Madras Vacations from $389

The motel was in poor condition (e.g. drawer missing a handle, mounted tissue box container in bathroom was an open metal shell, stairs leading to our room (but not my daughter’s room) were a bit warped) and I found a stack of men’s pants (not my husband’s) in one of the drawers when doing a final pass before checkout. However, the bed was comfortable and the place was clean enough for our one-night stay. The front desk staff were very friendly.

Very clean and conveniently located

Lovely upstairs apartment with good views. The area is very new so it hasn’t fully developed its own character, but there is a branch of Sparrow for coffee and treats as well as a cozy wine bar next door. It’s not cheap, but it’s a good location if you’re in town for business.