While Motel 6 is usually a last resort for me in terms of hotel brand preference, I stayed here for the night and was pleased with the overall experience.
The best (and worst, depending on your point of view) thing about Motel 6 is its location. The motel sits right off of the US 60 bypass on Frederica (that's pronounced "Fredrika" as opposed to "Fredreeka", by the way), which is a main artery of Owensboro. A White Castle, Chick Fil-A, convenience store and steakhouse were all within easy walking distance; a strip mall is located reasonably close as well. Although the road is congested, we didn't hear the noise from our second-floor room in the mid-section of the building.
Our tiny room won no fashion awards, but was comfortable and efficient at the $51 rate. The bathroom features a shower only, which is a bit of an oddity in the sense of its design. In most motel showers, you face the shower-head which is attached to the wall. In the circular shower here, you wash facing the curtain and the shower-head is attached to the ceiling. Kind of odd, but does the job. Both the bathroom and bedroom were clean, although I did notice a small stain on the bathroom floor towel.
Although we slept well, it should be noted that there seemed to be a lot of activity in the parking lot and corridors of the establishment. Guests were standing outside of their rooms for much of the night and near their vehicles; I didn't feel unsafe, but the place was a little more active at night than I cared for.
Passing through? Looking for good nearby eating locations? On a budget and willing to overlook room size? Give Motel 6 a try.
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