OverviewLocated just off Highway 478 and about a 10-minute drive from Stockton's city centre, the Budget Inn and Suites Stockton is geared towards car travellers who prefer a hotel with free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and easy highway access.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms comes equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a microwave and an iron and ironing board. Rooms with a balcony, a seating area and a desk are also available, as are smoking, non-smoking and wheelchair-accessible rooms.
The hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a business centre, vending machines and free parking. Pets are not permitted.
Lincoln Center offers shopping about a 6-minute drive away while Yosemite National Park is a 2-hour and 30-minute drive from the hotel. University of the Pacific is roughly 8 minutes away by car and Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) is an 18-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodGuest reviews sourced for this analysis showed positive responses towards the hotel's rates, location and rooms.
Some travellers were pleased with the hotel's rates. They described them as great, cheap, affordable and good.
The hotel's location was convenient for some reviewers. They found it to be easily accessible, as well as close to highway access, fast food restaurants and a convenience store. Some patrons criticized the hotel's location, however (see below).
A few lodgers were satisfied with their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as quiet and clean, with fast Wi-Fi and comfortable beds. Several guests were disappointed with their lodgings, however (see below).
The Bad
Guest critiques consulted for this review showed negative responses towards the hotel's rooms and location.
Although a few reviewers were satisfied with their quiet and comfortable rooms, several lodgers criticized their accommodations. They reported unclean conditions, worn decor, broken fixtures, a lack of towels, hair dryers and coffeemakers in some rooms, poor TV reception, inefficient air conditioning and cigarette odours in non-smoking rooms.
While some guests were pleased with the hotel's proximity to highway access and fast food restaurants, some travellers complained about its location. They described it as sketchy and rough, with unsavoury characters and activities taking place on the property.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 2.6 out of 5 with a 45% recommendation rate from 78 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 4.9 out of 10 from 63 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #21 of 27 Stockton hotels with an average rating of 1.5 out of 5 from 7 reviews.
