I had an early meeting in Glendale Galleria so I decided to book a motel close by. The Rodeway Inn was the cheapest (about $60/night) and seemed decent/safe enough as I'm very familiar with the area. Whoever wrote that it is halfway decent pretty much hits the nail on the head. There's really NO reason to stay in Glendale if you're visiting L.A. unless you have a meeting close by.
The Rodeway Inn is 100% no frills. There are no amenities, no fancy lobby, no mint on the pillow. It's simply a good-enough place to rest your head for a night or two.
The room I booked was a king no-smoking and it was pretty big, bigger than I expected. There was enough room for a king bed and a desk/workstation, plus dresser drawers, a big closet area and a small-ish bathroom. The room was clean. The bed was fine though the pillows were pretty weak. There is an in-unit AC which I used the entire night. The bathroom is clean but the bathtub looks old and just a touch icky. The shower was very weak but it did its job and there was plentiful hot water.
The parking is free but the spots are small. Also, there is free wireless Internet - just ask the front desk for the password. The Internet coverage was great.
The motel is right across the street from the Glendale Galleria, the Americana, next to 7/11 and a host of other stores. It is definitely a bustling street and because the motel is right on Colorado Blvd., it is super loud. There is a lot of street noise. Plus, because there isn't a lobby or courtyard, you can hear the guests across the way if they are talking loudly. My neighbors were also pretty loud and I could hear them talking throughout the night so the walls are definitely thin.
I didn't feel ripped off for $60/night but I probably wouldn't stay here again. The noise was a little difficult to deal with and there just wasn't anything about it that would make me want to go back. The lobby clerk was very nice though. If you have to be in the Glendale area and you're only staying for a night or two, this isn't a bad alternative.
- Rodeway Inn Glendale
- Glendale Rodeway Inn
