Big A Motel

United States , Los Angeles - CA
ORANGE, 1250 N Glassell Street
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100 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

Mike

Great staff

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

Eduardo

Staff very friendly

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Juan

Room was very clean ans spacious. Would stay there again anytime we r there in Anaheim

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Christina

Clean rooms. Sheets were clean. Room had a fridge and microwave. Convenient location.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Feb 2026

Arturo

normal motel room, altough bed can be changed, the spring coils sound everytime you move, very loud

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Angel

It smelled like cigarette even itba non smoking room the bed was stiff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Thanya

Check in was quick and easy. Parking was good. Area quiet. Room itself is the most basic and what you would expect for an inexpensive motel room.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

karely

Very nice owners

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

MONICA

Great location

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

EDIBERTO

Great

4/10

Poor

24 Aug 2025

Scott

Well. I like this hotel and been a guest here since 1996. But, I haven't been to the Big A since around 2002. I needed a place that didn't need a major credit card to check in. I stayed just to go to the Angels game. I checked in, paid the cash deposit and showered and went to the game. I came right back because I forgot something. Omw back to the room someone came running and yelling in a mad way, I explained I am a guest and just left something. In the morning I crap and go the paper and there is literally two squares. I called and asked if they could bring me any they said no. I asked if I can check out a couple of minutes late they said no. But I left my Torah accidentally and came back two hours later and they gave it back to me.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

01 Aug 2025

Raul

Guy was cool at the front desk he allowed me to check in an hour early

Business

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

JENNIFER

Helpful and polite staff

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2025

Sue

It was a nice room, the only thing I didn't agree with was the $75 charge to switch from a king size bed to 2 Queen size beds. They also need to put more than 2 towels and 2 washcloths in the room. They should also provide hand towels. Had to use wash cloth to dry hands after washing. I think they need to put a little shelf in the shower to put your soap, shampoo on. Had to set it on the shower floor. I felt the owners were friendly. I'd stay there again . I'd recommend it to family and friends. Convenient location. All in all a good clean place to stay.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2025

Brianna

Staff was great to work with my disabilities however the floor was dirty and my partner and I struggled to sleep due to loud noises in and around the property.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2025

Andrea

Place has see better days but I’d stay there again

No surprises. Place has definitely seen better days, but it was reasonably comfortable and clean. The mattresses were a little on the hard side (for me), but they were in good shape. The bathroom was clean. The bathroom fan was very loud. The room heater made the place a comfortable temperature but with a consistent rattling noise. Our room had no lamps, just one oddly-colored light in the middle of the ceiling. Plenty of damage to the walls and ceiling, and the floor was pretty dirty. The fridge and microwave worked, and our room had a dining room table against one way — which was odd, but quite convenient for putting our things down.

For the price (at the location), I’d definitely stay there again.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

07 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Wouldn’t stay unless it’s your last option.

To sum it up in simple terms, the place is disgusting. The bathroom was dirty and had hair from more than one person left all around the room. The chair/couch had questionable stains for a black light and the bed squeezed like a rusty wheel with the slightest movement.

The housekeeper looked dirty and sat on the stairs for hours smoking outside my room.

The staff is unfriendly and charged me $84 to check in 4 hours early. The nightly rate was $88 😡.

Self

4/10

Poor

07 Mar 2025

Johnathan

Family Doesn’t Belong Here

Pillow sheets had blood stains , furniture outdated , bathroom tub super nasty & there was birds flying on the top floor over your head when you walk by.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

16 Feb 2025

Terrah

We had to book in a pinch. The room was cleaned but felt dirty because of the old amd worn furniture. My daughter cried because it was “scary”. No way any of us would shower in that shower!

Business Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jan 2025

Andy

It was pretty noisy you could hear neighbors doing stuff and hear cars on the streets

Business_and_leisure

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2025

Mara

Nice place, for last minute stay.

Last minute stay in the Santa Ana area, and we chose this place. Room was ok but the bed was hard and there wasn’t enough towels. No bath tub stopper either.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2024

Jacque

We booked 4 rooms for a special event and everything was convenient

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2024

Gaby

I love it

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

11 Sep 2024

Adriana

This property is not up to par. It’s upper hot in the rooms and ac barely worked and even switched rooms. Had to just check out 3 hours after I got there because the room was unbearable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2024

Carlos

The rooms and property were very clean

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2024

Transparent

I was not bother and was well pleased.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2024

Jennifer

Was an amazing stay and will be staying out there again when we come back for vacation again. The maids were amazing at handling some lady that was attacking us verbally for no reason. Was very clean and quiet. The room set up was amazing

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Eric

Great service

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

20 May 2024

Matt

Nope.

The guy at the desk wasn’t very friendly and my room was gross! Omg, I’ve never been in a room that felt this dirty and uncomfortable. The bedding was thin and I decided to sleep in my clothes to stay warm and protect myself from whatever may be on the sheets. The chairs in my room had stains and holes. The walls were dirty and the shower was so bad I decided to skip it. Would NOT recommend.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2024

Adriana

Considering the area, I felt very safe during my stay. The only con I have of my stay was that the room was well kept but it did not feel “clean”. The furniture was dusty, there was a used soap bar in the shower, and the pillows were extremely yellow as if they were stained I brought my own blankets and pillow so I slept on top of those. There was also a distinct smell, like dirty sheets and dust. Other than that the service was excellent.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2024

Michael

Big A Motel

Stayed here for one night being close to Honda Centre for a hockey game. Check-in was professional & lady at the check-in window arranged for our rooms to be close to each other. Older style motel with free parking. Room was basic & clean. Very spacious with a king bed , timber floors, table & chairs, microwave, fridge & ac. It's not fancy & I found it comfortable & room was reasonably priced. There are dining options nearby. Honda Centre is walkable , about 3 miles. Big A Motel suited our purpose fine.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2024

Kylie

Great property great rates nice staff as well

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2024

Alfred

The staff was nice enough but the pictures of the property are misleading. Looking out the second floor room you can see the dumpster piled high with garbage as well as the surrounding area, the room seemed to be missing furniture and looked a bit empty. Walls were stained as were sheets, so not sure if the linen had been changed. The area itself was decent and there was plenty of stuff within walking distance and a 7-eleven just next door. I wish the shower had hot water but at least it wasn’t freezing cold. Not sure id recommend this place because the bed was uncomfortable and there was no box spring and I did not look at the checkout time which is usually 11am at most places but this place was 1030am.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Mar 2024

Kelly

The bed had old style springs that squeaked every time my wife or I turned in the bed. The bed spread was dirty and the cloth style overstuffed chair in the room was filthy! The bathroom was old and it took me 5 minutes to figure old the cold was hot and hot was cold!

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2024

Amanda

Super friendly staff. Quiet, peaceful. Nice rooms.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2024

Leanne

Close to Honda Center

Was close to Honda Center. Numerous food places nearby

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Feb 2024

Raechel

Not recommended

So bummed about this. We basically checked in got ready, went to our event and didn’t even stay the night. The hotel was dirty and cold. There was only a sheet and the thin little blanket cover in the bed. No blankets! It was cold and dirty. Waste of money

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2024

Michael

Close to Honda center.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2024

Sarah

Nice spot to stay in if you just need Quiet place to sleep. Staff was very friendly, and we appreciated that there were no surprise charges or fees when checking in. Room was overall clean and average. Good space, working mini fridge and microwave. Bathroom was still visibly a little dirty like hairs from previous stayers around and the shower is a bit small. Room smelled kinda old and weird, and the beds left us a little stiff and sore but you get your moneys worth. And if on a budget, we would stay there again

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

14 Dec 2023

Diane

The staff was kind.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2023

Michelle

It's real close to Honda Center. Very quiet and clean. Only thing is the bed is queaky. But will go again if we have any other event at Honda Center.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Oct 2023

Horacio

The bathroom is to small

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

18 Sep 2023

Alyissa

Okay room

The room was big enough for my husband, me and all of my children which was a plus and this tv was working which is good when you have kids

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Sep 2023

Alyissa

Okay room

The motel was okay. The first room we had been given we couldn't open because the keys didn't work. I had to go down to the office multiple times to tell the guy that key didn't work. Then he came up with a different key that didn't work either, only his master key worked. He let us into the room and he went down to get a key that worked but we got into the room and the tv didn't work at all. So he changed our room to a down stairs one which the key worked to but the tv only had the news chanel. The remote didn't work to change the channels. Over all the room was okay but we wont be staying there again.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Aug 2023

karina

The room was very out dated. Desk call your phone at 10:30 for 11 o’clock check out very run down

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2023

Fernando

The customer service is excellent!!! They really helped to have a good stay, the only issue I could find that was a definite issue is the beds are way to noisy me and my gf couldn't even adjust ourselves without waking each other up other than the bed being very noisy to the touch the hotel is in a good location near the Angels Stadium and would definitely recommend for a good cheap stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Not a bad place to stay. But over priced because it’s close to the tourist attractions.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2023

Emelin

Clean and Spacious. Very friendly staff welcoming you.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2023

Alexia

The concierge was friendly and pleasant. The room was simple yet clean. Limited amenities, but good for a one night stay heading to the airport.
Good restaurants within walking distance.

Business_and_leisure Family

4/10

Poor

03 Apr 2023

Guillermo

The room was big but my most horrible complaint was the bed was from ages ago or so i choose this place for soundproof an quiet but the bes was making th3 most horrible noise squeaks an brought it up to management they said no one had ever complain not recommended if you have new born

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

26 Mar 2023

Verified traveler

Convenient, no frills place to sleep.

The room was clean. Hard wood floors made it kind of chilly, but the heat worked really well. It was a nice basic, no frills room and convenient for our short-notice stay.
The bed was squeaky but still comfortable.

Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Mar 2023

Cynthia

No towels, or toilet paper! Ligh bolds I were not working, wall plugs did not work

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2023

Vernadette

Great staff, rooms are older

Staff here is amazing and very welcoming, however this place could use a upgrade. Everything in our room was clean, it could use some more lighting in the rooms, and my tub had a little bit of mold. The bathroom had very tiny roaches that I saw in the middle of the night but we had food out in the main room where the beds were and no bugs anywhere there so that was good. Overall a ok stay.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

12 Mar 2023

Trinity

Would NOT recommend…EVER!!!

This was the GROSSEST hotel/motel I have EVER stayed in!! There was hair everywhere, it smelled, the door did not seal and you could see outside light shining thru. Not enough space to tell you how gross and uncomfortable this hotel was. NOT AT ALL LIKE THE PICTURES!!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

11 Mar 2023

Verified traveler

Not a good place for family

The stay was selected out of need, and last minute, ending a long day at a nearby family attraction. Had there been more time I would not have selected this hotel for me and my niece. The room was bare and basic, uncomfortable beds, with thin sheets and pillows. No amenities included. We were awaken several times by the room above ours (running water noice, moving furniture or other, and loud, squeaking mattress)- clearly unquestionable neighbors doing whatever business through the night. It is not a place for family. There is no security, and the costumer service is bare minimum. I will not consider staying here again.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

10 Mar 2023

Matthew

This was a “bare bones” motel with absolutely zero amenities— not even a blanket, paper cups, or a chair to sit in. Not stocked well, not in good repair, located in a sketchy part of town, and just generally uncomfortable. The housekeepers, however, were very kind and friendly. I appreciated their optimism and willingness to haul a HUGE heavy heater up flights of stairs when the heater in the room next to ours (family traveling with us) didn’t work. This motel was a dive but it made it easy to leave in the mornings and at least the workers were nice.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2022

Mark

Best place to stay in the area

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2022

Elide

Good quick stay

Stay is ok. Good size room for price.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2022

Daniel

As expected from the motel itself but the guest at the motel were not good.

4/10

Poor

22 Dec 2022

Verified traveler

Stay as a last resort!

I needed a quick, simple place to stay for an overnight trip. This was indeed that...the lodging left something to be desired though. The room smelled like Pine Sol (or whatever cleaner they used) for most of my stay. The bathroom was bare bones as well, and didn't feel all that clean. The bed was as hard as a rock, and very squeaky as well, did not get a good night's sleep at all! Overall I would not recommend this location, and I am certain that I could have found a nicer place for the same price.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2022

pierson

friendly getting service. the property is getting old.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2022

Laura

I loved my stay here! Good price , the rooms are clean would stay again.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2022

Patricia

Ideal area to visit relatives! Movie down the street! Safe area! Owners polite!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2022

Salvador

quiet and close to stores

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

18 Jul 2022

Valencia

Did not like it see bugs

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

07 Jul 2022

Zach

This place is disgusting

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2022

Dylan

Very dirty

Very dirty.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2022

chuck

Too pricey for just ok place

Staff was extremely nice and room was ok.The beds are old and uncomfortable and have little tvs for a lrge room.There was no sitting area, coffee maker, or coathangers.It was very noisey early in a.m. around 4-5.I thought the room would be a little better for the price and to me this would only be a 60 to 80 dollar room not double that.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

19 Jun 2022

DONALD

We did not stay, room, beds chairs dirty and stained, floors were sticky and bathroom and shower were un sanitary

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2022

Jose

Pricing was decent.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

13 Jun 2022

Not clean, water broke during my stay, squeaky uncomfortable bed, thin blankets and pillow seemed old,.not the best clean hotel......do not recommend

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2021

Jason

This is just a place to crash. They don't require anything to get a room just pay and be on your way, that's a plus side. It's very quiet. However the rooms definitely are not the pictures and I definitely didn't want to shower there. Bed was clean. Air worked. Fridge worked.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2021

Verified traveler

Not bad not great

Not bad not great, a little on the dirtier side but just the floors and bathroom really. Left over wrappers from the stay before us. Mattress was larger than the frame it was sitting on so we’d accidentally tip the whole mattress when we sat on the edge. Last minute grab at a motel so given the time and price, it wasn’t bad.

Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Oct 2021

Jess

Don't do it!

Can't even bring to words how disappointed I was.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Oct 2021

brittani

Definitely wouldn’t stay here to relax on vacation the beds are super hard and noisy almost feels like a jail bed or something. Bedding has stains and is out dated I wouldn’t get in the bed under the blankets. The room has two plastic department store hangers so ghetto. The motel Definitely needs a upgrade. But does it’s job if your stays only a few hours. Shower had hair in it. Neighbors were slamming there door all night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2021

Robert

Sdd

Self

6/10

Pleasant

29 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Use of NIGHT WINDOWS at 6:30 PM. DIRECTED by the NIGHT CLERIC that the parking spot i i was using near my LEASED UNIT, specially unmarked, was RESERVED and as a CLEINT I was directed to relocate to a different open parking spot. A very very basic unit.

Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Blood stains on the bedspread... No thank you

The bedspread had blood stains. Moved to another room and those ones were dirty.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2021

Kristyne

Dirty floors

The room was a good size. The floor was super dirty. I don’t think the floor has been mopped in a long time. I choose motels/ hotels with no carpet due to them being super dirty. Our bathroom door wouldn’t shut. The safety rail in the tub kept falling. Other than that the stay was doable.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

28 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

I had to take my own cleaning supplies to clean the whole room and bathroom. Towels and sheets smelled dirty. Seriously got me so upset that I had to clean the whole place to feel a little better staying there

Business Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

First off, the room looked NOTHING like the picture on Expedia!
If the picture was a 10, the actual room was a \"ONE\"!
The comforter was atrocious! We had a Black shower curtain. Yikes!!!
Not a second roll of toilet tissue and the one on the tube was almost out! No pictures on the dark colored walls (on the site, the walls were light-colored), no clock, no table lamps! It was no where near worth the $90 we paid for the stay! Not even an ice machine --- REALLY!? As hot as California gets and you can't invest in a stinking ice machine!
The only good thing about the room was the flooring! Nice clean and fake wood. The rest of the room and bath was abysmal!
The housekeeping lady was very helpful and was the only other best thing about our stay!
But unfortunately, we will NEVER be back, and Expedia needs to hold these properties accountable to what they are advertising on their site! Because this was just unacceptable and the photos of what they are presenting was just totally deceiving!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Just ok

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Good for a quick overnight

Convenient location. Fair price. Easy check-in. Friendly staff.
Could be a bit cleaner. Floor of room should be mopped between guests. I got dirty feet and socks from walking around room.
Also, plumbing should be checked... Our sink mysteriously filled from below overnight leaving dirty water and pipe scum in sink.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2021

Verified traveler

Stupid friendly and helpful staff.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2021

Krystal

Najera Fam

I loved it ...it was great me and my whole family enjoyed!!!

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

05 Apr 2021

Gilbert

Nasty

Rude and dirty

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2020

Karen

Friendly staff, quick check in, convenient

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Nov 2020

Verified traveler

gross

The bed sheets stunk the comforter smelled even worse 😒

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2020

Ingrid

Freeway access nearby

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2020

Ingrid

Hometown

Very pleasant and nice staff. Bonus was no deposit!

Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Oct 2020

Terry

The lady at the front desk was rude and made me feel like I was bothering her when I checked in. The room was nasty and a cockroach was there to welcome me. The tissue holder was empty and there was less than a quarter roll of toilet paper and no replacement. I was committed to staying there but got out as fast as I could the next day.

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2020

Steven

It was okay to

Partner

2/10

Poor

05 Sep 2020

greg

Everything in the world went wrong and after driving all night I arrived at 720 am and wanted my room till check out. In

Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

Need to work on cleanliness of the place!

For the price I expected would be something of a better quality. The floors,tub, sink need a good clean. We did not shower because there was stains and hair in the tub. Dirty chair with like 1 inch of dirt on it due to age and never cleaned or something. The blanket and sheet on one bed had stains of who knows what...

Business

4/10

Poor

01 Sep 2020

Sepiuta

It was the cheapest in the neighborhood. This was only an overnight trip. No refrigerator. Room smelled like curry. AC worked on and off. The top mattress was longer than the box spring so sitting on the edge of the bed you might slip onto the floor. Even though I didnt request an Accessible room, they gave me one. Someone slipping on the bed like that is not good. You get you pay for but I wouldn't stay here more than one night. Well, I don't think I'll come back. There are other cheap motels in the area.

Self

2/10

Poor

26 Aug 2020

Johnny

Worst place to stay

Wow the service was horrible they didnt let me check in my friend ended up getting the room they charged us double plus i still havent gotten my refund. This place will rob you plus check out was at 10 not 11

Self

4/10

Poor

25 Aug 2020

Stephanie

Big A Motel should be on Hotel Impossible

The tiles on the bathroom sink were broken, remote for the tv did not work, tables were wobbly, toilet was uneven, every time I went to use the restroom and got up the tank would hit the wall, water was no clear, looked like there were dead ants in the bathtub and on one of the tables, comforter was badly stained, I feared there may have been bed bugs, the hotel room door latches but did not seem reliable, wall plug sockets were either loose or coming out of the wall, bathtub rim was stained, one light switch did not do anything, no tissue boxes, looked like there was some substances that was dripping down the wall and they had not bothered to clean the wall.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2020

TIMOTHY

I booked a room on the 21st. - 22nd of August In room 111 I wasn't really satisfied the fan whole night was blowing like in fan mode But was on AC. I talked to the clerk about changing rooms, said she didn't have any extra non smokingrooms. I should get another room for free cuz my money was wasted on a room that wasn't

Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Although the pricing was very low, the room had several spots of disrepair.
And the front desk was almost militant in enforcing their 10:30 AM check out time.

Business_and_leisure

2/10

Poor

03 Aug 2020

evangelina

Never come back again.

The hotel is not adding and the smell is very unpleasant. The reception is improper.

Friends_and_family Family