Microtel Inn & Suites Newport News

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Microtel Inns & Suites
6.6 (520 reviews)
501 Operations Drive , Newport News , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location / great area
Affordable price / good value
Courteous front-desk staff (individual mentions)
Quiet in at least one report
Basic breakfast available
Cons:
Serious cleanliness issues (sticky floors, cockroach)
Strong smell of marijuana in hallways/rooms
Safety concerns (people loitering/sleeping in stairwell)
Old room smell, uncomfortable beds, thin walls/noise
Inconsistent front-desk presence and refund follow-up problems

Categories

Cleanliness
1.5
Multiple guests reported filthy/ sticky floors, visible cockroach, and general uncleanliness on arrival — very poor cleanliness and a primary complaint.
Service
9.5
Front-desk staff described as courteous in a few reviews and responsive with refunds in at least one case; however, concerns about staff absence at the desk and inconsistent follow-through were noted.
Location
9.8
Location repeatedly called a strength (great area, convenient) across reviews; cited as a key positive despite property issues.
Room Quality
2.5
Rooms reported to smell like weed/old hotel smell, uncomfortable beds, thin walls and in some cases were not entered due to condition — overall poor room quality.
Amenities
9
Very limited mentions (basic breakfast, no outside sitting area). Mentioned amenities are minimal but present; not a major negative in guest comments.
Value for Money
9.5
Several reviewers noted the price point as a positive and referred to good value despite issues; value perceived as high for cost by some guests.
Food and Beverage
9
Only basic breakfast mentioned; no major complaints about food but very little detail — treated as adequate by reviewers who mentioned it.
Overall Experience
2
Overall experience skewed negative: multiple guests could not stay due to safety, smell, pests and unclean conditions; many left or requested refunds.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:13

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just 2 miles from Newport News International Airport and 13 miles from Busch Gardens, our Newport News hotel offers easy access to key attractions.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each room at Microtel Inn & Suites Newport News is thoughtfully designed with cable TV, a desk, and a refrigerator, providing a cozy stay with bright colors and a window seat.

Amenities for a Relaxing Stay
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, access to the fitness center, business center, and laundry facilities during your stay. Start your day right with a free breakfast before exploring nearby Colonial National Historical Park and Patrick Henry Mall.

Book your stay at Microtel Inn & Suites Newport News now for a memorable and convenient experience!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.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: PHF

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

6.6
Based on 520 reviews
Cleanliness: 1.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 2.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 2
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LaNika • solo_traveller • us
1
Feared for my safety! Rating is less than 1.0. Horrible! So disgusted that I couldn’t even stay
Pros:

Did not stay here. Could not stay here. Would not stay here - EVER! The reviews and ratings for this place are not accurate. There was nothing “PLEASURABLE” about this Microtel.

Cons:

Upon arrival and checking in I viewed people wandering around. The window coverings from the outside of the building in most of the rooms were open and dirty. It looked a mess! But went in because I prepaid and thought maybe I the inside would be better.
After receiving keys I walked up the stairs to go to my room. There was a man in the stairwell ASLEEP!!! Stretched out. Terrifying and alarming. After quickly walking past him, and entering the hallway there was a strong aroma of weed. Upon opening the door to the actual room After receiving keys I walked up the stairs to go to my room. There was a man in the stairwell ASLEEP. Terrifying and alarming. After quickly walking past him, and entering the hallway there was a strong aroma of weed. Upon opening the door to the actual room (225) the first thing | noticed was a sticky, dirty floor and a cockroach on the table. (See attached photo) NASTY! I immediately returned to the front desk to inform the attendant that I was afraid and felt unsafe staying here with the sleeping man in the stairwell, strong smell of weed, the filthy, sticky floor and the cockroach on the table. Based on the rating and reviews and prior experience with stays at the Microtel chain
- this one did not meet the expectations. I was only aware of these conditions once I arrived onsite. I am requested a refund. I had to scramble around to find a safe hotel. I have not received a personal response to my request for refund. Due to the prepayment cancellation policy I only received a partial refund. I didn’t stay. I couldn’t stay. I wouldn’t ever stay there and I want a full refund. I’m being penalized for prepaying and having standards. N4:43

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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stuart • couple • us
1
Avoid
Pros:

Price and lady at reception was courteous

Cons:

Upon arrival, we smelled marijuana, even the policy of the hotel is non-smoking. We checked in and I’m sorry I don’t remember the receptionist’s name. She was very nice. She handed me and my friend our keys to our room. We went upstairs and again smelled marijuana and as they approached my room, there was somebody inside. I didn’t even open the door. I went downstairs and my wife remained with my friend who had another room next-door the noise coming from the adjoining was unbelievable. We went downstairs and told the receptionist we could not stay here. She was very courteous. We contacted our booking companies and was issued a refund. Unfortunately, the quality the property was very poor and it seems like they do monthly rental rentals there I would strongly suggest another hotel.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
1
We could NOT stay here. The room smelled so bad my wife could not handle it with allergies.
Pros:

Did not stay here!

Cons:

Did not stay here!

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Jim • family_with_children • us
7
Good value for cost
Pros:

Location & clean

Cons:

No outside sitting area
Basic breakfast

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Jody • family_with_children • us
1
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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isabella • couple • us
7
Pros:

cute, quiet

Cons:

roaches

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Malika • couple • us
3
Won’t be back to this location
Pros:

Location. The property is in a great area. It was decently clean

Cons:

The property is older than we expected. Definitely smelled like weed in the hallways. The room had an old hotel smell. It was not pleasant at all. The front desk people are never at the front desk. The beds are uncomfortable. You can hear everything going on in the room beside you. As well as outside. The walls are paper thin. I have stayed at multiple microtels and never has my experience been so bad.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Tillage • couple • us
5
Over promising but under delivering
Pros:

Location and price point

Cons:

Uncleanliness, lack of customer service, lack of sleep… especially during weekends and no real security resolving issues and it is desperately needed.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Tillage • couple • us
5
If the hotel had lived up to there end of the bargain and provided quiet enjoyment and clean environment that was custom
Pros:

For the price point on location it was great. However out of the 5 staff members that were there one may have be kind. They clearly have roach infestation but are not doing anything to abate. I stayed for a week and a half and there were constant disruptions throughout the night. The police were called multiple times. Children in the parking lot playing at all hours of the night while adults smoked (at times their own parents) around them. The night auditor at any given time is Manning the entire facility alone, with bad security issues it is extremely unsafe to leave one person and that hotel for an entire night until relief shows up in the morning!

Cons:

The lady running around throughout the night that was arrested and then un arrested by law-enforcement two times and was allowed to continually disrupt people‘s sleep. Unfortunately, my window was wide open the entire time because the AC was not working in my room. Meghan is never came to fix the AC nor the roach problem. However, I had a front row seat to her being. Can’t talk by law-enforcement two times only to be allowed to be free again. That night I got no sleep and the next morning the manager of the hotel would only give me a 10% discount on my room. This is no way to run a hotel. There’s even a young lady that’s tall and light skin. That’s extremely rude to everyone that comes in the door. And my mind she is the last capable person that should be working in hotel and restaurant industry. Nothing about her says customer service And if that is who people have to meet every time they come to your establishment. I guarantee you are not gonna get repeat Customers.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
7
Good for the money. I thought the breakfast could be better. I slept pretty well. Can’t ask for more than that.
Pros:

Easy getting in and out.

Cons:

Very clean. It was comfortable

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • us
6
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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HUI CHU • extended_group • tw
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Jeana • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • us
2
Would not recommend to family/friends
Cons:

Room wasn’t clean enough. Strange man standing in the hallway for a long period of time.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Diamond • family_with_children • us
6
I really loved the mirror on the back of the bed.
Pros:

Breakfast was decent and very good the location is convenient

Cons:

I didnt like that it was out dated and that they had little baby roaches but other than that everything was pretty good

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Kyanna • couple • us
1
Didn’t stay because there are roaches
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

They have a roach infestation and the roach literally flew out of the ceiling and I could not stay there because they are everywhere. Little critters crawling across the floor.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Phillips • couple • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • extended_group • us
1
Don’t go here- has cockroaches
Pros:

Didn’t stay - had cockroaches - now fighting to get money back!

Cons:

Dead and alive coach roaches, and the staff just said, “the rain brought them in!” Gross

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Eddie • solo_traveller • us
2
Terrible
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Too small the size of the room

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee