About Motel 6-Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon
Featuring a heated outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace surrounded by palm trees, Motel 6 Palm Springs East - East Palm Canyon is a budget chain motel with free truck parking and mountain views just south of downtown in the desert resort in southern California.
Colorful, streamlined rooms with air-conditioning and wood-effect flooring boast en suite bathrooms, free local calls and flat-screen televisions with expanded cable channels. Accessible rooms are available.
Conveniences comprise a 24-hour reception, launderette, vending machines and paid Wi-Fi throughout. Pets are allowed and kids can stay free.
Steakhouses plus Mexican and Japanese restaurants are among the eateries located within half-a-mile. Morning coffee is complimentary.
Motel 6 Palm Springs East - East Palm Canyon is about five minutes’ drive from Palm Springs Convention Center. It’s about 50 minutes’ drive from Joshua Tree National Park with its deserts and wildlife. Palm Springs International Airport is three miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Low-cost rooms and shared amenities praised
Travelers praised the simple but colorful and well-maintained rooms with wood-effect floors and flat-screen TVs. Budget-minded reviewers were upbeat about the usually competitive room rates for the area, which prompted many to say they got good value for money. Many guests described their rooms as more than sufficiently clean and comfy. There was also praise for the inviting outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace set in landscaped grounds. Visitors were also impressed with the mountain views from various parts of the premises.
positive:
Popular location close to downtown
This motel’s location just south of downtown Palm Springs appealed to reviewers as there were shops, places to eat and bus stops nearby. Guests liked the ample free parking too. The proximity of Interstate 10 was another bonus, enabling easy access to Joshua Tree National Park and Greater Los Angeles. It was also reportedly easy to get to golf courses, local attractions, museums and casinos.
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Positive about customer service
The polite, friendly and professional employees reportedly provided a good level of customer service. Animal lovers were pleased that pets were allowed in selected rooms.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Unpopular Wi-Fi charges
There was criticism of the lack of free Wi-Fi and many guests resented having to pay, even though the charge for access was small.
negative:
Critics reported flaws in certain rooms
Cleanliness issues like inadequately cleaned bedroom floors and stained linens attracted criticism from some quarters. Critics occasionally claimed pest control measures required strengthening. Some guests said they wished there had been extras in the rooms like ironing equipment, hairdryers and toiletries. Some of the rooms were reportedly quite small.
negative:
Annoying smells and noises encountered
Light sleepers claimed soundproofing measures were ineffective as nuisance noise from adjacent rooms and walkways was sometimes too easily audible. Smoky smells also bothered several guests.