Motel 6 San Diego, CA

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

United States , San Diego - CA
SAN DIEGO, 1546 2nd Avenue
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100 reviews shown

2/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Paul

I honestly think, if I relieved myself in the middle of the room, then it would improve the hygiene levels of the place.

To say that it was dirty would be an understatement. The windows were so dirty that you couldn’t see out of them. The bathroom was so dirty with faucets hanging off, so badly that I refused to use them.

The doors didn’t close, the ceiling was falling down; I dared not touch the TV remote in case I caught something.

The bed linen was from world war 2, I would be surprised if they had been cleaned, definitely hadn’t been ironed. I slept on-top of them as I didn’t want to see what was in the Victorian era bed.

This was not subjected to one room, I did look to change room immediately after seeing my room, and to my amazement the other rooms were equally as bad.

The staff couldn’t understand what my issues were. The reception, lift, communal areas all looked like they had never been cleaned, all covered with stains. I thought it was amusing that there was a spider who had built a web on the front desk, and no one seemed interested.

Come time of check out, the receptionist was asleep on the desk, so I said goodbye and left my room card but there was no response. In hindsight I should have checked to see she was alive and hadn’t succumbed to poisoning from the hotel.

I honestly think I would prefer solidarity confinement in prison than to have to stay in this place again. Easily the worst place I have ever been to or stayed at.
All other hotels were full!

Self

2/10

Poor

20 Jun 2026

Cleo

Roach infested. Smells unpleasantly. Dirty.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Andrew

David, Shena, Alex, and the rest of the staff are outstanding. Their professionalism, friendliness, and customer service made my stay a positive experience.

My only concern is the condition of the property itself. Motel 6 corporate should invest in updating and maintaining the hotel, as the carpets and walls are noticeably worn. The staff works hard to provide a great guest experience, and the property’s condition does not reflect the quality of service they deliver. With some renovations and upkeep, this location could be exceptional.

Self

2/10

Poor

17 Jun 2026

David

Had roaches in my room enough said

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Mel

Thank you for your hospitality

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

ROBERT

Adriana was absolutely beautiful and helpful with my needs and questions I asked . She was very nice and pleasant . A real asset to Motel 6

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Tom

The hotel staff was marvelous in it's professionalism, attention, and courtesy. The hotel was adequately clean although in need of paint. My room was very good, clean, and comfortable. The hotel is close to attractions and is easy to access by walking and public transportation.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2026

Gerardo

I have to pay 20 extra dollar por the parking it was supposed to be included.

Friends

2/10

Poor

10 Jun 2026

Daniel

Wow never seen a more rough room. The shower was just.... it was clogged. When i tried to unplug it I pulled out a foot long hairball. No exaggeration. I'm not sure if they even tried to switch the sheets because I got several skin blemishes after only one night of sleeping on the pillow. The night staff was rude and cussed me out. They were arguing with one of the \"transient\" hotel guests and it sounded like they were yelling in my room it was so loud. Neighbors came in and out all night so you can guess the reasons. I could basically see the substance abuse from my room when they stood in the hallways and opened the doors. Oh yeah and the sink water came out so sharply that it sprayed all over the counter until I adjusted it. Makes me think they don't pay the cleaning staff well if there are any

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Andrew

I recently stayed at Motel 6 Downtown San Diego and overall had a good experience. The biggest positives were the staff, who were absolutely wonderful. Yoli, the manager, was exceptional - friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful. The gentleman working the night shift was also outstanding and provided excellent customer service.

That said, the property could use some attention. The carpets were extremely dirty, the rooms would benefit from fresh paint and general upkeep, and there was a noticeable foul odor in the hallways and elevator. These issues took away from what otherwise could have been an excellent stay.

For the price, it's still a decent place to stay, especially if you're looking for an affordable option in downtown San Diego. The staff alone almost earned this hotel 5 stars from me. However, because of the property's condition and maintenance issues, I have to give it 4 stars. With some improvements to cleanliness and upkeep, this could easily be a 5-star experience.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

06 Jun 2026

Mark

Stayed here for 2 nights . I left my room to go to work then when i comeback to my room my clothes that I hanged was gone . I don’t recommend any items especially gadgets in your room while you are away .

2/10

Poor

03 Jun 2026

lauren

Had to change rooms after the window fell off. The first room

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2026

Hugo

When I book a room at a motel 6 I know what I'm getting for the price. However of all the ones I've stayed in this is by far the worst motel 6 and the most expensive. Along with the high price there is a $20 parking fee, which I wouldn't even mind if the hotel was decent.
However there was stains on the floor hallways and in the room. Iron Man smoking room actually smelled like smoke.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

Michael

Nice location downtown san diego, hotel is in need of some serious deep cleaning. Only stayed one night ,I dont think could have stayed longer. Staff was excellent 👌

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Eldon

Staff was great real ones!!

2/10

Poor

29 May 2026

Stephen

Pictures did not match at all. Bedding and towels were filthy, room smelled, everything was dirty. Did not end of sleeping there at all and requested a refund and they did not comply.

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 May 2026

aaliyah

Appreciate the nightly rates during the week very helpful since I’m here for business leisure, Check-in was smooth and easy I enjoyed the front desk team and their assistance during my stay. For the cleanliness my room wasn’t refreshed I had to ask for a refresh and the comforter had visible burns on them the shower doesn’t have liners it’s just a cloth curtain that leaves alot ways for water on the floor while showering which made me uncomfortable because the floor was very wet the tv in my room was very slow and I didn’t have streaming options for Netflix. Other than that everything else with my stay for check-in and rates were perfect. I would highly recommend if you are on a budget.

Partner

2/10

Poor

26 May 2026

Noorullah

Unacceptable cleanliness and felt unsafe, walked out immediately.

I checked in but left within minutes. The room was extremely dirty, thick dust on nearly every surface, and a strong unpleasant odor throughout. The rest of the hotel wasn’t any cleaner.

Worse, I did not feel safe. Several individuals in the hotel were behaving in an intimidating way. I didn’t feel comfortable staying even briefly, so I went straight to the front desk and cancelled my booking.

I cannot recommend this hotel to anyone, not for hygiene, not for safety.

Family

2/10

Poor

26 May 2026

Christopher

Added those parts in naturally so it flows without sounding like a laundry list of biohazards. Though, tragically, it kind of is one.

The only redeeming quality of this place is its location in the middle of Little Italy. Aside from that, I really wish I had paid more attention to the previous reviews before booking here.

One of the staff members was outright rude, and the parking situation was terrible. Parking is extremely limited, costs an additional $20 per day, and even then, a spot is not guaranteed.

As for the room, the water worked and most of the lights turned on, which unfortunately feels like the bare minimum. The blow dryer didn’t work, the window was broken when we tried to open it for fresh air, and the bathroom light flickered every time it was turned on. The outlets behind the TV also appeared scorched, which honestly made me question how much of the property could be considered a fire hazard.

The overall cleanliness was also concerning. The sheets had visible stains on them, and the bathroom looked like it hadn’t been properly deep cleaned in a long time. The hallways were filthy, with stains all over the floors, and the trash cans had an overwhelming odor as if they hadn’t been cleaned in ages. To top it off, the lobby looked absolutely nothing like the photos online.

Overall, this place felt poorly maintained and nothing close to what was advertised.

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Jesse

Staff was rude. The hotel was so dirty, carpet was horrible stains everywhere. Will not book again.

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 May 2026

Korey

Room was dirty, floor tile broken, roaches, ice maker didn't work, faucet was broken, staff had excuses

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

martha

Clean enough rooms

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Nezam

There is no refrigerator in the rooms.
Location is good.
Lobby is not attractive.

Friends

2/10

Poor

18 May 2026

Jeanette

Very little to zero parking, so be prepared to park off site (additional fees) and walk to the property. The rooms were disgusting and gross WITH HAIR AND BUGS in the sheets. The so called a/c vent had a wire hanger. Curtains had a burn mark (NON SMOKING ROOM) hallway carpet looked like they never been touch with a vacuum. Hotel it's looked rundown. NEVER STAY HERE! Pictures are very misleading. Getting a refund was a big pain! Everything about this property is DINGY. I was complete disgust about the whole nauseated experience. I had to find another hotel last minute at 9 p.m. after driving 6 hours in an unknown city. I was very thankful I wasn't alone because experience was unsafe for a solo traveler

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Ashley

Room was clean, but hallway carpet was stained and smelled of dog pee. Staff was friendly for the most part. And they only have 12 parking spots for the whole hotel. I had to park a block away and pay $20 for 24hr parking

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 May 2026

Jennie

Smelled of smoke, dirty countertops, a bar of soap. Had to get my room key re-activated 2x cause it would randomly become inactive & I couldn’t access my room.

Self

4/10

Poor

16 May 2026

Barbara

The property is not well maintained. Furnishings from the 70s perhaps. Room smelled of smoke but bed & bathroom were clean.

Self

2/10

Poor

15 May 2026

Joseph

The rooms were trashed when we got there. The television was completely cracked. The Motel 6 employee came and knocked on our door at 11pm asking for a power cord so he can power wash his car. Totally unreal. Completely awful that we ended up booking another hotel for the rest of our stay in San Diego.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

13 May 2026

jomarr

In a good location. Walking distance to downtown and Little Italy

Self

2/10

Poor

12 May 2026

Richard T.

I took one look at the room and left. There no air conditioning for a start. There was just a fan in the wall that was Extremeley loud. I didn’t even bother to get my 2 day stay money return to me.

Self

2/10

Poor

08 May 2026

Paola Cristina

A horror movie experience, old and dirty falling apart place with several strange appearance guests as neighbor's. We had to book other hotel.

Partner

2/10

Poor

05 May 2026

Dillon

Thermostat didn’t work so was just sweating the entire stay, the bed was the most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever had at a hotel. Key stopped working about twice daily, had to constantly re-connect to the internet, room was far from clean. I am not picky and I’m usually completely satisfied and comfortable in budget hotels and don’t expect some luxury experience, but this was rough.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2026

Mayra

The pictures are not it. Its very outdated. I couldn't get the AC to work. Thankfully I was able to open the window. If u dont plan on being at your room much I guess its ok to just sleep. The staff was very nice though. It wasn't very far from the waterfront touristy stuff and little italy. Hope my review helps.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2026

Kelsey

Checking in was no issue until the following morning when my sister in law arrived; I was told when I checked in (multiple times, in front of a manager) that she would just need to show an ID, provide my name and room number to get keys. I asked if I needed to leave her name as I would not be on the property and was told that was not necessary. Only to find out the following morning she had to sit in the courtyard for 2 hours until I was out of a meeting and had to confirm with whoever was checking her in. I was told that whoever checked me in must have been new and in training and when I told her that was not the case she continued to insist that they must have been new. That unfortunately left a very bad taste in my mouth and there was not anything she did to seem apologetic or empathetic.

The room itself was comfortable and we appreciated that there was an interior courtyard to be able to let her dog use the bathroom and that the front doors were locked. It is close to the airport which was the reason we booked here; not sure that I would rebook.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Martine

Everything was great Just know that you're going to pay $20 a night for parking my partner also brought her a ride so that's an extra 40 bucks just so you know and it's not guaranteed if you take off that your spot is there other than that everything was fine

Partner

4/10

Poor

02 May 2026

Tiffani

Will never stay there again was a bad experience to dirty and ran down have to pay for WiFi lights etc. no parking at all

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2026

David

Well this particular location is in Downtown San Diego...not really located close to any shops, convenience markets, or any restaurants or fast foods...cleanliness is not high on their priority..rooms on first and second floor are missing window screens..and this area does have many sketchy people walking around at all hours...also internet does not work properly in some rooms..But beds in rooms are comfortable..showers are clean..and rooms are large enough to feel cramped...

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Alodie

The staff was super nice. Parking was easy and affordable. Our room was great for what it was. I was guest of the day and got upgraded to a corner room. The room was basic but did the job. There was a bed, it was pretty comfortable. Make sure to bring your own bathroom hygiene products such as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. They did supply plenty of towels as well as bars of soap. We did have a minor leak, but we think it was condensation. We informed the front desk at check out and the lady was extremely nice and said she would get maintance to look at it before the next booking. Checking in was super easy and quick. Honestly not a bad location either. Walking distance to little Italy and to the water. Will most likely stay here again. The best Motel 6 I have stayed in.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

michael

great little hotel comfortable and ckean

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2026

Theodore

Parking not available on site. Parked a block and half away, walked past many sketchy street folk back to property

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

Maria Estefania

My fiancée and I stayed 2 nights and didn’t have any issues. Staff were super friendly!
The room was small but had all the necessities and pet friendly which I loved because we had gone to SD to pick up a puppy.

Pet

4/10

Poor

25 Apr 2026

Mohamed

The only positive thing about this place is the location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Lala

Ppppp

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Larry

It’s a Motel 6. Decent stay for the price.

Self

4/10

Poor

24 Apr 2026

Edgar

Extremadamente sucio, el wifi no llega a las habitaciones, lo único bueno fue su personal.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Apr 2026

Taylor

The motel itself is very old and rundown. The homeless and sketchy people camping outside made me feel unsafe most of the time and the parking cost $20 a day. They “assign” you a spot and give you a ticket to put in your dashboard, but when we left and came back on multiple occasions our spot was taken. When asked about it at the front desk the employee stated “idk I just work here, they oversell parking spots all the time”. This was frustrating, although he did offer a refund. Every time you walked in the place smelled like marijuana so if that’s something you don’t care for, be warned. We stayed a week and our rooms were never cleaned, we had to ask the front desk for fresh towels. The shower had good water pressure and the water would get hot. The AC worked well in the rooms thankfully. Can’t complain about the location, it’s very close to the airport as well as many places to eat and things to do. If you’re looking for a budget place to stay and don’t care too much about quality or amenities it’s a solid choice.

Friends

2/10

Poor

21 Apr 2026

Keahi

Ac unit wasn’t working. Smelled like black mold, staff was unwilling to help or give refund. Trash in the hallways.

Business

2/10

Poor

20 Apr 2026

Robert Suzann

Parking was horrible. Paid for one of the 19 spots at the property to park only to come back from dinner to be told we had to wait until someone left to park. Waited while a couple that did not have a parking pass to move their car after checking in only to find out front desk sold them a “sold out parking pass” and we had no choice but to park blocks away. Parking was refunded but this situation should have never happened in the first place. Front desk was zero help and flat out lied claiming they did not sell that couple a sold out parking pass. Do not recommend this hotel at all.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Leo a

Nice

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Apr 2026

Erkehun

The hotel charges less from other simmilar hotels in the area. The staffs are good but one lady she is treble even dosent have time to talk.

The room is relatively clean but i cant rate it clean as they havent done what they could. Generally for that price not bad but it needs improvement from the owner.

2/10

Poor

14 Apr 2026

Robert

I made the mistake of not reading reviews before booking. If I could give it zero stars, I would. The photos are very dated. In its current state - there are stains on every surface, reeks of cigarettes, and the AC does not work. In addition, someone left their dog alone and it barked off and on for hours. The sounds at night are mostly other customers complaining about the lack of support. Parking is tight, so recommend planning ahead and getting in early. The only good part is the surrounding neighborhood and proximity to areas of interest.

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2026

Jonathan Neil

Bed comfortable and clean. Bathroom acceptable. Air con not working. I wouldn't want to stay here in warmer weather

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Apr 2026

Jyehro

Building smells like cigarettes. The room smelled like cigarettes. Staff was eating fast food while checking me in. Lots of homeless people infront of the building.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2026

Jennie

My stay was okay, I didn't use the laundry or microwave,

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

Andrew Ladd

Good choice if saving money is your top priority. Cleanliness was ok, staff was very good. Decent location--I never felt unsafe, although some might. Amenities mostly non-existent, and the wi-fi was terrible, although they made it so hard to use I only tried it for a few minutes.

Self

4/10

Poor

04 Apr 2026

kevin

Just not that great of a hotel. Bed was uncomfortable. Staff unfriendly. A single small bar of soap for all your washing needs. Rough location.

2/10

Poor

30 Mar 2026

Benjamin

The wifi did not work, room smelled so bad, and the parking situation was horrible. There were 19 spots designated to Motel 6, and the concierge had sold the guests more parking passes than there were spaces available. In other words, even if you buy parking, it is not guaranteed. When I asked the staff at the front desk what we should do if there were no spaces left, he was very rude and not accommodating. I had to park my car a few blocks away in a garage not associated with the motel. The room smelled horrible even though it was the non-smoking area, and the AC did not work. The mattresses were also thin and I could feel the wood boards beneath when I laid down. Highly do not recommend. Also, there were guests and staff yelling on the phone late into the night/ early morning and it could be heard in each room. I guess you get what you pay for.

Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Mar 2026

Michael

Horrible my toilet had a cigarette burn sheets were very damp . Heavy foul odor coming from the elevators

Self

2/10

Poor

26 Mar 2026

Leah

Wasn't there long enough to find out. The non smoking room smelled of smoke. Wall receptively didn't work. No mini frig. No AC. Looks far better in pictures then person

Self

2/10

Poor

25 Mar 2026

Randall

I only stayed at this property for about ten minutes before leaving and getting a refund. The A/C was not just broken, it was also spewing hot air so that the inside of the room was at least 90-100 degrees. When I told the staff, they told me to turn off the fan and open a window. The windows were stuck and also had evidence of mold. When I returned to the front desk, someone else was there complaining about possible bedbugs. And to top it all off, I had to call three times to get refunded because there was an additional charge that I did not authorize from this property. Oh, and the guy at the front desk was just goofing around chatting with a friend of his. Stay away!

6/10

Pleasant

25 Mar 2026

Christopher

Motel 6 in San Diego was a really good value. It was less than half of the cost of the better hotels in the area. The room was acceptable and clean. But the common areas (hallways, trash cans, parking lot) are dirty. And the area attracts a lot of homeless people. It was good enough to stay in, but lacks a sense of comfort. I'm grateful for the low price.

Self

2/10

Poor

22 Mar 2026

Roger

Hallways and lobbies have probably not been cleaned in many moons.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Zachery

It was nice but my ac didn’t work

Self

2/10

Poor

22 Mar 2026

Tammy A

No air conditioning the entire three nights we stayed. There is no pool advertised by pictures. The carpet in the hallways are really dirty. The rooms were clean, but only got two pillows no shampoos or conditioners and no hairdryer. It was 22° above normal temperature very hot outside and we had no air conditioning would not stay there again very noisy sirens going all night. It is by little Italy. That’s one nice thing wasn’t offered a discount or anything for all the inconvenience.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

22 Mar 2026

Tammy A

No air conditioning! We asked for a screen so the bugs didn’t come in. So hot! They kept saying it would be fixed! No hairdryer or shampoo or conditioner. Only two pilllows! Room was clean. Was updated. Hallway carpet was gross. Lots of sirens. No pool and that was in the properties advertisements. It was a heat advisories too 22 degrees higher than normal. No discount given!

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

20 Mar 2026

Juan

Rooms and property needs a major overhaul. The presence of mold in the room was evident

2/10

Poor

17 Mar 2026

Adalberto

The guy in the front lobby was amazing really helpful but my room was not clean. My AC wasn’t working.

2/10

Poor

16 Mar 2026

Valerie

The staff was not very friendly. When I checked out the receptionist was on a private phone call, I shared my concerns about the room with her and she said ok but just went back to her phone call. There was a hole in the bathroom door like someone punched it. Either the air conditioning or the thermostat was not working. The room also only came with 2 bars of hand soap and no shower supplies. At $300 for 2 nights I was very disappointed.

Self

2/10

Poor

16 Mar 2026

Venecia

The hotel was not clean, air conditioning didn’t work, staff was friendly.

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Mar 2026

Jazmine

DO NOT STAY HERE!! My husband & I walked into our room and within 10 seconds knew we could not stay. The sheets were dirty. The window was open. The walls dirty with foot prints. I had to kill a bug. The restroom was atrocious. Spend the money & go elsewhere, BEWARE!!

2/10

Poor

03 Mar 2026

Linda

Room 321. The room was filthy, dirty grey linen.
Bathroom discusting, the tub was dirty and the drain was rusty marks on the walls.
No view it looked out on a wall. Size of a closet.
I will never again pre pay and book on line with Expedia! Very, very disappointed 😞

2/10

Poor

03 Mar 2026

Andrew

Honestly for the price, it's what you expect. Homeless people around the building and parking lot. Smells like smoke, even in our non-smoking room. Staff was nice and friendly, made check-in and check-out easy..as it was in the same 10 minutes. Solid stay for the price if that's what you're looking for.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

19 Feb 2026

Roxanna

We asked for room service and they never did it, not only that I think it’s really stupid that you have to pay 30 dollars if you stain towels especially white towels like come on what..but um everything else was okay and fine

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Feb 2026

Eric

Bad part of town, but short walk (DAYLIGHT!) to Little Italy and trolley

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Vannessa

Close to gas lamp! Clean

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Feb 2026

Michael

The issues started well before I got into the room. The posting said there was parking - what it didn't say was that it was paid parking, although I should have checked.
Then they told me I had to pay an extra daily 'utility' fee for 'water and stuff' I used, on top of what I had already paid through Expedia. I don't see how that's legal, let alone right If I didn't like it, they said, I could find another place (at near midnight).
Inside the room -- electrical plug wire was frayed and bare and the sink faucet wasn't even caulked in (when I turned it on, the faucet moved by inches above the mounting). If you want pix, let me know.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

14 Feb 2026

giuseppe

Floors were dirty, room smelled bad, wifi did not work during my 2 day stay, room was not cleaned for 2nd night, bed sheets had brown stains!!! Stay away.

2/10

Poor

09 Feb 2026

Jason

Room and entire hotel were disgusting. Broken furniture, not renovated or cleaned properly. Carpeting in hallway was visibly dirty and smelled. This location should not even be an option on Expedia!

2/10

Poor

08 Feb 2026

Leticia

the bed was uneven had dens horrible smells,, lots of homeless walking around, is very unsafe and uncortable, I guess you get what you paid for

4/10

Poor

05 Feb 2026

Richard

All staff I dealt with were polite, professional and had an upbeat demeanor. Arrived prior to check-in and front desk held my bags and called me when my room was ready.

The facility is not maintained to a level I am use to at the other major chains and if my wife was alive she would have walked out the door and rated this POOR.

The common area rugs were filthy with large areas of stains from passage and spills and the same paper and plastic debris on the 4th floor present for my 3 days stay. The room's linen was clean and there were no bugs, as expected. The bathroom door edge was sticky to the touch. The laminated table edges were lifted due to moisture contacting the particle board. The rooms one chair was dirty as evidenced when I wiped it with a damp wash cloth. One set of curtains had small holes and was hanging off its track. There were no shades to allow indirect light and the room only contained dark curtains that had to be kept drawn for simple privacy. As such the room was depressing due to my choice of privacy over outdoor daylight. The bathroom metal door frame was corroded with holes through on one side to a height of about 2 inches.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Feb 2026

Honey

Room is just simple but clean (I'm 317)
Just 2 bar of soaps, no shampoo, conditioner or lotion. No hair dryer. There's a TV though :) Hallways a bit old and dirty (carpet). Free coffee in the morning at the reception. But just get your coffee outside. There's a laundry area, washers and dryers, vending machine next to it. And a microwave. I suggest to buy your water from a supermarket. Staff are friendly. You get what you pay. Location is good.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

01 Feb 2026

Claudia

Outlets didn’t work, I couldn’t plug in my hair curler, I couldn’t charge my phone.
The TV was damaged, the hallway was so extremely dirty. I’ve stated at other motel 6 and they have never been like this.
There was a huge spider in the corner too.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

26 Jan 2026

Howard

The man that checked me was super nice but there were issues with the 1st 2 rooms 3rd room was cool but the property needs majorrrrrrr renovation!

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

24 Jan 2026

veana

Staff was fine. The motel itself is in poor condition. I will never stay in a motel 6 again.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

24 Jan 2026

Dyana

The room was not the same as shown in the pictures. I was shown a different room than the one I reserved, and it was very dirty and old. There was dirt on the bed and the floor, and even the window was broken. I asked to change the room, but the second room was also dirty and the TV was not working. I did not stay at the hotel and checked out after a few minutes.

Business Partner

2/10

Poor

22 Jan 2026

Jenn

Terrible

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Saquib

very nice staff, hotel, and location. Get there early to secure parking.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

20 Jan 2026

Ryan

The staff was perfectly friendly and helpful, but the condition of this hotel leaves a lot to be desired. First, I was sent to a filthy room upon my initial check-in. When I say filthy, I mean it: Dirty dishes and laundry strewn about the entire room. Worse was the door was left open, which presents a major security issue. Further, there was a latent chemical smell, which I can only conclude based on other reviews and my knowledge of the area is drug related.

The front desk transferred me to another room right beside the first one. The second room was much better, however, after about 30 minutes, I noticed a towel hanging over the smoke detector, which is a likely indicator of drug use. Then, upon showering, I noticed the cleaning staff neglected to discard a piece of soap left by a previous guest.

Hallway trash cans were often over flowing. Cigarette butts in the indoor/outdoor area just outside my room. Filthy carpeting throughout the entire hotel. BLACK in most places.

It's obvious the details don't matter to the staff who, although friendly enough, aren't paid enough to detail clean what could be a great hotel. The adage that \"It's just a Motel 6\" is wild and incredibly disheartening.

Do better because you can. Things like this shouldn't happen.

Yes, the staff apologized for the room issues, but in all reality, my stay should AND could have been comped because of the aforementioned issues.

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

18 Jan 2026

Nouhoum

The room smelled musty and sweaty also the bedding had stains on it the heat was not working either and the bathroom light was buzzing very loud

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2026

Kyli

The staff were really laid back and chill

Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Jan 2026

Stephen

No wifi, no room phone! Smelly hallways, rugs are in terrible shape!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Jan 2026

Shirley

Staff is super nice but the hotel itself is very old and grimey.

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Jan 2026

Roseann

I hated to give a poor review as the staff working were awesome. Great location too. The issue was with our rooms. No working a/c or heat controls, bad smell of old smoke. We couldn't really move rooms as they were booked out. Hallway carpets heavily stained. My mom's room was the worst of the 3, smelled so bad like an old bar.... stale smoke and musty. The staff apologized and was very courteous. Since we were only using rooms for sleeping and not hanging out in, we opted to just tough it out. IF you only need sleeping space, this could work. Just know what you are getting for the great price

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jan 2026

Juan

Dirty but if you want a bed to sleep on it works

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Jan 2026

Erik

Bad neighborhood, did not feel safe, left

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Alan

The staff was really pleasant and there's a Krisp grocery store nearby.

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

05 Jan 2026

Andrea

Very dirty, rundown place

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

04 Jan 2026

Jackson

DECLARATION OF DOUGLAS JACKSON

IN SUPPORT OF CLAIM ARISING FROM UNINHABITABLE ROOM CONDITIONS
(Motel 6 – Downtown San Diego)

I, Douglas Jackson, declare as follows:
1.I am an adult individual with personal knowledge of the facts stated in this declaration. If called as a witness, I could and would testify competently to the matters set forth herein.
2.On or about January 3–4, 2026, I was a paying guest at a Motel 6 property located in downtown San Diego, California (the “Property”).
3.During my overnight stay, I was assigned a guest room at the Property and occupied that room for the night.

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Uninhabitable Conditions Observed
4.During the night and early morning hours of my stay, I experienced a persistent and intrusive mechanical noise originating from the HVAC ventilation area located immediately above the entrance door of my room.
5.The noise included:
•Continuous mechanical operation after I physically turned the air conditioning system off at the in-room control terminal, and
•Repeated clicking or cycling sounds, which sounded similar to an ignition or pilot-like mechanical process occurring within the ventilation system.
6.The noise was loud, irregular, and anxiety-inducing, and persisted for an extended period of time.
7.The condition prevented me from sleeping and materially interfered with the normal use and enjoyment of the room.

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Health and Well-Being Impact
8.As a result of the persistent noise and lack of sleep, I experienced significan

Business_and_leisure

2/10

Poor

04 Jan 2026

Jeramy

Sketchy all around

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2025

Rob

The room was ok. The windows were left open when I arrived and either the room had fleas or some other creepy crawlies came in through the window that affected the quality of the stay.

Leisure Self