Name: Ashford Motel
Address: 26 Ashford Motel Road, Ashford, 06278, US

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2026

Mario

Sheet need to be cleaned properly

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

John

Location

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Anthony

I liked it. Perfect for my needs. I was traveling alone for one night and offered me a clean bed, and pleasantpeople to deal with

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Rebecca

Needed a respite. An area to do work and be calm and this was the perfect area. Hidden off the road. Friendly staff.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Michael j

Nice place.Good folks

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Marcus

For the price, you're getting a decent room. Its fairly quiet and you're not far from Sturbridge, MA or Stafford, CT.

4/10

Poor

25 Jun 2026

Brandon

Non smoking room but cigarette smoked filled the room . Had to stay at another hotel

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Kim

It's located down a long road into the woods with a few houses on the way.
Lovely place. And the price was right.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

William

NO vending machines soda machine broke

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Aarya

room was clean perfect little stay near stafford motor speedway

Self

2/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

Bed was too small smaller then frame has a 100 dollar deposit that they don’t mention when booked front staff was unhelpful barley has put let’s. Vending machine drinks were HOT.

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 May 2026

Patti

Bathroom was filthy, hair all over the floor, mold on the tiles and stained used towel. The bed was horrible as well.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2026

andrew

Ac didn't work 80% of the time and stayed hot when the temp was set to the lowest

Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Megan

One of the perks of this place is that it's in a quiet area. It's not hard to get to the highway but overall, it feels very remote. The bed was surprisingly comfortable and the AC in my room worked very well. Everyone that I encountered that worked there were very nice and I liked having a parking space right outside the room. Also, I didn’t hear a peep out of my neighbors even though the room on either side of me had occupants. On the flip side, the bathroom left something to be desired as both the toilet's ability to flush fully and the water pressure in the shower were questionable. But really the only \"complaint\" I have is the pervasive smell of smoke. Even though my room was non smoking the whole room would stink every time somone was smoking outside. They might as well have been sitting right next to me doing it for as strong as the smell was. But it's a really inexpensive place so I tried to keep my expectations reasonable. Overall, I was happy with my stay and in so long as I was only there for one night, I would stay again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2026

James

The staff was very friendly and the bed was surprisingly comfortable. My only real issue was that the room smelt like smoke. They said it's a smoke free room but the smell was awful. People would step right outside their room to smoke and it would linger into everyone else's room as well. Maybe set up a designated smoking area and enforce it.

Business

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Christine

It was clean and I only needed s place to sleep for the night. Looking for something cheap and clean, and that's what it was. They did make me leave a hundred dollar cash deposit for incidentals which was unexpected.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2026

Lisa

I travel solo to go antiquing and when looking to book an overnight everything was very expensive due to the time of year. I had known of the Ashford Motel for years simply from passing their sign on I-84! I really needed to save money paying for accommodations so I booked at the Ashford Motel because it is one of the least expensive motels in the area.
The property is older but the young woman at the front desk was very kind and helpful! I stayed in a double room right near the office. I like that you can park in front of your room.
The room was fine for a one night stay. It had what I needed. I wanted to relax and not have to drive home after a day of antiquing and I was able to do so! The shower was decent and the bed not bad. I brought snacks and drinks with me and ordered dinner delivered to my room door.
I slept well.
Overall for the price it was good! It’s right off 84 so the location is convenient.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Mar 2026

Brian

Very poor, run down and dingy condition.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Holly

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was basic but clean and comfortable.

Business

2/10

Poor

29 Dec 2025

Kristen

Our stay here was terrible. The room didn’t look or feel like it had been thoroughly cleaned. The sink was disgusting with stains and black mildew. We chose a non-smoking room, but the room still had an odor. Also, the bedding had cigarette burns in them. It doesn’t appear that they launder their linens separately, which isn’t good for guests who are sensitive to smoke. The walls were paper thin, and we could hear everything going on in the adjacent rooms. We had to call the front desk to ask if they could have the other guests turn their TV down, as it was late at night and we were trying to go to sleep. This took two requests before it was fulfilled. Figuring out the thermostat was a nightmare as well, which made for a very cold and miserable night. Overall, the room was very uncomfortable and I wouldn’t stay here again.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Anthony

Clean room, great staff

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2025

scott

Courteous staff. Simple, no frills and clean.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Shelly

I noticed several poor reviews on this hotel before reserving my room, so I was nervous about it. I'm so glad I ignored those reviews because this place was great! It was clean and quiet, and it is located off the beaten path. The staff was very friendly, and I didn't encounter any problems whatsoever. I would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2025

Anish

It was safe. The temperature was good in the room.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Manjunath

Reception was very helpful

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Oct 2025

Kim

Value friendly property. Dated but clean. Nice accommodations for the price.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2025

Clifford

Quiet, and clean. No amenities at all not even coffee. No close by restaurants or convenience stores. True 50’s motel with a bed, a chair, and a TV. I’d stay again because it served my purpose but would bring coffee and plenty of snacks

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2025

Mikhail

W

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

29 Sep 2025

Simone

After getting a THIRD room, the inside of the room was visibly decent.
First room (#7) - strong smell of smoke. I requested a non-smoking room. We were quickly switched to a different room.
Second room (#5) - one of the beds had a mattress spring sticking out over 2 inches on the edge of the mattress on the side that was between the 2 beds. Yes, I got cut on it. The female attendant gave me a hard time when I requested another room stating they were full. I insisted she come to my room and do something with the mattress since I felt it UNSAFE to sleep on it with the spring protruding out. SHE did. She tried to push the spring in with her hands. No luck. I again repeated that this mattress was dangerous to sleep on and again told her to switch my room. I also mentioned to her in the room, that there was somebody else's food in the fridge as well as some of their clothes found in the corner of the room between the bed and AC unit. She finally agreed to switch me to another room (#19)
Upon returning for the second night, the room was not cleaned. We also did not get any towels. I had to ask for towels.

*Make a better choice. Spend a little more money. Your health and safety is worth it.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Erin

Allowed early check in. Friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Nancy

Hotel is easy to get to, lots of parking, good price.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Sep 2025

Diana

Two stars, at most.

The rooms are extremely outdated. Beds are not comfortable at all. Sheets were clean but not exactly comfortable. Walls are all in need of a good scrub and fresh coat of paint. There are no phones in the room in case of an emergency. Sadly, I was hardly able to sleep because I wasn’t physically or mentally comfortable. Might not be terrible for those that are used to this type of motel, but I will definitely pay more for a better hotel for our next trip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Matthew

Great location and rates

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Terry

A good little out of the way motel. Nice and quiet and reasonably priced.

Self

2/10

Poor

04 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Dont Stay Here

Homeless people living here long term. Noisy and hotel staff tells you up front they wont handle noise complaints. Staff offered to move us to a different room for our 3rd night after we couldnt sleep due to all the riff raff living there. We hadnt even booked a 3rd night and will never come back to this place. Should have slept in the car and saved money

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Andie

Coffee-less but comfortable

We enjoyed our stay, the only issues were lack of some standard hotel items, namely a coffee machine, alarm clock and phone. There was a microwave and refrigerator, but the only cups were plastic so using the microwave to heat water for instant coffee wasn't even a possibility. If you don't care about coffee or alarm clocks, we found everything else sufficient.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2025

Cody

The Ashford Motel is right off the interstate and ten mins driving distance to Stafford speedway, convenience stores, gas stations, pizza shops, ice cream etc. House of pizza in Stafford is delicious and I definitely recommend!! The motel was very quiet, easy parking, the WiFi was ok, bed was comfy. Easy check in and out. This motel has great rates and was exactly what we needed. We’d stay there again.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Jun 2025

Mark

Dirty

I was afraid to touch anything the room didn't feel clean. The window shade was falling off the rail. Check-in person didn't have a clue what he was doing.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

Frances

It was exactly what I needed- easy and affordable. Some reviewers complained about the loud AC, but it wasn't any louder than any other motel AC, and in fact I found it to be a nice white noise. And it worked great which is the important thing. The room was perfectly clean and the lady at the desk was really nice. It was quiet and felt safe. Like I said it was exactly what I needed and I will definitely book again if I need a place to stop for the night in that area.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2025

Robert

Older facility that needs some maintenance.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Melissa

Great stay overall! No issues.

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

26 May 2025

Shirley

Room needed upgrades. Exposed wiring, hair on bathroom floor, no house phone, cable poor quality, no amenities. I would not stay here again.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2025

Sondra

This place is in need of refurbishing.

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2025

Joel

You get what you pay for. Got a shower,bed and refrigerator. That's was all I needed.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2025

Stephen

good for the one night

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2025

Michelle

Okay

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2025

sean

Right off highway. King bed was very comfortable. Room could use a little tlc with repairs etc.
Overall good stay, and excellent for the price.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Pleasant Stay

The staff here is always pleasant.
The maintenance manager is always friendly and helpful and keeps the guests notified of anything happening like temporary water shut off, etc.
The room is always clean and has the amenities listed. Overall we will definitely return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Gregory

Very clean sheets, new towels, very clean bathroom, no strange odors in room. Great mattress.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

06 Apr 2025

john

No power for 4-6 hours. rooms were dead dark. No offer for flash lights. I fell down and hit my head on a chair because of total darkness.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2025

Wayne

I think it will be A lot better once all the renovations are done Right it was very quiet Which was really nice

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Feb 2025

Jenny

Ok Stay

Priced appropriately. Setting was nice and quiet.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2025

Roland

Nice

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jan 2025

Jeffrey

No electrical outlet in bathroom. Water pressure jn shower poor. TV turned on but could not figure how to get channels to work.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2024

Mario

Muy buen lugar para pasar la noche, muy tranquilo , alejado de todo

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

04 Dec 2024

John

I really do not know how to describe this motel. The best I can do is a small comparison. If you would NOT book a Stay at a Motel 6 then you should stay away from the Ashford Motel . The worst Motel 6 I have ever seen is better than the Ashford Motel. The Ashford is priced well above its value.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2024

sherif

Excellent and front desk is very friendly and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2024

Elisabeth

This is a family owned property .. no smoking up here..
The family is great and deserves all the respect ever as they are a family raising kids on that property.. the rooms are clean and it is really conveniently located right off 84 East .. I ten out of ten recommend

Business

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2024

Sara

Mostly fine

It’s a roadside motel with no frills. But it had no bugs. wasn’t the worst smelling motel I’ve been to. No big stains or gross things in the room. Suited just fine for a quick nice sleep and a hot shower.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2024

Jesse

Always a quick and pleasant trip i come back often

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

Elisabeth

Set on a dead end in Ashford, CT this property is at an advantage for everything. The area is dark in all the right places and the road is a dead end. The Ashford is also set in prime leaf peeping county and has a nice walking spot. (If that’s your thing)
The staff is a lovely local couple who will help you with patience and guidance. They were super patient with every question I asked.
Ashford has many features and many ways to enjoy the outdoors, including the Nipmuck Trail as well as several preserves managed by Joshua's Trust. Notable properties in town include The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation, and Eastern Connecticut State University's Church Farm Center for the Arts and Sciences.
I stay at a lot of Hotels and twenty out of ten recommend the Ashford Motel.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

Elisabeth

Set on a dead end in Ashford this motel is super quiet. Super quiet means a great rest. Also it is owned by a local family. The family is a delight to do business with and because it is a family property it is super safe. I can say there are a lot of woods and a good road to walk on if this is your thing and the color of the leaves are at their prime right now.. a great leaf peeping spot ( if that is your thing). Come to tiny Ashford to the Motel with the cleanest bathrooms in the area, and super hot water.. Thank you to the bosses once again for your patience and kindness with me, and helping me understand the question I had.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

Philip

Stayed overnight so most of questions don't apply. Worst thing was lack of local TV stations on TV service.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2024

Jeannie

Clean place to lay your head.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

13 Oct 2024

Abaid

Good for a quiet night!

I was good for a couple of nights rest. There wasn’t daily room service or making beds or changing towels!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Robert

The staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was clean and well put together. Highly recommend this motel. Amazing value. We will certainly return.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2024

Margaret

For the price it was just what we needed. The motel is old but it was clean and the outside area was well lit.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2024

Vanessa

It was very friendly and private kids loved it

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2024

Kyio

The staff was very hospitable and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2024

Robert

Quaint motel in a beautiful rural setting.

I had to find a cheap place on short notice and this place popped up. The outside is well lit. The motel is in a rural area that is surrounded by beautiful trees. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I loved the bed, and slept great. There was a fridge and microwave, and the staff came every morning to check in me and see if i needed anything. Not the prettiest to look at but i enjoyed my stay and was pleasantly surprised.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2024

Bradley

It was fine for our needs, but the closet and bathroom doors did not close and the closet had a musty smell.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Ryo

If all you need is a place to sleep while you’re out and about this will fill that need. Great for the price. Front desk girl was very friendly.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Sep 2024

John

Dirty bathroom

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2024

Arsen

Nice place, I’m happy

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2024

kevin

old cheap property

Leisure

4/10

Poor

22 Aug 2024

Zach

Had to stop on a road trip- wouldn’t recommend. Very noisy, other guest were very rude and trying to talk to me and get them to gamble with them.

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2024

Mario

Great customer service!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2024

njuguna

Like

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2024

Stephen

Very quiet & comfortable

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2024

Helen A.

The room I had looked like something from a horror movie. It was very outdated, the carpet was disgusting, the entire place looked like 1970 called and wanted their motel back. The staff were also very awkward. There was a dead bug on my lampshade, the furniture looked like they walked into a Goodwill and said \"I'll take it.\"

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2024

John

Expectations met for price level. Nice folks running it

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2024

Morgan

This property is very affordable!!!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2024

MIKE

Great price, pretty clean and ice old ac unit

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2024

Trevor

.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2024

Daniel

Very outdated furniture bed matress filthy an old,, bugs ,,smell of bug pioson in carpet ,overpriced

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2024

Morgan

It is very affordable!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2024

Morgan

It is very affordable

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2024

edward

Not bad

The motel was good for our trip to Stafford Speedway it was a guys only trip and fine for us.While it’s an older place and not a 5 star I was pleased with the cost

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

30 May 2024

Alan

The room smelled and the toilet did not work. No ammenities, not even coffee

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2024

Godwin

Cool spot.

It was calm and nice!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Jonathan

Great Staff

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2024

Brad

Worth price

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

20 May 2024

Michael

Very old and run down . Furniture was all beat up , dirty mirror . Poor lighting . Heater and A/C didn’t work ( fan did ). Really run down old bathroom- tiny toilet . Mattress very uncomfortable . Was looking for inexpensive place to stay but this place is pretty bad . Next time I will spend the extra money and get a much better room .

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2024

Walter

Overall great, nice modern bathrooms, but rooms are a bit dirty.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

16 May 2024

Katherine

UP THERE IN THE WORST HOTEL. DO NOT RECOMMEND!

So glad to have brought my own sheets, blankets, pillow & towels. Will NEVER stay there again. Very filthy place. Tub black.

Business

2/10

Poor

09 May 2024

Jaime

This is a Terrible Place, Unbelievably Filthy

Dirtiest place ever, sickening. Here's my story: Got in late (1 AM). Country road, dark & creepy, \"Bates Motel meets Friday the 13th.\" Grounds were at least well-lit. In the room, strong smell of must/smoke/food, & everything lacked years of basic cleaning. Considered sleeping in car, but sketchy guests were talking loudly in parking lot btw 2-4 AM, so slept on bedspread. Microwave/fridge & TV cabinets were old, chipped, peeling. Walls & end tables were chipped, burned, dirty (tip: use wet, soapy rag). Even the picture frame on the wall was cracked & damaged. Armchair fabric had red-brown smears, looked like blood. Door: beat-up w/a mishmash of old paint. Desk mirror: filmy, & desk chair had crud on the arm. As for the bathroom...floor: not even swept (dust, dirt, hair); tub: tan blob on rim (old soap?) + layer of unknown blue-green stains; door frame: concerning dark brown smear near toilet. Bed was rock hard on one side & squishy on the other. At dawn, a blinding sunrise came right through the curtains, prepping us for the unusually early 10 AM checkout. (Do they need extra time to not-clean?) Overall, what didn't appear to be a straight-up biohazard was still ratty & gross. This place should be closed down for a thorough cleaning, maintenance, & furniture replacement, and whoever keeps OKing the rooms should work in a completely different industry. Until then, no one should stay here. Shame on the owners, & how does it pass inspections? Had more pics but only can upload 8.

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 May 2024

Jaime

This is a Terrible Place, Unbelievably Filthy

Dirtiest place ever, sickening. Here's my story: Got in late (1 AM). Country road, dark & creepy, \"Bates Motel meets Friday the 13th.\" Grounds were at least well-lit. In the room, strong smell of must/smoke/food, & everything lacked years of basic cleaning. Considered sleeping in car, but sketchy guests were talking loudly in parking lot btw 2-4 AM, so slept on bedspread. Microwave/fridge & TV cabinets were old, chipped, peeling. Walls & end tables were chipped, burned, dirty (tip: use wet, soapy rag). Even the picture frame on the wall was cracked & damaged. Armchair fabric had red-brown smears (blood?). Door was beat-up w/a mishmash of old paint. Desk mirror was filmy, & desk chair had crud on the arm. As for the bathroom...floor: not even swept (dust, dirt, hair); tub: tan blob on rim (old soap?) + layer of unknown blue-green stains; door frame: dark brown smear near toilet (feces?). Bed was rock hard on one side & squishy on the other. At dawn, a blinding sunrise came right through the curtains, prepping us for the unusually early 10 AM checkout. (Do they need extra time to not-clean?) Overall, what didn't appear to be a straight-up biohazard was still ratty & gross. This place should be closed down for a thorough cleaning, maintenance, & furniture replacement, and whoever keeps OKing the rooms should work in a completely different industry. Until then, no one should stay here. Shame on the owners, & how does it pass inspections? Had more pics but only can upload 8.

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 May 2024

Jaime

This is a Terrible Place, Unbelievably Filthy

Dirtiest place ever. Shame on the owners, & IDK how it passes health inspections? Had more pics but only can upload 8.

Got in late (1 AM). Country road, dark & creepy: \"Bates Motel meets Friday the 13th.\" Grounds were at least well-lit.

Everything in room 8 was lacking basic cleaning and maintenance. Considered sleeping in the car but sketchy guests talking loudly in parking lot btw 2-4 AM so slept on bedspread.

Smell: must, smoke, food (strong)

Microwave/fridge cabinet: old, chipped, peeling

Armchair: red-brown smears (blood?)

Walls: dinged, chipped, dirty

End tables: burns, chips, smears (tip: use wet, soapy rag)

Wooden TV cabinet: chipped, rickety, cracked

Door: beat-up w/mishmash of old paint jobs

Picture frame: cracked & damaged

Desk mirror: filmy

Desk chair: dried white stuff

Bathroom floor: filthy (dust, dirt, hair)

Bathtub: tan blob (old soap?). Layer of unknown blue-green stains

Bathroom door frame: dark brown smear (feces?)

Bed: one side rock-hard, one side squishy

Light: blinding sunrise came right through thin curtains early in AM - no possibility to sleep in

Checkout time: bright & early, 10 AM. I guess they need extra time to not-clean?

Overall,what wasn't a straight-up biohazard was still ratty & gross. This place was sickening & should be closed down for a thorough cleaning, maintenance, & furniture replacement. Whoever keeps OKing the rooms should work in a completely different industry. Until then, no one should stay here. Shame on owners.

Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Apr 2024

Robin

Hotel was very run down and did not feel clean at all. I can understand not having the resources to update the hotel but there is no excuse for a dirty one.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2024

Leslie

Clean and quiet

We enjoyed our stay at this motel, which is located down a small road not far from I-84. The grounds are spacious and the motel faces trees and the sunrise. Occasionally you could hear the traffic from the interstate but mainly it was a quiet place, an older motel but in good condition. Everything worked. Our room had fridge & microwave. Wifi was passable. We were able to park right in front of our room, which is always a plus. We'd definitely stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family