EZ 8 MOTEL OLD TOWN, San Diego

The motel has 127 rooms in categories such as double, deluxe double (two beds), and superior options. All rooms come with air conditioning, heating, a cable TV with HBO channels, a refrigerator, and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Budget rooms allow smoking; deluxe and superior rooms are non-smoking. Some rooms have carpeted floors. The TVs are small (around 24 inches), and the channel selection is limited. While the bedding can be variable, many find the mattresses comfortable. Rooms lack a microwave, coffee maker, and balcony; a communal microwave is available in the vending area.

Located under a highway overpass near Interstates 5 and 8, the motel offers easy highway access to the zoo, beaches, SeaWorld, and downtown (Gaslamp Quarter is 8 km away). San Diego Old Town Transportation Center is a 5-minute walk, providing trolley, bus, Coaster, and Amtrak service. Many restaurants, fast food options, and retail outlets are within 0.8 to 2 km. The immediate area includes some homeless activity, and noise from trains and the freeway can be present. Free parking and a central location make the motel practical for a one-night stopover or a budget base.