Gave the place a try about 10 years ago while up for a ski trip and were very pleasantly surprised, as small, older motels in Grayling we've stayed at often show heavy wear and tear. Motel 72 (formerly Western Trails) has been well kept up, with furniture recently replaced (and tends to be very plush, with lots of floral patterns, which is a bit curious, but when you just need a place to bunk for a couple nights, it doesn't really matter). The place is quiet, and has interior entry to the rooms. Microwave and a good sized refrigerator allow you to enjoy a good meal in your room.
The one less-than-satisfactory element here are the bathrooms, which haven't received as much attention as other parts of the rooms. While clean enough, some of the linoleum is pulling loose from the floors, and the bathtubs and sinks usually have rust stains. It can be hard to set the shower to a comfortable water temperature.
I've tried a couple other places in the years since we started going but haven't found anything better at the price, bathrooms notwithstanding. read more