I always look for the bargain motel and have spent a night in more than a few "fleabags" As such I've developed my own rating scale for these often overlooked establishments.
We stayed here overnight while visiting Mt St Helens. From the Hwy it looks like 7 West must have been the original motel in the area, the exterior looks a little worn and could use a fresh paint job.
Check in was quick and easy and the rate reasonable. The clerk had limited information on Mt St Helens and he gave the wrong closing time for the Visitors Center. (He said 5pm, it was 6:30). Ice is dispensed by the clerk on a bucket by bucket basis and the office doesn't open until 7:30am so early risers are out of luck.
Our room was clean and looked newly painted. We had good nights sleep here and I'd stop again.
I give 7 West a 3 star rating on the "Hoz Fleabag Hotel" scale.
