My daughter and I stayed here for 2 nights so I could take her to Magic Mountain for her 13th birthday. It's a budget motel - things are old, rooms are old BUT it was clean, the beds were very comfortable and the service was superb!
I interacted with the person at the front desk named Nimesh twice and both times he was so kind and chatty. He seemed very concerned about his guests and wanting to make sure we were comfortable.
I also interacted with housekeeping twice and a maintenance man once - all three people were very friendly, offering bright good mornings and big smiles.
Traveling alone with my daughter is always a bit scary for me but we both felt safe the whole time and the location can't be beat for Magic Mountain but also in general because the food options right outside the door were phenomenal!!
Don't expect modern, bright rooms. Expect clean, budget rooms and great customer service!
Tiki Aquino
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September 17, 2025
Title: Horrifying Stay – Unsanitary, Unsafe, and Completely Unacceptable
I booked this hotel for a family trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain, trusting Choice Hotels because I am a member and expected a certain level of care and quality. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst hotel stays I’ve ever experienced.
We arrived late at night, and while the outside didn’t look too bad at first glance, everything changed once we checked in. The area outside our room reeked of strong urine. Walking into the room was horrifying, especially knowing I had my children with me. The room looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in years. There were stains and dirt on nearly every wall, with smears and marks behind the doors that were disturbing to see.
The beds were terrible—completely uncomfortable with springs poking through. There was nothing relaxing or restful about them. The bathroom was even worse: covered in nasty marks, with rust and what appeared to be mold on the ceiling. Towels were stained and looked used, and to top it off, they only provided two towels even though the reservation was for four guests. They even stuffed toilet paper into places as a “fix,” which was beyond unacceptable.
The entire property outside the rooms was filthy as well. This is not what any guest should ever experience, let alone what a Choice Hotels member should have to accept. Allowing customers to stay in conditions this unsanitary and unsafe is a complete rip-off and a violation of the standards hotels should be held to.
Breakfast was another disappointment—cereal with no milk, a few waffles, and nothing else. The only positive part of my stay was that the staff was friendly and welcoming at the front desk. Unfortunately, that does not make up for how awful everything else was.
This hotel is horrifying, unsanitary, and completely unacceptable. I do not recommend anyone stay here, especially if you’re bringing your family. Choice Hotels should seriously reconsider associating with a property in this kind of condition.
David Moore
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November 04, 2025
Set your expectations correctly for what this is and this was a 4.6 star experience. It is an older building in an older part of town at the top of the Grapevine with heavy semi-truck traffic. The rooms were satisfactory. Yes the beds were older, and the room could have been a little cleaner - but I would challenge anyone to find a more cost-effective option for a hotel in the region. You get what you pay for. The staff was very friendly, helpful and accommodating. The complimentary food in the morning was limited, but for what you pay, it was very much appreciated. There's a good chance that I will be visiting this location again during my next travels. I was very grateful to find this as part of Choice Hotels.
Danny
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October 07, 2025
I stayed here for 9 nights and i could not recommend it more. Nimesh and the rest of the staff are polite and helpful. You will not get a cheaper rate in the area and you get a great bang for your buck. The water pressure in my room was the best I've ever had and it stayed warm the entire time.
Jason Millar
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September 27, 2025
By far the most absolutely DISGUSTING motel I have ever stayed in, and unfortunately, I’ve stayed in quite a few budget motels during my travels. This one takes the crown as the worst. From the moment I walked in, I noticed the overwhelming stench of mildew and something far less pleasant. Nothing in the room functioned properly—not the lights, not the outlets, not even the shower, which barely dribbled water. The bedding was horrifying, with stains that were clearly bodily fluids and had obviously not been washed or replaced in some time. The carpet was sticky in places, and there were bugs crawling along the walls and even inside the bathroom sink.
I checked more than one room, thinking perhaps I was unlucky with the first one, but every single room I entered had the same issues—filthy, neglected, and completely uninhabitable. The parking lot was just as unsettling as the interior. Broken glass, trash everywhere, and suspicious individuals wandering the property at all hours made me feel unsafe even getting out of my car.
What made the entire experience even worse was the complete lack of professionalism or concern from the staff. The employees acted indifferent, almost as if they had given up on even pretending to care about guest safety or customer service. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone under any circumstances. Save yourself the stress, frustration, and genuine health risk. Spend your money elsewhere—it will absolutely be worth it.
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My daughter and I stayed here for 2 nights so I could take her to Magic Mountain for her 13th birthday. It's a budget motel - things are old, rooms are old BUT it was clean, the beds were very comfortable and the service was superb! I interacted with the person at the front desk named Nimesh twice and both times he was so kind and chatty. He seemed very concerned about his guests and wanting to make sure we were comfortable. I also interacted with housekeeping twice and a maintenance man once - all three people were very friendly, offering bright good mornings and big smiles. Traveling alone with my daughter is always a bit scary for me but we both felt safe the whole time and the location can't be beat for Magic Mountain but also in general because the food options right outside the door were phenomenal!! Don't expect modern, bright rooms. Expect clean, budget rooms and great customer service!
Title: Horrifying Stay – Unsanitary, Unsafe, and Completely Unacceptable I booked this hotel for a family trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain, trusting Choice Hotels because I am a member and expected a certain level of care and quality. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst hotel stays I’ve ever experienced. We arrived late at night, and while the outside didn’t look too bad at first glance, everything changed once we checked in. The area outside our room reeked of strong urine. Walking into the room was horrifying, especially knowing I had my children with me. The room looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in years. There were stains and dirt on nearly every wall, with smears and marks behind the doors that were disturbing to see. The beds were terrible—completely uncomfortable with springs poking through. There was nothing relaxing or restful about them. The bathroom was even worse: covered in nasty marks, with rust and what appeared to be mold on the ceiling. Towels were stained and looked used, and to top it off, they only provided two towels even though the reservation was for four guests. They even stuffed toilet paper into places as a “fix,” which was beyond unacceptable. The entire property outside the rooms was filthy as well. This is not what any guest should ever experience, let alone what a Choice Hotels member should have to accept. Allowing customers to stay in conditions this unsanitary and unsafe is a complete rip-off and a violation of the standards hotels should be held to. Breakfast was another disappointment—cereal with no milk, a few waffles, and nothing else. The only positive part of my stay was that the staff was friendly and welcoming at the front desk. Unfortunately, that does not make up for how awful everything else was. This hotel is horrifying, unsanitary, and completely unacceptable. I do not recommend anyone stay here, especially if you’re bringing your family. Choice Hotels should seriously reconsider associating with a property in this kind of condition.
Set your expectations correctly for what this is and this was a 4.6 star experience. It is an older building in an older part of town at the top of the Grapevine with heavy semi-truck traffic. The rooms were satisfactory. Yes the beds were older, and the room could have been a little cleaner - but I would challenge anyone to find a more cost-effective option for a hotel in the region. You get what you pay for. The staff was very friendly, helpful and accommodating. The complimentary food in the morning was limited, but for what you pay, it was very much appreciated. There's a good chance that I will be visiting this location again during my next travels. I was very grateful to find this as part of Choice Hotels.
I stayed here for 9 nights and i could not recommend it more. Nimesh and the rest of the staff are polite and helpful. You will not get a cheaper rate in the area and you get a great bang for your buck. The water pressure in my room was the best I've ever had and it stayed warm the entire time.
By far the most absolutely DISGUSTING motel I have ever stayed in, and unfortunately, I’ve stayed in quite a few budget motels during my travels. This one takes the crown as the worst. From the moment I walked in, I noticed the overwhelming stench of mildew and something far less pleasant. Nothing in the room functioned properly—not the lights, not the outlets, not even the shower, which barely dribbled water. The bedding was horrifying, with stains that were clearly bodily fluids and had obviously not been washed or replaced in some time. The carpet was sticky in places, and there were bugs crawling along the walls and even inside the bathroom sink. I checked more than one room, thinking perhaps I was unlucky with the first one, but every single room I entered had the same issues—filthy, neglected, and completely uninhabitable. The parking lot was just as unsettling as the interior. Broken glass, trash everywhere, and suspicious individuals wandering the property at all hours made me feel unsafe even getting out of my car. What made the entire experience even worse was the complete lack of professionalism or concern from the staff. The employees acted indifferent, almost as if they had given up on even pretending to care about guest safety or customer service. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone under any circumstances. Save yourself the stress, frustration, and genuine health risk. Spend your money elsewhere—it will absolutely be worth it.