We found this location after leaving a dump! It was very clean, updated and the staff were exceptional. I woiuld suggest this place to anyone! So happy we found a room here on a busy Dad's weekend at WSU!

As a former resident of the Moscow/Pullman area, I can tell you that inexpensive lodging is difficult to come by: remember, you have about 40,000 college students within a ten mile radius, and that means extremely high demand when there is a college game on the weekend, as there was when I was there.
Still, at $80, what I got was still a relative rip-off. I have seen old motels taken over and converted into Motel 6s, but this was a Motel 6 that was retired into the Palouse Inn. And they even kept some of the Motel 6 signs, reminding guests, perhaps, of better days.
The desk clerk was clueless. There was a mix-up about whether I had prepaid; it was an honest mistake on my part, which I admitted. But the woman - from the moment I set foot in the office - seemed to be in la-la land. And her demeanor reflected it as a relatively hostile place to be.
The room was clean, but clearly had not been updated in years: the carpet was stained, the mattresses old, and the sheets and towels Motel 6 thin. You even have an actual KEY to open the room. Clearly this hotel is stuck in 1984.
But you pay 2011 prices: If I had paid $40, I could have suffered the spaced-out desk clerk and the lousy comfort level. But even on the weekend, you are better off spending more and getting a better room.

Duration: 1 night
When: Weekday
Price: $52 / night
Type: NS, Single Bed

I just read some of the reviews, honestly, not great, but its not disgusting to condemn the place, geez. (remember...you really do pay for what you get...but in some cases, you ca also get ripped off with name brand and price gouging). I've stayed in higher end and chain hotels that were comparable or even worse. So in all fairness to the Palouse Inn, I am going to share my experience in a fair manner.

To start, this is my second stay here, prior being two years ago on last minute. Both times, I got a room for myself, but got two differently laid out rooms and sizes. I'm wondering if some parts of the motel is older. Oh well. I know what "wing" to ask for when getting a room. This recent trip I got room 103 (it faces the front of the motel). Last time was on the "side" wing upstairs (215, I think)..this room was cramped (roughly the size of an average sized home bedroom).

The Good: It was clean. Has a fridge, microwave, singel pod coffee maker, and 25 LCD Samsung TV (has free HBO too). I had two desks with chairs. Hair dryer, lots of towels, black out curtains. Right behind McDonalds and Car Wash.

The bad: They still use keys with tag thingy - too bulky for me. The room did have a musty smell, especially if the AC/ventalation has been off before entering. Again....I see this in many hotels and motels. Turn the AC/ventalation on, leave, then come back...the odor will have subsided. In the bathroom, this may annoy some folks, but there is only a modular shower (no tub/shower combo). Don't know why anyone would want to soak in a motel bathtub anyway. lol. ewwww. Pass for me. Wi-Fi worked, but had a weak signal...nonetheless, I was able to surf the net.

In any case, if you need a quick place to stay, and cheap. Try this place. Also, not sure if most of you know, you can ask to see the room, before taking it. If its not to your liking ask for another - simple. I recommend not being angry when asking to change...typically some may get defensive, and can ruin your entire stay. Ya know, like a restaurant...don't say anything bad before you get the food...who knows what "extra" ingredients may get on your place. Gross reality, but it does happen more often than you think.

Enjoy. I personally had a decent experience both times. I'm a happy person, so perhaps I got happy results.

Stay 8 nights. Charged diff price each nite. Room stanck so bad, went out and bought cans of Lysol. Staff didn't know what they were doing.