River Inn Motel offers clean, budget-friendly rooms with free Wi-Fi and parking, steps from MGM Casino, Connecticut River bike path, and the BIG E fair. Ideal for quick stays with convenient bus access and courteous staff in West Springfield, MA.
Visitors highlight convenience, cleanliness, and affordability as main draws, with some noting management changes and limited parking as areas to consider before booking.
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River Inn Motel stands as a modest yet dependable choice for travelers seeking affordable lodging in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Nestled conveniently at 55 Main Street, this 3.2-rated motel offers easy access to key local attractions including the MGM Casino, the Connecticut River bike path, and the famous BIG E fairgrounds. Its location alone makes it a practical option for visitors aiming to explore the area without the hefty price tag of neighboring accommodations.
Guests consistently highlight the motel's clean rooms and courteous staff. Amenities such as free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, and essential in-room conveniences—a microwave, refrigerator, television, and air conditioning—serve the basic needs of short-term visitors well. Although it lacks a pool, restaurant, and fitness center, its proximity to a bus stop at the entrance ensures seamless connectivity for travelers without personal transportation.
While the River Inn Motel does not boast luxury, it excels at providing straightforward, no-frills shelter for those on a budget or in need of a last-minute stay. The establishment’s recent change in management has met with mixed feelings, but the general consensus remains positive, particularly for quick stays focused on rest rather than amenities.
The motel’s parking situation can be tight, a minor inconvenience amid the overall value it offers. Its reputation as a “cheap little motel right off Route 5” makes it well-suited for visitors who prioritize location and practicality over grandeur. River Inn Motel’s place in West Springfield’s lodging scene is secure, serving as a gateway for travelers who wish to experience the local atmosphere affordably and conveniently.
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One of the best motels in town hands down. Great for a quick night stay and its right near the MGM Casino. Its also much cheaper then staying at the Casino, not to mention it has a bus stop right at the entrance. Making it very convenient to travel in and out for those looking to stay without transportation. The staff is very kind/ courteous as well and the rooms are very clean. Highly recommend!!
It's a good place to stay. Very convenient location. Close to the Connecticut River bike path walkway, also very close to the Springfield MGM casino. And located down the road from the BIG E. I would recommend it to anyone that is short on cash but still wants to experience the atmosphere. It's under new management which is ok. I loved the other people that ran it a few years back. They were very friendly and never made you feel unwelcome. Not saying the new management is that way but there was some confusion when I called them awhile back. I was told there was some rooms available but then when I got there I was told different. No big thing but just kinda confused and didn't really know what to do at that point lol. Haven't been there since moving back to the area but I'm sure it's still the same.
Cheap little motel right of the route 5. Don't expect much but great for a quick stay. They offer dayuse style short stays.
Room was available even at the last minute, which surprised me. Service was great & the room was clean...my room had a microwave, refrigerator, ac & of course a television...don't know if every room comes with a microwave & refrigerator & ac, but my room did. The only downfall is the parking lot...not enough parking spaces 2 park, but overall pretty nice.
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