This Shocking Roach Infested Motel Should be Shut Down!

[@rbnhd1144]

Oh Stephen, this was a good one, £89 for a night at Motel 6, the reason you were charged that is because you had pets in the room.

[@williamlee1703]

The smell was most likely insecticide, take care Stephen we appreciate your vlogs and enjoy them, we also know you have a budget but that maybe was a step to far and what a come down from the previous night!😢

[@arfabarmcake2776]

Makes the Norbreck look like the Ritz 😂😂

[@tinniswood2577]

If you complain to the Governor on Reception that there were two roaches in your bathroom, they will probably say " there's supposed to be six!" 😂

[@martinwebb1681]

@tinniswood2577 ... Why do you think the room has two beds, it's one for Stephen and one for the roaches. 😂

[@kevinmott6205]

Behave😂❤

[@valeriewright8686]

Stephen, you should have packed some tea bags from home !

[@susiejakes3019]

I am a big tea drinker. In the USA you have to settle for black Pekoe tea ( like Lipton's tea) in restaurants as most people here drink coffee. Some restaurants do not serve tea. Most of the better restaurants will have Earl Grey and English Breakfast teabags available. Denny's is no longer a restaurant that Americans like to eat at.

[@richardward5386]

Its one of them places you just want to get the hell out of fast, hope the rest of your hotels was better Stephen

[@michellejohnson5992]

😢😢 oh my days, wouldn't wish staying there on my worst enemy. Take care all the best. I bet you was wishing you was back home now?

[@roryfagan5347]

Stephen, if I was you, and if you can manage to get some still shots as well as some of the video footage that you have. I would get in contact with the Motel 6 corporate office, ( hopefully you still have your receipts ! ) and report it. Having had worked in the US Hotel / Motel industry I can tell you that franchisees hate getting messages from the corporate office. It would also be helpful to other travelers if you were to inform the City of Dallas public health department. I am an ex pat, I live in Ohio now, but grew up in the UK and trips to Blackpool were quite regular during the 70s and 80s and on a couple of occasions during the 90s,. We would stay at The Glenroy Hotel on Trafalgar Rd. Lots of happy memories. So sorry you had to experience that during your trip to the States.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks for the advice. I will try to do that.

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

Think you entered the hood there Stephen. The lady in Denny's was a doll, bless her!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

She sure was sweet.

[@lynseyhill4625]

Poor Stephen, you definitely deserved better than that, but thankyou for doing another hotel video, we all love them 🎉🎉🎉

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Lyndsey.

[@marionjames4986]

The woman probably booked a room there and decided to sleep outside instead! I think I would have slept on a bench first before that room! Plus you should have asked for a rebate, you asked for a single and ended up sharing!😂😂😂. Stay safe we want you back in England safe and sound!❤️❤️

[@argopunk]

Did the roaches split the room cost with you?

[@Silverlady57-h2d]

Omg ... I wouldn’t have been able to sleep 😮 yes definitely tell reception .....stay safe

[@rbnhd1144]

The Fridge, Best thing I've ever seen, Loved it, a real energy saver, Id bet that Fridge was in that room because the locks on the connecting room was broken.

[@Christine-xq9ep]

All the people on your video looked like they were looking for their dealers. What an awful depressing area, and the bugs, omg I would have been out of there! 😱🕷🕷🕷 xx

[@edwardharrington678]

Very good Stephen. If you had them bugs on the third floor every room must be infested.

[@Fonziedaz1]

Your. Could be right 👍

[@Just_Proudy07]

$112 to let cockroaches watch you sleep??? Bargain 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dianemckill5708]

You really need to be careful walking around with your camera as you just don't know what the place is like

[@missliverpoolcatlady]

I was worried sick for him 😊

[@Fonziedaz1]

Stephen all ways likes to make a video 📼 of the inside of places Stephen knows what he's doing 😊

[@Fonziedaz1]

My profile picture is picture 🖼 of a picture 🖼 that I took of the sunset 🌇 in Towyn North Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK 🇬🇧 Taken In 2019 a year before the first covid-19 lock 🔒 down Please note I have autism and aspvergergas syndrome and I don't use Facebook anymore because it isn't safe.

[@jamey.griffiths00]

@@Fonziedaz1 I don't use Facebook much thesedays, As I'm too busy plus you get the occasional Idot that decides to have a pointless silly Argument with you! Which I haven't got the time for these days!

[@jamey.griffiths00]

I also have Autism with a learning Disability plus PTSD.

[@moalf5088]

When I go traveling I always bring 4-6 large plastic bags I get out what I need and then I cover my suitcases with the plastic bag. I use 2 if them. One on regular then the second one the opposite way. Plus I hang the suitcase in the closet if possible to keep it off the floor or I keep it in the bathroom. Okay, it’s not 100 percent foolproof but I try the best I can to keep travelers out of my suitcases. Plus, I put a hand towel on the floor of the shower or tub so I don’t touch the surface with my feet. Travel with Lysol wipes help as well. Wipe the door knobs, phone , remotes etc. I’m not a crazy person with this stuff but anything helps.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Good advice, thanks.

[@HardRockMaster7577]

Pack some roach traps or roach motels. Bugs check in... but they never check out!

[@ransome51]

Motel Six has been going for years. Has a generally good reputation for cheaper digs. The only problem I can remember at the one here in Bakersfield, California is the time the maid found a dead bloke under a bed in one of the rooms.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Wowsers 😮

[@adrianhudson1116]

You made me giggle with the lamp, that's exactly like I would've been with it

[@tombrown8281]

Terrible just terrible shocking stay safe my friend

[@janetgilesrudland1028]

Aww my god the one thing I despise cockroachs I wouldn't stay in there I would rather sleep in the car please be aware of your surroundings your not safe walking on your own loved the video Stephen ❤️❤️😊

[@jacquelinemccann1493]

Take care Stephen and stay safe😊👍

[@juliebilson6897]

Omg that's terrible thanks for making us aware

[@TheMacMaster]

Lol. 😂 I've never heard you swear.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Had too be done pal!

[@SimonM-63]

You are right. It is a sh*t hole. Nice video 👍👍👍

[@colinhenry3551]

Hi Steve, great videos,take care out there ,and thankyou for bringing us some interesting sites, very brave indeed,

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you like them Colin

[@SusanStanton-qt3nj]

That corridor is like a scene from the Shining 😮

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

It sure was!

[@Robertonnz]

That was a great little video Stephen. I agree with you, looked horrible - couldn't stand the bugs there. It looked like a dodgy area.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Rob 👍

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always omg what an absolute dump that was I couldn't stay there with them roaches yuk hopefully your next hotel is better have a great day xx

[@CupidStunt0001]

Great video Stephen, bet you can't wait to get back for some proper Yorkshire tea 😋

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Absolutely

[@louiseturner9811]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Top tip next time you go to the States take some tea bags with you if you can.🤗

[@karentinsley8109]

He is always in Blackpool, hellooo 😂 omg .this country isn't the safest ,we leave poor homeless on the streets .knife crime, etc . I would be scared to stay in Blackpool as it looks a bit rough as old Harry 😂 ,just my view, of course .

[@robbflynn4325]

A lot of the cheaper motel/hotels over here are a bit ropey. Some of them have rooms set aside for welfare recipients. We like to stay in nice hotels, but when I'm by myself I'll sometimes sleep in the back of the car. I have a Toyota Sequoia. I removed the rear seats so loads of room. Usually try and park in the car park of a nice hotel.

[@neilcunningham3280]

You know a place is bad when Stephen swears on a vlog.

[@Treehuntor]

I'd have probably gone for the Days Inn by Wyndham Hotels

[@DavidDunning-m3v]

Hi Steven great video hotel looks spooky you take care out there😂😂

[@audiocoffee]

in some parts of the world, they call the roaches 'staff' 🙃

[@chancebrown614]

Hi Stephen, I'm a big fan of anything Americana, so loving your stateside videos! It would be great to see you check out some bars while you're in the US, as it's always interesting to see the contrast between British/American bars/pubs. Take care!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I hit up a bar briefly in Fort Worth. The video will be out soon.

[@janinehawkins9565]

Should be renamed Hotel 666😮

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Nice one 👍

[@Grid56]

For safety you could do with some form of hands free mount for your tech. The durango was bib enough to sleep in, drop back seat and you're away .❤

[@jedlinnen6528]

To see old Woolsworth building getting extensive refurbishment for apartments and lovely new shops

[@theanchorsholmeartisan4076]

Hi Stephen- stay safe mate and keep up the great work!👍🏻

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks.

[@georgesmellie8717]

Hi Stephen i hope the rest of the places where you stayed were a lot better than that it wouldn't be hard i hope you are home safely

[@KathleenRodger-ed7gv]

E-mail CEO of the company, I had to do this with Expedia as hotel in Blackpool was filthy, wipe feet on way out kinda place. I didn't stay 1 night was booked in from Fri-Mon. Keep the e-mail short and to the point, start by saying you had only heard good reports and then go on to say you were shocked to discover bugs in the bathroom. Not what you expected from a hotel of this standard(lol) Your money will be refunded, mines was in next day. The people at the top don't know the half of what goes on - Good Luck, stay safe.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Will do, thanks.

[@carolmurray5569]

Thanks for the video Stephen, i think i would have vacated the place if i had seen those bugs, hope you complained about them, i mean not something to expect in a motel of that price, even. Feel itchy now after seeing them bugs 😂

[@TheMacMaster]

Lol. 😂 I shouldn't laugh but I don't think you were the only one in the bed that night.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I know lol 🤣

[@Crabbe80]

I would have been scratching all night!!!❤❤

[@andrewm7945]

Thank you for another entertaining video, Stephen. Maybe the screens around the hotel reception are post Covid, and they've just not taken them down. But maybe not. I guess you can't be too careful in Dallas eh.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

They didn't have screens at the posher hotels. Maybe they perform a double function?

[@lorrainebennett7528]

Probably bulletproof glass 😐

[@andrewm7945]

I couldn't help but notice. The hotel gets an average score of 4.5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor. Mind you. There are only 3 reviews. Lol.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@andrewm7945 The reviews seem a bit more favourable than I expected. I’m a bit suspicious.

[@andrewm7945]

Given your experience, Stephen. You're entitled to be suspicious. Thank you again for going the extra mile, literally, to come up with cracking videos.

[@richardgatenby7560]

Always take a travel kettle, never use the one provided by the Hotel! If you know you know!

[@sarahillingworth2718]

I hope Stephen got home safe i bet he's knackered now.. glad he got out of that dosshole lol

[@jaktag]

Stephen you need to be careful going to places like that,its dangerous,its clear to see its a rough place. Tourists are in danger going to no go places. That big fridge will be for the dead bodies 😮😂

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad I survived!

[@StoneGaming928]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool glad you still alive matey waiting for the next episode of your adventures fella take care there we watch here in uk all u do great content

[@louiseturner9811]

Lol 😂😂

[@davidbutterworth5258]

Roaches are very common owing to the heat. When I stayed at a private residence many years ago with a friend they had a roach problem. The friend and I had to leave the house for the day whilst the owners fumigated the place with a powerful insect killer. We returned at dusk and hoped that was it. This was in the city of Corpus Christi on the Gulf Coast.

[@realsuperdoctor5260]

That is like some hotels in Blackpool..

[@gaildonnelly4777]

Don't stay in that hotel go somewhere else. be careful a lot of funny people around. Keep safe.

[@Cody-zd2ye]

The Bates hotel Steve be very careful your not in Blackpool now

[@whitefield4]

Hi Stephen i am starting to watch your Texas trip from earlier this year i gather. So far i watched the first 2 hotels you stayed at The first one was absolutely beautiful and a little pricey but well worth it Indeed. The 2nd one was definitely a shit hole for sure. Which is really sad Motel 6 use to be a great place to stay at back in the day. But it got brought out a few years ago and its sad to see the good repetition it use to have go down the drain. Anyway thanks for the great video. And i will be watching this series. While watching your latest videos as well. Michelle Gray 🇨🇦

[@chrisa9043]

Stay safe Stephen 🙏.

[@martinnorth2680]

Dallas Norbreck ?

[@rooie16]

😂Nice one!

[@Tom_Roberts]

They should have told you that cockroaches are extra.

[@JohnRidgway-vs5ef]

Rocky horror show...in a hotel room.

[@TheMacMaster]

LOL!!!! Great thumbnail!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks pal 🙏

[@Raylufc]

It's all kicking off in Dallas 😂

[@debshipard1664]

😂 I know it's not funny. But the delivery was comedy gold 😂

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks 🙏

[@AnimaMundi641]

Love Dennys! The Grand Slam breakfasts with a stack of pancakes, whipped cream and maple syrup are delicious. I-Hop are good too.

[@kevinmott6205]

To be fair I think you felt spooked .....That's OK.....personal safety and all ❤

[@richardward5386]

I have just had a look at the reviews for this dump and bugs are mentioned quite a few times

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I should have read them first.

[@richardward5386]

Somebody said they had a rat in the room Stephen 😮😮

[@juliewright-v3v]

thanks Stephen for another great video

[@stephendavenport1414]

Surely Blackpool has prepared you for this. No beer monsters?

[@button85]

I didn't know he was back in Blackpool already

[@PaulEcosse]

I call sausages links, it makes them distinguishable from the more popular square sausage where I come from 😂

[@stevep9934]

And they say Blackpool hotels are bad 😂

[@DavidWardle]

I stayed in a Motel 6... once... basic was an understatement, not the worse place I stayed though

[@alexplane5359]

Ruff as a bears arse that gaff steve 😮

[@denisebell8422]

Lol 😂

[@Bengaltiger1289]

UK is becoming more like a dystopian nightmare seemingly each day

[@rbnhd1144]

Denny's is a national treasure/disaster, I used to eat there, I was really hoping you'd review Denny's while in the states. Their hash browns eggs and toast is alright but these days the Sausage links are the size of my little finger and the Bacon is see thru while being so tiny, I don't know how they get away with it. Tea, America has no idea about British Tea, they think tea should be flavoured, A waitress one time offered to warm up Iced Tea for my Mum thinking it would be the same, My Mum got to a point where she would carry T-bags in her purse and ask for a cup of HOT water, Its the only way to go.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I was wondering if Denny's was falling out of favour?

[@dianamackie5385]

Hi steve great video that place not good all the bugs you don't if thier crawling in bed at night Goss would not like that no wonder you never took a shower 90 pounds was not worth 20 pounds got watch your shelf shady people going about great video steve hope next hotel is lot better for you you be glad to get good cupa when you get back home heres to next week one stay save steve diana

[@margaretjohnson1302]

Good to have you back links is a Scottish term my Nana often sent me for a lb of pork links

[@jamiesmith8042]

There is no way on this earth i could have stayed in that place.

[@Englishsea24]

On the other hand, I'd probably rather stay in this place even than a traitor hotel which has been occupied by dinghy divers

[@JesusIstheNameTakenInVain]

Sorry to hear and see your experince steve. Should of tried for a part refund or something. Still stay safe.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I will try to see if I can get a refund.

[@bert23337]

When I feel like living it up I stay at Motel 6 - there are plenty motels that are much much worse than that Motel 6 you stayed at. Its a shame, some of the independent motels are excellent but the dumps scare many into the big box hotel chains.

[@gazof-the-north1980]

What a cr@p hole of a motel!. Glad you were ok. Maybe thats an interconnecting door behind the fridge?

[@susanlitherland698]

hi 👋 stephen i wold not of stayed in that hotel it's disgusting i hope you complained and got your money back please be careful i am enjoying the hotel video so thank you 🙏 Stephen really enjoying your video❤

[@paulwilliams8725]

Lol 😆 is the fridge big enough, loving these 🇺🇸 vlogs 👍

[@adventuresofchris9870]

Steven please be careful walking round at night Nasty hotel there my friend Better next timev📷👍

[@HardRockMaster7577]

Motel 6's quality varies by who manages the location.

[@WESTMALLEMAN]

I’ve stayed in Motel 6 quite a bit in the past, more than 20 years ago. They were always good value and clean and perfectly acceptable. Looks like they’ve gone downhill now. I was in Boston last October and looked for a Motel 6 that I’d stayed in some years back and found it had been demolished! Apparently there was a big drug problem there and someone had been murdered there. Probably best to avoid nowadays 😳

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I've heard they take in people with social problems. That might explain some of the weird behaviour of the guests I encountered.

[@hazelmanship7516]

Gosh , bugs, I'd definitely complain, stay safe Stephen 😊

[@kevinmott6205]

You are a very naughty boy Stephen . The lamp that is its switch cycle. You make me smile. You know this . Your extremely dry sense of humour I feel naughty naughty naughty❤😂😂😂😂😂

[@RikFreemanPhotographer]

Hahahahaha sorry mate got to laugh. It really is hit or miss with hotels/motels. We went to a supposedly really good hotel last year at Chesapeake and at $250 per night, I was fuming. It was a s**t tip, no bugs but way below spec. My son and his family had an identical room on the floor below, same price and? It was just as bad. Looks like you got a baddun but, put it all down to experience and you now have a good crap spec to remember. Still you made it through, lived to tell us all the experience and provided a few laughs. Hope the rest of the trip pans out better. :-D

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Rik.

[@Gazr965]

Was La Cucaracha one of the songs on the piped music ?😆 Gaz Yorkshire coast

[@alancurtis1388]

£90 with pets 😂😂😂 very dangerous place can’t wait until your safe back in Blackpool

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

No free breakfast either! Mind, there’s no way I’d have eaten in that hole.

[@rbnhd1144]

The Roach Motel is an old American term, it looks like you hit the Jackpot, You should have gone to Motel 8 lol. Refunds Good Luck.

[@Nightincool]

The first bit in the video. It's straight from horror movie.

[@Grid56]

Did you ask the roach which bed it preferred ?

[@kkrispy2009P]

Ewwwwww dont let walk with me tim see this motel thanks Stephen

[@davidnm21]

Tim would go spare and flee the hotel

[@hazelmanship7516]

Exactly,just what I was thinking 🤣

[@ThanksChris]

Bed bug 🛌 check!

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Steve I Am Sick Looking at This Motel 6 It Was No Good It Was A Roach Motel Remember To Check Your Bags So They Wont Geta Free Trip To Blackpool Have A Great Night 😊

[@danielledewitt1]

He is back now.

[@Betts711]

Check out Shaun. He’s in Savannah. Staying at bed and breakfast, very nice. He stated magical breakfast! Not lying! He researches where to go. He’s from Scotland.

[@hamshackleton]

Shaun who?

[@Betts711]

@@hamshackleton @ShaunFromScotland

[@christhompson7547]

Nobody I know including myself would ever stay in a motel 6. They are also in a run down part of town usually. Hampton or comfort inn.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Well, that's Motel 6 crossed off my list. Someone told me they put-up people there who who have social problems.

[@bigchris80]

getting 'the overlook' hotel vibes! 😮

[@Gazr965]

Aircon is much more powerful than a fridge, as it has to remove the heat from the whole room, a fridge just has to remove the heat from a smaller room eg it's compartments, which are much better insulated than any hotel room could ever be. Gaz Yorkshire coast

[@PlasticGirl65]

Not only horrible I found it quite scary too.

[@englishguineasjb]

Lloyd Grossman actually stayed there many years ago, he used to do a tv programme called "through the keyhole" after staying there he called that hotel "through the sh1thole"