Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown
About Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown
Located in sunny San Diego, this motel is 10-minutes drive from SeaWorld. All rooms include a cable flat-screen TV. San Diego International Airport and San Diego Zoo are 3 miles away. A 24-hour reception is offered at Motel 6 San Diego Downtown. Laundry facilities is located on site for added convenience. Vending machines featuring drinks are available. San Diego Downtown Motel 6 is 10-minute bus ride from Historic Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego Convention Center is 4-minutes drive away.
Amenities
- On-site parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Café / coffee shop
- Concierge
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
- Elevator
Reviews
The hotel reviews indicate a mix of positive and negative experiences. Guests generally appreciate the friendly staff and convenient location, but express significant concerns about cleanliness, maintenance, and safety issues.
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Convenient location
- Poor cleanliness and maintenance
- Safety concerns due to homelessness in the area
- 5/5
Adriana was absolutely beautiful and helpful with my needs and questions I asked . She was very nice and pleasant . A real asset to Motel 6
- 5/5
The hotel staff was marvelous in it's professionalism, attention, and courtesy. The hotel was adequately clean although in need of paint. My room was very good, clean, and comfortable. The hotel is close to attractions and is easy to access by walking and public transportation.
- 3/5
I have to pay 20 extra dollar por the parking it was supposed to be included.
- 4/5
Very good
- 1/5
Wow never seen a more rough room. The shower was just.... it was clogged. When i tried to unplug it I pulled out a foot long hairball. No exaggeration. I'm not sure if they even tried to switch the sheets because I got several skin blemishes after only one night of sleeping on the pillow. The night staff was rude and cussed me out. They were arguing with one of the "transient" hotel guests and it sounded like they were yelling in my room it was so loud. Neighbors came in and out all night so you can guess the reasons. I could basically see the substance abuse from my room when they stood in the hallways and opened the doors. Oh yeah and the sink water came out so sharply that it sprayed all over the counter until I adjusted it. Makes me think they don't pay the cleaning staff well if there are any
- 4/5
That said, the property could use some attention. The carpets were extremely dirty, the rooms would benefit from fresh paint and general upkeep, and there was a noticeable foul odor in the hallways and elevator. These issues took away from what otherwise could have been an excellent stay. For the price, it's still a decent place to stay, especially if you're looking for an affordable option in downtown San Diego. The staff alone almost earned this hotel 5 stars from me. However, because of the property's condition and maintenance issues, I have to give it 4 stars. With some improvements to cleanliness and upkeep, this could easily be a 5-star experience.
- 1.5/5
Location easily accessible Hygiene!
- 1/5
Stayed here for 2 nights . I left my room to go to work then when i comeback to my room my clothes that I hanged was gone . I don’t recommend any items especially gadgets in your room while you are away .
- 1/5
Had to change rooms after the window fell off. The first room
- 3/5
However there was stains on the floor hallways and in the room. Iron Man smoking room actually smelled like smoke.
- 1.5/5
Location Very dirty
- 3/5
Nice location downtown san diego, hotel is in need of some serious deep cleaning. Only stayed one night ,I dont think could have stayed longer. Staff was excellent 👌
- 5/5
They were fast and kind Everything was great
- 1/5
Bed was comfortable We were placed in a room that already had a guest staying in it. The second room we got did not have a functioning smoke detector/it had been removed from the room. The elevator permit to operate was expired as of 01/2026.
- 5/5
Staff was great real ones!!
- 1/5
Pictures did not match at all. Bedding and towels were filthy, room smelled, everything was dirty. Did not end of sleeping there at all and requested a refund and they did not comply.
- 2/5
Appreciate the nightly rates during the week very helpful since I’m here for business leisure, Check-in was smooth and easy I enjoyed the front desk team and their assistance during my stay. For the cleanliness my room wasn’t refreshed I had to ask for a refresh and the comforter had visible burns on them the shower doesn’t have liners it’s just a cloth curtain that leaves alot ways for water on the floor while showering which made me uncomfortable because the floor was very wet the tv in my room was very slow and I didn’t have streaming options for Netflix. Other than that everything else with my stay for check-in and rates were perfect. I would highly recommend if you are on a budget.
- 2/5
I liked that I was walking distance to where my events was. It was okay for what the stereotype Motel 6 experience. The room the fact the AC didn't work, and the window had no screen so needed to keep it closed most of the time because of bugs. Also the bed was okay but could've been comfier. The elevator always stopped at level 2. Also there was no parking available and had to pay for parking after spending 300 like that's ridiculous.
- 2/5
Disappointing
- 4.5/5
Room was clean and great location Room was great clean but the hallway carpet and elevator was dirty.
- 4.5/5
Room was clean and great location Room was great clean but the hallway carpet and elevator was dirty.
- 2/5
The employees were cool except that late night worker lazy and rude The size of the rooms and the hallways carpet disgusting
- 1/5
I checked in but left within minutes. The room was extremely dirty, thick dust on nearly every surface, and a strong unpleasant odor throughout. The rest of the hotel wasn’t any cleaner. Worse, I did not feel safe. Several individuals in the hotel were behaving in an intimidating way. I didn’t feel comfortable staying even briefly, so I went straight to the front desk and cancelled my booking. I cannot recommend this hotel to anyone, not for hygiene, not for safety.
- 2.5/5
That it was close to my event. No parking.
- 1/5
The only redeeming quality of this place is its location in the middle of Little Italy. Aside from that, I really wish I had paid more attention to the previous reviews before booking here. One of the staff members was outright rude, and the parking situation was terrible. Parking is extremely limited, costs an additional $20 per day, and even then, a spot is not guaranteed. As for the room, the water worked and most of the lights turned on, which unfortunately feels like the bare minimum. The blow dryer didn’t work, the window was broken when we tried to open it for fresh air, and the bathroom light flickered every time it was turned on. The outlets behind the TV also appeared scorched, which honestly made me question how much of the property could be considered a fire hazard. The overall cleanliness was also concerning. The sheets had visible stains on them, and the bathroom looked like it hadn’t been properly deep cleaned in a long time. The hallways were filthy, with stains all over the floors, and the trash cans had an overwhelming odor as if they hadn’t been cleaned in ages. To top it off, the lobby looked absolutely nothing like the photos online. Overall, this place felt poorly maintained and nothing close to what was advertised.
- 2.5/5
Great location for Petco Park and walking downtown. Could be amazing with a little cleaning and paint.
- 2.5/5
Great location for Petco Park and walking downtown. Could be amazing with a little cleaning and paint.
- 2.5/5
That it was close to my event. No parking.
- 1/5
Staff was rude. The hotel was so dirty, carpet was horrible stains everywhere. Will not book again.
- 1/5
Room was dirty, floor tile broken, roaches, ice maker didn't work, faucet was broken, staff had excuses
- 5/5
Clean enough rooms
- 4/5
Location is good. Lobby is not attractive.
- 3.5/5
It offered consistent central air/heat & it had cable. The sink was clogged but if you ignored that part then our stay was cool for the price and location. I would go again for the price but honestly i’d say splurge just a tiny bit more for something a bit more modern.
- 3.5/5
It offered consistent central air/heat & it had cable. The sink was clogged but if you ignored that part then our stay was cool for the price and location. I would go again for the price but honestly i’d say splurge just a tiny bit more for something a bit more modern.
- 1/5
Very little to zero parking, so be prepared to park off site (additional fees) and walk to the property. The rooms were disgusting and gross WITH HAIR AND BUGS in the sheets. The so called a/c vent had a wire hanger. Curtains had a burn mark (NON SMOKING ROOM) hallway carpet looked like they never been touch with a vacuum. Hotel it's looked rundown. NEVER STAY HERE! Pictures are very misleading. Getting a refund was a big pain! Everything about this property is DINGY. I was complete disgust about the whole nauseated experience. I had to find another hotel last minute at 9 p.m. after driving 6 hours in an unknown city. I was very thankful I wasn't alone because experience was unsafe for a solo traveler
- 4/5
Room was clean, but hallway carpet was stained and smelled of dog pee. Staff was friendly for the most part. And they only have 12 parking spots for the whole hotel. I had to park a block away and pay $20 for 24hr parking
- 2/5
Smelled of smoke, dirty countertops, a bar of soap. Had to get my room key re-activated 2x cause it would randomly become inactive & I couldn’t access my room.
- 2/5
The property is not well maintained. Furnishings from the 70s perhaps. Room smelled of smoke but bed & bathroom were clean.
- 1/5
The rooms were trashed when we got there. The television was completely cracked. The Motel 6 employee came and knocked on our door at 11pm asking for a power cord so he can power wash his car. Totally unreal. Completely awful that we ended up booking another hotel for the rest of our stay in San Diego.
- 3/5
In a good location. Walking distance to downtown and Little Italy
- 1/5
I took one look at the room and left. There no air conditioning for a start. There was just a fan in the wall that was Extremeley loud. I didn’t even bother to get my 2 day stay money return to me.
- 5/5
Location was great There was no breakfast offered
- 5/5
Location was great There was no breakfast offered
- 0.5/5
Nothing Location. People coming in off the street for free coffee
- 0.5/5
Nothing Location. People coming in off the street for free coffee
- 0.5/5
She charged a 250 fee and everyday $20 for parking and $30 for utilities. The room was never cleaned by housekeeping.
- 3.5/5
Good
- 0.5/5
She charged a 250 fee and everyday $20 for parking and $30 for utilities. The room was never cleaned by housekeeping.
- 1/5
A horror movie experience, old and dirty falling apart place with several strange appearance guests as neighbor's. We had to book other hotel.
- 1.5/5
Convenient location .... Cleanliness- the carpet is heavily stained and has not been shampooed for quite some time or never....so much so that it reeks. My room was decent. but the front door is not flushed with the door frame so i could hear everything going on in the hallway. Toilet seat is loose and some outlets do not work
- 1.5/5
Cleanliness- the carpet is heavily stained and has not been shampooed for quite some time or never....so much so that it reeks. My room was decent. but the front door is not flushed with the door frame so i could hear everything going on in the hallway. Toilet seat is loose and some outlets do not work
- 0.5/5
Nothing. This place is awful. The staff is awful. Everything about it is awful. Don't waste your money. You will regret staying here. There are many far better options. This place is awful. The staff is awful. Everything about it is awful. Don't waste your money. You will regret staying here. There are many far better options.
- 0.5/5
Nothing. This place is awful. The staff is awful. Everything about it is awful. Don't waste your money. You will regret staying here. There are many far better options. This place is awful. The staff is awful. Everything about it is awful. Don't waste your money. You will regret staying here. There are many far better options.
- 0.5/5
I was assigned a parking spot that was later given to another person. I had to park elsewhere and I did not get refunded.
- 4.5/5
The property itself was great. Much better than the Motel 6 in Hotel Circle where I stayed before. The neighborhood is sketchy. I went out for snacks and narrowly avoided two separate fights. Don’t go out for snacks after dark! But if you’re a homebody it’s a great stay.
- 1/5
Thermostat didn’t work so was just sweating the entire stay, the bed was the most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever had at a hotel. Key stopped working about twice daily, had to constantly re-connect to the internet, room was far from clean. I am not picky and I’m usually completely satisfied and comfortable in budget hotels and don’t expect some luxury experience, but this was rough.
- 3/5
The pictures are not it. Its very outdated. I couldn't get the AC to work. Thankfully I was able to open the window. If u dont plan on being at your room much I guess its ok to just sleep. The staff was very nice though. It wasn't very far from the waterfront touristy stuff and little italy. Hope my review helps.
- 2/5
It was horrible for the price. Was out dated and the blanket are old , pillows horrible .
- 2/5
Disappointing
- 4.5/5
The property itself was great. Much better than the Motel 6 in Hotel Circle where I stayed before. The neighborhood is sketchy. I went out for snacks and narrowly avoided two separate fights. Don’t go out for snacks after dark! But if you’re a homebody it’s a great stay.
- 2/5
It was horrible for the price. Was out dated and the blanket are old , pillows horrible .
- 3/5
The room itself was comfortable and we appreciated that there was an interior courtyard to be able to let her dog use the bathroom and that the front doors were locked. It is close to the airport which was the reason we booked here; not sure that I would rebook.
- 5/5
Everything was great Just know that you're going to pay $20 a night for parking my partner also brought her a ride so that's an extra 40 bucks just so you know and it's not guaranteed if you take off that your spot is there other than that everything was fine
- 0.5/5
Bad
- 1.5/5
N/a It was creepy, the hallway carpet was filthy dirty and smelled bad , there was no AC, had to sleep with open windows ,therefore all the outside noise traffic, people walking in and out of the hotel and smoking weed , which the smoke entered through the windows, it was pretty bad , the telephone had no telephone line, it was a non smoking and it smelled like cigarette smoke ..they attempted to open our door various times through the night.. couldn’t sleep… horrible experience.
- 1.5/5
N/a It was creepy, the hallway carpet was filthy dirty and smelled bad , there was no AC, had to sleep with open windows ,therefore all the outside noise traffic, people walking in and out of the hotel and smoking weed , which the smoke entered through the windows, it was pretty bad , the telephone had no telephone line, it was a non smoking and it smelled like cigarette smoke ..they attempted to open our door various times through the night.. couldn’t sleep… horrible experience.
- 3.5/5
Good
- 2/5
Will never stay there again was a bad experience to dirty and ran down have to pay for WiFi lights etc. no parking at all
- 5/5
Great, welcoming, friendly staff.
- 5/5
Great, welcoming, friendly staff.
- 0.5/5
The location. The motel was nasty not upgraded. Dirty floors throughout motel. Will not stay here again.
- 0.5/5
The location. The motel was nasty not upgraded. Dirty floors throughout motel. Will not stay here again.
- 0.5/5
The staff member was nice and helpful The tobacco all over the counter, bed, table. The smoke detector was disconnected and had no battery. And they charged an additional $14 for “Utility’s.” Which has never happened at any other motel 6? The window had no screen.
- 0.5/5
The staff member was nice and helpful The tobacco all over the counter, bed, table. The smoke detector was disconnected and had no battery. And they charged an additional $14 for “Utility’s.” Which has never happened at any other motel 6? The window had no screen.
- 3/5
Well this particular location is in Downtown San Diego...not really located close to any shops, convenience markets, or any restaurants or fast foods...cleanliness is not high on their priority..rooms on first and second floor are missing window screens..and this area does have many sketchy people walking around at all hours...also internet does not work properly in some rooms..But beds in rooms are comfortable..showers are clean..and rooms are large enough to feel cramped...
- 5/5
Designated parking, went to park and a van was in it with a woman living in it. Went in and staff told me to just park somewhere else
- 5/5
Designated parking, went to park and a van was in it with a woman living in it. Went in and staff told me to just park somewhere else
- 5/5
The staff was super nice. Parking was easy and affordable. Our room was great for what it was. I was guest of the day and got upgraded to a corner room. The room was basic but did the job. There was a bed, it was pretty comfortable. Make sure to bring your own bathroom hygiene products such as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. They did supply plenty of towels as well as bars of soap. We did have a minor leak, but we think it was condensation. We informed the front desk at check out and the lady was extremely nice and said she would get maintance to look at it before the next booking. Checking in was super easy and quick. Honestly not a bad location either. Walking distance to little Italy and to the water. Will most likely stay here again. The best Motel 6 I have stayed in.
- 5/5
great little hotel comfortable and ckean
- 3/5
Parking not available on site. Parked a block and half away, walked past many sketchy street folk back to property
- 4/5
The room was small but had all the necessities and pet friendly which I loved because we had gone to SD to pick up a puppy.
- 2/5
The only positive thing about this place is the location
- 5/5
Ppppp
- 5/5
It’s a Motel 6. Decent stay for the price.
- 2/5
Extremadamente sucio, el wifi no llega a las habitaciones, lo único bueno fue su personal.
- 3/5
The motel itself is very old and rundown. The homeless and sketchy people camping outside made me feel unsafe most of the time and the parking cost $20 a day. They “assign” you a spot and give you a ticket to put in your dashboard, but when we left and came back on multiple occasions our spot was taken. When asked about it at the front desk the employee stated “idk I just work here, they oversell parking spots all the time”. This was frustrating, although he did offer a refund. Every time you walked in the place smelled like marijuana so if that’s something you don’t care for, be warned. We stayed a week and our rooms were never cleaned, we had to ask the front desk for fresh towels. The shower had good water pressure and the water would get hot. The AC worked well in the rooms thankfully. Can’t complain about the location, it’s very close to the airport as well as many places to eat and things to do. If you’re looking for a budget place to stay and don’t care too much about quality or amenities it’s a solid choice.
- 1/5
Ac unit wasn’t working. Smelled like black mold, staff was unwilling to help or give refund. Trash in the hallways.
- 1.5/5
Location No amenities/ outdated / room needed repairs .. there was a hole in the bathroom door
- 1.5/5
Location No amenities/ outdated / room needed repairs .. there was a hole in the bathroom door
- 1/5
Parking was horrible. Paid for one of the 19 spots at the property to park only to come back from dinner to be told we had to wait until someone left to park. Waited while a couple that did not have a parking pass to move their car after checking in only to find out front desk sold them a “sold out parking pass” and we had no choice but to park blocks away. Parking was refunded but this situation should have never happened in the first place. Front desk was zero help and flat out lied claiming they did not sell that couple a sold out parking pass. Do not recommend this hotel at all.
- 5/5
Nice
- 3/5
The room is relatively clean but i cant rate it clean as they havent done what they could. Generally for that price not bad but it needs improvement from the owner.
- 1.5/5
Poor
- 1/5
I made the mistake of not reading reviews before booking. If I could give it zero stars, I would. The photos are very dated. In its current state - there are stains on every surface, reeks of cigarettes, and the AC does not work. In addition, someone left their dog alone and it barked off and on for hours. The sounds at night are mostly other customers complaining about the lack of support. Parking is tight, so recommend planning ahead and getting in early. The only good part is the surrounding neighborhood and proximity to areas of interest.
- 3/5
Location Cleanings
- 3/5
Bed comfortable and clean. Bathroom acceptable. Air con not working. I wouldn't want to stay here in warmer weather
- 1/5
Building smells like cigarettes. The room smelled like cigarettes. Staff was eating fast food while checking me in. Lots of homeless people infront of the building.
- 3/5
My stay was okay, I didn't use the laundry or microwave,
- 4/5
Good choice if saving money is your top priority. Cleanliness was ok, staff was very good. Decent location--I never felt unsafe, although some might. Amenities mostly non-existent, and the wi-fi was terrible, although they made it so hard to use I only tried it for a few minutes.
- 2/5
Just not that great of a hotel. Bed was uncomfortable. Staff unfriendly. A single small bar of soap for all your washing needs. Rough location.
- 1/5
The wifi did not work, room smelled so bad, and the parking situation was horrible. There were 19 spots designated to Motel 6, and the concierge had sold the guests more parking passes than there were spaces available. In other words, even if you buy parking, it is not guaranteed. When I asked the staff at the front desk what we should do if there were no spaces left, he was very rude and not accommodating. I had to park my car a few blocks away in a garage not associated with the motel. The room smelled horrible even though it was the non-smoking area, and the AC did not work. The mattresses were also thin and I could feel the wood boards beneath when I laid down. Highly do not recommend. Also, there were guests and staff yelling on the phone late into the night/ early morning and it could be heard in each room. I guess you get what you pay for.
- 1/5
Horrible my toilet had a cigarette burn sheets were very damp . Heavy foul odor coming from the elevators
- 1/5
Wasn't there long enough to find out. The non smoking room smelled of smoke. Wall receptively didn't work. No mini frig. No AC. Looks far better in pictures then person
- 1/5
I only stayed at this property for about ten minutes before leaving and getting a refund. The A/C was not just broken, it was also spewing hot air so that the inside of the room was at least 90-100 degrees. When I told the staff, they told me to turn off the fan and open a window. The windows were stuck and also had evidence of mold. When I returned to the front desk, someone else was there complaining about possible bedbugs. And to top it all off, I had to call three times to get refunded because there was an additional charge that I did not authorize from this property. Oh, and the guy at the front desk was just goofing around chatting with a friend of his. Stay away!
- 3/5
Motel 6 in San Diego was a really good value. It was less than half of the cost of the better hotels in the area. The room was acceptable and clean. But the common areas (hallways, trash cans, parking lot) are dirty. And the area attracts a lot of homeless people. It was good enough to stay in, but lacks a sense of comfort. I'm grateful for the low price.
- 1/5
Hallways and lobbies have probably not been cleaned in many moons.
- 4/5
It was nice but my ac didn’t work
- 1/5
No air conditioning the entire three nights we stayed. There is no pool advertised by pictures. The carpet in the hallways are really dirty. The rooms were clean, but only got two pillows no shampoos or conditioners and no hairdryer. It was 22° above normal temperature very hot outside and we had no air conditioning would not stay there again very noisy sirens going all night. It is by little Italy. That’s one nice thing wasn’t offered a discount or anything for all the inconvenience.
- 1/5
No air conditioning! We asked for a screen so the bugs didn’t come in. So hot! They kept saying it would be fixed! No hairdryer or shampoo or conditioner. Only two pilllows! Room was clean. Was updated. Hallway carpet was gross. Lots of sirens. No pool and that was in the properties advertisements. It was a heat advisories too 22 degrees higher than normal. No discount given!
- 2/5
Rooms and property needs a major overhaul. The presence of mold in the room was evident
- 1/5
The guy in the front lobby was amazing really helpful but my room was not clean. My AC wasn’t working.
- 1/5
The staff was not very friendly. When I checked out the receptionist was on a private phone call, I shared my concerns about the room with her and she said ok but just went back to her phone call. There was a hole in the bathroom door like someone punched it. Either the air conditioning or the thermostat was not working. The room also only came with 2 bars of hand soap and no shower supplies. At $300 for 2 nights I was very disappointed.
- 1/5
The hotel was not clean, air conditioning didn’t work, staff was friendly.
- 0.5/5
Yoli is not a trustworthy person
- 1/5
DO NOT STAY HERE!! My husband & I walked into our room and within 10 seconds knew we could not stay. The sheets were dirty. The window was open. The walls dirty with foot prints. I had to kill a bug. The restroom was atrocious. Spend the money & go elsewhere, BEWARE!!
- 1/5
Bathroom discusting, the tub was dirty and the drain was rusty marks on the walls. No view it looked out on a wall. Size of a closet. I will never again pre pay and book on line with Expedia! Very, very disappointed 😞
- 1/5
Honestly for the price, it's what you expect. Homeless people around the building and parking lot. Smells like smoke, even in our non-smoking room. Staff was nice and friendly, made check-in and check-out easy..as it was in the same 10 minutes. Solid stay for the price if that's what you're looking for.
- 4/5
Alot of homeless walking thru halls
- 5/5
Clean and quiet Nice location
- 2/5
Nothing The staff were unfriendly and didn’t want to help .
- 1/5
We asked for room service and they never did it, not only that I think it’s really stupid that you have to pay 30 dollars if you stain towels especially white towels like come on what..but um everything else was okay and fine
- 1/5
We asked for room service and they never did it, not only that I think it’s really stupid that you have to pay 30 dollars if you stain towels especially white towels like come on what..but um everything else was okay and fine
- 2/5
Bad part of town, but short walk (DAYLIGHT!) to Little Italy and trolley
- 2/5
Bad part of town, but short walk (DAYLIGHT!) to Little Italy and trolley
- 5/5
Close to gas lamp! Clean
- 5/5
Close to gas lamp! Clean
- 3.5/5
Walking distance to Downtown area
- 1/5
Then they told me I had to pay an extra daily 'utility' fee for 'water and stuff' I used, on top of what I had already paid through Expedia. I don't see how that's legal, let alone right If I didn't like it, they said, I could find another place (at near midnight). Inside the room -- electrical plug wire was frayed and bare and the sink faucet wasn't even caulked in (when I turned it on, the faucet moved by inches above the mounting). If you want pix, let me know.
- 1/5
Then they told me I had to pay an extra daily 'utility' fee for 'water and stuff' I used, on top of what I had already paid through Expedia. I don't see how that's legal, let alone right If I didn't like it, they said, I could find another place (at near midnight). Inside the room -- electrical plug wire was frayed and bare and the sink faucet wasn't even caulked in (when I turned it on, the faucet moved by inches above the mounting). If you want pix, let me know.
- 1/5
Floors were dirty, room smelled bad, wifi did not work during my 2 day stay, room was not cleaned for 2nd night, bed sheets had brown stains!!! Stay away.
- 1/5
Floors were dirty, room smelled bad, wifi did not work during my 2 day stay, room was not cleaned for 2nd night, bed sheets had brown stains!!! Stay away.
- 2.5/5
It was conveniently located near the zoo. Had instant hot water with a good flow of water from the shower head, firm mattress with choice of soft or firm pillows. Pictures on the website need to be updated because they do not accurately depict the current conditions of the motel. I should have paid attention to the previous reviews of the property. Parking is an additional $20 and is very limited. Facilities need some “TLC”. One elevator that was super slow. First room key I was given, someone was still in the room. Seems like the motel is a long term stay (I was told up to 28 days). Homeless camped outside door.
- 1/5
Room and entire hotel were disgusting. Broken furniture, not renovated or cleaned properly. Carpeting in hallway was visibly dirty and smelled. This location should not even be an option on Expedia!
- 1/5
Room and entire hotel were disgusting. Broken furniture, not renovated or cleaned properly. Carpeting in hallway was visibly dirty and smelled. This location should not even be an option on Expedia!
- 1/5
the bed was uneven had dens horrible smells,, lots of homeless walking around, is very unsafe and uncortable, I guess you get what you paid for
- 1/5
the bed was uneven had dens horrible smells,, lots of homeless walking around, is very unsafe and uncortable, I guess you get what you paid for
- 2/5
The facility is not maintained to a level I am use to at the other major chains and if my wife was alive she would have walked out the door and rated this POOR. The common area rugs were filthy with large areas of stains from passage and spills and the same paper and plastic debris on the 4th floor present for my 3 days stay. The room's linen was clean and there were no bugs, as expected. The bathroom door edge was sticky to the touch. The laminated table edges were lifted due to moisture contacting the particle board. The rooms one chair was dirty as evidenced when I wiped it with a damp wash cloth. One set of curtains had small holes and was hanging off its track. There were no shades to allow indirect light and the room only contained dark curtains that had to be kept drawn for simple privacy. As such the room was depressing due to my choice of privacy over outdoor daylight. The bathroom metal door frame was corroded with holes through on one side to a height of about 2 inches.
- 2/5
The facility is not maintained to a level I am use to at the other major chains and if my wife was alive she would have walked out the door and rated this POOR. The common area rugs were filthy with large areas of stains from passage and spills and the same paper and plastic debris on the 4th floor present for my 3 days stay. The room's linen was clean and there were no bugs, as expected. The bathroom door edge was sticky to the touch. The laminated table edges were lifted due to moisture contacting the particle board. The rooms one chair was dirty as evidenced when I wiped it with a damp wash cloth. One set of curtains had small holes and was hanging off its track. There were no shades to allow indirect light and the room only contained dark curtains that had to be kept drawn for simple privacy. As such the room was depressing due to my choice of privacy over outdoor daylight. The bathroom metal door frame was corroded with holes through on one side to a height of about 2 inches.
- 3/5
Just 2 bar of soaps, no shampoo, conditioner or lotion. No hair dryer. There's a TV though :) Hallways a bit old and dirty (carpet). Free coffee in the morning at the reception. But just get your coffee outside. There's a laundry area, washers and dryers, vending machine next to it. And a microwave. I suggest to buy your water from a supermarket. Staff are friendly. You get what you pay. Location is good.
- 3/5
Just 2 bar of soaps, no shampoo, conditioner or lotion. No hair dryer. There's a TV though :) Hallways a bit old and dirty (carpet). Free coffee in the morning at the reception. But just get your coffee outside. There's a laundry area, washers and dryers, vending machine next to it. And a microwave. I suggest to buy your water from a supermarket. Staff are friendly. You get what you pay. Location is good.
- 1/5
The TV was damaged, the hallway was so extremely dirty. I’ve stated at other motel 6 and they have never been like this. There was a huge spider in the corner too.
- 1/5
The TV was damaged, the hallway was so extremely dirty. I’ve stated at other motel 6 and they have never been like this. There was a huge spider in the corner too.
- 2/5
The man that checked me was super nice but there were issues with the 1st 2 rooms 3rd room was cool but the property needs majorrrrrrr renovation!
- 2/5
The man that checked me was super nice but there were issues with the 1st 2 rooms 3rd room was cool but the property needs majorrrrrrr renovation!
- 1/5
Staff was fine. The motel itself is in poor condition. I will never stay in a motel 6 again.
- 1/5
Staff was fine. The motel itself is in poor condition. I will never stay in a motel 6 again.
- 1/5
The room was not the same as shown in the pictures. I was shown a different room than the one I reserved, and it was very dirty and old. There was dirt on the bed and the floor, and even the window was broken. I asked to change the room, but the second room was also dirty and the TV was not working. I did not stay at the hotel and checked out after a few minutes.
- 1/5
The room was not the same as shown in the pictures. I was shown a different room than the one I reserved, and it was very dirty and old. There was dirt on the bed and the floor, and even the window was broken. I asked to change the room, but the second room was also dirty and the TV was not working. I did not stay at the hotel and checked out after a few minutes.
- 1/5
Terrible
- 1/5
Terrible
- 5/5
very nice staff, hotel, and location. Get there early to secure parking.
- 5/5
very nice staff, hotel, and location. Get there early to secure parking.
- 2/5
The front desk transferred me to another room right beside the first one. The second room was much better, however, after about 30 minutes, I noticed a towel hanging over the smoke detector, which is a likely indicator of drug use. Then, upon showering, I noticed the cleaning staff neglected to discard a piece of soap left by a previous guest. Hallway trash cans were often over flowing. Cigarette butts in the indoor/outdoor area just outside my room. Filthy carpeting throughout the entire hotel. BLACK in most places. It's obvious the details don't matter to the staff who, although friendly enough, aren't paid enough to detail clean what could be a great hotel. The adage that "It's just a Motel 6" is wild and incredibly disheartening. Do better because you can. Things like this shouldn't happen. Yes, the staff apologized for the room issues, but in all reality, my stay should AND could have been comped because of the aforementioned issues.
- 2/5
The front desk transferred me to another room right beside the first one. The second room was much better, however, after about 30 minutes, I noticed a towel hanging over the smoke detector, which is a likely indicator of drug use. Then, upon showering, I noticed the cleaning staff neglected to discard a piece of soap left by a previous guest. Hallway trash cans were often over flowing. Cigarette butts in the indoor/outdoor area just outside my room. Filthy carpeting throughout the entire hotel. BLACK in most places. It's obvious the details don't matter to the staff who, although friendly enough, aren't paid enough to detail clean what could be a great hotel. The adage that "It's just a Motel 6" is wild and incredibly disheartening. Do better because you can. Things like this shouldn't happen. Yes, the staff apologized for the room issues, but in all reality, my stay should AND could have been comped because of the aforementioned issues.
- 1/5
The room smelled musty and sweaty also the bedding had stains on it the heat was not working either and the bathroom light was buzzing very loud
- 1/5
The room smelled musty and sweaty also the bedding had stains on it the heat was not working either and the bathroom light was buzzing very loud
- 4/5
The staff were really laid back and chill
- 4/5
The staff were really laid back and chill
- 1/5
No wifi, no room phone! Smelly hallways, rugs are in terrible shape!
- 1/5
No wifi, no room phone! Smelly hallways, rugs are in terrible shape!
- 1/5
Staff is super nice but the hotel itself is very old and grimey.
- 1/5
Staff is super nice but the hotel itself is very old and grimey.
- 2/5
I hated to give a poor review as the staff working were awesome. Great location too. The issue was with our rooms. No working a/c or heat controls, bad smell of old smoke. We couldn't really move rooms as they were booked out. Hallway carpets heavily stained. My mom's room was the worst of the 3, smelled so bad like an old bar.... stale smoke and musty. The staff apologized and was very courteous. Since we were only using rooms for sleeping and not hanging out in, we opted to just tough it out. IF you only need sleeping space, this could work. Just know what you are getting for the great price
- 2/5
I hated to give a poor review as the staff working were awesome. Great location too. The issue was with our rooms. No working a/c or heat controls, bad smell of old smoke. We couldn't really move rooms as they were booked out. Hallway carpets heavily stained. My mom's room was the worst of the 3, smelled so bad like an old bar.... stale smoke and musty. The staff apologized and was very courteous. Since we were only using rooms for sleeping and not hanging out in, we opted to just tough it out. IF you only need sleeping space, this could work. Just know what you are getting for the great price
- 3/5
Dirty but if you want a bed to sleep on it works
- 3/5
Dirty but if you want a bed to sleep on it works
- 1/5
Bad neighborhood, did not feel safe, left
- 1/5
Bad neighborhood, did not feel safe, left
- 5/5
The staff was really pleasant and there's a Krisp grocery store nearby.
- 5/5
The staff was really pleasant and there's a Krisp grocery store nearby.
- 1/5
Very dirty, rundown place
- 1/5
Very dirty, rundown place
- 1/5
IN SUPPORT OF CLAIM ARISING FROM UNINHABITABLE ROOM CONDITIONS (Motel 6 – Downtown San Diego) I, Douglas Jackson, declare as follows: 1. I am an adult individual with personal knowledge of the facts stated in this declaration. If called as a witness, I could and would testify competently to the matters set forth herein. 2. On or about January 3–4, 2026, I was a paying guest at a Motel 6 property located in downtown San Diego, California (the “Property”). 3. During my overnight stay, I was assigned a guest room at the Property and occupied that room for the night. ⸻ Uninhabitable Conditions Observed 4. During the night and early morning hours of my stay, I experienced a persistent and intrusive mechanical noise originating from the HVAC ventilation area located immediately above the entrance door of my room. 5. The noise included: • Continuous mechanical operation after I physically turned the air conditioning system off at the in-room control terminal, and • Repeated clicking or cycling sounds, which sounded similar to an ignition or pilot-like mechanical process occurring within the ventilation system. 6. The noise was loud, irregular, and anxiety-inducing, and persisted for an extended period of time. 7. The condition prevented me from sleeping and materially interfered with the normal use and enjoyment of the room. ⸻ Health and Well-Being Impact 8. As a result of the persistent noise and lack of sleep, I experienced significan
- 1/5
IN SUPPORT OF CLAIM ARISING FROM UNINHABITABLE ROOM CONDITIONS (Motel 6 – Downtown San Diego) I, Douglas Jackson, declare as follows: 1. I am an adult individual with personal knowledge of the facts stated in this declaration. If called as a witness, I could and would testify competently to the matters set forth herein. 2. On or about January 3–4, 2026, I was a paying guest at a Motel 6 property located in downtown San Diego, California (the “Property”). 3. During my overnight stay, I was assigned a guest room at the Property and occupied that room for the night. ⸻ Uninhabitable Conditions Observed 4. During the night and early morning hours of my stay, I experienced a persistent and intrusive mechanical noise originating from the HVAC ventilation area located immediately above the entrance door of my room. 5. The noise included: • Continuous mechanical operation after I physically turned the air conditioning system off at the in-room control terminal, and • Repeated clicking or cycling sounds, which sounded similar to an ignition or pilot-like mechanical process occurring within the ventilation system. 6. The noise was loud, irregular, and anxiety-inducing, and persisted for an extended period of time. 7. The condition prevented me from sleeping and materially interfered with the normal use and enjoyment of the room. ⸻ Health and Well-Being Impact 8. As a result of the persistent noise and lack of sleep, I experienced significan
- 1/5
Sketchy all around
- 1/5
Sketchy all around
- 3/5
The room was ok. The windows were left open when I arrived and either the room had fleas or some other creepy crawlies came in through the window that affected the quality of the stay.
- 3/5
The room was ok. The windows were left open when I arrived and either the room had fleas or some other creepy crawlies came in through the window that affected the quality of the stay.
- 1/5
staff was friendly however overall condition of the motel was disgusting. the elevator had a spill that was never cleaned and just dried up overnight. the hallway carpets are disgustingly dirty and need to be replaced. the room we got had black mold in the bathroom and window of the room. the bed was awful.
- 1/5
staff was friendly however overall condition of the motel was disgusting. the elevator had a spill that was never cleaned and just dried up overnight. the hallway carpets are disgustingly dirty and need to be replaced. the room we got had black mold in the bathroom and window of the room. the bed was awful.
- 5/5
Yes
- 5/5
Yes
- 5/5
Yes
- 5/5
Yes
- 5/5
Everything was cool. I was there just for the night, so I got what I need. Thanks
- 5/5
Everything was cool. I was there just for the night, so I got what I need. Thanks
- 4/5
Amenities were lacking, be aware that there is no iron, ironing board or hair dryer. There is also no safe for passport or valuables.
- 4/5
Amenities were lacking, be aware that there is no iron, ironing board or hair dryer. There is also no safe for passport or valuables.
- 1/5
I tried to change my reservation to the next night. They wouldn't do it.
- 1/5
I tried to change my reservation to the next night. They wouldn't do it.
- 5/5
Good job
- 5/5
Good job
- 1/5
The room was overall very unclean (the floors, the bed sheets, the bathroom). The staff is friendly but I would definitely not stay here again.
- 1/5
The room was overall very unclean (the floors, the bed sheets, the bathroom). The staff is friendly but I would definitely not stay here again.
- 5/5
I’ve stayed here a few times and never had an issue. Aside from sleeping too late in that comfortable room
- 5/5
I’ve stayed here a few times and never had an issue. Aside from sleeping too late in that comfortable room
- 5/5
Great space and ease of access
- 5/5
Great space and ease of access
- 2/5
The room was fine. The hallway carpets are simply not acceptable. I’ve been coming to this property for about 13 years and the last 2 visits have been disappointing. They have no control of the homelessness in the area but they can clean and or replace that horribly stained carpet.
- 2/5
The room was fine. The hallway carpets are simply not acceptable. I’ve been coming to this property for about 13 years and the last 2 visits have been disappointing. They have no control of the homelessness in the area but they can clean and or replace that horribly stained carpet.
- 2/5
I knew it was a motel 6 and they already do not have a great reputation but still decided to book based off the photos provided but upon arriving I could already see the photos were not from this specific motel at all, the photos they provide show houses and a law school outside of the windows but that is far from the area you are in, they also show very clean and updated rooms which are also far from what you should expect. The parking lot is surrounded by people on drugs at night which kept having me wake up to check on our car as they just roam the lot and you do pay for parking but for what I don’t know because nobody is even watching the cars nor are they responsible if anything happens to your car. The carpet in the hallway is disgusting and stained and the rooms themselves look like they’re falling apart, all of the ceiling tiles were coming off or just not fully there which was concerning and the AC just made sounds but didn’t actually blow cool air. Our room was non smoking but still smelled like someone had smoked in there and the bedsheets themselves had stains. I didn’t even end up using the shower bc I had found a roach in the bathtub when I was going to attempt to shower. I will say the staff is extremely nice and it’s a shame they probably have to deal with a lot of complaints due to the conditions of this motel.
- 2/5
I knew it was a motel 6 and they already do not have a great reputation but still decided to book based off the photos provided but upon arriving I could already see the photos were not from this specific motel at all, the photos they provide show houses and a law school outside of the windows but that is far from the area you are in, they also show very clean and updated rooms which are also far from what you should expect. The parking lot is surrounded by people on drugs at night which kept having me wake up to check on our car as they just roam the lot and you do pay for parking but for what I don’t know because nobody is even watching the cars nor are they responsible if anything happens to your car. The carpet in the hallway is disgusting and stained and the rooms themselves look like they’re falling apart, all of the ceiling tiles were coming off or just not fully there which was concerning and the AC just made sounds but didn’t actually blow cool air. Our room was non smoking but still smelled like someone had smoked in there and the bedsheets themselves had stains. I didn’t even end up using the shower bc I had found a roach in the bathtub when I was going to attempt to shower. I will say the staff is extremely nice and it’s a shame they probably have to deal with a lot of complaints due to the conditions of this motel.
- 3/5
Proprty wasn't clean
- 3/5
Proprty wasn't clean
- 1/5
VERY DIRTY. Checked in, saw the room and checked out right away. There was mold in multiple locations. Bath tub and toilet leaking water. When flushing toilet it would shoot out water. There were flies coming out of the sink. Bed sheets were stained. Pillows were flat. Bed felt old and used up.Horrible limited parking situation.
- 1/5
VERY DIRTY. Checked in, saw the room and checked out right away. There was mold in multiple locations. Bath tub and toilet leaking water. When flushing toilet it would shoot out water. There were flies coming out of the sink. Bed sheets were stained. Pillows were flat. Bed felt old and used up.Horrible limited parking situation.
- 1/5
Hallways were filthy. Rooms were barely livable. Staff were unhelpful
- 1/5
Hallways were filthy. Rooms were barely livable. Staff were unhelpful
- 5/5
The Motel 6 in Downtown San Diego is a great location and is very convenient to many things downtown.
- 5/5
The Motel 6 in Downtown San Diego is a great location and is very convenient to many things downtown.
- 5/5
In my morning hot shower imagine!!!!!
- 5/5
In my morning hot shower imagine!!!!!
- 5/5
The person at the front desk very much helped me in took the time to make sure that everything was right that's important she did a very good job and she deserves
- 5/5
The person at the front desk very much helped me in took the time to make sure that everything was right that's important she did a very good job and she deserves
- 4/5
Not in the best shape but fine for the cost.
- 4/5
Not in the best shape but fine for the cost.
- 4/5
The room was clean, the hotel is definitely run down, there is no free parking it is 20 a day. Staff is super sweet, I would book again only because of the staff.
- 4/5
The room was clean, the hotel is definitely run down, there is no free parking it is 20 a day. Staff is super sweet, I would book again only because of the staff.
- 4/5
Room was fine. for the most part the staff was fine as well.
- 4/5
Room was fine. for the most part the staff was fine as well.
- 5/5
good room
- 5/5
good room
- 3/5
I do not know where the picture was taken but the rooms look smaller and not as bright. Some less desirable clientele was there as well.
- 3/5
I do not know where the picture was taken but the rooms look smaller and not as bright. Some less desirable clientele was there as well.
- 5/5
Great location
- 5/5
The room was as described, well-lit and comfortable. The central air conditioning worked great. They were also willing to store my 1 bag at the reception on my last day once I checked out. Very convenient location with public transport available nearby and the historic downtown / Gaslamp Quarter in walking distance.
- 2/5
Have four ac service
- 5/5
Staff was very nice :)
- 5/5
Staff was great no complaints
- 1/5
No parking available at property, had to park 2 blocks down the street
- 1/5
The staff was friendly, but unfortunately that was the only positive part of our experience. The hallway carpets were extremely dirty and there were strange smells throughout the floor. Our room had almost no lighting, and we even found dead bugs on the bed. Because of this, we decided not to stay and left shortly after checking in. There also appeared to be prostitution and people setting up tents around the hotel, which made the area feel unsafe.
- 2/5
Staff was nice. Property has a lot of houseless people around, but is fairly close to good restaurants and sites. Our room was dirty: mold in shower, metal A/C cover on the ceiling was missing screws and hanging down, sticky floor, and dirty walls. Bed was quite lumpy and bathroom door wouldn’t shut/was hanging on with one hinge. Would not stay there again despite the nice staff.
- 1/5
Room smelled disgusting , the parking sucks
- 1/5
Room was hot broken A.C it was drity smell like cigarettes and it said non smokers. Bad bad stay, parking was a block away and had to pay for parking. Never again would i book in this hotel 6.
- 5/5
Pablo helped us to check in. Thanks.
- 3/5
The best part of this place, is 15 to 20 minutes walking to Little Italy and Waterfront Park. User be aware....this place is not for every body!!
- 3/5
For the price - it was what I expected. No hair dryer. Shower curtain rod was falling off wall and shower curtain was tearing at rings. No toilet seat lid.
- 5/5
Relaxing movies it was quiet and nobody bothers you. But I didn't like is it construction going on around the corner and the homelessness,
- 1/5
This has got to be the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at. The bathroom lights didn’t even work, the fan in the bathroom took 5 minutes to kick on. The room stunk of old water, the sink was broken so you had to manually pry open the drain cap. The floor was obviously not mopped as there was gunk stuck there that would have been picked up by just mopping which you can tell they didn’t do. The worst hotel I’ve stayed at, period.
- 1/5
The night shift services is really
- 1/5
very poor condition, bunch of homeless around area, nothing like the photos online, toilet was broken and leaking water, room smells like cigarette even though its non smoking, the carpet is extremely dirty, parking space is very limited
- 1/5
This hotel was one of the dirtiest that I have ever stayed at and had the most things broken or not working. In the room-windows broken, tv stand broken, tub-finish peeling off, some lights/plugs did not work, overall, room was dirty, old and in dis-repair. The carpet in the
- 5/5
The homeless population needs to be removed from your property. But I enjoyed my stay and was able to rest very well.
- 5/5
Internet is pretty fast
- 3/5
It was a motel 6, the only real complaint was the bed was uncomfortable. Staff were nice.
- 3/5
Sketchy area
- 2/5
Sketchy area with a lot of homeless people outside. Close to popular areas in downtown but would not recommend to walk around specially at night. Motel was dirty, windows don’t even have a screen, I called ahead of time to reserve parking, it was charged and when I arrive I was told parking was sold out. I was force to park in a random parking about a block away and then had to walk back with my bags. Room still had dust, shower looked like it had recently been used, smelled like smoke. I know it’s cheap but this place didn’t even meet the minimum requirements. Do not recommend if you’re with kids or minors.
- 5/5
Close to venue I was visiting. Friendly staff.
- 3/5
It would be nice if the rooms had a small refrigerator and also a box of Kleenex. There was no shampoo or conditioner and only one wash cloth. The towels were such poor quality.
- 1/5
I was severely disappointed with how misleading the photos online represented the reality. The room I initially received has obvious stains on the floor, smelled like cigarettes even though it said it was a non smoking room and just not well kept. Additionally, upon arriving I was notified of a $20/day parking fee which wasnt listed on the website and when I asked for another room due to the above reasons, they gave me a different one which was just as bad as the one I previously received. This booking lasted for less than an hour before I canceled. The hotel manager refused to give a refund although I prepaid it and called it a penalty. I will never stay here again and wouldn’t recommend it to my worst enemy. Please avoid at all costs.
- 1/5
I would actually like tohave the rooms how it shows on the pictures
- 5/5
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- 4/5
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- 1/5
Didnt like it at all
- 4/5
No heat or cooling in room and it was hot
- 5/5
Checking in was easy and friendly. Nice room. Very good air conditioning. Nice bed
- 1/5
ATTEMPTED FORCED ENTRY BY STAFF. we were told we were chosen as guests of the day which included a complimentary checkout at 12. The next day, a staff member continuously kept harassing us about checking out as we kept informing them about the 12pm checkout. Ultimately they returned and tried to FORCE their way in as i was changing my clothes! Since my partner was there, they were able to keep the door shut bc of the extra lock and once again informed them about being the guests of the day when they finally left us alone!
- 1/5
I stewed a while and walked around the other parts of the hotel and was disgusted. I could not bring myself to stay there, so packed up, went downstairs to try and explain the situation - no one was around for quite some time so I left the keys and the parking pass on the desk and went to a Comfort Inn. I definitely would not recommend this hotel since the bad definitely outweighed the good. Good price and location, bad everything else. The budget price is not worth staying here. I will never stay motel 6 again since this left such a bad tast
- 1/5
This Hotel was extremely dirty and unsafe. There were homeless individuals laying just outside the front doors to this Hotel. We checked in and to find out more homeless individuals were walking around the hallways on different floors. Upon entering our room, the room was dust central. Dust had settled everywhere. Filthy bed and dirty sheets. We had one of the worst experiences ever.
- 4/5
Bed had some stains and EVERY surface was sticky like nobody ever wiped anything down. I was happier leaving the stay..😬
- 5/5
I enjoyed the way the staff was so helpful David the manager was extra helpful. I needed anything. They let me know that I could have help and they did everything they could to help me and assist me as I have a disability. I really appreciate the staff service. Thank you so much.
- 5/5
Good place to stay
- 2/5
All hall carpets need cleaning or replacing. This stay was an over all let down
- 5/5
The staff always greet me with smiles and warmth. They go above and beyond to meet any spe ual needs ive expressed and make my stay peaceful.
- 1/5
- 2/5
The staff was friendly and accommodating, however there was no AC in the hotel. The air was blowing (barely), but it wasn't cold air. You could see a lot of debris in the vents and I think a filter change and cleaning of the HVAC system is in order. We switched rooms 3x hoping one would have AC, the third room was the best but far from being a comfortable temp. The location is great and located in walking distance to eateries and the harbor, albeit a bit of a rough neighborhood.
- 3/5
- 2/5
The hotel was not to the standard of the photos posted. Motel 6 needs to be renovated. We had a 2 day stay over Labor Day weekend . I was not aware of the parking rules unexpected expense and experience if the parking spaces are full you have to park down the street and there is a charge we paid $20 a day but was able to get a parking spot the next stay . A lot homeless outside, smelled like be when we first arrived outside. However Lani the first desk associate was really amazing and accommodating.
- 1/5
Parking was unorganized and “overbooked “, a/c starting leaking, wasn’t clean
- 3/5
Requested smoke free room. Room smelled like cigarettes and had burn marks on floors and bathtub. Deak was worn out.
- 2/5
It was really hot in the room, AC not working
- 1/5
The elevator had a strange smell. The 3rd floor also had a different strange smell. There were people constantly running, screaming, and stomping on both third and forth floors. The security latch on my door was broken off like the door was kicked in or something. There was a ceiling tile hanging loose from the ceiling, the toilet seat was broken, and the floor throughout the room and bathroom. The entire experience was so overwhelming I could not stay in the room over night.
- 1/5
The staff told us they rent out the whole parking lot for the night so it was inconvenient to find parking. My boyfriend and I were adjusting the bed and also found a whole condom!!! We didn’t get a full refund or change or rooms. Be better/cleaner motel 6!!!
- 1/5
It was filthy. Bed didn’t have cushioning on one side. Leaky pvc pipe hanging from ceiling.
- 1/5
The hotel was honestly disgusting. The elevator took FOREVER each time I took it. The air conditioning was out during our stay, so we ended up leaving and not even sleeping there since it was so hot. We asked the front desk and it was out in the entire building, they also didn't have enough fans for everyone. The 2 things I can say is the bed was comfortable while we were there even though we only sat on it and didn't sleep in it, and the staff was so amazing. They were kind and dealing with all of the complaints so gracefully. They were very apologetic even though it was in no way their fault. Excellent staff, especially the girl with the green hair, she was great. I would never recommend this place to anyone though.
- 1/5
I never do reviews but this was my first time staying at a Motel 6 and it was a horrible experience. I had a reservation made a month in advance for 8/22-8/23. Traveled from LA to SD. Upon arrival there was long line of people checking out. When finally given our room my husband and I rushed up to drop off our luggage and quickly get ready as we were running late for an appt. The halls were dirty, the room smelled like it had been closed for days in the heat. I turned on the air and realized it wasn't running properly. I thought it was probably because of the heat and it hasnr been used and needs some time. 25 mins in and we call from desk and tell them that the room doesn't have functioning AC. They offer a new room, we take our belongings down stairs at this point it's late for our appt we opt to leave our stuff in the car and just bring it back up when we get back later. Big mistake. Hours later we go upstairs and the new room is HOT the AC DOESNT WORK. THERES NO AIR CIRCULATION AT ALL. I felt like in as suffocating. We call from desk again and we are asked to go back down they offer a different room but we just heard 3 other people complain and leave for the same reason. At this point I'm feeling sick my blood pressure is high, I just need to rest, we asked for a refund and we are told to talk to Yoli the GM tomorrow morning so she can approve it. It is now Tuesday 8/26 and she denied a refund, failed to even offer a partial or at the least a credit of some sort.
- 1/5
Hottest weekend in Southern California and there was no working AC
- 4/5
Location
- 1/5
Worst experience at a hotel ever. I booked two rooms on the same day for family. The carpets were dirty, the rooms smelled of mildew, water was dropping on the floor from the AC unit which made no sense because they didn't work . It was over a 100 degrees in the room all night. We left at 6 am due to the heat and not being able to sleep.. Our travel partners left at 3 am and preferred to wait at the train depot with homeless people instead of the room. We called multiple times but said they would call later if a room became available .They fully knew the rooms had no working ACs and they didn't tell anyone. They only offered fans to people who complained but they ran out so we were not able to get one. I sweated all night and got up a couple times to open the door and let cool air from hallway in. I even slept on the floor to be close to window. The window was open but no relief. We could hear car alarms going off starting at 3am and people upset downstairs. Motel 6 should be ashamed to have their name on this property. It is conveniently located, but sadly you risk dying of a heatstroke. I am definitely going back to Airbnb.
- 1/5
Probably the worst stay i have ever experienced. I checked in early and the AC did not work. Left for a few hours came back to my room being super hot. No Ice. Super dirty. Could've sleep all night due to the heat
- 1/5
The AC was completely broken in the entire building, we voiced safety concerns about our pet due to high room temperatures. Our request for refund was denied, as we did not utilize the room.
- 1/5
I stayed there 2 nights and the AC was not working, had to drive back home in the middle of the night. Room was hot and humid.
- 1/5
Staff didn’t tell us the AC wasn’t working room was hot and it smelled
- 2/5
For my 2 night stay I was charged $50 for parking. This was shocking. Also my room was VERY, very tiny and yet I was charged more than a $100 a night. The only thing this Motel 6 has in favor is a good central San Diego location. But, I will NEVER stay at this Motel 6 again.
- 3/5
For the price and location, it’s what I expected. The staff is very nice. The property is somewhat run down, but the room was clean. My only major complaint was the mattress was broken on one side.
- 1/5
2 weeks ago I booked a 3 night stay but decided to check out immediately on the first night. The room was fithly and I did not feel comfortable even staying in a different room. There was bloody toilet paper and hair scattered everywhere. The floor and table surfaces looked and felt oily and sticky. Very disgusting. I was told I would still be charged for the first night but could still get a refund for the 2 nights I didnt stay. They refused to give me a printed invoice with proof of me checking out. They took my email address and said it would be sent there and the refund could take up to 7 businesss days. I never received an email and have yet to get a ferund. I contacted hotels.com customer service to get some assistance. They contacted the hotel and told me that I would not be getting a refund at all. I am being charged for a three night stay when I did not even spend more than 10 minutes inspecting the room before deciding to check out in disgust.
- 1/5
It was not safe staff was nice but the property was dirty. The doors would nor close properly,the shower did not have any pressure at all, carpet was verry dirty. I didnt feel safe.
- 4/5
Room was in nice corner where I enjoyed quite stay.
- 2/5
Hallways are nasty smells of urien . Looks like they haven’t ever cleaned those floors .
- 3/5
Bathroom door in our room didn’t close
- 1/5
Got put on the 3ed floor it has black carpets from never being cleaned ,dirt, stains and stinks. Staff were all High on drugs. The room was gross, smelled like cigarettes and dirty butt. The window fell out when i tried to get some air. The fire alarm started going off at 1:30am so no elevators. We had to carry our bags down the scary stairway where there people in there doing what ever. Saw the homeless just walk in & out. This was the worst experience we have had. We wanted to cancel but there were NO othere rooms in the city due to games. Thank goodness we had our own bed sheets as we were road tripping.
- 4/5
The employees was so kind,especially the manager. I recommend. and the Expedia booking was confident
- 1/5
DIRTY
- 2/5
The elevator was dirty and had some graffiti. Carpets in hallways had huge nasty stains. Garbage cans in halls were full and were not emptied
- 1/5
Very dirty and smelly. Not kept up with. Won’t be staying here again
- 1/5
A premium room is the size a nai
- 1/5
The rugs outside the room looked like they had not been cleaned in years. The towels were very small and rough. There were roaches outside the door. Parking was a nightmare. You are assigned a spot but because they don't enforce it, anyone can take your spot and since it is a small lot, that leaves you parking on the street if you can't find space. Although it didn't stink, it didn't smell clean either. Thankfully, we only had to stay one night; otherwise, I would have found an alternate accommodation.
- 1/5
So dirty, like there should be a slum lord.. There was a hair on my pillow, a hair in my sink. There were bugs, it was disgusting.
- 1/5
Terrible smell.. dirty, super small, no fridge, terrible staff
- 2/5
Hotel is dirty
- 5/5
great and right downtown
- 3/5
Quiet hotel. Beds were pretty uncomfortable but we managed
- 1/5
I thought I was at the Nate’s motel pictures are misleading and the hotel smells like ass and mold
- 1/5
This place had a multitude of problems. While they did resolve one issue there were just too many. (Bright lights at night, Noisy, really dirty hall carpets, dirty sheets, holes in the curtains) we were forced to get another hotel mid-stay and they would not refund the nights we didn't stay there. Never again. Do not book this hotel.
- 5/5
Very clean and friendly staff.
- 1/5
This was the most disgusting hotel I’ve ever been inside. I immediately checked outed
- 1/5
Trash service refused to issue a refund.
- 2/5
The hotel was not what I expected, outdated room, dirty, bed felt awful. Would not stay there again
- 3/5
PROS: - Relatively quiet area - Washer and Dryer on site (excellent) - Staff was mostly nice and accommodating - Little Italy down the street was a dream - With the exception of the problem below, room was pretty clean, had housekeeping come clean the room mid-week and they did an excellent job, except for the curtain... CONS: - First room I was assigned still had someone's stuff in it - 2nd room had puke on the blackout curtain. Asked about having it replaced and was told I had to wait until the next day. The next day, the woman at the counter was rude and noncommittal about someone coming up to replace the curtain. No one ever did and I stayed in a room with puke on my blackout curtain all week. - Fire alarm late Friday night had to hang out on the sidewalk for like an hour (don't think there was actually a fire) Overall, an OK stay for the money. Puke curtain was a big turnoff so I don't think I'll stay here again, but you could do worse.
- 3/5
its nice for like a last minute plan or a cheap stay but very basic on everything else middle of downtown san diego but 10 minute walk from main downtown san diego a little dark and not much light or shine to dull and only one way in the motel very limited parking.
- 4/5
Property was convenient to downtown area but was in fair condition with some work on carpeting, air conditioning, sheets and towels.
- 1/5
dirty
- 1/5
Got to the hotel and they didn’t have any rooms available even after an hour prior we called to confirm. Won’t be booking here again.
- 5/5
Good
- 1/5
I came to check in, and the elevator is not working. Then I got a room on the 4 floor and I told them that I am too old to work ona 4 floor. He said ok, and give me the same room again. Then they changed to the first floor, but the key to the room did not work. Then, when I got to the room , the TV did not work. They changed my room to 2 floor.
- 3/5
It's ok for a night or two
- 3/5
Carpet floor on the 3rd floor needs to be cleaned immediately. There was a stain on bedsheet. You can smell cigarettes in the elevator. Overall, the stay was okay.
- 5/5
Staff was very friendly
- 5/5
I liked that it was very close to everything in Downtown San Diego!
- 4/5
Rooms are decent for the price and met our needs. Love how close it is to everything... restaurants, stadium, Gaslamp, and even stores. One of the rooms had a light that wasn't working but staff did come up to fix it. We paid for parking but came back to the hotel late one night and someone else was parked in our assigned space. Thankfully we were allowed to park in the handicap space, otherwise we would of had no where to park.
- 1/5
Had to stand for 2hrs. Towels are too small in size. AC making loud noise.
- 2/5
It was cheap but too dirty.
- 2/5
Had to go back to registration bec key card won’t open the room.on our check in day. IShe gave us the wrong room. Second day our card won’t work again. Had to go to registration again. I guess this is what you get for the price
- 1/5
Terrible experience. Wood was rotting around bathroom door. Refrigerator didn't work. Ceiling tiles appear to about to fall. Toilet didn't flush. Carpet stains down the hallway. Some lights didn't turn off in the room. TV screen burnt out and discolored.
- 3/5
It did its job for the night. Bed was comfortable atleast!
- 3/5
Nice place to stay but no microwave or mini refrigerator
- 5/5
Guest of the day wasnt sure what that was about but it gave me an upgraded room because of it. Ill be rebooking here even if it was a one time deal the price was good and the level of noise being in the city was very low for being near the busy area. The front desk staff was great helped me with all my questions and made everything swift.
- 1/5
The pictures the have are completely Bogus. The room stunk and the flooring was coming up in the room, . My daughter had just had surgery and almost fell because of the flooring coming up. It was a horrible place, full of dogs.
- 1/5
It's a property was extremely disgusting no cleanness lots and lots of dust inside of our room it's not kept well and it was false advertisement compare to the pictures we've seen I don't advise anyone to go there
- 1/5
Convenient location but expensive parking, rundown and no maid service
- 3/5
Non working AC unit, no mini fridge, but ok place to just sleep for a night out.
- 3/5
Pillows were too flat, bits of dirt on the sheets
- 4/5
Old facility with little or no recent paint jobs or carpet cleaning. Was very close to downtown and clerks were extremely helpful in my navigation of a new place
- 5/5
Nice place close to the pier! Close to the trains and great restaurants!
- 1/5
It was the worst hotel ever, beds that sink and are so old, and I got sick on the first night
- 5/5
Front desk always polite
- 3/5
It was pleasant but issues with water outage and clogged sink otherwise everyone was kind helpful centrally located access to all we needed!
- 5/5
the stay in this hotel is so much fun because is in downtown.
- 1/5
the property had clean surroundings but, the carpet needed to be cleaned and for God's sake fix the thermostat and the noisy air conditioner
- 2/5
Water was turned off for an hour without notification, so couldn't shower once turned on black water kept coming out. Slow elevator, room smelled like cig smoke, mold in the bedroom bathroom ceiling painted over. I wouldn't stay here again.