Hotel Motel 6-Austin, TX - South - Airport (Austin, USA)

Travellers often said they dealt with pleasant, obliging and professional personnel who provided a quick check-in. Those travelling with their four-legged friends loved the pet-friendly policy.

The rooms were reportedly basic, but many guests said they found them to be more than adequately clean and comfortable for a quick stay. Many visitors appreciated the way the rooms had been remodelled with laminate flooring, vibrant decor and flat-screen TVs. Those looking to keep costs under control frequently said their stays represented decent value for money thanks to the normally inexpensive room rates for the area.

The location of this property beside highway I-35 south of downtown Austin proved popular with air passengers using Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, which was just a short drive away. Furthermore, there were several places to eat nearby as well as shops and petrol stations. Motorists often said they were within easy driving distance of downtown, academic institutions, museums and area attractions. The free parking was another bonus.

Travellers sometimes struggled to regulate the temperature in several rooms or reported lingering smoky odours, despite the non-smoking policy. There were also maintenance and cleanliness grumbles reported in some rooms. These included insufficiently cleaned bathrooms, cigarette burns, aging mattresses and dodgy plumbing plus stained towels and bedding. A few critics also claimed they encountered the occasional cockroach.

Some visitors expressed concern about security issues at the property and wondered if some of their fellow guests were up to no good. However, guests were reassured by the presence of on-site security personnel.

The Wi-Fi charges disappointed guests. Moreover, the service was reportedly prone to slow speeds and patchy coverage.