Best Motel

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Robert

Room was very clean, staff were extremely nice and professional, safe gated parking.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Lillie

The room was very clean, plenty white towels, the bed was not the best, but I slept through the night. I felt very secure, hotel is gated, and your car would be safe too. It is directly on the E line/$3 per ride from downtown (Uber wanted $59) stop is ant Aurora & 125th, walk back 3-4 blocks. There’s a Ross, Jack In Box, and Spouts grocery door within walking distance.

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

WENDY

Staff was amazing and very welcoming! Parking was easy and close to the room. Our towels weren’t necessarily super clean, which was a little awkward. And there’s no ironing board or iron in the room.

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

Nancy

Stay was fine, staff was helpful. I liked the security of being behind the gate.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Robert

Typically, we are concerned about \"budget\" hotels because of the variation in quality that can be experienced. However, we were booking last minute and the World Cup was in town so we booked the Best Hotel based on prior reviews. For a \"budget\" hotel, this place was excellent. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. The room was newly renovated and very clean. Although the hotel is not in a great location/neighborhood, there is a sliding gate accessed by code and a private parking lot with parking right outside of our room. The only way to access this property is through that sliding gate. This hotel was of great value, and we would stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Steven

Basic room, but very clean and the staff is very friendly. There’s a gate which has to security and an overall feeling of safety.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2026

Cheng

Beside a black spot on bed sheet and a bug crawling on the wall, this place is worth staying

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Randall

Clean and easy stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Mark

This is a perfect stop for a traveling band playing in Seattle. Fairly priced, clean rooms, and (perhaps most importantly) a gated parking lot. Sure, we still brought our guitars in the rooms with us, but amps, merch, and such did not need to be hauled in. The staff was very friendly, by the way.

Business

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Debbie

We literally just slept there for seven hours. It was everything we needed – clean, comfortable – and the price was very reasonable. The person at the front desk was very nice and warm and welcoming.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2026

Zane

Overall, my stay at Best Motel was good. Clean rooms, comfortable space and bed, incredibly helpful staff, and a safe/secure property in an otherwise slightly sketchy area. I had a couple problems: stained towels and the power in the room going out from high power usage (AC on, hairdryer on, tv on, most of the lights on) but the staff quickly solved both issues and were happy to help.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Xavier

gate is comforting.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Christina

Would stay here again. Amazing people and nice clean rooms.

Friends

4/10

Poor

08 Jul 2026

Lynn

Was great. We were travelling through and stopped for the night. Very friendly and clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

suntheresen

Great motel for the price. Very clean and gated for safety. The staff Joy is awesome and helpul. It is hard to find a good person like Joy these days. Definitely will stay again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Paul

Gated and safe and clean and renovated

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Travis

Easy place to park safe.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Laura

Joy is a first rate employee and very helpful

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Carolyn

Great

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Terry

Our room was clean. Manager was very nice. Gated property. We did not have any issues. Would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Jennifer

Staff awesome. Safe, clean & convenient. The name says it well. Best Motel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Jennifer

Clean, safe, convenient location, friendly staff. One of my favorite local Motels. I feel confident to recommend to anyone for all sorts of travel accommodations.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

ZACHERY

Clean & updated.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Zachery

Updated & actual best on the block.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Armando

Great and cheap

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Christina

Wow! This motel was incredible. It was super clean, the staff was very friendly, and we felt very safe here. We will definitely stay here again!

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Annie

It is convenient to take bus to downtown. Room is clean. Staff is nice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Tawnie

Room was very clean. Gated parking. Loved the locaction, and staff was amazing and so helpful!!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Dinesh

Joy the manager is helpful and great.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Oscar

Very clean! Would stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Linda

The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. The parking was fine and I felt secure .

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Ana

Loved everything about this hotel the staff was amazing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Larysa

Very nice motel and staff. The motel is not in a very quiet area, but it is completely closed, even the parking lot. This gives a feeling of security and good attitude towards guests. The motel was clean and pleasant. I especially want to say a big thank you to the woman who was at the reception these days (June 6-7). She was very friendly, gave us a lot of useful tips and recommendations for our trip and simply helped with any questions. I wish there were more such nice employees. Thank you very much.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Jeffery

This is the BEST motel that i have stayed in while here in Seattle. Cleanest property, nicest rooms, secured parking, great staff, and decent prices.

Would very highly recommend this spot.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

William

There is a gate and keeps out the riff raff. Note that there is a $100 deposit and I don't blame them in this hood. Management was kind enough to refund me when I didn't have it and I appreciate their kindness. Didn't actually stay because of it , however it's well kept and attentive staff makes it a standout in the motel segment for the average traveller

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Jeffery

Very Clean rooms. Heidi was very friendly, and she explained the deposit requirements very well. Price was very good, and I'm actually there again this week.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

HAO

The motel is pretty quiet, it has everything that a normal hotel would offer. It’s gated and private additional layer of protection. Staff are friendly and very helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

larry

YES

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Jonathan

Very helpful staff. They even held my bags for me when I was going to work.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Doug

Clean place and helpful staff, although the area is not great the security gate seems to do its job and there's less of the city element at this end of town. Jack in the Box, Crispy Cream and iHop not too far away, good deal for the money, I would stay again.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2026

Eugene

Under construction, unable access staff, no elevator (2 floors on newer side), handicap access not available, price good, facilitynot!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

juan c

La atencion cuando llegue fue rapida con mucha amabilidad.todo bien limpio cuarto.el baño demasiado parking y muy seguro

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Omar

Very clean. Despite sketchy area, we felt safe due to the automated gate around the property. This hotel had the most comfortable bed ever, we will stay here again if ever in the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Delia

So cute, clean, and even though I thought the neighborhood was not the greatest the place was very safe. Definitely staying again when in town. Staff very nice!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

katie

Staff were really helpful and friendly. Would stay here again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

Amanjodh

Overall good go the money

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

Paul

For the price is great, dont mind the neighborhood, Taco stand around the corner was delicious.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Doy

Renovation of a classic MOTEL of yesterday!
Beyond my expectations!!!!
No pool- no fitness center-no breakfast
NO PROBLEM!!!!
Staffed by a front desk clerk named JOY;
who you will find a joy to meet.
Parking excellent and secure.
Great real world shopping and food
Within walking distance.
Not a 5-STAR HOTEL,
But a beautiful FIND!!!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Heather

Very friendly and safe gated area

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Grace

This motel was so great I stayed again! The property was gated, clean, and comfy. I felt very safe and was pleasantly surprised by the immaculate room conditions! The woman running the desk was friendly and helpful with every need I had and I would recommend this place 1000x over.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Emily

Not a great part of town but I really like the gate and as soon as you go through the gate, everything is perfect very clean and very nice inside and out. Office staff were super nice and friendly and very helpful with suggestions for places to eat and shopping nearby. Couple of things to notate for fellow travelers is very small bars of soap and a small packet of shampoo and conditioner (I’m sure the nice office staff would give you more if you asked but we didn’t) also both beds were very stiff but some people are ok with stiff beds because everybody has their own preferences. Overall, very nice place and a very nice stay

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Rhonda

This had to be one of the cleanest motels we've ever stayed at. It smelled fresh and clean without being heavily scented to mask unpleasant odours. I was pleasantly surprised by how spotless the office was when I first walked in, and that same level of cleanliness was evident throughout the property.

The gated property provides an added sense of security and helps keep unwanted traffic off the premises. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the overall atmosphere was quiet, comfortable, and well-maintained.

I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to others looking for a clean, safe place to stay.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Carmelo

Clean , friendly staff, parking

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Sandesh

Floor was kinda sticky in some places

Self

4/10

Poor

29 May 2026

Paul

I wouldn't recommend this hotel--relatively poor condition, not very well maintained, no shampoo, conditioner or lotions. Provisions are minimal. If you want working HVAC and hot water, this works, but there are FAR better values just down the road.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

aung

Everything are very good.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Kimberly

There really aren’t any amenities at this motel. It is basic and met our needs for spending the night in Seattle for our pre cruise stay.

Helpful friendly staff, sketchy area but felt safe. Security gate to keep people that don’t belong out.

Bath towels super small, but made it work. Our window was not securely locked because of the air conditioner, my husband was able to move the lock over and tighten it.

Will definitely stay here again and highly recommend if you are looking for a no frills, inexpensive option.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Riley

Great place to stay, very clean, kind and helpful staff. About a 20 minute drive to downtown/Pike Place Market. Would recommend if you’re looking for a less expensive option in Seattle!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Richard

This motel was not in the most affluent area of Seattle however it was an amazing find, the nicest staff, immaculate rooms and super safe with a secure electric gate! It gets 6 gold stars from me especially at the price point - I will definitely be back for my next cruise!

Self

2/10

Poor

20 May 2026

Sharon

The entire area of Aurora is a place of female “workers” so. Basically a prostitute district, definitely not kid friendly for our family vacation. I wish there were direct reviews of areas so I would have known better. The staff was excellent though, she was friendly and helpful. We didn’t end up staying though and found another room, i didnt get a chance to see the place and experience it. It did look nice though, it was the general area that was not of interest. The establishment did have a gate with a code so if that’s a place you wouldn’t mind staying? Then you know it’s gated. However there were people walking in and out the gate close to midnight (we traveled in From out of town late). It’s an active place apparently? I will say again, the employee working was kind and helpful. The place from the outside appeared ok. The gate was a plus. I can’t say about the rooms because we didn’t check in. We were refunded and found another place more suitable for our family and in a different area. Hope this helps.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Valerie

The staff was very nice. The room was clean there was secure parking for the area

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Jaquelin

For a motel, it was pretty good, I also felt safe in this hotel which was greatly appreciated. Would definitely stay again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Nea

Great little place to stay. Clean and well maintained room. One of the few places that has parking. Only thing is if there are loud noises outside you will hear it. So be mindful at night.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Ernesto

I had a nice, clean, quiet, well appointed room at the motel and the person who checked me in was super helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Thanks so much for ensuring I had such a comfortable stay!

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2026

Pattarapong

Staff was very welcoming, unit was clean and the gated parking lot + bright lighting made it feel safe. The only issue was the VERY weak water pressure and heater. It would take several minutes for the water to warm up and it felt like there was barely any water pressure.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

david

i love this place

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

Shawn

Quiet and clean. Nice staff. Will stay again

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Alexis

Everything it was super easy

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Michael

Parking was great ..
staff was nice and location we good …

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Yung-Hsiang

Staff is very friendly and helpful since we were there early asking if she can help us watch our luggages she was so nice to let us check-in 5 hours early! Great service great attitude, the room is very clean and comfortable. And the hotel is very safe. You need to have codes in order to get in.
If we are going to Seattle for cruise we will
stay here again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2026

CALVIN

Room had sufficient space. There was parking. Close to restaurants. Only complaint was, tv remote didn't function properly. Only volume buttons worked. Not too bad for the money.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Susan D

Parking was in a secure gated area.

Self

4/10

Poor

04 May 2026

Thais

Overall, it’s a decent choice if you’re looking to save money, though Saturday rates felt a bit high for the lack of amenities. On the plus side, the place is very clean, smells fresh, and provides fresh towels. However, they are quite stingy with toiletries—only one sachet of shampoo and conditioner, and the soap was poor quality.

A bit of a red flag: the receptionist mentioned several times that drugs (specifically opioids) were prohibited, which made me feel like this might be a common issue there—not exactly the most 'relaxing' vibe. The room was also quite chilly with cold floors. It’s a fine 'crash pad' for one night after a long day of sightseeing, but keep your expectations in check if you’re used to higher-end hotels.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

charley

A diamond in the rough. Very clean, comfortable beds, cheerful helpful staff. The facility is in a 'not so good neighborhood' but the lighting, completely surrounded by a good fence and controlled entry gate makes you feel quite secure.
No breakfast, no pool, no meeting rooms- just an inexpensive, clean, safe, comfortable, place for a good night's (or many night's) sleep.
I am not a part of the staff, management, or ownership of the motel, but I am a big fan of what they are doing with the motel. Stayed there several times and will stay again next time I'm in Seattle.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

Robert

Remodel
Secured parking
Professional staff
Ivars's restaurant up the street on the right, a little bit dated, good fish and service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Melissa

Great Stay with Excellent Security
I recently spent a few nights here and had a very positive experience overall. It’s a solid choice for anyone prioritizing comfort and peace of mind.

The Highlights
Secure Parking: The gated parking lot was a huge plus. It’s a relief not having to worry about your car when staying in a new area.

Warm Welcome: Check-in was a breeze. The staff was genuinely friendly and efficient, which set a great tone for the rest of the trip.

Room Comfort & Space: I was impressed by how roomy and spacious the layout was. The room was perfectly clean, and the bed was incredibly comfortable—I slept like a log.

One Area for Improvement
Towel Quality: If I had one minor complaint, it would be the towels. They were quite thin and didn't really match the high quality of the bedding and the rest of the room. A quick upgrade to something fluffier would make the stay feel much more luxurious.

Final Thoughts:
Despite the thin towels, the pros far outweigh the cons. Between the security, the space, and the great service, I’d definitely stay here again!

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

02 May 2026

jared

Bed bugs everywhere. Do not stay here!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Bao Xian

Really enjoyed my two nights! Staff are super friendly and efficient. The rooms are clean and bed is super comfy. I was a solo traveller and was doing a road trip with my car. The gated parking is absolutely fantastic, I felt very safe!! Felt super secure and safe and really enjoyed my stay for the price. Lots of shops and food stores nearby such as Daiso, supermarkets, Fast food nearby. Convenient distance to downtown Seattle. Highly recommend to anyone staying for a budget price.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Vito

Parking was easy and secure room was clean and price was good

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Jordan

Room was very clean, and large, area was quiet.
Poor water pressure is the only negative.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Juan

Easy check in, gated

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Suguru

It was affordable, clean, and comfortable. I will stay again when I visit Seattle next time. Thank you.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Donald

Secure parking (gated), extremely pleasant staff, room was fine.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

paul

Have stayed here a half dozen times in the past few months. It all good! Quiet, clean, comfortable, great staff.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

santiago

The locked fence gave me a sense of secure and made it quieter for resting.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Jay

Great staff. Really affordable hotel

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Misty Nichole

Always very friendly and personable. Very Clean room, affordable pricing, easy access, secure location. Would recommend!

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2026

Julia

This is a great place to stay if needing a place to sleep and relax in north Seattle. It does not provide amenities for families traveling with children though. The parking lot is gated. There are a number of fast food options nearby. The room was clean and the staff helpful. I stay there when visiting Seattle to assist friends with home projects. The room is quiet and provided all I needed.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Polly

The staff were wonderful. Very secure property. We will definitely stay again.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2026

Kristine

There was a fragrance in the room that was overpowering. Also, the overhead light in the bathroom was connected to a noisy fan. You couldn’t turn on the bathroom light without getting the noisy fan too. Not very relaxing for a bath or for putting on makeup, etc.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Zhibek

Good motel!!

2/10

Poor

16 Apr 2026

Michael

I had stayed at the motel a few nights earlier and was exhausted, clumsy, and out of my mind. Apparently, I had left the room in such bad shape (broken glass, which I don't remember, and too much garbage), so they refused to let me stay this time, as I had been put on a Do Not Reserve list. I apologized profusely and asked what I could do to make amends, and they simply refused to accommodate me. I ended up sleeping in my car that night.

I am generally a good guest, and this was not my normal behavior - it was simply driven by exhaustion and not thinking clearly. Besides, I thought that's what the cleaning staff was for - surely, I didn't leave it in anywhere near the condition a rock star would have.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Belen

Parking was easy and secure.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Maria

Nice

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Ted

The electronic gate gave me comfort security wise.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Jennifer

Second time staying. Convenient to downtown Seattle and clean and safe rooms. Microwave and mini fridge is a plus.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Tyler

Good price, decent location, recently renovated, nice staff. Too many air fresheners.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Stephanie

I would stay here again

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Brittney

Stayed for almost a week, very commutable to downtown. Secure parking, beds were comfy and lots of options for food in the area. Staff were super helpful and friendly

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Michael

Nice, clean, quiet and secure building. Unfortunately, no tub.

Self