Motel 6, Arcata

The staff was friendly. The room smelled of pet urine. There was a blood stain on my bed spread, with the accompanying odor. The staff was polite but oblivious to my complaint. This place is great for pets but people shouldn't stay here.

I had asked for a no-smoking room, was told I could get one. Upon check-in, they claimed my room had been given away. Then I discovered that there aren't any no-smoking rooms in Motel 6. Everything was caked with cigarette stench. Unfortunately, I will probably have to return there, given my financial status. This time I will bring a gas-mask and Lysol. I thought the service was pretty awful. The beds were comfortable enough, if you didn't breathe anywhere near your blankets. However, location, location, location was key.

Minus: charged a few bucks more than the price I reserved for online; spartan amenities - two small bars of soap, a few disposable cups, NO KLEENEX. Plus: clean; friendly staff; quiet given its location; grocery and restaurants close by; cheaper by far than nearby competitors. Bottom line - I'd stay again.