California Motel

Most of the rooms have been remodeled at great expense, and I think this place deserves a chance after the hard times it’s been through and all the negative reviews. Plenty of people focus on mistakes and never mention anything positive. Ask to see a room before checking in, and they’ll try to tailor it to your needs. You wouldn’t label every kid bad because one misbehaves, right? A lot of websites show cheap rates that may be fake or posted by scammers or spammers, and those prices usually aren’t what you’ll actually get. The reality is different. I think 90 percent of guests are satisfied but don’t leave reviews, so that’s worth considering too.

Roaches in the room, and the TV didn’t work. The smell was awful too. This was the most disgusting place I’ve ever stayed. I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re fine with a few critters sharing your bed.

I checked out because I couldn’t stand the nauseating musty smell. The place is old and run down, with no upkeep and no amenities. There wasn’t a working bathroom outlet, the sink paint was peeling, and there were holes in the towels. Paint was coming off the walls and door, and there were patches in the ceiling.

The one upside was being able to walk to a lot of places. The room was very small, with black mold on the ceiling, and we could hear everything in the surrounding rooms. Cops were there at least once a week. They’d knock, then open the door right away without waiting for a response.