Martha-Kay Motel

I stay here and love it. It’s quiet, the owner is very nice, and the rooms are clean. I’ve read the bad reviews, and maybe there were issues years ago, but this is definitely where I’d go if I had to live somewhere. Nicest hotel on jd ♥

Most of the time, about 95%, it’s nice and quiet, which is pretty good for a JD motel. People live here, so it feels like a big family, with good and bad times. Management will work with you if money’s tight, and they’re quick to fix things. There’s no ice machine, and the cable goes out once in a while. The Xfinity boxes need updating. I think of it as historic because it was here before I-95. Now Martha Kay has added to its history by letting the Showtime series 'Homeland' film an episode here. They changed the facade and called it "The Crown Motel & Restaurant," then put a fence around a swimming pool ladder to make it look like there was a real pool. Claire Danes was here, and it was a huge production. We learned how long it takes to get one scene done.

The room smelled horrible, and it was dirty all over. There were roaches and holes in the couch. I checked in late and had no choice because every other hotel was full, but I wish I’d saved my time and money. I recommend Snow White or White House up the street. They’re worth the money.

I kept to myself and had no problems here. The owner is cool. The hotel staff may not be the friendliest, but I don’t really care what other people do, and I don’t judge who stays here. At least nobody has ever been shot or killed here.