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If you know the Motel 6 brand, then you know what to expect. If you don't know the Motel 6 brand, then you may need to adjust your expectations. Compare what you pay at Motel 6, with what you'd have paid at the Hilton, Mariott etc. For what I paid at Motel 6, it was great value.
The location is a little bit out of the centre downtown, but an easy walk. You can be in the Gaslamp area in 7-10 minutes. Depending on which route you walk, you do walk by the sad reality of San Diego's homeless problem, however there are no issues with people hassling you (in my experience).
I stayed for 7 nights. The room was functional, clean and the staff helpful and friendly. The free car parking was a definite advantage.
I've seen some comments about cleanliness, this is dependant upon the individual staff member (and the floor manager). My room was cleaned well.
Not much around the hotel, however there is a restaurant and liquor store/deli only 1-2 minutes walk away.
For what I paid, it was very good value. It won't be for everyone, especially those with certain expectations, however for a business traveller like me who has an eye on costs, then it was the right choice.
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