Hotel Motel 6 Palm Springs East-E Palm Canyon (Palm Springs, USA)

Travelers praised the simple but colorful and well-maintained rooms with wood-effect floors and flat-screen TVs. Budget-minded reviewers were upbeat about the usually competitive room rates for the area, which prompted many to say they got good value for money. Many guests described their rooms as more than sufficiently clean and comfy. There was also praise for the inviting outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace set in landscaped grounds. Visitors were also impressed with the mountain views from various parts of the premises.

This motel’s location just south of downtown Palm Springs appealed to reviewers as there were shops, places to eat and bus stops nearby. Guests liked the ample free parking too. The proximity of Interstate 10 was another bonus, enabling easy access to Joshua Tree National Park and Greater Los Angeles. It was also reportedly easy to get to golf courses, local attractions, museums and casinos.

The polite, friendly and professional employees reportedly provided a good level of customer service. Animal lovers were pleased that pets were allowed in selected rooms.

There was criticism of the lack of free Wi-Fi and many guests resented having to pay, even though the charge for access was small.

Cleanliness issues like inadequately cleaned bedroom floors and stained linens attracted criticism from some quarters. Critics occasionally claimed pest control measures required strengthening. Some guests said they wished there had been extras in the rooms like ironing equipment, hairdryers and toiletries. Some of the rooms were reportedly quite small.

Light sleepers claimed soundproofing measures were ineffective as nuisance noise from adjacent rooms and walkways was sometimes too easily audible. Smoky smells also bothered several guests.