Got an excellent rate here for a one night stay last summer. Not too fancy, friendly front desk staff, no frills, and it seemed to be in a bit of a safer area than the motor lodges downtown (and even others in midtown, for that matter.) Just old. Back section is two levels, front section is one. I found the barrel tile roof to be a rather unique feature around these parts.
Gotta admit though, one of the main reasons I wanted to check this place out was due to the fact that it's one of the motels featured in the "Little Motel" video by Modest Mouse, being the fan that I am.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqQTODR3kR8
Yes, there's a couple of shots of the Cal Neva (outside lights,) the Gold-N-Silver Inn (where they're eating the pancakes,) and the Lucky Motel on 4th Street in there as well, plus a lot of mainstream Reno landmarks.
Not to mention that upon check-out, I had finally just jumped on the Instagram bandwagon, and go figure the first test photo I shot with my iPhone was the sign outside.
Definitely recommend for a cheap stay if the Motel 6 locations in town are sold out. read more