Best Motel Bowling Green, near Bowling Green State University, offers a warm welcome with free in-room WiFi and a garden to unwind. Connect with nature at the vegetable garden or sit back on outdoor furniture while enjoying coffee/tea from the lobby.
Bowling Green State University - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Stroh Center - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Doyt L. Perry Stadium - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
Toledo Zoo - 30 min drive - 44.2 km
University of Toledo - 35 min drive - 49.1 km
Getting around
Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 9 min walk
Subway
McDonald's - 11 min walk
Circle K - 15 min walk
Burger King - 7 min walk
About this property
Best Motel Bowling Green
Best Motel Bowling Green puts you just a 5-minute drive from Bowling Green State University. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free secured onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Fishing
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch LED TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Free long-distance and local calls
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Frequently asked questions
Does Best Motel Bowling Green offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Best Motel Bowling Green does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Best Motel Bowling Green?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Best Motel Bowling Green?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Motel Bowling Green?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Best Motel Bowling Green and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Best Motel Bowling Green like?
Best Motel Bowling Green is located a short 16-minute walk from Black Swamp Preserve.
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Reviews
Best Motel Bowling Green Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
6.8
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
8.0
Eco-friendliness
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2025
Start of Jr. year at BGSU
Nice place to stay while visiting our son attending BGSU. It is an older property but very clean and well maintained.
Kenny
Kenny, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
Clean, convenient, and a good value
The motel is fairly basic, but it’s clean and convenient (right off the highway and close to shopping and restaurants). The rooms could use some updating, but it’s a good value at roughly half the price of other hotels in the area.
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 18, 2025
Nice folks
A friendly older property well maintained.
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2025
Wonderful Motel
Very friendly owner! Very clean! Beds comfy! Simple but perfect! Nice Country setting but not far from stores and restaurants. We will definitely stay again. My daughter is in college there so we need a place to stay when we visit. We are over 4 hours away from the college and need a place to stay.
Michael Ann
Michael Ann, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2025
This is a great affordable option for a stay in Bowling Green. This updated retro motel is very comfortable, and clean. The proprietor is very pleasant and helpful.
LeAnn
LeAnn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
Best Motel for sure
A quick and friendly check-in. Quiet area close to restaurants and other stores. Very clean and nice rooms!
Verna
Verna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
the bed was awesome, and the room very clean. the desk worker was very nice and professional
jeff
jeff, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 26, 2025
Basic room - no frills
Very basic room with no extra amenities (like a coffee pot in the room). For the price of a weekend night, I expected just a little more.
Rick
Rick, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2025
This is a good motel for an overnight stop. It was clean. The entry code to the room was convenient. It's an old building and it looks like they are repairing it little by little. The staff was friendly and have easy check in and out. Personally I don't like carpets in hotel rooms so that caused me some discomfort. Overall good deal.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 21, 2024
Checking in, the staff was very welcoming, offering helpful information and complimentary drinks and snacks. The room was clean and adequate. A slight musty smell and somewhat outdated decor, but we had a pleasant stay and were thankful for their kind hospitality.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 12, 2023
Cute little Roadside Inn
Wanna feel like family? Stay here! Cute little retro roadside Inn.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 19, 2024
The property is old, but decent. Hostsare very friendly and helpful.
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 14, 2024
The room eas clean and comfortable but small. Being an older building it was a cold room even with the heater going. All the outlets worked which is always the case with the less expensive motels. The young man that checked us in was very nice and helpful and the coffee in the morning was good.
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 26, 2024
I made this reservation for my brother. He seemed to think it was a little pricey for what he was getting. However, some of the 'fancier' motels in the area were priced twice as high for a busy weekend in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Tanya
Tanya, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 6, 2025
A Comfortable Room
The clerk welcoming me was friendly and helpful. The room itself was clean and had the basic amenities covered. I stayed in room 18.
The retro look of the room was unusual but oddly charming in its own way. The sheets and bedspread were clean and comfortable. I was happy to find that they have installed newer light fixtures above the bed that feature USB charging ports, as did the modern alarm clock.
I noted, as others have, that the decor was dated and there was a bit of a musty smell. The AC/ heat unit in the window did a great job heating up the room. Getting the controls set just right required playing around a bit with the dial. The shower had decent pressure and hot water, but due to the placement of the sink it took a little maneuvering to get in and out.
Overall, it was worth the money and I'd stay there again.
Lance
Lance, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 11, 2025
Not walking distance but lots of shops and restaurants about 1.5 miles away in the downtown area. Motel is dated but clean and comfortable.
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
AKINORI
AKINORI, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 23, 2025
Nice Retro property, showers are a squeeze when you have a knee injury
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Francesca
Francesca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
elena
elena, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2025
aundrea
aundrea, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2025
the owners were kind and welcoming. the accommodations were well appointed and well kept. i don’t have the ability to fit in as many road trips as i did twenty years ago, but this lil gem of a motel gave me a bit of nostalgia. my partner and i had the nest days and would return again in the future!