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Motel 6 San Diego Downtown

1546 2nd Avenue, I-5/San Diego Freeway at 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
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Motel 6 San Diego Downtown
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Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

The pictures are pretty much exactly accurate. Exactly. My room looked just like the picture of the room shown. It was sort of small, but they made good use of the space. Acceptable for one person (or two people whom love each other) for just a place to sleep or sit on the bed & watch tv. Their main picture... More

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Guadalajara, Mexico
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

My partner and I stayed here on a recent trip to San Diego. The downtown location was extremely convenient and close to the interstate, and the neighborhood is a fairly low-key one. The rooms are basic but comfortable. We found the staff to be friendly and helpful, and the price was right. Be aware: there is no free wi-fi. I... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013 via mobile

I stayed here for a conference at the conference center. It is about a 20-25 minute walk from the conference center straight down 1st street. There isn't much around the hotel but it was nice to be able to be downtown on a budget. My room was quiet and functional. There is no closet, just a place to hang clothes... More

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Greensboro, NC
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29 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

Growing up I was used to Motel 6 being pretty grungy, but this Motel 6 is refurbished with modern furniture, very cheerful (at least the rooms). The people who worked there were pleasant and although there were no extra amenities (like a pool or fitness center), it was a fantastic value for money. Wi-Fi is $2.99/day but free parking. Only... More

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Ribeirao Preto, SP
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

I heard a lot of bad things about Motel 6, but this one I can assure you is one of the best I`ve ever stayed. Nice rooms, friendly staff, free parking, very nice location, small fee wifi. Some people told about the homeless sleeping near the hotel, but I`ve seen it happening more near US Grant (3 blocks from Motel... More

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Sydney, Australia
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19 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2013

Ii'd heard lots of bad things about motel 6 properties, but this one must be the exception. Newly renovated, my room was modern with a new bed and TV. Comfortable, clean, safe and absolutely fantastic value for the location as well as free parking. The Wifi is a small fee but was fast enough and the staff were very friendly... More

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Denver, Colorado
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

I had an interview and this motel was in the perfect location. I made the reservation for 3 people and spoke to Patiance, Manager on Duty, and Daisy the General Manager about my adult child and his girlfriend checking in prior to me. Filled out all the paper work, spoke to both managers the day of the reservation and all... More

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Ensenada, Mexico
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52 reviews 52 reviews
10 hotel reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

It was great to find a hotel so close to downtown. I came to the front desk and payed $70 for the night and internet access, and when heading to the room I realized the hotel had little ventilation, when entering the room then realized the very new decor and somewhat neat room for the location and price. The room... More

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Huntington Beach, California
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2013

I attended the Social Distortion show at the San Diego HOB 1/4/2013 and just needed a simple, cheap place to stay for the night. I normally would veer away from Motel 6 due to some bad experiences in the past (un-related to this property) I saw some good reviews on TripAdvisor and decided to give this place a shot, I... More

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Goleta, California, United States
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2012

Pros: + location +price pay attention to the "deal" tab on the website +new steady and hot water, clean interior, odorless; excellent decor. +super helpful staffs I asked Sandy everything, from fun to food to transportation. She gave me tons of useful advice. Loved the places and restaurants she told me. You could get incredible experiences without costing much. Cons:... More

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Address: 1546 2nd Avenue, I-5/San Diego Freeway at 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Region: United States > California > San Diego
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