I always stay there when in Willows, CA. Cheap, clean, parking, Wifi, fridge, microwave, coffee machine, TV, phone, clock, quiet when I stayed, roomy...and cold air-con! Love it! read more

Can't expect much from willows ca, but this hotel was sub par. First room given to us after check-in smelled of cat urine and was unfit for anyone. They knew this and still tried to pass it off to us. After asking for another room, the new one reeked of stale cigarettes and had the burns to match. Mind you , this was their non smoking option The shower took 8 min to get hot water. One good thing about this place was the gentleman behind the counter, he was kind and friendly , but it appeared that he was the only person who worked their, as I saw him cleaning the rooms as well. read more

Curry in- Hurry out Years ago, while on a road trip from Los Angelas to Portland, we stopped here for a nights rest. I found a great rate online, and they were pet friendly, so we sought this place out. Getting here alarmed me a little. It's not located where the motel/hotel chains are generally are at right off the highway, but a short drive into the sleepy town of Willow, Ca. The parking lot was nearly empty as I recall, never a good sign. The setup reminded me of the Bates Motel, from Alfred Hitchcock's film Psycho. We entered the office, and were greeted by a friendly Indain couple and the distinct smell of curry. We love curry! (No stuffed animals in sight) The wife took us to our room, #121, which was located the end of the left side of the building. Our room was also next to what the memory of once was a pool. They had filled it in with soil, and planted grass. Remnants of a diving board were still there, but it resembled a grave stone. It gave me the creeps! My Imagination ran wild... The room had an overpowering smell of Pine-Sol. I opened the windows and tried to air the place out, but to no avail. There was another room rented out to bikers apparently. The motorcycles I spied parked in the lot were the only other vehicles besides ours. They had a TV blaring during the early evening, which was only noticed due to my having the windows open, for much needed fresh air. The bed wasn't very comfortable; sleeping with my sheet over my nose, I dreamt of cleaning products. I couldn't wait to get up early, get moving, to escape the chemical smell. If your looking for an impeccablly clean place with an uncomfortable bed and aren't a fan of horror films, then this is the place for you. read more

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No issues with this inn, dont expect some super fancy hotel, its called economy inn.... Good prices and clean. Pretty much book here everytime i go to thunder hill read more

Friendly owners but the room has very bad mice and ain't clean right.. sheets smell as well with the room. Pay a lil extra for better stay for you and your fam ! Ps when you ask for the vacuum they have to see which resident has it in their room.. house keeping ain't it .. obviously no Covid precautions everyone sharing the vacuum !! Yikes you get what you pay for tho but dang take people for granted in a time of need read more

This is the worst motel I have ever stayed in. It was creepy. Very dirty and the room smelled like death. Avoid this motel at all costs. Staying in your car at Walmart is far better. There are no silver linings at this motel. read more

Be advised currently infested with bed bugs. Don't want to post pictures they are REALLY BAD. They are trying to clean it up.

Clean, quiet hotel, comfortable bed, well lit parking lot. Owner and his wife are very friendly and nice. Good place to lay your head after a long day at the track. Literally a thousand channels on the TV, my husband got bored surfing! Reasonably priced too. Would stay again. read more

The Economy Inn resides in the city of Willows that offers a clean place to sleep needed from traveling. The Economy Inn is managed by professional middle eastern husband and wife team who manage and clean and maintain on-site rooms. The Economy Inn offers rooms that are clean & safe with plenty of parking & pet friendly. The on-site management strive to make sure your stay is always pleasurable. read more

We found this place on an iPhone app called "On Our Way", that uses Yelp technology. This place is adorable. The owners are ridiculously sweet and very thorough. They explained how the thermostat worked, along with the remote, then made sure we had extra towels. The room looked clean and smelled great. One of my pet peeves is funky or chemical smells in the room. And on top of that, the room had a refrigerator! Awesome! The best price we found! Way better than a Motel 6! I really love this place. I have stayed at some very nice hotels over the years, and for quality and price, this is a no-brainer. Will be staying here again if ever in the Willow area. read more

Sometimes, you just need a bed and a clean room. If you're visiting Willows, it is probably for some sort of fun activity (hunting, fishing, or Thunderhill Raceway), and you probably just need a good night's sleep before waking up at the asscrack of dawn to head out. If this sounds about right, Economy Inn should be perfect for your needs. The rooms are clean, quiet, and the beds are comfortable enough. Even better, during our stay, the management was exceedingly friendly, the air conditioner was effective at maintaining a delightful 72 degrees inside, even on a 96-degree night, I was able to park directly in front of my room, and they had a full host of television channels available to watch. Of course, my recommendation is highly reflective of the price here. It was very inexpensive, especially after they provided me with a discounted "Thunderhill Rate". They only charged me an extra $5 pet fee, so if you have a dog, this is perfect! To sum it up, if you need a cheap, friendly, no-frills place to stay overnight and get some rest, this place is perfect. If you're expecting much more, you might be disappointed. read more

Been staying here for several years now and it's about time I gave them props. I found this place because it was the cheapest night stay in Willows. I reckon they still hold that title. I've grown fond of my nights at the Economy Inn though - beyond the money saved in the process. The economy inn is a budget motel for sure, so temper your expectations. But the important things in this price class are cleanliness, quiet, free wifi, and air-conditioning. Bonus at the economy inn is a good-sized mini fridge to cool your beverages for the track, a microwave to heat your breakfast, and a HD dish network receiver paired with a 17" TV. But you're not here to watch TV, right? The owners are a nice retired Indian couple who have steadily improved the place over the last few years. It's definitely a warmer touch than the local chain motels, and it certainly dispels any fear of seediness that the price range might suggest. A couple tips - request a back room as they are separated from the bar across the street which has live music on occasion. And bring your own shampoo - soap is provided though. read more

So you're traveling with your family including your (cairn terrier) and after seeing all the poor reviews to other places...thanks to yelp, you stumble across the reviews of others of the "Economy Inn. While it is no big chain name, the rooms are fresh and clean, service kind and helpful, and price affordable. Quiet accommodations. The owners adequately compete with the big boys, by providing personal care to maintain quality cleanliness of their grounds. We try to participate in "Shopping Small" when we have the choice and we are, once again, glad we did. We will be back. read more

Economy Inn - Hotels Near Me - Willows, California

I'm a fan. Now, don't get me wrong, this is not the ritz. Most of the people at this hotel appear to be living here. They don't appear to be doing very well, but they're polite and nice. There may be some abandoned vehicles in the parking lot but don't worry about that. The swimming pool is grass. But the owners are super nice, the place is clean, and there is a wild party going on across the street at the "last stand" that will keep you coming back to "the inn" again and again read more

When your granddaughter is graduating from Chico State you should never procrastinate making your room reservations. You must do this well in advance or you will end up staying outside of Chico at what John and I are now calling the "Bates Motel". Oh dear Lord. The motel was painted turquoise/blue and I am sure it was the closest color they could find to match the blue painters tape holding all the air conditioners together on the outside of each room. We were glad we did not bring our swimsuits as the pool had been filled with gravel and had weeds growing up through it. The owner/manager was also the groundskeeper as he was watering the fake flowers planted in the ground outside the reception desk office. Seriously, he was! He spoke English but only 1 of every 30 of his words was decipherable. "No ice machine" was about the only thing we got out of the conversation other than our room number. There were only two cars in the parking lot, one of which had old blankets tied to it with bungee cords. I assume they were trying to keep the upholstery from cracking due to the sun. Or maybe is was being stored there? The other vehicle was an old pickup truck with a tarp over it...tied tightly. Our imaginations went wild wondering how many bodies of people or dead animals might be under it. We chose to not peek. Opening the door to the room we knew not what to expect. The room was small but not a big problem. We did find ant traps on the bathroom floor and laying in bed the underside of the toilet rim was not particularly nice. But I think the yellow stained pillows were a bit too much. The pillowcases were situated with one end tightly closed up. That was my clue that something was wrong on the inside of it. I peeked. The owner/manager walked by our window and I went out to politely ask for a clean pillow. He obliged me and returned with a "slightly" yellow pillow. I accepted it knowing it was the best I would get. Having been a little apprehensive about what we had encountered by now I wanted to make sure the curtains would close all the way because this motel was only one level. I did not want anyone peeking in. I noticed that the owner/manager was one step ahead of us. There was a binder clip on the curtain waiting for any occupant to use to close the drapes. Very industrious. Showering was almost impossible because there was very little cold water and what there was of it was difficult to find. We questioned the soap because it did not lather...at all! I found another bar later and on the back were the ingredients. Not one ingredient was known to me but the 14th ingredient was glycerin. So it was some sort of soap, I guess. John was in the shower and I was using the bathroom mirror. When he tried to get out of the shower I had to leave the bathroom pulling the door shut behind me so he could open the shower door. Though we did not see Norman Bates we are sure that he was there because we knew that there had to be a reason why we stayed the night instead of sleeping in our car. We really thought he would pop out of the closet during the night but there was no closet in the room....just 4 plastic hangers with no place to hang. If it sounds like I'm complaining I'm really not. We love our travel adventures and the memories they create. We always have fun wherever we are and whatever we're doing. But we will not make last minute reservations ever again. Ever! Getting home tonight we were still giggling. The graduation was nice and I was so proud to watch our granddaughter walk with her class. Today was a big day and we were so glad we were able to share it with her and the family. Life is good. read more

This is the worst motel I have ever attempted to rest at. Despite being overpriced, I decided to stay there because I needed to check in somewhere before starting my night shift working construction. What a mistake! The room was dirty and reeked of cigarettes, and the obnoxious lady that runs the place decided to call the room early in the morning and solicit for more business. Because I declined, she called repeatedly before check-out telling my friend and I to leave. Then she opened the door at check-out time, and stood in the room staring at us until we left. Don't EVER stay here. p.s. The motel has huge AAA signs, but they refuse to honor any kind of AAA discount. read more

We got stranded with grumpy kids near Willows and this place was a lifesaver. It was clean - everything looked newly remodeled, new mattresses, etc. The price was reasonable & the owner was very friendly, we felt safe. We stayed in one of the rooms at the inside of the "U" and it was no smoking and no chemical smell. I can't vouch for the tv or wireless since we didn't really use it. read more

Me and my hunting buddy stayed here because all the other hotels in town were booked and our camping area was locked up. First off, we went there and they told us a price much higher than what was listed online. The clerk, and subsequently the manager, both told us that they would not honor the online rate. Being in a bind, we begrudgingly booked the room. Entering the room, we were immediately struck by a pungent odor - a mix of cigarettes and death... then rolling back the comforter, and the sheets are stained. So, I slept on top of the bed fully clothed. Do not stay here unless you have no other options - including your car. Only positive was that I could park my truck directly in front of the room. read more

Came up to Willows for a fishing trip and spent the night here. What a find. My husband had the best night's sleep he's ever had in a hotel. This establishment is clean, quiet, comfortable and the manager is as friendly and courteous as a person can be. And you absolutely can't beat the price. There was a refrigerator, microwave and a safe. As mentioned in other reviews, you do need to bring shampoo. This place is truly a gem! Will DEFINITELY be staying here again. read more

My son and I stayed one night on a weekday. Everything was clean, everything worked, and it was quiet. I think we were the only guests that night. Anyway, that was all we needed and the price was right. Looked a little seedy when you arrive at night, but what the hay, it's Willows. The owner was pleasant and helpful. read more

I've stayed here twice. For the money, it is an awesome deal. The beds are fine. The rooms are clean. The owner is overly kind. Downsides? Thin walls that allow plenty of noise through. 90% chance I'll use them again when I go to Thunderhill. read more

I stayed here 2 nights while racing my motorcycle at thunderhill. The owner gave us some good recommendations on places to eat. He also turned the air conditioner on before we got back from the race track so our room was nice and cool. Very clean and good price. Would definitely stay here next time! read more

Had a ma and pa feeling. The owner was extremely helpful and we'll definitely be stay here again.

While the exterior is dated, the rooms are updated, large, and clean. Comfy bed. Great A/C. And, yes I could hear the traffic outside, but not nearly as much as expected considering I was on the end unit closest to the road, so good insulation from noise. Very friendly owners/staff. read more

We stayed here last week on our way to kayaking the Sacramento River. We stayed only one night but we will be back if we are ever in the neighbourhood, like next year when we repeat the kayak trip. The owners are very friendly. Although the motel is rather dated, it is clean and has all the amenities; T.V., Satalite Television, refrig, microwave, wi-fi, in room coffee. The only thing the room did not have was shampoo and conditioner but for the price that is a small inconvienence. The sheet on the bed were clean and fresh, still had the fold wrinkles from the laundry. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. Next time you are in the area looking for a place to stay think of the Economy Inn. It is a ways off the freeway but that just makes it a little quieter. Forget the chain hotels and give this place a try you will be glad you did. read more

My mom and I stayed here on the 17th of March, the rooms are very clean, also excellent prices! I would definitely stay here again! We both had our own rooms and both were satisfactory. read more

This is fantastic spot to call it a day when traveling or playing at the nearby race track. Super clean rooms and very good service from the owners which run the motel. Plus just across the street is the last outdoor stand-up bar in California, that I know of, which has good food as well as drinks. This is where I will stay each time I am traveling through for sure. Great spot. read more

My husband and I stayed here on a last minute decision to stay at a hotel for one night. The inn was very reasonably priced and allowed a pet for only $5 which is the cheapest I've seen from hotels. It's a clean and nice looking hotel on the inside and outside. The bed was comfortable and room was a good size. The owner was very nice and welcoming, which made us more comfortable with our decision to stay there. read more

Clean, warm, cozy inn with friendly and attentive proprietor. Very reasonably priced, too. Much nicer than the other low-budget lodging in Willows that we have tried. Definitely recommended. read more

motel 6 was full and so they referred me here - next time, I'll head here first - it's a great deal for a budget motel and reminds me of the places my family stayed in during the "good old days summer road trips". lovely people. read more