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900 West I-65 Service Road South, Mobile, AL 36609
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Ranked #33 of 64 hotels in Mobile
3.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
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“What more do you expect?”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 via mobile
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My girlfriend and I made an impromptu trip to Mobile for a day and didn't feel up to driving 4hrs home on no sleep. We saw the 29.77$ sign from I65 and made our way back after visiting Gulf Shores and decided it was perfect for us to sleep and shower. The room was nice for what you pay which, unfortunately, was 20$ more because of Mardi Gras. (It was Sunday so no bonus festivities. Sad face.) I don't know what the other reviewers are complaining about as I found it perfectly adequate if not exceptional for the type of place it is. (I didn't expect luxury from a budget motel.)We stayed in room 102 and the room was nice, clean, and the bed was quite comfortable. The water pressure was better than my home shower! The tv worked, the ac/heater worked, and so did the fridge.

Glendon was a very nice front desk worker and gave us loads of tips for our evening and apologized for not knowing more.

As for the reviewer mentioning the ethnic populace of the hotel, really? Two white girls, hungover from no sleep for 36 hours and not 'armed', from a good area of Birmingham, could handle it better than you? Besides, they didn't give two flips about our presence. Perhaps if some people didn't always look down at their surroundings and the non-white inhabitants, they'd not need to always be hawk-eyeing white people. Just a suggestion.

Overall, if you want luxury and super amenities, go elsewhere. If you want a clean, warm bed & great shower, this is what's up. It would have had 5-stars if not for the price change.

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Crummy, run down motel”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

This place was a complete dive. We booked on Hotwire and will never do that again. Carpets were greasy, blankets had cigarette holes, no counters to keep luggage off the gross carpet, walls had holes, bath was falling apart and gross. The front desk closes at 5:30 and they only have a ghetto-style teller window to access staff after that. Surrounded by nice, new chain hotels. Oh well.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Filthy, Gross, Don't bother~Mobile Alabama”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

Just found out that Mobile Alabama Family Inns is no longer owned by the Family Inns of America. We have 8 people total staying there on 12/11. The first room we were given smelled like cat pee and water mold type of smell. The bathroom tub had an inch thick putty in the bottom of it. The rug was not vaccuumed and I demanded a different room. The next room smelled better but had little to know toliet paper, dirty fingerprints on the door, and the floor corners were not cleaned. We also have been locked out of room after paying for 11 days because some form wasn't signed. We were told that they do not provide toliet paper or soap for long term stays. We travel for our job three times a week and have to stay 5-11 days in a motel at a time. This place is not something we will come back to and I strongly suggest passing by and paying the extra few dollars just for the peace of mind.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Very nice staff and clean”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2011

Mrs. Lynn was very nice and went out of her way to accomodate my needs. Very good price. Very clean rooms and nice, knowledgable staff. I stayed 6 days for a business trip and it was exceptional, especially when I stay at many hotels all over and I cannot say that about alot of them that I have stayed at. They gave me a room that had good internet connection which was a plus due to the business I was trying to take care of. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Birmingham, Alabama
1 review
“Clean and Affordable Place to Stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2011

My husband and I came down to Mobile for our kids Spring Break to visit relatives. The front desk staff was very helpful and courteous. The hotel room itself was a bit dated but very clean and comfortable for the price we were given. The kids really enjoyed the pool and free wifi.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 900 West I-65 Service Road South, Mobile, AL 36609
Price range (per night):* INR3,112 - 3,502

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