El Rey Motel

Good Location and Value This motel is on the main road (US-60 or Ash Street) but was quiet during the holiday period. It is ideally situated near Hill Street, which goes into the historic district less than a mile away. Fast food is nearby, as is hiking at Round Mountain Park. El Rey is a self-described "vintage motor court" so looks the part outside. But the interior room was large enough, the bed mostly comfortable, the spacious shower always had hot water, and the wall heater worked well, with the usual humming. The large-screen TV operated fine, though we found that selecting channels and watching programs was overly-complicated. No critters wandering around, the room looked and smelled clean enough. The motel was communicative, messaging us any updates or questions before arriving. The young man at the front desk checked us in quickly and efficiently (note $40 refundable deposit). He had already turned on the fridge/microwave/heater for us, and provided a couple extra pillows when we asked. We appreciated all that. We've stayed in Globe before, it has enough charm and activities around that an older lodging offering good value is sufficient for budget travelers. You might get more if you pay more elsewhere but we would still stay at El Rey again.

El Rey Fairly clean it is a very old place but over all 7-8 of 10

Horrible place to stay The man at the counter definitely did not like people. He was rude to me and my daughter. I checked in and paid my 20 deposit. Went to the desk and asked him to give my daughter the room key as I was goi g to eat. He then told her she needed to give him a 20 cash deposit. Her baby was crying and he would NOT give her the key. Needless to say we drove 3.5 hours home that night because this man and the hotel was awful!!! I truly should be given back my money as we did not stay.