Terrace/patio

Reviews of Monarch Motel

2.5 out of 5
Monarch Motel
120 West 6th Street, Moscow, ID

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 528 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Boise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for us. Lots food and beverage options walkable. Close to campus as well. Room for us in great shape. Clean and comfy beds. Willy come b back h
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Clean, updated, convenient online check-in/out and great coffee in room!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always great service!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the electronic check in and out via text. Very clean and tasteful room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mieko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Boise

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, modern amenities. Liked the automated checkin. Their phones were not working all day Saturday (we called them 10x to get a busy signal and then straight to voicemail). We also emailed them and was told they never got an email. We needed to let them know we were checking in after dinner as we had drove 6 hours into town for the football game. We got into bed at 10pm, only to be woken up every single hour by people SCREAMING at the top of their lungs through the streets, in the parking lot, near our door. Then there was a group of people (4-6) about 10 feet from our door from 2am-4:30am partying without thinking one thing about people trying to sleep. I messaged the hotel to just get a “we’re sorry for the noise” message. There should be a protocol in place for stuff like this. This is our first stay here and we have future stays booked, but we are hesitant. Asked for a noon checkout which they granted. Overall we got zero sleep and had to drive back 6 hours home. Completely exhausted.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seamus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute updated motel. We don’t normally go for hotels with exterior entrances, but the owners did a great job making this place feel hip, cozy, and safe all at the same time. Loved all the restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, wine bars, etc. that are within a few blocks of the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Monarch Motel has been renovated and fits the university "vibe" well! Moscow's fun & bohemianesque downtown area is literally around the corner. I had a first floor room and the noise between the rooms was a bit distracting and operating the TV was challenging. A How-To guide would be helpful. Sadly, we were not able to dine at their restaurant, Nectar. Several friends told us it is a very good restaurant. My next trip to Moscow, I hope the Monarch will have a room available!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from MoMo on 8 Apr 2024
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay with us at the Monarch!

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Monarch was close to campus, dog friendly, and cute. We were able to walk to a number of really great restaurants and the coffee shop next door was excellent. Staff was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from MoMo on 8 Apr 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at the Monarch Motel. I hope we are able to host you and your furry friends again soon. Cheers!

2/10 Terrible

Kevin, Maple Valley

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I at least have never stayed at a motel when I didn't see a receptionist, but just had a code texted to me and walked in. Since it was late, that was rather convenient. In the morning, I did meet the receptionist, and she kind, bubbly, and a delight. Shower was very gentle. A showerhead that gave more power would have been a great plus. If I were doing more than spending the night, I would have preferred a less noisy location, but it was okay for what we needed this trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from MoMo on 8 Apr 2024
Hello! I just thought I would let you know that guests are always welcome to check in with our front desk in the motel lobby if they prefer. We started offering remote check in during Covid and guests liked the convenience so much that we continued the service. Our lobby does close at midnight but we always have a dedicated staff member on call to handle any guest needs or emergencies. We are indeed in the heart of downtown Moscow Idaho. Our location is our blessing and our curse. We're close to everything like shops, restaurants and the University of Idaho but it can get a little loud with the street noise. All of our guest rooms come with a white noise machine and complimentary ear plugs. We do our best to make guests comfortable.

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Monarch was nice enough, checking was fairly easy, they font make you sign a bunch of stuff. My issue was the stair railings and steps were old, but mostly it was just noisy. Noise from the busy street, and barking dogs. The provided earplugs show that management is aware of this, but for me it was a dealbreaker. The location was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from MoMo on 8 Apr 2024
Hello! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our seamless check in process. It is true that our location is our blessing and our curse. We are in the heart of downtown Moscow which means that shops, restaurants and the University of Idaho is only steps away. It also means that it can get noisy with the street noise, which dies down in the early evening hours. I am sorry to hear that there was a barking dog disturbing your stay. We are a dog friendly motel but we do ask guests to remedy any disturbing pet behavior if we are aware of it. We are happy to resolve any situation like this as soon as possible. A simple text message to the front desk to let us know of the problem and our capable staff is on it!We have been in the long and painstaking process of renovating this historic mid century motel. We just finished the last guest room and now our attention will be devoted to the exterior of the building. Now that the weather is cooperating and concrete can be poured, the steps will be fixed. In the meantime, there are three other sets of stairs all conveniently located to all guests rooms that are in perfect shape. Our front desk staff is also always happy to help with the transportation of any guest luggage to their rooms. We are, at our core, a classic roadside motel and we pretend to be nothing else and our prices reflect that. I do encourage all potential guests to know where we are and what we are before booking a room. I can guarantee they are the most cutest, cleanest and most comfortable rooms in town!

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think the biggest complaint was the traffic noise but that is no fault of the amazing motel! Very comfortable rooms and great customer service! I will stay here again if I come back to Moscow.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with close access to downtown. Extremely convenient check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very cute and conveniently located in the heart of town. Walking distance to food and shops. Felt safe as with my teen daughter. Our bed was cozy and it was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though it’s in close proximity to the street and you can get some traffic noise, they make every effort to accommodate for that by providing earplugs and a bedside noise simulator that allows you to select different nature sound and white noise. Very clean and comfortable. And we had a very good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I hadn't been to Moscow for many years. This property has been fixed up nicely. The owners put a lot into this place. Very clean. Comfortable beds. Very nice bathrooms. Attractive decor. Great to have such a nice option downtown and near the university. Convenient digital check-in and check-out, but staff was available anytime if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the central location immensely. Walkable to all the great places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely will stay here again next time in town. Rooms and lobby nicely updated and clean. Wonderfully comfortable bedding and pillows. Attentive and responsive management. On a suggestion card in the room, I mentioned that an adjustable shower head and having shampoo/conditioner mounted in the shower would be nice. When I stayed there again the following week, both things had been installed. The only negative is the location of being on a busy road on one side, and facing an alley on the other. However being a block from the center of town is great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Sean

Over priced motel quality
Water pressure in shower was terrible. Rooms are very small for the money. Better off stay at the best Western up the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay in Moscow!
Extremely clean, wonderful owners, perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with family
The steps need to be replaced on the front side of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Shower water pressure was poor
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When stay in Moscow, I always choose to stay at the Monarch Hotel because of the ease of check in. No need to go to the lobby! I usually stay at the Monarch at least 6 times a year. It’s always comfortable and clean. I like that we get ear plugs to keep the noise from the highway down!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will come back for sure.
Great place! Made maximum use of space. Lots of little touches to make our stay pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Monarch, my first time! Very quiet and comfortable bed! The coffee in room was that extra touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This little place was in the perfect location! We could walk everywhere we wanted to go. Staff was awesome, too. Smaller room than I hoped for, but the location couldn't have been better. Cute style, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice renovation. Filling in bathroom was a little rough
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

MATTHEW, Hayden

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023