Very cute and fun motel! I honestly didn't realize it was a motel when I booked it, and I'll admit I usually avoid motels because of some horrible past experiences. But this place completely changed my perspective - easily the best motel I've stayed at. Really enjoyed our one-night stay here. The room was clean and actually smelled clean and fresh, which immediately made it feel comfortable. The staff were also very nice and welcoming throughout our stay. The only downside is that you can hear pretty much everything going on outside, so if you're a light sleeper I'd definitely recommend bringing ear plugs. Other than that, we had a great experience. Would absolutely stay again and definitely recommend it to others visiting Astoria! read more

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We were visiting for the weekend, and I saw pictures of how cute the Atomic motel and 50's theme. The picture showed hard laminate Flooring, I picked our room because it had two queen size beds, and one twin. At first glance, we really liked the room, but the bathroom window lock was broken, the hotel placed mini turn twist knobs placed behind the window or could be taken off. My only concern is the bathroom window being unlocked and broken faces the motel walkway. The carpet had not been replaced and was old and dirty, looked original from the opening of the motel and did not represent the pictures online. The baseboards were old, separated from the carpet and extremely dirty. The bathroom looked clean until you could see into their corners, of peoples hair and dust, the twin pillow had hair on the pillows and the twin bed /broken/leaned to one side when layed on. My daughter only weighs 110lbs. There is no attendant in the evening, as we had to call the police because someone in the parking lot was playing their music extremely loud after 11pm. Even for one night, $100 is not worth the Atomic motel, I have stayed at cleaner Motel 6's before while traveling. I really wanted to give the Atomic motel a chance because much thought, dedication, and creativity was put into the 50s theme, but the cleanliness is lacking. read more

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Well, I wanted to like it. Paid even more for the room than another hotel with better reviews because I just wanted to try it out and it was close to some friends living nearby. The good: at least in our room the beds were reasonably clean but I did check for bedbugs because it seemed like the kind of place (but none found). The bad: but the bathroom was not clean, had no vents and when we opened the window there was a massive dead fly clinging to the inside of the screen. Found old hair in the tub and the toilet was not set correctly so the whole thing slammed backwards every time you get up. The lights issue everyone else complained about was also an issue in our room, only one switch controls the sink area and the bathroom so if you want to pee in the middle of the night, you will have to go in blind or wake everyone else up with blinding lights. Ok I've stayed in worse. It's rough around the edges for sure, they tried with the kitsch but the execution isn't great, feels slapped on. Some cute furniture and decorations but that's all. The very bad: extremely paper thin walls, we listened to the neighbor slip around in their bathtub for half an hour it was so loud we thought someone was being murdered, honestly. The continental breakfast was pretty sad but we took some snacks for later and ate at the pig n pancake which was also pretty expensive for what we got. Parking was also weird but we managed it. Won't stay there again. read more

Staff works with you while it's pouring down rain! Very nice amenities, always clean for the most part read more

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Quit lying to people. I'm not saying the amount you charged wasn't fair, I AM saying it was a surprise and not authorized. Do better! I am taking this to the BBB. read more

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This was too weird for us. When we checked in, our rooms heater was broken to "ON". They refused to refund us so we could stay somewhere else and instead put us in a bigger room. OK.... Our bigger room was very whatever. This place is pretty dumpy and not worth the "retro fun" up charge. If you like the kitschy theme, just come visit the lobby! It's the coolest part of the whole hotel. I would not stay here again. read more

I always wanted to stay at the Atomic Motel and finally got my chance. There are so many of these two-story motels left over from the 50's, most in sad shape. But the Atomic Motel met my expectations with period furnishings and well-kept rooms. I had new carpet, fresh paint, clean linens tho not "plush". Plenty of power receptacles and the plumbing, heat and lights all worked. The theme furnishings make this basic accommodation better than the chain motels. and yes, the wall art is hilarious. Dogs are allowed in some rooms, not much for dog walking though as the landscaping is just a parking lot, and it is in the urban part of town. I found the clerk helpful and a fountain of information on the area. The "breakfast bar" isn't much but a helpful snack to take to the beach. A breakfast diner shares the parking lot and there are taverns and eateries nearby. The Atomic Motel is a great value for the travelor on a budget. read more

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We stayed here for one night, as we had come to Astoria to see a show at the Liberty Theater. I really enjoy classic motor lodges, the theme seemed cute, and the affordable price was appealing. The staff were very courteous and check-in was relatively quick and easy. The property is obviously older and a little rough around the edges, but definitely not seedy or sketchy in any way. There is an excellent sushi restaurant around the corner and a mini mart nearby for basic provisions. The room had some kitschy style that was fun, and the microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker are all good amenities. Things were in good working order. There were two things that kept this from being a great experience. The first was the weird parking situation. When we returned from our night at the show, the parking lot was full and we had to park in the Pig & Pancake lot next door. I didn't feel okay parking at a neighboring business without permission, but we didn't have a lot of options. They took our license plate at check-in, so I assumed that spaces were accounted for. At any rate, it was fine and I moved my car early in the morning. I just don't like having to guess about parking. The second, and more annoying aspect of the stay, was the pervasive smell of wet dog in our room. The surfaces in the room seemed clean enough, but the smell hit us like a ton of bricks when we opened the door. We opened both front windows and the bathroom window to air it out, and we slept like that the whole night. I could still smell it when we left. I knew they mentioned a pet fee on their paperwork at check in, but I had (wrongly) assumed that pet-friendly rooms were separate from normal rooms. Obviously not the case here, and I don't want to sleep somewhere that a dirty dog has been rolling around in. For this reason alone, I don't see myself staying here again. I'll pay a little more for rooms that don't stink somewhere else. read more

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They discriminate against locals with disabilities. I was refused as being a paid in full prior to stay because im homeless and disabled

When I got to my room, the heater was on (in July) and the room was 100 degrees. Couldn't figure out how to turn it off after fucking with the dial, so had to sleep with all the windows open (to the parking lot) with a wet towel/fan on me. Not great, no offer to fix it when I raised the problem. Everything else was good, though. read more

Cute rooms, allow dogs. That was the good. The bad are the paper thin walls and floors. The people above us were up all night and weren't being super loud per se, but we couldn't sleep because we could hear their conversation as if it was happening in our room. The mattress is super uncomfortable and the pillows are paper thin. But the thing that really left a sour taste in my mouth is that it was 7:45 am on Sunday morning, and without warning or knocking, a staff member opened the door to our room and started to come in. Like, seriously. WTF?? Check out isn't until 11 and our curtains were closed (to signify you've checked out, you open the curtains). We gave no indication we were checked out or checking out. Again, there was no knock. There was no "housekeeping" pronouncement. She just opened the door. And that is absolutely unacceptable. I absolutely will not stay there ever again. read more

I really wanted to like this place. I support small businesses and appreciated that they were able to revamp an old space using accent pieces. However, my experience here was terrible. When my partner and I arrived to drop off our bags at the motel, we noticed a tv blaring in the next room over. We shrugged it off and went out for some food. Upon our return, the tv was still blaring. We thought that for sure, whoever was in that room would need to sleep at some point. Alas, the tv blared all night and, given that the front desk closes at 9, there wasn't much we could do. Adding insult to injury, we couldn't even drown out the noise with our own tv as it unfortunately did not work. The next morning, I wrote a text to the motel line that had contacted me about my reservation, informing them of the issue. They didn't respond. So, my partner went to the front desk and let them know that we barely slept due to a blaring tv, which we suspected by morning was in an unoccupied room. They said they'd seen the text and confirmed that the room was unoccupied. The person who'd cleaned the room must have left it on. My counter to that excuse is to ask: what amount of crack does one have to take to not notice that the tv is cranked up full volume as they leave the room? What's worse is the lack of response we got to our complaints. They blamed us! They said we should have called the emergency line to which we responded that this did not seem appropriate. I would have ignored the broken tv and the wildly uncomfortable bed and the paper thin walls had the staff seemed at all concerned with the wellbeing and (relative) comfort of their guests. One more tidbit. I was bitten by a spider there. I was itching the whole way home and developed a lump the next day (see photo). What an appropriate souvenir from a disaster of a motel. read more

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People smoking everywhere. I have asthma. No AC and I can't open the windows because of all the smokers. They claim designated smoking areas, but it seems to be as long as you are outside the door of the room, it's fine. Extremely disappointing. Also water in shower fluctuates from scalding to freezing. read more

Love this place! I usually stay at Best Westerns and this ain't one of them! But if you feel like a break from the la-de-dah chain motels this place will suit you. Pretty expensive for a place with no air conditioning, massive amounts of road noise 7x24, no hair drier and so on. But, it's handy to everything and the staff is just super. Rooms and lobby are all decorated in period (50's) furnishings. Parking is a bit sparse although they allow overflow parking at the restaurant across the way. I'm never too keen to have my car that far out of view though. They have a faux free breakfast consisting of tiny muffins and imitation coffee. Luckily, the pig n' pancake is right across the parking lot. $170 incl. tax for one Summer night, mid-week so not at all inexpensive. However, Astoria being the tourist trap that it is, you can easily pay north of $300 for a not especially wonderful room off season, mid-week. read more

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Just spent two nights at the Atomic Motel in Astoria Oregon. Truly you get what you pay for. If you looking for a basic place to lay your head, Atomic Motel is your place. The beds were comfy. The water pressure was great! *Which is very important if you plan on taking a shower. The room had all the charms of The Bate's Hotel, without Norman bothering your shower. They tried to make it look like the '50's... but from an 80's point of view. Just trying to figure out which switch turned on what light, was half the adventure. Bring your own night light, if you want to find the bathroom in the dark. Otherwise, you'll wake everyone up just going to take a leak. Be careful what you place on the "night stand"... cardboard doesnt hold much. Kind of knew we were in for one heck of a visit... when the front desk clerk had problems smiling.... if a "smile" is what you want to call it. One good thing, The Atomic Motel shared the parking lot with the Pig and Pancake! For a totally no frills stay..... Atomic Motel is your bet. read more

I don't know where to start. First I will comment on the staff. The carefree atmosphere made it very difficult to get anything you need. There were no smiles and they seemed to be more concerned with smoke breaks. Second, let's talk about the continental breakfast.... That is a JOKE. You get a mini muffin or a pack of oatmeal. There is a keurig for coffee however, you must not utilize the water warmer with the keurig as it will blow the breaker in the back. This will upset the staff. Third, room.... Oh dear Jesus! The rooms look as if they were repaired by a blind man painting a Mona Lisa. Outlets do not work, the smokers lounge is right next to a room and you need your windows open due to the establishment not having air conditioning. Therefore, if you want to chance cancer from the secondhand smoke you will inhale that's the room for you. You must be cautious with the window in the bathroom being open. Happy citizens of Oregon walking by can see you plain as day and will give a wave. Be sure to wave back with a grunt if you are the lovely continental breakfast. read more

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I'm not picky about accommodations at all usually, but this was a tough one. It was one of the cheaper spots in the area so I wasn't expecting much. I didn't mind that the room was dingy and the walls looked dirty and everything was really run down. The things that I'd warn others against is that it smells really bad. I think it was a lingering pet smell, though I didn't think they allowed pets when I booked. The smell was pervasive and probably the sole thing that made this place terrible to me. Smaller issues that bothered me but not distractingly so were that the toilet seat shape didn't match the shape of the toilet so that a part of the toilet was always exposed, and I was scared it would touch me. This really grossed me out, logical or not. And the uncomfortable bed and bedding, which just part of the cheap motel experience. They advertise breakfast, which was just oatmeal packets and fruit. That was fine though. The check in process was easy though and the person working was great, very helpful and friendly. Overall, it was fine for a one-night stopover on a longer road trip but if I had to stay more than one night, I'd pay a bit more to not stay here. read more

Very friendly staff, clean comfortable rooms. Within walking distance for what I wanted to see. read more

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Pleasantly surprised, super clean and pretty quiet for being on a main drag. Cute retro decor, comfortable bed and just below a $100 on a Thursday night. Will definitely recommend! read more

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We love this place amd will only stay here when we come to town. They go above and beyond to make us feel welcome every time! read more

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Friendly, fun motel with great rates. Perfect stay for a little PNW getaway. Stay in Astoria, play at Long Beach.

This motel was a little on the grungy side but for a last minute trip to Astoria it worked. There is no air conditioning here so if it's hot out you'll have a fan only. The room was decently clean. read more

Cute little dog friendly motel, has continental breakfast, next door to pig and pancake. Great staff.

On their website (astoriamotel.com), this place looks great. Sadly it's much different in real life. The 1950s theme is cute but doesn't make up at all for this motel's many failings. It looks like it is operated on the barest of budgets. There was a strong musty smell (my wife described it as more of an animal odor) when we entered our room. The disappointments quickly continued. The between-beds table and desk were really beaten up (see photos), with much damage to both - another bad first impression. One wall was haphazardly touch-up painted with a color that did not match; see photo. The bathroom (see more photos) was worst of all with two large chips in the tub, damage and ugly mildew in one of the walls and a heater with peeling paint. The whole room was rundown and dilapidated. At well over $200 per night with tax, the owners should be ashamed of themselves. This place is a dump. Any trace of charm was completely sunk by the horrible room. I'd also avoid other properties operated by this owner (frankhotels.com) based on my poor experience with this one. read more

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It's a very good thing I took pictures of the room, that I saved the text messages from them, that I saved the e-mail chain, and also that I was able to provide detail on the number of phone calls I made to them that went unanswered during my stay. The room was absolutely nothing like the website described, and the pictures I took proved that. I tried to take care of the situation while I was at the motel, to no avail. I then corresponded via text and e-mail, and no consideration was given. As a last resort, I went through my credit card company, filing a claim that way, and based on the huge difference in the description of the rooms on their website versus the reality of what the room I stayed in actually looked like, I was provided partial compensation. Just look at the pictures of my room .....if they have not done repairs and deep cleaning, then beware. read more

The room really didn't match the hotel's photos. It didn't feel clean and the decorations were only a tepid, cheap attempt at retro style mixed with drab , more modern furnishings. It definitely didn't feel like the fun, airy, retro motel pictured online. The smoke detector was missing from the room and when hotel was notified, they said they couldn't fix it because their maintenance "doesn't work weekends." Bathroom door wouldn't close and the floors/carpet weren't clean. Rated one star because if the safety of the residents doesn't matter to the staff, then nothing else would. Disappointed. Additionally, a credit card used to purchase a gift certificate for this motel was repeatedly charged for the balance remaining of the person who reserved the room using the gift card. The card was charged twice and it took two times to call the company and get the charges reversed for good. Disappointed doesn't begin to cover it. read more

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Had planned a two night stay but checked out after one of the worst stays in my life. I'm nicknaming it murder motel. It's trying to be cute, but if you open your eyes, you'll see how run down it really is. To add to this, check in isn't until 4, and the front desk person casually walked up about 15 minutes late to a long line of angry guests waiting to check in. No air conditioning, but there's a fan! Good thing too as it drowned out the street noise, and the joyous sounds of homeless encampments nearby. Do yourself a favor and read the other reviews. read more

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Great little motel! We will always check them first, reasonable priced rooms that are clean and comfortable!!

I adore this motel it is true to its theme in decor and ambiance. It is clean and a convenient location. I have two comments; first, is an easy fix mount a couple of clothe hooks in the bathroom. Second; make sure cleaning staff enter rooms each day. We were staying multiple days and though we didn't need sheets changed we did need towels changed every couple of days and the trash emptied. Spoked to the on site manager so this would not be surprised but this comment. She did address two out of the three concerns. read more

Our stay here was absolutely amazing! Awesome location right around the corner from Stephanie's house from Short Circuit, a childhood favorite! The wonderful woman that ran the place does an excellent job keeping things simple and clean, with an awesome continental breakfast! I will definantly stay there again! read more

Enjoyed my stay. Economical, clean, close to downtown. I'll return. Added bonus - weather was brutal that night. Kind of enjoyed the storm. I don't think the motel had a lot to do with that part of it. read more

Here for the weekend. i LOVE this motel. Very clean. And they have a fantastic staff. And the rooms are all decorated in a retro style with a Jetsons style vibe. i absolutely love it and don't ever want to stay anywhere else now when I go the beach. Pet friendly too. I'm so happy. read more

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For a motel this was cute and quaint. Our room had a retro feel to it. Keep in mind old motel but done up cute. The shower head was very low and the room reeked of carpet fresh which could be problematic for those with respiratory issues. If they would get rid of the smell I would give them a higher rating. Continental breakfast with specialty creamers. Very friendly staff. Room was very clean! Cute little retro refrigerator and microwave. For the pice it is nice! read more

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Really enjoyed our stay there. Room was clean and reminiscent of the late 50s - early 60s. Staff was friendly and helpful. read more

This motel is decently priced, but I've stayed at cheaper prices that were much cleaner. When my family and i first walked in to the room we were greeted by a rancid smell! It was late when we arrived, so we were eager to get to bed. It wasn't until this morning that I realized how awfully stained the sheets were in the twin bed. Y'all it was a HUGE stain there's no way they could have missed it while doing their routine housekeeping. read more

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The hotel was cute and served its purpose, but I'd probably stay somewhere else if I was back in the Astoria area. Pros: cute atmosphere, friendly staff, fun decor, free bikes to ride around on (we rode along the river at sunset which was beautiful), and free parking. It was also nice to see people interacting more than usual. They have chairs outside of each room and we commonly saw people sitting outside and talking to each other which was refreshing. Cons: no AC which was a little hot in the height of summer (just had a box fan and windows open), the bed wasn't very comfy or supportive, the bath tub was a bit old and stained with a constant drip but seemed clean, the free parking did fill up so people were parking in overflow areas (but still nice it's free), and the breakfast was just donuts/oranges/coffee. read more

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Thin walls . Thumping loud music and you can hear every movement of your neighbor. Prices start low but there is an addition charge for booking, taxes and??? Must book by phone. Bare bones room , no hot water, no coffee maker . Bed was good thank heavens for that. read more

This review is based on room 209 in particular. It was not at all what the pictures showed on the website. The view from the front door faced the garbage bins and storage room. The main window faced the back of the motel with junk furniture on the sidewalk. The door was missing the bolt on the extra security lock and the main window was missing a screen (see pics). When you walked into the room, smelled like urine and that's possible because they do allow dogs to stay there, which is one plus. There is also no coffee maker in the room as advertised on the website. Instead you have to go to the lobby and use the Keurig machine and the continental breakfast is homemade mini muffins wrapped in plastic. The bathroom was pretty gross as the picture shows, the shower and bathtub definitely needed replacing and the walls were slimy. When we brought these complaints up to the clerk upon check out, she seemed very dismissive, like she didn't want to hear about it. The parking was a bit tricky if you didn't get there early enough, but you could use the Pig n Pancake parking lot if there were no spaces left. The Pig n Pancake restaurant is right next-door and is the best feature of this motel. If you're going by the website photos, please be aware that room 209 is not what it looks like on their site. It almost felt like a bait and switch. read more

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We were desperate to find lodging after evacuating from fires in Clackamas county. Atomic had a room. The room has mid century decor. The interesting style hid the fact the rooms are not sound proof AT ALL. There isn't an onsite manager or the front desk open after 9pm. No one answers the motel phone. Guests stay out on their stoop until midnight yelling (or was it yodeling?!) Drinking, cursing... oh and there was a dog fight. The chairs outside the rooms should have been a red flag for us but we were so tired. There isn't AC and opening the windows mean hearing EVERYTHING like it's inside your room. The bed was comfortable and room was very clean. Plenty of towels and decent bedding. Housekeeper does a good job...stars are for them. Bathroom door wouldn't close properly and shower window is sidewalk level! No barrier...Hello! Needless to say we did not get a restful sleep and left more depleted then when we arrived. We found a Airbnb and were soooo happy to leave. read more

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Checked in stayed for maybe an hour. Instantly upon walking in the room gave off a pungent musty smell. You can literally hear everything anyone is saying from other rooms in detail and outside. My heater wasn't working and when I addressed the issue they offered moving rooms and I told them I will talk to my partner which they said no worries. When we decided we rather just leave the person left and locked everything before we could even fix the issue. Policy states no refund on early check out. I suggest just staying at the holiday inn across the street for close to the same price. We drove almost 3 hours to check it out for my birthday and we were really disappointment to want to actually leave. Never done this before with any kind of hotel. read more