State Motel

Hotels
6.8 (33 reviews)
8925 State Street , South Gate , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff / quick courteous service
Convenient location for some guests
Generally quiet/peaceful for several stays
Perceived as good value / fair price by multiple guests
Some guests report clean stays
Cons:
Consistent reports of dirtiness and poor bathroom hygiene
Weak or no water pressure; empty soap/shampoo dispensers
Room defects: noisy beds, doors that don't lock, smoke smell
Safety issues (reported vehicle theft) and parking awkwardness
Hidden rules / deposit and checkout problems; occasional poor enforcement

Categories

Cleanliness
3.5
Multiple reviews report filthy rooms and bathrooms (dirty floors, stained towels, trash left in cans), missing hand soap and empty soap/shampoo dispensers — consistent complaints justify a low cleanliness score.
Service
10
Many guests specifically praise staff and reception as friendly, helpful and courteous; several reviews mention quick, courteous check-in and management going above and beyond. A few isolated negative staff interactions are reported but the predominant sentiment about staff is strongly positive, supporting an elevated service score to balance other negative areas.
Location
8
Guests repeatedly note the location was useful for their needs and generally convenient; parking is described as awkward but usable. However, serious safety concerns (a reported vehicle theft) and occasional noise reduce the rating from perfect but keep it above average for convenience.
Room Quality
4
Frequent issues with room condition: broken/loose toilet seat, noisy bed, smoke smell, rooms smelling of smoke, doors that would not lock, and weak or intermittent water pressure — overall room quality is poor in many reports.
Amenities
4.5
Essential amenities are lacking or faulty in multiple reviews (no hand soap, empty shampoo/body wash dispensers, weak shower pressure, limited water). There are few mentions of extra amenities, so score reflects basic but inadequate provisioning.
Value for Money
9.5
Several guests explicitly call the place cheap or note a fair price and continued repeat visits; despite service and facility problems, many perceived the cost as good value which supports a high value-for-money score.
Food and Beverage
6.8
No mentions of food or beverage in the reviews — assigned the target overall rating.
Overall Experience
8.1
Mixed but often positive interactions with staff and some guests reporting a good, quiet stay contrast with serious cleanliness, safety and room issues. Overall impression leans positive for convenience and staff support, though marred by facility problems.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:35

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just 13 km from LA Memorial Coliseum, State Motel offers easy access to popular attractions like Microsoft Theater and Staples Center.

Comfortable Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay in our air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and convenient amenities, complemented by our friendly room service and 24-hour front desk.

Smoke-Free Property
Rest assured in our non-smoking environment, just 13 km away from California Science Center. Book your stay at State Motel for a relaxing and hassle-free experience!

Important information:

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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 33 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.5
Service: 10
Location: 8
Room Quality: 4
Amenities: 4.5
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 8.1
C
Cristian
2
Warning
Pros:

The room was filthy. There was dirt everywhere. The toilet was dirty, and the lid/seat was only hanging on by a screw and kept moving. There was no hand soap which was upsetting especially with how dirty the place was. The shower head had this awfully strong pressure that made taking a shower painful and it could not be adjusted. There was also a bunch of rules that they had that were not stated on the booking site, such as no visitors, a cash deposit, and check out was advertised online as 11am but was 10am upon arriving. When i attempted to check out at 5:30am, there was nobody around to assist me. There were also no instructions on how to check out when nobody is around. After waiting and ringing for 20 minutes, I decided to just leave, and I lost my deposit. If you have absolutely no standards and just want a cheap room, then this place is perfect for you

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
A
Alonso
10
Pros:

Great quiet private clean place

2025-08-26 • via Nuitee
N
nancy • partner
2
Pros:

They they go threw the trash can, and get upset if you knock and lose your key even though you're paying for it. If you work and wake up early to check out or anything they get upset to cus u messing up there sleep.

2025-08-21 • via Nuitee
A
Arguro • partner
10
Pros:

esta muy tranquilo y seguro y limpio

2025-08-15 • via Nuitee
S
Scott
10
Pros:

The place was clean, parking a little awkward and tricky, but still worked. It was a good option for the location I needed to be at and the reception clerk was friendly. Always a plus.

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
V
Víctor
2
Pros:

No me gustó jente alas 4 ma no dejan dormir

2025-08-02 • via Nuitee
S
Sally • partner
2
Pros:

Bed made lots of noise, very dirty floors, dirty bathroom and hardly any water came out of the shower and bathroom sink.

2025-07-28 • via Nuitee
L
Logan
2
Pros:

room was unclean no water pressure room smelled like smoke

2025-07-13 • via Nuitee
E
Eduardo • family_with_children
2
Pros:

Me robaron mi camioneta del estacionamiento, no es un lugar seguro.

2025-07-04 • via Nuitee
N
nancy • partner
2
Pros:

They told me they were no longer letting me used the rooms because we make to much mess but we clean up before we leave and because of what we had in there trash cans ???? What. Sad I have came here for a long time, and they treat me like this.

2025-07-01 • via Nuitee
A
Ana
6
Atendeu
Pros:

Estadia digna. Hotel simples, sem luxo. No entanto, a comodidade estava limpa. O atendimento foi rápido e cortês. Preço justo.

2025-07-01 • via Nuitee
N
Never
10
Pros:

Great service, the people at the reception was helpful and did not cause any difficulty in the registration process. Was easy and fast.

2025-06-29 • via Nuitee
N
nancy • partner
10
Pros:

Love it here

2025-06-27 • via Nuitee
N
nancy • partner
10
Pros:

They r great

2025-06-27 • via Nuitee
A
Anthony
10
Pros:

Management went up and beyond, very friendly and helpful thank you.

2025-06-23 • via Nuitee
N
nancy
10
Pros:

Clean

2025-06-21 • via Nuitee
I
its • partner
6
Pros:

Cama piso

2025-06-12 • via Nuitee
R
Ronald
10
Pros:

Friendly staff

2025-06-12 • via Nuitee
F
Fabiola • partner
10
Pros:

Good ppl

2025-06-07 • via Nuitee
T
Toshiya
2
Pros:

部屋入口のドアが閉まらず、施錠もできない状態。
外部と容易に接しているモーテルにおいて致命的である。
また、シャンプーやボディーソープは風呂場の壁面に固定されているタイプだが、両方とも空だった。
湯の出るまでに時間がかかることもさることながら、シャワーの水量が弱すぎる。
とても宿泊できる状態ではなかったため3泊の予定であったが、1泊のみで宿を変えた。
バスタオルやフェイスタオルなどは黒ずんでおり、ところどころにシミもあり、衛生的にも不安を感じた。
しかし、スタッフの方の人柄は非常に良かった。

2025-06-06 • via Nuitee