America’s Best Value Inn

I felt like we got the best room! The one on top of the lobby. Our room had Three Windows and an updated bathroom. There were two rooms, where they squeezed an extra queen bed. We were prob the only room with two queen bed. The other rooms were small so I’m sure they didn’t have two beds. We paid $ 123 a night on Memorial Day weekend. Two stars due to the place needing a lot of work overall. It was just old and felt like it needed a lot of updating. Bathroom attempts at updating was poor.

I started my Unilocal account back up to warn any potential hotel guest to veer far, far clear from this establishment. I’m an easy-​to-​please type of guy, I like most restaurants, I can find the thoughtful and endearing parts of most any movie and I’m rarely displeased or argumentative in any way because I believe that there is always a diplomatic approach to life circumstances. By yelling, I can reach only so many people and I might look like a bigger chump than the business that distresses me to being with. but, using an intellectual approach and with an even outlook that won’t betray my ends using my means.
Now’s when I say, ‘Buyer Beware’, right?
America’s Best Value Inn, Corte Madera, CA… where I stayed two nights in this hotel with my girlfriend when she was recently out of the hospital and ill. Easily noted from US 101 and seemingly quaint, run by a Muslim Indian family and very near Marin Joe’s restaurant it was a convenient choice. Things were going well until the second day when, despite my Do-​Not-​Disturb sign and without any warning the hotel patrons, a family from India, in no particular uniform and with children in stride came brashly into my room, no knock, using their key, to «inspect it». I was told that the next day the hotel was now $ 30 more per night for me, so understanding nightly rates are subject to change, I paid it.
After that, things went from bad to fail and I was told that I had to take housekeeping whenever they came and that smoking in the rooms would result in a fine. Having not smoked in or around the room and to top it off I was told there wouldn’t be «any room for me» after the night was over and I was in disbelief. Surprised, shocked but collecting the information about things and hesitant to argue with someone who might just be having a horrible day I went out to coffee and came back.
Upon arrival, there were three people in my room sorting through my things, they told me I had to leave and that I would be charged $ 200 for smoking (though I hadn’t smoked, the fine was actually supposed to be $ 100 if a patron did and that I wouldn’t be refunded the money I paid just five minutes ago). In disbelief, backpedaling to comprehend the situation and dumbfounded the cameras weren’t coming out with Ashton Kutcher, I asked to speak with someone else. I was stonewalled and told that unless I left, without a refund, with a night’s stay ($ 100) plus a fine ($ 200) charged additionally to my car (without re-​presenting my car, behind my back before this confrontation of sorts and without option or recourse) that the police be called and I was removed by force. Incredible. My room was pristine and without any problem. They even asked me to clean the room!
Later, I realized that not only was I criminally defrauded by this establishment and extorted for what little money I have, but I was given no reason for me to be kicked out. I also realized that the noise I had been hearing the first night was the Indian family below, living in the hotel. I turned the other cheek and I want to put it out there (via my first Unilocal post and for good reason) so that nobody has to ever again. After the San Bernadino shootings so recently having taken placed I wonder now if this Muslim family truly hated Americans altogether or if I was the unsuspecting victim for this angry, lost and cruel woman’s rage but either way, I’ve never experienced anything like this ever and you don’t have to!
Spencer Reiser
Feb 04 2016

This place is nasty. There’s no latch to lock the door with. The bathroom was moldy and disgusting– the toilet couldn’t even flush. Their toilets are also lower then usual. The room smells funny, and doesn’t feel safe if you are on the first floor. The place has a really creepy vibe to it.

The smoke detector in our room is broken; it’s missing from the wall, its not even in the room.
The coffee machine in the «lobby» has no milk or cream, and only has coffee even though the machine says it offers others.
The closet door opens 14inches before it hits the side of the bed.
The shower is super shallow and sometimes floods in to the bathroom.
The room smelled so strongly of fake flowers that I could taste it and it made my lungs hurt.
Mail doesn’t come to the hotel address unless you put «America’s Best Inn» on the envelope because apparently they share an address with another building.
The wifi was spotty and went in and out. We had to have them reset it several times. One man at the front desk said to use the secured wifi and gave us a password, but when the password was entered it wasn’t long enough. A few hours later we returned to the hotel and called the «lobby» and the woman who answered told us just to use the free wifi, which went in and out of service.

This was much better than I expected. Run by a friendly family, room was spacious and clean. Next to the freeway but surprisingly quiet once inside. WiFi was good. Bathroom was weird. Only shower worked — couldn’t turn the water down to tub spigot and I never did figure out how to get the water more than lukewarm. I would stay here again for the convenient location. Great Italian restaurant right across the street and about two blocks down it the Buckeye Roadhouse.

Not a good experience. Location is convenient to freeway and amenities, but suffers from highway noise. Rooms are seedy, smelly, and in need of maintenance (e.g., hole in the wall under desk). Bathroom sink and shower were tiny. Only redeeming virtue was a good mattress. I won’t be back.

Well… it’s a place to rest your head for the evening! Nothing thrilling. Small room. Pretty good bed. Small bathroom (small walk-​in shower). There were a few gnats and a spider in our room. Be careful! The sidewalk is terribly uneven and there are short, steep steps in certain spots.

Nice place. Very small room but has everything you need. Only downside was they recommended Marin Joes next door, do not eat there.

Not a prude here, stayed many-​a Motel 6’s. But for 80 bucks I expect more. At least honesty– the coffee advertised (on the website) to be in the room was not — it was in the office and the office was closed the Thursday morning I left at 7:30 am.
Also, look at it’s location on a map– my room was QUITE noisy due to proximlty to the freeway. Hwy 101 is host to many noisy tractor trailers, all night long.
Not recommended.

This place is awful. I don’t know when the person who got a room for $ 50 was there, because that isn’t the rate now, although it SHOULD be… their rates are almost the same as Marin Suites, which is 5x better. This place is a total dive, rooms tiny and garish, and when my friends checked in on Sat. afternoon they were doing some drilling in the next room over. Unless you are a drug addict looking for a flop house, I would avoid this place at all costs!

These people are crooks. They charged me twice for one night.
It was a horrible room & ratty motel. Not even worth paying once, let alone double.

Went through travelocity and this motel had a lot of stars. However this place was nasty. Sheets, blankets and walls were dirty. The walls were also falling apart .We asked for some clean linens and were told there was none. Everything is old and needs to be redone. We paid 80 $ for one night double occupancy. The Courtyard was 150. So if money is more important than clean go for it. The staff was very friendly and helpful looking for new linens however the could not find any.

The room was horrible. 1) Mirror pulled off the wall and lying on top of a desk. 2) Hair dryer yanked from the wall and lying on bathroom sink. 3) The room reeked of an unpleasant odor which I chose not to identify. 4) No microwave… mini-​fridge not working and dirty. 5) Drapes and sheets iffy. Slept in my clothes and used my own pillow. Probably the absolute worst hell-​hole I’ve ever encountered… even for $ 59 a night. Neighbors next door seemed to be having fun though:) Just stay away. You have been warned.

Ok… now, I realize this place is cheap and affordable but I dont think that’s a good excuse for having the bed sheets really dirty. Me and a friend of mine stayed at the Corte Madera location while visiting San Francisco for the great rates… but was mortified by the dirty sheets that covered our bed including blood stains on the side. Definitely grossed out not only by the dirty nasty bed sheets (they apparently also do not have actual bed sheet covers but only a mere blanket that lays over the mattress) but also the odor that came from the room. I definitely would not stay at this location again. I will, pay more somewhere else if it means I get clean bed sheets and no blood stains on the bed.
They do have free coffee downstairs but with filth we encountered, I personally wouldn’t have touched anything else they had to offer.
I am very shocked to see the word «clean“l in almost all of the other reviews. Guess I got the «bad room»
Sincerely,
Grossed out customer

First of all– If you are paying around $ 50/​night for a hotel, don’t expect a Hilton room.
Pros:
The room was clean and remodeled.
The bed was comfortable and it had a nice comforter– very warm.
There is a flat screen TV and Satellite channels
There is a small refrigerator and microwave.
Cons:
The bathroom. I knew what to expect from reading the reviews. It looks like they had tried to upgrade (granite counters and nice tile) and it was clean. But the shower was a small walk in. The pressure actually hurt and it took a while to heat up. And if you looked up, the paint looked like it was coming off.
You can hear the freeway, especially since sound/​air get through under the door.
Overall– it is a basic hotel. You can’t beat the price. It is clean. It is directly next door to a highly rated restaurant «Marin Joes», very close to the freeway and a ton of places to eat. If you are on a budget, and just need a clean place to stay, this place is a good bet.

A friend and I stayed here for a week during our January term for seminary. For us it was a major upgrade from staying in dorms for the first week. We didn’t spend much time in the room because we had class most of the day. It was great for the price. It was $ 340 for the both of us for the week and we just split it. Rooms have 32″ flat panel tv, dish network, small fridge, small microwave, desk, free wifi. Beds are pretty comfortable. Heaters work great since we stayed in January. It’s very close to the 101, but I need noise when I sleep anyway. Bathroom window is poorly insulated so we shut the bathroom door at night. Cleanliness is not the best but I’m no divo. Very close to Peet’s coffee which is a huge plus. It’s perfect if you are not going to spend much time in your room. Not best for a romantic getaway. If you have stuff to take care of in the area and looking for a cheap place to stay, this place does the job.

This hotel is fine, for the price, you can’t ask for much more… the room was very nice with all of the ammenities, but the bathroom was covered with mold. from the walls to the floor… I know that you get what you pay for, but this was a real health hazzard… just wanted to give those with mold allergies a heads up :)

Very basic motel — no elevators, no security and old rooms. Very close to Hwy 101 & the windows are not double paned — so that means the noise is a bit much. But for the price you cant beat it — I booked one middle of the week night for under $ 60.00. The front desk was low tech but friendly & accomodating.
Pros: Free parking & free Wi-​Fi = a good deal especially in the Bay Area.
In room amenities include microwave and refrigerator. Cable tv is odd — you have to use two remotes but the front desk was very good about walking me through it.
Cons: The doors needs better locks, my door only had a deadbolt lock the other lock was broken. The bathroom was tiny and old — it wasn’t filthy but it wasn’t the cleanest either. Décor — dated and old but clean.
Would I stay here for a vacation or with my friends/​loved ones? Probably not — but for a quick turn around trip on my own it was fine. In these economic times it was a very good value.

First the good things. The motel is located in a great little town, Corte Madera, with two shopping centers, many restaurants, and not too far from SF. The prices are relatively low, much less than other motels in town. The manager is a nice friendly man. The rooms are plain but okay for the money, and parking is close to the rooms. Now the bad thing. The motel is located right next to Highway 101, and there is constant loud highway noise. It quiets somewhat from about midnight to 5 a.m. If you are sensitive to noise you may not be happy here.

Good, internet is fast, convenient and FREE. They have coffee and juice machines in the office. The juice tastes weird, though. The room has microwave, LCD TV, a small Table and Chair, and refrigerator. The comforter is nice, hmm, very comfortable. The only negative thing is the bathroom, very old, however it’s obvious that they are trying to keep it as clean as possible. We can’t ask for more at this price in this area.
We booked it online through their website, $ 72.15 for one night, tax included. With AAA membership, or other types of membership, you can get some discount.
Besides, Corte Madera’s highest rated restaurant on Unilocal,Marin Joe’s, is next door. Can you believe it! We didn’t know it until we saw the plate outside. It smells so good! We decided to go there for dinner. No need to worry about drinking and driving, super!