I stayed at this motel in April. The only upsetting thing that happened there was not being able to check in when we (hubby and I) arrived. If you book online, it DOES NOT tell you what check in time is. You have to call the motel and double check. On the plus side, they did store our luggage for us in a locked room. As for security in that room... They don't tag your luggage or check ID or have any security to make sure no one is stealing bags. So, you leave it at your own risk.
But, the motel was very clean and very quiet. I was afraid that being on the ground floor we'd hear footsteps above us at night. We didn't hear a thing!
Book your stay online. It is cheaper. If you call to reserve, they will even tell you it is cheaper to book online. (And don't forget your paperwork with your reservation #!--Another story that happened while lobby waiting.) If you have questions about the motel itself, such as adjoining rooms, amenities, you will need to contact the motel. The toll free number takes you to a call center and they can't help with those sort of questions. They can give you that phone # though.
I won't repeat the transit info, but check for free passes when you check in. The way the front desk clerk explained it was that the ART gives them free passes and they do what they want with them. We got lucky when we asked about the buses. She handed us passes that were good for a week and we were only staying two nights! Buses fill up quick, so know that if you can stand and ride, you probably will be.
And you'll want to take the bus. You can hoof it to the parks, but it is a jaunt. After a day of walking, the last thing you'll want to do (or at least I did) was want to take the long walk back to the motel.
Oh, we booked a business king because we like the big bed. You get a huge desk in your room as well (for laptop and work use.) It was great because that's were we ate when we ate in the room. This room also comes with a mini-fridge/freezer. While waiting in the lobby, someone was trying to get a fridge in his room and they couldn't do it. Don't know if they didn't have any or if they don't do that unless it comes with the room. Just an FYI if a this amenity is important to you.
Hmm... can't think of anything else. We didn't use the pool or the laundry room. There is free coffee and beverages in the morning. No food. The lobby bathroom was disgusting as there is only one. It's kept locked and the front desk person as to let you in, but still only one bathroom and not enough cleaning.
