Motel 6 Sycamore

Even Tom Bodett knows that Motel 6 doesn’t really leave the light on for you. It’s just a nice thing to say to make you feel welcome. However, apart from good service, there isn’t much to make you feel welcome at this Motel 6.
Upon realizing that the last room available anywhere in the small town of Sycamore was a smoking room, the friendly lady at the front desk offered air freshener. I was thinking, maybe hoping, she had something to neutralize odors. Instead, she brought out a tiny bottle of perfume and some scented fabric softener sheets. Great. Eau de cigarette meadow. This was going to be a long night. She was doing her best to help and I’ll give her 5 stars for making me feel welcome with what she had available.
The overall vibe of this room overshadowed the cigarette smoke odor. Laminate flooring; no pictures on the orange walls; no complimentary toiletries; no breakfast; small, thin towels. I’m thinking FEMA trailer. Should I bother worrying about second hand smoke if there’s formaldehyde oozing from the particle board furnishings?
Go ahead and leave the light off, Tom, so I won’t see that stained carpet in the lobby. After seeing that, I’m not sure I want you to throw me a banana in the morning, either. This place doesn’t want me here and the feeling is mutual.
Probably 2+ stars rounded up to three for the helpful lady at the front desk and super-​fast hair dryer delivery. Not worth what they are charging but there aren’t many options if there happens to be a convention in Sycamore.