Review of Motel 6-Thousand Oaks, CA 2*

The Thousand Oaks Motel 6 is legendary for travelers along 101, since it is usually safe and they can always depend on it, although it if frequently booked or has inconvenient parking due to high occupancy. However, I am unhappy with the Motel 6 corporation's decision to replace carpet with synthetic vinyl floors. They are very hard and for people like me with foot problems are impossible to deal with. Also true for people with sciatica and knee problems. The low quality mattresses are also problematic. That said, when there are no other motels in the Thousand Oaks area, Manager Al Alam's property is always a good choice because it is very safe if you have a lot of stuff in your car. The Camarillo and Ventura Motel 6's are not safe. And, parking passes are required for every vehicle, so that the Ventura County Sheriff can tow cars that do not belong to motel guests. Most of Thousand Oaks, does not allow overnight parking, even on residential streets. It is one of the top 10 safest cities in the country. Normally, I would stay at the Camarillo Days Inn, or the Thousand Oaks Quality Inn, which offer the same price. The Camarillo Days Inn is currently adding brand new, extra thick carpets to its rooms. And, they have a microwave and fridge. Also, I appreciate that Manager Al Alam did not raise the rates over the weekend. I had to drive all the way from San Luis Obispo just to find a motel for under $70. The Motel 6 in San Luis Obispo raised its rates from $50 to $250 for the weekend. That is unacceptable.