay in a real hotel for less. I also learned you can print the coupon at
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This place has been recently renovated. It’s still pretty Spartan, but clean and fine for a night or two. They must have studied how people stay in a hotel and kept just the things people use and gotten rid of everything else. They’ve done away with carpets in the room altogether (they’re still in the hallways), and you’ll only get one end table. You’ll get one small table and one chair and like it, damn it! The décor is Motel 6 meets IKEA, especially when you see where they put the towels in the bathroom.
I had no complaints overall. It’s still one of the cheapest places to stay in the area. I didn’t even mind paying for the wireless access because it’s only $ 2.99 compared to what you have to pay at much more expensive hotels. I would stay here again.

Two-​Star is comparing to the general Lodging/​Hotel standard.
The Soap is about the size of a nickel~ and you got two of them~
no shampoo~ or other «standard» pampering accessories~
towels, well, some has stains on them~
Bed Cover~ from the tale, they never spend much time to wash it~
and I am not gonna argue much with that statement~ I am sure that goes with TV remote as well.
Though, the request was for non-​smoking room~
There is an ash-​tray right next to the bed~
(with a non-​smoking warning sticker on the back of the tray)
Cigarette marks on the bed cover~
And you are soaking in the tobacco aroma for the entire staying.
Honestly~
The services is nice~ People are nice~
And they DO «leave the lights on for ya~»
on they~ they do deserve a Three-​Star
However, For a night or two~ for backpacking trip~ it ‘might’ be ideal~
But~ if you want to make a week long vacation out of Motel 6~
Well~ I couldn’t wait to get out~ by Day 4~
That’s All I Can Say~

day 62
this place is a little bit better than just a room. as in they got hbo and wi fi internet you gotta pay for that hardly works…