About Motel 6 San Diego Mission Valley East
Boasting free Wi-Fi throughout, Motel 6 San Diego Mission Valley East offers simple budget accommodation just off Interstate 8 about eight miles from downtown. Highlights include free truck parking and an outdoor swimming pool.
Modern air-conditioned rooms boast an en suite bathroom, flat-screen cable TV, fridge, microwave and free local calls.
Facilities include a 24-hour front desk, launderette, business center, elevators and a fitness room. Kids can stay free at this pet-friendly property.
Morning coffee is complimentary and there are vending machines on-site. There are several dining options within 400 meters.
Motel 6 San Diego Mission Valley East is about 15 minutes’ drive from Mission Beach. Qualcomm Stadium – home of the San Diego Chargers NFL team – is just five minutes’ drive away as is San Diego State University. Grantville Station is next door for green line trolley services. San Diego International Airport is about 20 minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
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Convenient roadside location near stadium
Guests liked this motel's location just off Interstate 8 for enabling hassle-free access to main roads spanning the city. Considering its proximity to the freeway, plenty of reviewers found the property to be fairly quiet. Sports fans loved the easy access by car or trolley to the nearby Qualcomm Stadium for NFL games. Having gas stations and roadside eateries nearby was another convenience.
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Praise for rooms and affordability
Many visitors liked the way the modern rooms featured contemporary decor and were well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, fridges and microwaves. Reviewers often said the accommodation wasn't fancy but was clean and comfortable enough for a stopover. There was also plenty of praise for the beds being comfortable. Due to its inexpensive rates, travelers frequently said they got fair value for money at this motel, although some who paid steeper rates for rooms during peak periods occasionally disagreed.
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Service with a smile
Many reviewers appreciated the customer service, saying they received a warm welcome. Personnel were often described as friendly, pleasant and helpful.
Negative Reviews
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Cleanliness and maintenance concerns
Some guests encountered noisy or non-functioning air-conditioning and it was occasionally claimed the pool wasn't well maintained. Critics also expressed concerns about cleanliness citing problems like stained bedding, mold and dirty carpets and floors. There were claims that pest prevention measures were ineffective.
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Nuisance smells reported
Unpleasant odors were reported in some parts of the building, including lingering smoke smells even in certain non-smoking rooms.
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Claims of patchy Wi-Fi
Reviewers welcomed the gesture of free Wi-Fi access at this property. However, some critics claimed the network was prone to patchy coverage or sluggish speeds.