I recently stayed at Motel One, and while the experience had its highlights, there were some notable drawbacks. The location is absolutely fantastic . The room was spacious enough, and the bathroom was equally well-sized, both maintained at a high level of cleanliness, which I appreciated.
However, one issue really stood out: the pillows had an unpleasant odor, like greasy, unwashed hair or a lingering human smell. Despite the pillowcases clearly being clean, it seems the smell was embedded in the pillows themselves, which was off-putting and affected my comfort.
The staff was polite but came across as somewhat arrogant, almost as if they were doing me a favor by allowing me to stay there. This attitude detracted from the overall hospitality experience. The breakfast was decent, with a good selection, but the setup was problematic. There’s no proper restaurant—just a bar area with limited seating, which wasn’t sufficient for the number of guests. People had to wait for a spot, and the bar-style tables were awkward and impractical for a meal like breakfast.
For the price and in this prime location, I expected a bit more polish and attention to detail. You could likely find a hotel with better overall quality in the same area for a similar cost. That said, the stay wasn’t bad—great location and clean facilities helped balance things out—but it didn’t fully meet expectations. I’d recommend