Jumping Frog Motel

“Decent place to sleep”

First off, I made a reservation months ago directly with the hotel. A while later I received a call that I was quoted the wrong price and it was going to be more. Because I had to have room I said okay. I felt this was not getting off to a good start. After a hot two and a half hour drive I a… more

First off, I made a reservation months ago directly with the hotel. A while later I received a call that I was quoted the wrong price and it was going to be more. Because I had to have room I said okay. I felt this was not getting off to a good start. After a hot two and a half hour drive I arrived at the motel to check in. (Be careful entering and especially exiting). I was told "the boss" cancelled my room. The woman remembered talking to me and didn't know why he cancelled it. She pulled the reservation slip out and read the notes. So now I have my $50 event ticket thinking I will be sleep in my car. She says she can put me in the family room but will close off two beds. Then she said the TV doesn't work (it turns out the TV is fine but the Direct TV only wants to show advertising channels like Time Life music). I said fine. The WiFi works, right? She says, no not really, because of homeschooling kids (school is out in California and it was the weekend). Mind you, the two night cost is almost $200 with tax. The WiFi did occasionally connect. And then disconnect. My phone was on Edge and not much help (ATT). Thankfully I had my e-reader. I see the room. Small. A door to another room (the other beds?), small, especially the bathroom, but adequate. There is a coffeemaker (dust covered and an old coffee pod still in it), a small refrigerator and a small microwave. But the bed was comfortable and there is decent wood furnishings. This is a non-smoking establishment. All the rooms. With tables, chairs and ash trays right outside the doors. Fortunately, the smoke did not filter into my room. The ashtrays were full. I asked and was told they try to house smokers together. I don't recall being asked. The hot water faucet valve wouldn't stay on. But there was hot water and that was nice. It is a pretty quiet location. There is a grocery and pharmacy and food down the street. Be careful walking if you do. I was almost nailed in the crosswalk.

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“Looks like a cute place, but wait”

I have driven by this place many times and decided to stay here this trip. The outside looks very inviting. The inside, not so much. The room had an odd smell. Better with open windows and fan. Bathroom recently renovated, very nice. Linens were poor quality. The rest of the room could use… more

I have driven by this place many times and decided to stay here this trip. The outside looks very inviting. The inside, not so much. The room had an odd smell. Better with open windows and fan. Bathroom recently renovated, very nice. Linens were poor quality. The rest of the room could use new paint and a good clean around the edges. Expensive.

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“Classic old style motel”

Pretty much what you'd expect when booking an old style "mom and pop" motel. Older property, reasonably maintained. Small rooms with minimum amenities - but all you need. Friendly check in. Parking right in front of your room - which is great when traveling by motorcycle. The room was quiet and cl… more

Pretty much what you'd expect when booking an old style "mom and pop" motel. Older property, reasonably maintained. Small rooms with minimum amenities - but all you need. Friendly check in. Parking right in front of your room - which is great when traveling by motorcycle. The room was quiet and clean. Water pressure in the shower was a positive surprise! Wifi worked well. As with most of these old style hotels, there are really not enough electric outlets to charge all the toys. Great location in walking distance to "downtown" restaurants.

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