About Motel 6 Van Nuys
Centrally located in California’s San Fernando Valley, Motel 6 Van Nuys offers budget chain accommodation just off the San Diego Freeway. Highlights include free parking and an outdoor swimming pool. Downtown Los Angeles is about 30 minutes’ drive away.
Unfussy, simply-furnished rooms with wooden furniture and air-conditioning feature en suite bathrooms, mini-fridges, cable TVs with free expanded channels and free local calls. Spacious suites are available as are rooms with accessibility features.
Conveniences comprise a 24-hour reception, elevator and free Wi-Fi throughout. Children can stay free and pets are accepted.
Morning coffee is complimentary. Fast food, Japanese and Mexican restaurants are among the dining options situated within half-a-mile.
Motel 6 Van Nuys is about 30 minutes’ drive from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Los Angeles Zoo and the iconic Hollywood Sign are about 15 miles away. The Universal Studios Hollywood movie-themed amusement park is approximately 15 minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Praise for rooms and shared facilities
According to many reviewers, the functional rooms weren’t anything fancy but were well-equipped with amenities like mini-fridges. Many guests said their rooms were adequately clean, comfortable and spacious for a short stay on a budget. Those prioritizing affordability appreciated the usually inexpensive room rates for the neighborhood. The pleasant outdoor swimming pool was also a popular feature.
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Central location in San Fernando Valley
This motel’s location in Van Nuys in California’s San Fernando Valley was a hit with visitors as it put them within easy reach of downtown Los Angeles and there were plenty of shopping and dining options in the vicinity as well as bus stops. The free parking was a bonus and motorists also welcomed the proximity of Interstate 405, which made it straightforward to get to local attractions, theme parks, beauty spots, golf courses and shopping malls.
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Friendly service was a plus
Many travelers said they dealt with friendly, welcoming and efficient members of staff, although a few were sometimes dissatisfied with the way complaints were handled. Animal lovers said the pet-friendly policy was a bonus.
Negative Reviews
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Free Wi-Fi grumbles
Guests appreciated the free Wi-Fi. However, some were disappointed that the network occasionally suffered from unreliable coverage and sluggish speeds.
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Annoying noises and smells detected
Light sleepers noted that noise from neighboring rooms and corridors sometimes traveled with ease through thin walls and caused them a nuisance. Lingering smoky smells proved to be off-putting for visitors in certain rooms.
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No frills format had drawbacks
Although the no frills format meant affordable prices, some critics claimed maintenance and cleanliness could have been improved in several rooms. There were reports of dated decor, tired-looking furniture, insufficiently cleaned bedroom floors and bathrooms, stained sheets and non-functioning air-conditioning. Some reviewers said pest control measures needed strengthening.