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Motel 6 Past And Present

This is NOT the official Motel 6 web site.

If you last visited a Motel 6 many years ago, you may not be aware of how they have changed:

Past Present

No 800 number, no central reservations There is now an 800 number for central reservations: 1-800-4-MOTEL6 (1-800-466-8356)

Black and white television optional with a charge All locations now have colour televisions in all rooms, with no extra charge

Same rate at all locations throughout the year Rates now vary considerably between locations and also over the year

Shower but no bath An increasing number of locations now have rooms with baths

One side of each bed up against a wall Most renovated properties now have rooms with space on both sides of the beds

Small wall shelf, no desk Renovated properties now have rooms with desks

No coffee in the office in the morning All locations now provide free coffee in the office in the morning

Traditional door locks Almost all locations now have electronic door locks. Those locations which still use traditional door locks no longer indicate room numbers on key fobs.

No web site Web site (external link verified Feb-04)

No locations in Canada There are now a small number of Motel 6 locations in Canada, listed in the directory

Past	Present
No 800 number, no central reservations	There is now an 800 number for central reservations: 1-800-4-MOTEL6 (1-800-466-8356)
Black and white television optional with a charge	All locations now have colour televisions in all rooms, with no extra charge
Same rate at all locations throughout the year	Rates now vary considerably between locations and also over the year
Shower but no bath	An increasing number of locations now have rooms with baths
One side of each bed up against a wall	Most renovated properties now have rooms with space on both sides of the beds
Small wall shelf, no desk	Renovated properties now have rooms with desks
No coffee in the office in the morning	All locations now provide free coffee in the office in the morning
Traditional door locks	Almost all locations now have electronic door locks. Those locations which still use traditional door locks no longer indicate room numbers on key fobs.
No web site	Web site (external link verified Feb-04)
No locations in Canada	There are now a small number of Motel 6 locations in Canada, listed in the directory

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Most recently modified 17-Feb-04