Before heading off to Japan this past June 2007, I was searching for hotels to entertain my guest from Japan, who was visiting in August 2007. I decided to test run this hotel before suggesting this to my guest.

For 69.99, the room was spacious, comfortable and included a nice kitchen area complete with refrigerator, oven, pots, pans and dishes, just like home! We were very please with this, even though we were only staying one night. I thought it'd be a great place to for long-term travelers!

The TV had ample amount of channels, plus the bathroom was big and spacious. Pretty neat amount of amneties for a one-star hotel. Cleaning service was available daily if you needed and they hotel staff was by far friendly and generous. Never felt so comfortable in my life!

There were some problems, however. The hotel is a bit dated with the floors and carpet looking a bit old (but they were clean). The bathtub was a little bit stained with soap build-up but nothing my b/f and I were able to clean up in seconds. The pots and pans were not washed properly, but again, something we were able to wash within a minute or so. The 2nd time we stayed, the utensils were missing from o ur room, which we promptly reported. They quickly made sure we would not be billed for it and took care if it with urgency.

Another gripe about Motel 6 is that the night before we were to check out in August, our room was filled with the stench of toxic fumes along the lines of paint thinner. It was coming from the room next door (some college kids were staying there) I called the after-hours line and the guy said simply "I'll tell them in the morning." I was in complete awe, wondering how they'd let us sleep in such a horrible situation! The front desk apologized the next morning and presumably the college kids got thier butts thrown out.

Other than that, we felt so comfortable and happy despite the shortcomings!