Motel 6-Madison, WI - East

Hotels
Motel6
5.7 (902 reviews)
4202 East Towne Boulevard , Madison , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Understanding front desk staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Dirty and unsafe environment
Roaches everywhere
Poor amenities
Unprofessional service

Categories

Cleanliness
3.45
Multiple mentions of roaches, bugs, and unclean rooms.
Service
8.45
Some positive feedback about front desk staff being understanding.
Location
9.45
Convenient location for some but not a safe area due to homeless presence.
Room Quality
4.45
Frequent complaints about unsanitary conditions and non-functional amenities.
Amenities
4.45
Facilities were lacking and poorly maintained.
Value for Money
5.45
Considered poor value given the numerous issues mentioned.
Food and Beverage
6.45
Breakfast not provided despite being expected.
Overall Experience
3.45
Severely disappointing stay with multiple health and safety issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 06:25

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in Madison, Wisconsin, Motel 6 Madison East is easily accessible from Interstate 39 and Interstate 94. Just 11 km away from the University of Wisconsin, our motel offers a strategic location for travelers.

Essential Amenities
Guests can enjoy free WiFi access and cable TV in all our comfortable rooms. Additionally, our facilities include laundry services, complimentary parking, and a convenient vending machine for snacks and drinks.

Nearby Attractions
Explore popular attractions near the motel, such as the Henry Vilas Zoo (14 km), Olbrich Botanical Gardens (7 km), and the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (15 km). Experience convenience and comfort at Motel 6 Madison East.

Book your stay now and enjoy a pleasant visit to Madison, Wisconsin!

Important information:

Guests must be 21 years old or older to check in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MSN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 902 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.45
Service: 8.45
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 4.45
Amenities: 4.45
Value for Money: 5.45
Food and Beverage: 6.45
Overall Experience: 3.45
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Shalina family_with_children us
1
Absurd
Pros:

Nothing … I didn’t stay!

Cons:

The beds were completely dirty and there were bugs on the bed the room was extremely hot and trashed it was the most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen… I checked in after 10pm and was gone by 11pm

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
L
Leal couple us
5
Pros:

TV

Cons:

I couldn't sleep and next day I was going to go to work and I didn't have enough sleep it was noisy

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Marquiana solo_traveller us
1
STAY AWAY FROM HERE YALL SAVE YO MONEY AND TIME THEY FACILTY NASTY AND THE STAFF
Pros:

Staff was rude asf there where roaches in the rooms had to switch room cause one had no toilet seat and didn’t work then when I switched the other room smelled so bad even my spray wasn’t enough . They have bad temper there I’m black myself and a black lady was rude and always looking mean when u ask them a question . I also over slept by 30 min form check out they came banging on my door talking crazy rude no professionalism at all !

Cons:

Room could’ve been way better sole doors don’t close some room have no toilet seat and they have ROACHES AND BEDBUGS !! Staff isn’t nice at all . They sell drugs out this place owner knows he don’t care he probably do the drugs hisself

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Muhammad extended_group ca
2
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
A
Andjuleek family_with_children us
2
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Roaches

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
M
Melissa couple us
7
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
L
LaSondra solo_traveller us
5
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Praviona solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

The place is run-down it's seems to be a place for crackhead because that's all that's there and we waited 15 minutes for someone to come talk with us for a refund and he looked to be high as well. This place needs to be shutdown.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
C
Cassandra solo_traveller us
3
Overall it was poor I had roaches in my room, I fell, and then did not get a disabled room
Pros:

When I book the room online I indicated that I was disabled and would like to have a disabled shower. Did not get that. Then when I got there to check in I let the clerk know because he was going to put me on the second floor that I could not do stairs so they put me downstairs and room 138 I still ended up doing stairs and I saw it hurt my left side shoulder and back

Cons:

The bed you could feel the springs very uncomfortable

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
B
Bruce couple us
1
Never go again
Pros:

Didn’t even have toilet paper and had roaches

Cons:

Nasty people hanging out drink nasty environment

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Niesha family_with_children us
1
Pros:

location is convenient but bad area by hotel. Its plenty of stores down the street. And they don't have breakfast theree

Cons:

I paid for 2 days and stayed one day and never received my money back and its been a bout a month now. The area is awful and it'd people in and out alnite. It was a man fighting a woman outside at 1 I'm the morning. And ppl doing drugs and all in front of hotel. Its also no refrigerator in room

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Roxanne solo_traveller us
1
This is the worst. Don’t stay here.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The maid let herself into my room while I was on the toilet. There are roaches. There are crazy people and crackheads. The carpets are stained and smell. The doors and walls are patchwork. I didn’t expect the hilton but this is basically paying $80/night to stay in a homeless shelter. No fridge. No microwave. Curtains are falling off.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
B
Brooks extended_group us
1
HORRIBLE!! REGRETTED!
Pros:

The owners lie!!!! This building is nothing but criminal activity! Drugs under the bed! Police in and out of the parking lot! Prostitutes in and out of the building! Fights in and outside of the building! NOT SAFE!!! Lost money as we checked out early!!! An owners were told we were checking out and LIED!

Cons:

We liked NOTHING!!!!

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
H
Heber Ariel extended_group us
1
Una mierda no sirve
Pros:

Nada me gusto

Cons:

Sucio huele a puro cigarro y mariguana y a perro

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
M
Masten couple us
1
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
N
Nicole solo_traveller us
1
Do NOT stay here!
Pros:

Nothing. I would give this a negative score if possible and have filed a complaint with the facility as well as booking.com for some assistance.

Cons:

People loitering in the parking lot, strong smell of drugs and cigarettes outside and inside the building. Homeless people in and on the property. The facility is horribly filthy. People sitting in the stairwell that started yelling at us as we walked by, no elevators so you have to go through these people to get to the 2nd floor where our room was. No pillow cases on the pillows, hole in the mattresses, toenail clippings on the bed, bed bugs and roaches. Deadbolt of room door would not lock. Large hole in the bathroom door. We left within 40 minutes of check in and we're not refunded for the room that we paid over $100 for. Police pulled into parking lot and walked into building as we were leaving. I have never been scared for my safety in a hotel until now. It was truly terrifying to walk in the parking lot and in the facility. Hoping we will be able to get a refund for the room.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Tammy solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Rene family_with_children us
6
good over nite stay
Pros:

easy to get to

Cons:

the bed old worn out

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
R
Ryan couple us
10
Very nice place to stay and staff is excellent
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
E
Embrey solo_traveller us
3
Most awful motel stay I've ever had in my life.
Pros:

I liked how cheap it was, travelled here from Chicago to relocated and start my new job. The room wasn't half bad either, but I did see roaches. The staff took my trash out a few times too so that was good.

Cons:

The front desk clerk for night time tried to take $500 from me overcharging me and not disclosing the price on the prompter. When I told him I pre booked for a certain amount he corrected the price and showed it to me then I paid. Every night I was there homeless people doing drugs outside, the doors were not secure and opened easily and never locked. People smoking inside. People knocking on my door randomly throughout the night. People getting arrested. Roaches in the motel, and just generally a very terrible enviornment.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee