My son, a friend of his, and myself stayed here for a weekend while playing in a golf tournament. I booked the two-night stay getting the advanced pay rate of $148 for the two nights which included tax. On reason we had booked this hotel was because of the pool and hot tub they have which we thought would be refreshing after each day of golfing. Unfortunately, both were under repair which was a real "downer." This hotel is somewhat outdated but clean. The sink did look like it could use a pumice stone, however. The beds are very comfortable. The front desk staff was also very accommodating. Always, looking to save a buck, it was also nice to have the $1.00 off coupons offered by the hotel per each meal for the Squeeze Inn Restaurant across the street where we had a great breakfast each morning. An additional tip I received from a fellow traveler staying at the hotel was that one is better off booking with the hotel directly for the best price rather than on the internet or calling Americas Best Value Inn reservation line. Over all, we were happy with our stay and would stay here again.

This place isn't realy awful, but it lacks a lot of the things you take for granted at a real hotel. The light over the sink in my room would only work at night (figure that out!), and the plumbing was hooked up backwards there so until you figure that out you get lukewarm water when you're expecting cold. If housekeeping remembers to get to your room (they didn't make it every day) there was a good chance one of the doors to your room would be left open. Outside the hotel there's some random junk and belongings of long-term residents. There's a sign in the lobby proclaiming the pool and spa to be temporarily out of order, but it was framed and looked less than temporary. But then one day I walked by and some people were in there. It never felt unsafe, just unpleasant. If you're in John Day and desperate for lodging it'll work but there are better options that understandably fill up first.

This motel was horrendous. The trucks, vans and pickups began to arrive late in the afternoon until they had filled the carpark. Then all became clear. This was a truckstop and not really a tourist motel. The room was poor for the price paid. It was dirty and the microwave and fridge were broken. There was no sign of breakfast the next day and no-one at reception when I went to enquire a couple of times. We had been awoke early as all the truckers started to move off before 6.00am. Thank goodness it was only one night.

After a poor experience staying in Mt. Vernon, we were relieved to get a room here just before the big BMW motorcycle rally came into town. It was mid-week and the lounge abutting the parking lot seemed closed, so late-night noise really wasn't an issue. Good location, almost in the center of town. The room was clean and a coffee pot is always welcomed with open arms. Though I thought it peculiar that the coffee package was labeled as 'Best Western'. Opted not to brew it, as I figured they either swiped it from their competitors across the street or maybe got a discount on coffee BW felt no longer met their standards. We had a 2nd floor room and weren't told about the 2nd exterior door (hotel is kind of cut into hillside , there is a road behind the hotel leading to a ground-level door for the folks on the 2nd floor) - didn't discover the door until after hauling our luggage up the stairs from the front parking lot. The rooms were fair and this is probably one of the top three places to stay while in John Day (maybe top two?).