Atomic Motel

Location was good. Decor was cute BUT- Breakfast was not breakfast. Coffee and pre-wrapped muffins and bananas. Showers-If you are taller than 5 feet its a nightmare. Low shower head, low water pressure. Beds- very uncomfortable and bumpy. One side sunk in. -Noise- walls and ceilings are paper thin. Can hear everything and we happen to have neighbors that were up all night. We Asked to be moved and were told no, not, unless we paid extra. The motel was not even full. Electrical- fire hazards throughout room. When asked to move rooms away from the noisy area, again was told no even though they weren’t full.

A 1960's motel that totally embraces the 60's vibe. The rooms are very clean. Property is well maintained. The staff are great, friendly and accommodating. I have stayed here many times when business brings me to the coast. Last visit I had a noisy neighbor, I mentioned it to the office and they apologized and offered a new room. There are restaurants, pubs, and quicky marts within walking distance. My go to place when in Astoria!

This is a 5 star, cheap (affordable) motel. It was just what I needed on a whim trip to the coast where I found a small, historically rich community while traveling alone without my wife and kids. I just had to stay another day to experience more and didn’t want to spend the $300+ I would have spent for my family. When I read the reviews of people bitching and moaning as if a very cheap (affordable) motel they stay in should be a 5 star luxurious hotel, it makes me laugh. If you really want luxury then a $70 room isn’t going to surprise you my, friend. GTFO! The motel is absurdly clean for a $70 room. Yes, I can hear the traffic (mostly because of the rail water) because I’m sure the kind folks who built it in the god knows what decade it was built didn’t anticipate the 35MPH modern cars and traffic volume of the future when they designed it. I recently achieved 50 years old and this motel is nostalgic. It reminds of my youth when I had nothing and couldn’t afford the finer things in life. The days when me and my Navy buddies scrapped up enough to stay off base and watched Pulp Fiction for the first time. If you’re the type to trash Starbucks for that one bad coffee contraption that wasn’t oh just so perfect then please find another place to stay. But, don’t stay here and write a review dunking on the people that are running the best dive motel I’ve ever seen. Cheers! I have three more Voodoo rangers I can drink without judgement!

Totally Retro, including old-fashioned friendliness, everything you need and nothing you don’t. The kind of place you end up meeting and visiting with fellow travelers if the weather’s nice (it was beautiful for an entire week) and getting to know the excellent staff, or if you want privacy, put out the do not disturb plaque. This isn’t a luxurious stay, but box fans and wall heaters keep the traditionally-sized rooms comfy. The Atomic Motel offers a reasonably priced, cute as a button, and downright fun stay.

We checked around 6:30 pm on Friday and first room we were given was not fully cleaned. None of the sticky surfaces had been wiped down and there was used dental floss on one of the nightstands. There was a bottle of mike's hard in the sink and and empty can by the door. The front desk person was very accommodating and moved us to another room. Unfortunately the new room smelled very strongly of fried fish. The staff had set up an ozone generator but it really didn't make much if a difference. I'd really recommend looking elsewhere if you're visiting Astoria. The front desk person was kind but it seems like they do a bare minimum when turning rooms. I did not get the impression that any of the money from the inflated room rates are going towards housekeeping. I really regret spending my money at the Atomic Motel last weekend.

Ok my Wife would give this place a 1 because the carpet was thread bare and stained and the linoleum in the bath was also in poor shape. The shower tub was old and it showed. We both liked the retro chairs and fridge in the room. And given the market (Astoria on a weekend) the price and the decor I would rate it a 4. Thus a 4+1 divided by two a 2.5 which rounds up to 3. Continental breakfast was minimal but not a plus or minus. If you’re young and need a reasonable place go for it. If older and can afford better, take that.