Hotel Studio 6-Portland, OR (Portland, USA)

The location of this motel in Portland’s north-eastern suburbs proved popular with reviewers, who liked the way there were several places to eat in the surrounding area as well as bus stops and convenience stores. Guests also welcomed the proximity of Portland International Airport, which was just a short drive away. Motorists felt the on-site parking was a bonus and said being close to Interstates 205 and 84 made it quick and easy to reach area attractions, downtown, golf courses, shopping malls, sports venues and academic institutions.

Travellers remarked that the straightforward rooms catering for extended stays were nothing fancy but were nicely kitted out with kitchenettes featuring everything they needed to prepare light meals at their leisure including utensils, cooking appliances, dishes and fridge-freezers. Many guests said their rooms were spacious and more than sufficiently clean and comfortable for their needs. Those looking to keep costs down were keen on the usually competitive room rates and said they got reasonable value for money.

The friendly, obliging and professional personnel won praise from visitors. Animal owners loved the way there was a pet-friendly policy.

Some critics claimed their rooms were poorly ventilated or wished there had been additional amenities provided like shampoo and hot drinks supplies.

Reviewers were occasionally disappointed when they detected unpleasant smells like lingering smoky odours in several parts of the premises.

Maintenance and cleanliness issues bothered travellers in some rooms. These included dated decor, tired-looking furniture, old carpets, stained bedding and inadequately cleaned bathrooms, some of which would have also benefited from modernization. There were occasional claims that pest control measures could have been beefed up.