"I've stayed here at least six times through different seasons. It's a quirkily-decorated former main-drag Barstow hotel -one among quite a few. That said, I choose to stay here due to the numerous good experiences I and others I know have had. This is a very affordable budget hotel so my expectations are set accordingly. From my experience, this is NOT where "stuff goes down" in town -I have yet to see any sketchy behavior as sometimes is in evidence in low cost lodgings. The owners continue to maintain and improve the rooms from what I am finding over time, and by that I mean that the rooms are basic yet show the owner's thoughtfulness and care in making the place comfortable. From my experiences, this is always a reliable, well managed, safe, reasonably quiet place to stay in Barstow. The old Route 66 as kinda the main drag in town tends to be a bit noisy as loud local cars drive by, but the hotel is located well away from the rail yard and the freeway both, so the occasional loud car before midnight isn't a bother to me. I now travel with my pet and the additional pet charge of $15.00 is completely reasonable and consistent with other places I've traveled. The staff is typically patient and good natured. If you're looking for fancy or boutique amenities, go elsewhere. If you're looking for an affordable place to unwind from the road and get a decent night's sleep, I recommend the Route 66 Motel!"