Studio 6-Merced, CA

The price was right, and I had a restful stay. The room was spacious, with a king bed, no-smoking and no smell, plus plenty of towels and pillows. It was nicely furnished and very clean. I liked the wood-style and tile floors instead of carpet, and the outlet beside the bed at nightstand height was so convenient. Free WiFi, too. The friendly staff were helpful. This Motel 6 is a nice remodel of the old America's Best Value inn.

I paid through Expedia for a king room with a kitchenette. It came with dishes, a fridge, microwave, toaster, and stove, and the shower was decent. The room was clean and non-smoking, and the front desk was nice. There’s a daily pet deposit and another deposit returned when you leave. Parking wasn’t great and the AC wasn’t good. The neighborhood felt a little ghetto, but for the price it was okay.

The pool in the enclosed patio was a nice feature, and the price for what you get was good. The recently refurbished rooms were spotless and had a new kitchen, though it wasn’t fully equipped. If you’re planning to cook, bring a chopping board, knives, a wooden spoon, and dishwashing liquid. The main road and railway are close by. I slept fine, but used earplugs.

The staff seem friendly and professional, and there’s lots of storage space, supplied dishes, and a fridge big enough for food and more. It gets kind of loud at night, but this is an extended stay. I bring my own cleaning products wherever I go, so the next person in this room won’t have to worry about that. The windows need fixing, with the metal frame falling apart, and should be dual pane. There’s no weather stripping around the door, so you can see light through it and it looks like the door isn’t shut all the way.