Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside
About Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside
Located 5 minutes' drive from Riverside Convention Center, this historic hotel offers free WiFi and cable TV. Guests are greeted with 24-hour reception and express check-in and check-out. All the accommodations at this Riverside, California hotel include a microwave and refrigerator. A coffee maker and hair dryer are also provided. Newspapers are provided daily for guest convenience. A private parking lot is available. The Riverside Art Museum and the UCR/California Museum of Photography are within a 15-minute walk of the Thunderbird Lodge. Riverside Municipal Airport is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Express check-in / check-out
- Multilingual staff
- Pool
- Spa / sauna
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Smoke-free property
Reviews
The hotel reviews are mixed, with some guests expressing satisfaction with the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, while others report issues with maintenance, cleanliness, and amenities. The staff is generally praised for being friendly and helpful.
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Clean and comfortable rooms
- Maintenance issues in some rooms
- Cleanliness concerns in some areas
- 1/5
Mattress was out of a horror movie, it had yellow, black,red,brown etc. stains. A lot of hair debris on the sheets and bathroom. It had an odd smell. We had to relocate to a less filthy room, worse hotel experience I ever had.
- 2/5
Room was not what I paid for . The tv remote was not even the correct remote. Blood stains on shower curtain. Also the restroom door was broke and did not shut.
- 4/5
Went to the desk met the woman working who was fabulous. She suggested I go take a look at the room and then make a decision. So I did... Room was fantastic, clean and comfortable. I decided to stay- and I would return if in that area again. Tremendous value, comfortable- not a glamorous property but well maintained. I recommend
- 5/5
Mice
- 1/5
Showers don’t work it’s white annoying
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Room was within a reasonable price. Staff was very accommodating.
- 5/5
Room was within a reasonable price. Staff was very accommodating.
- 1/5
The staff was rude. There was poop on the toilet. There were holes on the bed. We took off the sheets. There were burn marks on the mattress. it smelt like cigarettes and water next to the toilet we ended up leaving after 7 minutes of torture and frankly I am pissed about the no refund even though I got a protection plan keep my money though it’s probably infested with bedbugs. I don’t want it back.
- 5/5
Clean
- 5/5
Great place close to downtown
- 5/5
everything. na
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
everything. na
- 0.5/5
Bad
- 5/5
It was a good stay no problem not best area ok
- 1/5
Room was dirty and jetted tub as well
- 4/5
Clean hotel
- 0.5/5
Yeah roaches Yes
- 0.5/5
Yeah roaches Yes
- 5/5
Very nice
- 4/5
Very good
- 3/5
The parking is good, but the staff is not professional, the cleaning ok
- 4/5
It was easy to check in. I just wish the front desk associate that checked me in didn’t announce what room I was in out loud. As a solo female traveler that is bad form on the the staff end! It seemed like the linens were clean. It was a little run down and I saw a bug on the wall yet for the price it wasn’t bad! I like that they have a deadbolt lock inside your room.
- 1/5
I do not recommend this place. I saw it online and thought it looked like a very beautiful spot—ideal for resting—but that was not the case. The person staying next to my room played music all night long. I went to the front desk and told them what was happening, but they never did anything about it. I couldn't sleep because the guy didn't finally fall asleep until 5:30 a.m.
- 2/5
Yes
- 5/5
Very nice staff
- 4/5
Beds need new blankets.
- 4/5
Location Beds need new blankets.
- 5/5
The property was absolutely beautiful and the owners were some of the nicest most accommodating people ever. We came on motorcycles from Arizona and greatly appreciated how their parking is private from the street and we could see our bikes from the room. We will definitely come back again. Our room was beautiful with the wonderful spa tub in it to enjoy. Highly recommend! Nothing needed to be changed it was amazing overall
- 5/5
The property was absolutely beautiful and the owners were some of the nicest most accommodating people ever. We came on motorcycles from Arizona and greatly appreciated how their parking is private from the street and we could see our bikes from the room. We will definitely come back again. Our room was beautiful with the wonderful spa tub in it to enjoy. Highly recommend! Nothing needed to be changed it was amazing overall
- 5/5
Jdjd
- 5/5
it was amazing check in was so easy
- 4/5
Good
- 1/5
Nothing They charged me more then what Bookings app price was
- 1.5/5
Poor
- 1/5
Nothing They charged me more then what Bookings app price was
- 5/5
Nice Nothing
- 5/5
Nice Nothing
- 4/5
Parking safe well lit
- 4/5
Very good
- 3/5
A/C broken. Did not turn on. Electrical outlets some of them broken.
- 4/5
We did have some problems with the room. The staff took kara of the problems quickly and efficiently.
- 1/5
Bed sucked, toilet was broke and leaking. Bathroom door didn't shut all the way, Housekeeping are rude and knocked on door early in the morning. The walls are paper thin, you can hear everything.
- 5/5
Cool place
- 5/5
Everything was good.
- 1/5
Shower head was not working Cold water only Keypad did not work We waited for such a long time for us to get in our room since our key DID NOT work They kicked us out earlier than we had to Rude guests upstairs and downstairs Our shower essentials was broken Our bed sheets were stained.
- 5/5
It was quiet, I felt safe and there were no bugs. I did have a couple small issues but they were immediately taken care of. The place is older and a little rough around the edges but none of that bothers me as long as it's quiet, safe and bug free!
- 1/5
Cockroaches. Hole in the wall by headboard. Mold in the shower. Holes in the comforter. Filthy mattress. Room wasn’t cleaned beforehand- trash all under the bed. Broken coffee maker. No rotating plate in microwave. Some lights didn’t work. Broken hair dryer. Plug socket coming out of wall.
- 4/5
Clean rooms nice staff
- 5/5
Like family
- 4/5
Helpful
- 5/5
Yes
- 5/5
The room and hotel was very clean
- 5/5
It was a cheap hotel, but for what it was, the room was good
- 5/5
The room was nice and clean
- 2/5
Staff was unable to provide two room keys that worked. Then the only working key stopped working and another working one could not be produced. The front desk is often unstaffed so it is necessary to walk around the property to find someone who can help. When the toilet got stopped up, I was provided with a plunger stored in a plastic bag fouled with human waste.
- 4/5
Good for its price
- 1/5
It was nothing like the pictures, stained sheets or just plain dirty. Broken jetted tub handles. Didn't even stay the first night. Put a claim in to get my money back. Would not recommend.
- 5/5
I loved the staff very amazing
- 4/5
Good value
- 4/5
Typically, my stays here encounter lots of extra creepy crawling guests if you get my point. I basically can't bring in my suitcase unless I want to leave with stowaways. But this time, to my delight, NO BUGS at all. A nice clean room. Thank you thunderbird.
- 2/5
The young lady that checked me in was extremely kind and welcoming. I think that’s why I didn’t realize it wasn’t the best place. The bottom of the door in my room had a large gap. Big enough for someone to slide something under and unlock my door. There was also a 7x7 square hole in the ceiling
- 5/5
Super easy to get to nice and friendly as well
- 4/5
Yes
- 5/5
The room was very clean. The front desk was very nice and friendly. Housekeeping was even friendly when they came to the door to tell us it was check out time even granted us late check out without giving an attitude. Pleasant experience. The water in the shower stayed hot for hours.
- 4/5
Decent hotel. Nothing special.
- 1/5
Cockroaches , dirty , manager was super rude
- 5/5
Everyone was friendly walking distance to the venue
- 3/5
While I don’t have anything negative to say, I also don’t have anything overwhelmingly positive to say. The accommodations met our needs for the evening. The room looked clean but didn’t “feel” clean if that makes any sense. Overall, I wouldn’t seek this place out to stay another night but it was fine.
- 2/5
Arrived to people in the shadows of the parking lot and heavy smell of pot and like some crazy movie scene, the light overhead flickering. Room was not very clean, fingerprints and hair from the previous occupant. Front desk guy was nice. Gave us a room with a king. Went back to get the room we paid for, 2 queens.
- 5/5
Amazing jacuzzi room
- 5/5
Everything met my expectations, comfortable place to stay.
- 4/5
Larger beds in the suites would have been better. If I'm paying for the largest room I should be able to have a King bed
- 4/5
The room was clean and the staff was nice the prices are h
- 5/5
👍
- 1/5
Dirty room, there were a pair of glue on eyelashes stuck to the shower wall. There were roaches and bugs. They keep the doors open before you check in with the AC off so it was extremely hot in there and the AC hardly worked, so we demanded a refund and left. It was in an unacceptable condition.
- 4/5
Safe
- 2/5
I was staying for two nights. Checked in very very late and got into my room. The electrical plugs next to the bed had been removed from the walls and there were cockroaches on the floor and the bed. I went back to the front desk and asked to change rooms, which they obliged. But the new room also has cockroaches, just not as many. The room was comfortable other than the roaches but no coffee maker.
- 1/5
At check in i get my key open the door and there is roaches, was giving a second and a third room and still roaches and more roaches at the end he sent me to a different room and that one was alright... will never come back here.
- 3/5
The people who work here are wonderful! However, the photos I don't think fully captured the challenges with this place
- 5/5
Staff
- 1/5
Ac no work
- 1/5
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with my recent stay at your hotel. The room was in very poor condition and not suitable for staying in. Specifically: • The shower handles were broken, and I had to be moved to another room just to take a shower. • The sink faucet splashed water everywhere. • There was no iron available. • The refrigerator was dirty. • Overall, the room was not in acceptable condition. The only positive aspect of my stay was the staff, who were excellent and very helpful.
- 1/5
I want a refund or credit
- 1/5
No Netflix but written in there website is available.
- 3/5
I like room was big but price was kinda high for one night and if didn’t order online was 50 dollars more in person which is ridiculous instead of matching it when showing it to them
- 5/5
Good
- 5/5
Room was nice had squeaky bed but was comfy
- 5/5
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
- 5/5
It’s a good place clean free parking no deposit. It’s a no brainer
- 1/5
My stay started out somewhat friendly and things went downhill The first room they offered me smelled like dog urine so they switch me to a second room I get in there it's seems not too bad at the first then in the middle of the night is when it all happened German roaches everywhere crawling on me coming out of the walls cracks it was awful I just didn't want to bother no one when I noticed it I thought oh I have three more hours till it's 6:00 then I tried to check out they said no problem they're going to refund me my next day cuz if there is no way I was going to shower in this place and even have a letter from them email stating that they would give me my money back well obviously can't they can't afford it they couldn't afford pest control or they don't care worst hotel experience ever Don't do it stay away from this place
- 5/5
Comfortable, serene, affordable. Couldn’t ask for more.
- 5/5
Very attentive
- 3/5
there was to much noise, the front desk lady named Sonia was very professional and kind, but the area of the hotel is too loud at late evening with the people upstairs. the area has a lot of homeless. but the room is very very clean! Its just the kind of people that stay there. and the key did not work......but as soon as we went to the front desk it was fixed.
- 1/5
Good location, old furniture, broken showers, shower handles, faucets, uncooperative staff
- 5/5
Love the whole atmosphere and the staff is amazing
- 2/5
Shower handle broke off, checked in late and wasn’t gonna switch rooms late at night, shower head sprayed water from the neck that connected to the shower head. Put a wash cloth so it wouldn’t spray everywhere. Told hostess and she apologized, didn’t expect much other than an apology. Definitely not staying again, a one night business trip
- 5/5
Its a nice cozy place. I like that it is well kept up pretty well.
- 1/5
The bath tub was slippery. Fell and got a bruise on y chin, told the owner and all he said was i don't know what to tell you!!
- 5/5
Nice clea
- 5/5
Had everything i needed! Good water pressure, comfortable bed, microwave, refrigerator, shampoos &&&& a indoor tub!! Close to downtown
- 4/5
They were very helpful.good cutomer service.check in was quick with my reservation
- 1/5
They have too many roaches and filthy rooms
- 2/5
What I liked about property is it's clean and close to everything.What I didn't like was that the room I was in was infested with roaches. In the bath tub and all across the room. Looks good on the outside but what's in the inside is not right...
- 5/5
It was a good affordable stay
- 5/5
It was a nice stay
- 5/5
Our room was clean. The staff was friendly. Property looked clean and well taken care.
- 5/5
I love the staff very accommodating and respectful
- 1/5
I paid for a king bed for a queen. The air conditioner/heater rattled loudly all night. The management was rude and wouldn't refund the difference for the downgrade. Expedia was no help because they needed the approval from the manager to refund my l the difference out other option would be they could credit the difference with them. I paid had earned money and thru to give Me credit. So impossible to get in touch with management at the Thunderbird. He's so rude and brushed me off. Will never again stay at this roach motel or use Expedia again. Frustrated and disappointed.
- 5/5
What a great place to stay. The staff was so kind and helpful. The property is pristine and very well kept. Also it's Quiet and affordable. I'd recommend staying here to anyone. Thanks
- 2/5
Dirty and smelled weird. Roaches in the unit. Water was way too over pressured. Shower head didn’t work. Bad expirience.
- 3/5
The blankets had cigarette burns, I asked for a nonsmoking room and it reeked like cigarettes and they spray something to try to mask it. The microwave and mini fridge was Very convenient though. In my room you had to slam the door just for it to lock and the safety lock was broken.
- 4/5
the Jacuzzi needs a nice deep clean. The button had scum on it, and it's a little.. stained.. you need that Clorox spa stain&scale control and a good bristle brush to get that off. But, other than that the housekeeping was phenomenal, the price was great and the bed/room was so comfy and clean. Big beautiful TV and convenient charging ports.
- 5/5
Great
- 5/5
Nice
- 5/5
Good place to stay for a decent rate
- 5/5
Cool
- 5/5
A very pleasant experience, clean and cozy place, very comfortable rooms and excellent location.
- 5/5
That treat you like you are important
- 4/5
The location was good, the room and bed were very nice. Don't know if they offer breakfast because I had to leave early for my business meetings. Lots of great parking
- 3/5
Too close to the train station and train keep horning at around 3am.
- 4/5
All good
- 1/5
Strong cigarette smell I could not stayed. There was police … fell unsafe
- 1/5
Its infested with roaches on one side and its disgusting...
- 5/5
Good
- 5/5
good stay
- 4/5
The room was great, only complaint was that it was directly above the laundry room and rather than stop laundry during sleeping hours it sounded like they were doing laundry all night. We got used to it eventually!
- 4/5
Really great to find this place for a night while traveling
- 3/5
It was very clean
- 5/5
Microwave/ refrigerator available
- 2/5
Roaches spiders did not feel comfortable did not sleep there
- 5/5
nice clean rooms
- 5/5
As described
- 5/5
Kool
- 5/5
Great service! Ive stayed here multiple times and they always have great service and are close proximity to downtown riverside
- 5/5
Good room
- 5/5
Always a good spot to stay at. 3rd time staying here . Gonna come back again
- 5/5
Nice place
- 3/5
Mucho ruido no pude descansar
- 2/5
Thin walls and roaches.
- 5/5
Stayed here a night for escape and it was a very comfortable stay
- 4/5
Comfortable and quiet.
- 5/5
Ok
- 5/5
Very nice for the price. No frills, but all that you need and super clean, well kept property.
- 5/5
Staff are friendly and welcoming, they reply fast and worked with my accommodations
- 3/5
Okay hotel with no frills. Room had few towels, floor felt dirty. And bedding seemed old but sheets were clean and bed was comfortable. Cost more than it should for what it was.
- 1/5
I ended up checking out before midnight due to the state of the room (stains and cigarette holes everywhere) and fearing my safety. There was also a huge gap in the bottom of the door and lizards coming in. Not worth $140 at all!
- 5/5
Staff is very nice and the room is always clean. I’ve stayed many times and I am always impressed
- 5/5
Just amazingly perfect
- 5/5
My stay for the 4 days was great. Staff was great and very helpful. Thank you
- 4/5
Good
- 5/5
Front desk was very helpful. Room was clean and quiet. Stay was basic and would stay again.
- 5/5
Quiet with a friendly staff.
- 5/5
The staff was amazing! Anytime there is something wrong with the room. The maintenance was on top of it. If I would call the front desk and ask for more towels. I would have them in seconds.
- 5/5
Sonya at front desk was so nice and helpful. Would go back just for that service.
- 5/5
Would stay again
- 5/5
easy check in and check out
- 3/5
Nice
- 1/5
Guy at front desk was a little sketchy not very welcoming. TV in room 121 did not work was way too difficult to figure out how to watch ANYTHING. Couldn’t phone the front desk because there was NO phone! Went to take a shower only to find out there’s NO way to turn from bath to shower head. Once again NO phone to call front desk. Also we seen a ROACH when we first walked in.
- 1/5
Disgusting amount of roaches filthy furniture and gross dirty looking comforter and barely any working tv Channels
- 3/5
Room pictures are not accurate. Now have wooden floors and other differences.
- 5/5
There are some homeless that are around that make you uncomfortable. My suggestion is they need night security, to keep away the riff Raff.
- 4/5
No bad at all.
- 5/5
awesome
- 5/5
A little disappointed my Boyfriend Could stay for my birthday, but my favorite place
- 5/5
The best room service ever,. Very clean and very impressive my birthday and Baby daddy's Day.
- 3/5
Not bad
- 3/5
Is just today me and my partner we don't take it shower the tube was Clough Was lot hair on
- 4/5
Great customer service. Very clean and great parking.
- 5/5
The ease of checking in although not a dealbreaker but would be nice to be able to access streaming services kn the tv. My remote didnt have arrow buttons so it was unabke to scroll through the inputs lol
- 4/5
Pretty decent stay for 1 night. Place was nice and I was comfortable
- 5/5
To be honest I really like the room I was in very clean I would highly recommend it Great service people were friendly
- 4/5
Price