Atomic Motel

The Atomic Motel offers a fun experience in a 50s period-furnished property at a great price… and with special era treats and surprises. If you want a stay in a place that is cool, hip, affordable, and super friendly, the Atomic is the right choice for you. They have complimentary coffee, tea, and fresh fruit as well as pet-friendly rooms.

Cancelled 48 hours out - Charged.

Pay attention to their cancellation policy. A positive covid test caused me to change plans two+ days before my scheduled check-in. That gave me the privilege of paying the full ride for the cancelled two night reservation. According to their phone voice, they clear charges three days prior to check-in. It seems that it's better - at least cheaper - just to travel sick.

Cute Decor Doesn't Help a Person Sleep.

My family spent two nights over the last weekend here with some mixed results. I really wanted to like this place. We had booked it once last year and due to a family emergency had to cancel (they were very accommodating when that happened) When it was time to book again we contemplated going to one of the newer, more expensive chains but decided to give this place a shot. It looked like a cute local place and we wanted to support it. I wish we hadn't. The good: It's very affordable which makes it great for a traveling family. The staff was kind and curious. And, while to property is dated, our room was clean. The breakfast was light but fine for our needs but if you want something more factor that in. The bad: The walls are like paper. I could hear the conversation of the neighbors or the television and footsteps of the people above us. These people weren't being loud to the level of a noise complaint. Just living their lives but we could hear and were kept awake by every detail. We were lucky to come in February when we didn't need to open the window (their is no air conditioning) or it would have just been louder as I could already hear every passing car. The beds are not great. I wasn't expecting much but hearing and feeling the springs move under me with every small movement isn't great. This just added to the difficulty sleeping for my family and caused some back pain for me and my wife. It's dated. Newly decorated and maybe painted but don't let that make you think it has been remodeled. Honestly, other than the walls and bed, this didn't bother me much but I can see how the details a photo doesn't show may make someone feel they have been duped. There was a bunch of little stuff. None of these are deal breakers but good to note. For example, the bathroom light is connected to the vanity light so when your kids have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night it wakes everyone in the room up (if they were managing to sleep in the first place). Or that the mid century bedside lamp in our room was not plugged in and we couldn't find an outlet. Their is Wi-Fi but it isn't posted on your check in registration or in the room what the password is. This wasn't a huge priority for us but I know for some people this would have been an inconvenience. The TV in our room took some figuring out before we could get the cable box talking to the TV. I will concede that may just be user error or the person before us messing with the settings but it was a bit annoying. The parking lot is small and cramped. There is overflow parking but the main one filled up fast and we were not there during peak season. Ultimately, for me this came down to sleep. The mid century decorations were cute but at a motel I pay for sleep. And if I total the amount of hours I slept I did not get what I paid for, even at a low rate. Did it ruin my trip to Astoria? No. But I think next time I will try to book with one of the other chains first, even at a higher cost.

They claim they are fun, and they are!

I stayed here a couple nights ago while on a road trip. Reviews were good and it looked like fun. I talked to the office about a week earlier to get information and she was delightful. I was able to get the room I wanted without a reservation as things are slowing down. As soon as I opened the door, I was tickled to see what a nice retro room, tastefully done, and clean. The building is dated but well kept. Parking fills up but there is overflow next door. The breakfast they offer doesn't start till 9:00, that was the only negative. The restaurant next door is open early but I really like to have my coffee and relax a bit early. They do have a fridge and micro. Next time I will bring my own coffee, and yes, there will be a next time.

ok for Astoira but not for me

I stayed there many times after new management came in. I had a reservation for Friday that i made on thusday, Never made mention of the new policy of 48 hours to cancel So they charged mr for the 2 days rental I drove by both nights and they were full. I asked for a refund but nothing doing. never again. Holiday Inn is far better choice.

A Blast From The Past

Cancelled 48 hours out - Charged.

Cute Decor Doesn't Help a Person Sleep.

They claim they are fun, and they are!

ok for Astoira but not for me