About Motel 6-Framingham, MA - Boston West
Occupying contemporary premises just off the Massachusetts Turnpike, Motel 6 Boston West - Framingham offers simple, affordable accommodation on the outskirts of Boston. It’s about ten minutes’ drive from downtown Framingham and Natick Mall.
Modernized, streamlined rooms with bright decor, wood-effect flooring and air-conditioning boast an en suite bathroom, desk, flat-screen cable TV with expanded cable channels and free local calls. Accessible rooms are also available.
Facilities include a 24-hour reception, elevator, launderette, vending machines, paid Wi-Fi and free parking. Kids can stay free and pets are accepted.
Morning coffee is complimentary at reception. Pan-Asian and Mexican restaurants are among the eateries located within half-a-mile.
Motel 6 Boston West - Framingham is about 25 miles from Walden Pond, where author Henry David Thoreau got back to nature. It’s roughly 30 minutes’ drive from downtown Boston, where visitors can follow the Freedom Trail linking prominent historic sites from the American Revolution.
Positive Reviews
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Suburban roadside location just outside Boston
The location of this motel just off the intersection of Interstate 90 and Massachusetts State Route 9 in the Greater Boston town of Framingham appealed to guests. Many said it was a convenient out-of-town alternative to pricier accommodation nearer the heart of downtown Boston, which was a short drive away. Drivers also welcomed the free parking and said it was easy to reach New England beauty spots, airports, regional attractions, universities, sports venues and shopping malls. Furthermore, there were bus stops and places to eat nearby.
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Upbeat about rooms
Travelers had good things to say about the brightly remodeled rooms with hard floors and flat-screen cable TVs. Many were pleasantly surprised to find that their rooms were fairly spacious and more than adequately comfortable for a short stay. Guests often said their rooms were well-cleaned and offered decent value for money as rates were normally competitive.
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Positive reports about customer service
There was plenty of praise for the friendly, efficient and welcoming members of staff on the 24-hour reception. Animal owners appreciated the way pets were allowed in selected rooms.
Negative Reviews
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Grumbles over nuisance noises and smells
Light sleepers sometimes claimed several rooms were exposed to traffic noise from the nearby freeway. Elsewhere, musty odors, lingering smoke or pet smells bothered visitors staying in some of the rooms.
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Unpopular Wi-Fi charges
The lack of free Wi-Fi was a setback for reviewers. Even though the charge for access was small, many guests disliked having to pay in principle. There were also reports of sluggish speeds on the network at times.
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Claims of drawbacks in some rooms
Critics noted drawbacks in several rooms such as rough towels or small bathrooms. There were also occasional claims of inconsistent housekeeping standards or bathrooms that could have been better cleaned.