Maple Inn and Suites Los Banos

I stayed here on my way through California. The room was good. The AC worked well on a 100 degree day. The room was clean. The shower had good pressure (it was a bit small, but I’m traveling solo so it’s fine). The bed was large and comfortable. The tv and internet worked fine. If you’re just passing through and not trying to find a hotel that is built for a family vacation stay, I suggest this place as the price is a far better deal than expected for the room I got.

While the building is older, the stay was restful. The staff was friendly at check-in. The room was quiet and no suspicious people were around. The flooring is hard surfaced, not carpet, which helps with cleaning. In addition, pets are not allowed, which is an advantage in keeping the place sanitary. The location is good. Other services, such as restaurants and stores, are nearby. It’s a good place to stop for those traveling from Southern California to the Bay Area because the highway to Gilroy and San Jose is scenic and nice to drive the next morning. It’s also curvy and downhill so daytime driving is better and safer than at night. Some of the furniture and fixtures are a bit worn and some of fabric doesn’t match (curtains, bedspread, sofa design slightly clash) but fully functional. The flat screen TV picture was slightly blurry but ok for news and weather. (I recommend installing a clothes hook by the shower to hang a towel so that the floor doesn’t get as wet.) My room had a microwave and small refrigerator, which I did not use. In my opinion, the Maple Inn and Suites is possibly the best of the 7 hotels in Los Banos, all of them budget hotels. The front desk clerk acts like a motivated family member or conscientious worker might act and not like an uninterested employee. This makes a stay more pleasant for guests.

The staff attempted to charge for towels that they claimed were “missing.” No towels were used or touched because they were hard and no one showered before check out to avoid using the towels.

We found lots of hair all over the room

This is an older motel that is fine for a place to spend the night. Furniture has some wear and tear, but not a big deal. Was not highly utilized during our stay, so very quiet.

Lots of parking. Single story so no noise from people upstairs. Convenient location near restaurants. Nothing fancy, just a good place to crash.

My wife, baby, and I stopped at this hotel on our return home. The lady who checked me in was super friendly and made sure we were in a section of the hotel that was quiet and not surrounded by a ton of people. I had an excellent dialog about various topics with her and she was truly genuine. We would definitely stay here if ever we come out to this area again!

THE STAY WAS WORTH THE MONEY

Almost didn’t stay because the place was filthy, but stayed because I was so tired. Left at 5:30 am and was accused of stealing towels and checking out late. Worst experience at a motel I’ve ever had.