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Valu Inn Sea Tac

1.5 of 5
22246 Pacific Highway South, or International Blvd., Des Moines, WA 98198
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Valu Inn Sea Tac
Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Des Moines
3.5 of 5 stars 68 Reviews
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Milwaukee, WI
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Low price, good for a late check in when you are flying out the next morning. Front desk staff was very friendly, as was the shuttle driver. Shuttle is sort of tacky, it is a passenger van with dents in the side with the hotel name written on the window by hand. Our room was on the first floor and... More

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Scranton, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

I stayed here for 3 days at the tail end of a cross-country driving trip into Seattle. All the motels 'up the road' were either dumps or were over $200 per night. The rate here was very reasonable and the accommodations were modest and reasonably well-kept. The front-desk staff was always courteous and pretty knowledgeable about the area. Make no... More

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Highland
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

I walked in, with confirmation in hand, but they didn't have my reservation. 30 minutes later, I walked into room #1. It was right next to the lobby an you could hear every word. I went back to the lobby and asked when things quieted down, as we had to get up at 3:30 am and it was already 9:30... More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012

Depending on what your looking for, the is a cheap hotel with major friendly front desk associates, Honestly from my experience with traveling you get what you pay for, and I do feel this is the most ideal so a single traveler, couples, or families may find this uncomfortable, But to each his or her own.

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Redmond, Washington, USA
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012
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If you are looking for a good place to find drugs, this is the place for you! I stayed here for five nights. During my stay, the room was cleaned once in four days, and that was after i had to ask the housekeeping lady to do it on the spot. The room was pretty run down. I had to... More

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Atlanta, GA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

This is a very bare-bones no frills motel. I had two very different experiences here, strangely enough. Night 1: Amazing customer service from the front desk clerk. The bathroom was clean. I got a solid night's sleep except for briefly being awoken at 3am by some voices through the wall. Otherwise, it was a quiet night and no complaints. Night... More

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Southcentral Alaska
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011

If I were reviewing Valu Inn based solely on the staff's performance, I'd give it a solid five stars! Both clerks we dealt with were very accommodating- a welcome relief after a nightmare flight that stranded us overnight in Seattle without our luggage. Their shuttle service to and from the airport was reliable. Other reviewers that point out a $5... More

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ML , Manager at Valu Inn Sea Tac, responded to this review
November 17, 2011

Thank you for your review. Our inn is on the main airport strip so during certain times of the day there can be traffic noise. If you are sensitive to this just ask our front desk agent to provide you with a room further away from the road. It will be our pleasure. We now offer a 24HR Airport shuttle,... More

Vancouver, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2011

The proximity to the airport and setting in a down to earth area, made this a great place to stay. The very low prices in the nearby shops that the local use were a great surprise for we Aussie travellers. The people were so polite and friendly, we are looking forward to flying back to Oz from there.

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ML , General Manager at Valu Inn Sea Tac, responded to this review
October 22, 2011

Dear Michael S: Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to complete our Guest Survey regarding your recent stayl. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we will utilize your response by continuing to focus on making each and every guest experience the best it can be. We look forward to being of service to you... More

Virginia
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011

The hotel has shuttle service, but it's only free if you travel from the hotel to the airport. A reverse trip costs $5. I was told by the receptionist that it was a fee charged by the airport for shuttles going into the airport. I had to go downtown first, so I called the hotel to arrange for a pickup... More

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ML , General Manager at Valu Inn Sea Tac, responded to this review
October 22, 2011

Dear Lpaw: Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to complete a review regarding your recent stay. Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we will utilize your response by continuing to focus on making each and every guest experience the best it can be. Just a note we offer 35 cable television... More

Los Angeles, CA
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

That was the first thing I thought upon entering the rooms. Our non smoking rooms reeked of tobacco fumes. The mattresses had broken springs and holes in them. The carpets were coming up. The parking was a nightmare to maneuver with the fence being so close to the parking spaces. The internet worked in one room, but not the other... More

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Address: 22246 Pacific Highway South, or International Blvd., Des Moines, WA 98198
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