We're driving for around 4 hours or so and everybody on the crew in this fat suburban need s to get…read moreout and stretch the legs and use the restrooms. Closing in on Tonopah driving up the hill we get into town. Usually I stop at the far north end of town at the station that gas the Burger King inside. But this time I decided to stop in the middle of town at this Giggle Springs. I think I've stopped at another station with the same name on Bishop CA. This place seemed to have the cheapest gas in town and a good sized connivence store to get more road food. There wasn't a line for gas, so I pull in and pick a pump. The rest of the crew heads inside to the restrooms and junk food. The pump takes my credit card fine and I set the pump to pumping. This Suburban suck a ton of gas for the distance. But we're carrying 5 people and a ton of gear, so per person I guess it's worth it. I go in and use the restroom, decently clean, get a couple of cans of coke and now I get to have someone else do the driving! Reno, actually Carson City here we come!

You know it's another convenience store. I will say that when I was there the two clerks at the…read moreregisters for super nice and funny. They had me cracking up. They had everything I needed in the store plus I got to meet some very nice and funny people. Nothing negative to say at all .

Typical Chevron station with an easy on and off the highway. THe prices for gas were basically…read moreidentical to all the other stations. It also boasted a vast convenience store that had both a Burger King and a Subway The window washer fluid actually had soap in it to help clean the bugs off the windshield which was appreciated

If your service station is a major stop along a long, lonely highway and you allow the majority of…read moreyour urinals to be out of order for months on end, that's a fail. Being frequently out of Diesel and having issues with the payment system on your pumps and also not putting out squeegees and windshield cleaning fluid really doesn't help matters either. I can't really say much positive about this place. The general vibe they're conveying is, "We know you don't have a lot of choices out here in the hinterlands so we're not going to put any effort into our offering". The last urinal going out of commission is just the cherry on top of this crappy business

Last time we visited this place we stayed in our motorhome in the little RV park in back and we…read morefelt it was actually not too bad. This time we stayed in the hotel. It's been interesting to read reviews of others who have given the place much higher marks. However, there is a realization here that everyone has a different level of standards. Overall, we want a place that's clean and put together. We did not feel that was the case here. In other words, I could probably say it was about the worst hotel room I ever paid for. To begin with tissues from the previous guest were still behind the bed table. We left them there. The mattress spring covers weren't just dirty. It was stained and filthy. It was obvious with the condition of the way the bed was made and cords that there was no proper training on anything. There was a refrigerator in the room that when opened the ice had such a build up of ice you knew it had never been checked or cleaned. Moving down to the restaurant ..... the ketchup when turned upside down "clumped" to opening and didn't slide like fresh ketchup. The bottles of other toppings appeared to have also been there a mighty long time without being freshened up. Okay .. what did we order? We ordered two hot fudge sundaes. The hot fudge was lukewarm and clumped... After all, what did we expect? The following morning when we stopped by "Registraiton" to drop the keys off, the clerk was sound asleep in his chair. Evidently, he'd been there a bit as other keys were laying on the counter that had also been cropped off. He did look at me and grunt and then went back to sleep.

This place is fun and divey. They have a casino, hotel rooms, and apparently a restaurant which all…read morehave characters and charm but this place is not my favorite as it is a bit dated and dirty. We usually stay and eat at the Mizpah. That place is clean and has good food in two restaurant area options. We also like the little brewery. They have great pizza.

Perfect place to get gas and a snack on the way to mammoth. The gas price was reasonable and the…read morereal reason I'm leaving this review is because of the staff. Two incredibly nice people. They asked where we were headed and gave us restaurant recommendations. Ps. The strawberry slurpees were a 10/10 on a hot day!

I used to stop here on every trip to Mammoth that we would make when I was a kid. We stopped here…read moreso often, they gave us the local rate. WAIT WHA??? HUH?? LOCAL RATE FOR GAS? Be careful that you dont pay the tourist rate which I think is $.10-$.20/gallon more than the local rate. Ohhh surprise surprise ehhh? The bathrooms and shop used to be much nice 10+ years ago then they are now. It has kind of gotton a bit dilapidated the last few years as I have motored through. None the less, they have all of your mule days trinkets and t shirts as well as the usual grub and drinks. I just do not find it the best place to stop on the way to mammoth or reno or wherever anymore. It is a shell of what it once was =X sorry for the bad pun, but I couldnt help it... So go here if everything else is closed, otherwise I would skip right past it to the paiute gas stop on the left another mile down the road.

Going to The Clown Motel has been my dream so we finally went and stayed the night in the…read moreFriday-The-13th room. Here are the Pros, Cons, etc.. Pros Clean sheets, friendly workers, lots of Clowns, Graveyard Ghost Tour, Nice location for walking places. Cons Window has a break with tape over it Bathtub is rusted with no tub spout and peeling Floor has a indentation that is going to turn into a hole soon by bathroom door inside and someone's foot is going to fall through Decor in Themed Rooms is Not scary! Seriously, Clown pictures and movie or character murals are fine but... Flowered Bedspread and Beach themed shower curtain? My Office is scarier with a life-sized Jason, Movie posters and mask and Scythe hanging up. I know they can fined bloody themed sheets and blankets, towels, etc..even a Friday-The-13th Shower Curtain. None of the Themed rooms are scary in decor which was a bit disappointing. Experiences On the Ghost Tour, they gave us a clicker to sense energy fields. Mine turned itself off 11 times after supposedly being fully charged. Then, the Guide gives away one of the main secrets in how that works. I started feeling dizzy when I entered the room. While reading a book next to heater which was on, I would get chills like heater was going on and off. When friend moved my phone, the ceiling light blinked. Heard noise outside like a Thump and drag but nobody was there.

The only reason this place gets a 1 star rating is I thought the museum was cool and the cemetery…read morehad a lot of interesting history. This motel has been featured on paranormal shows and in books as being "haunted". It has that creepy "Devils Rejects" or "The Hills Have Eyes" vibes since you are in a remote area and feels like a group of sketchy locals might be waiting for darkness to strike. When we first arrived there was construction going on in the parking lot that went on until 10pm. That was really annoying. I originally booked room #107 which is one of the most paranormal rooms and basically one of the only reasons I booked months in advance to get it. When I arrived the gentleman at the desk said he was sorry but there was an issue with room #107 and it could not be rented to me. I said told him that was disappointing since I booked this months out. I asked what was wrong with the room. He said there was a leak and could not be rented out. I opted for the 2nd most paranormal room which was #108 (The IT room). The manager gave us a few keys and said check a few rooms out since they were all empty but a couple. I was there for the paranormal accounts so stuck with #108. We took a self tour of the tiny museum. I did enjoy that and bought some merch. The museum had the vibes I was looking for. Creepy and kind clown dolls that have been donated over time. The museum is free and you can make a donation if you wish. I would recommend stopping by the museum. Once we got into the room we noticed cockroach traps in the corners and In the closet. Clearly there was is roach problem at this motel. The room just made me feel itchy and gross. I got no spooky vibes at all, no EMF activity in the room. I pulled out my blacklight and there were gross stains all over the wall, bed, and the toilet was unbearable. Me and my bro decided to sit in the parking lot at 9pm and walk the cemetery in the dark when nobody was there. As we walked outside to tour the cemetery we noticed the room light was on in room #107 and the curtain was cracked. We could see two people on the bed. I was pissed because the manager lied to me and said the room could not be rented out due to a leak, yet two people had checked into it. They probably offered to pay him more and he gave it to them. I did enjoy walking the cemetery and reading about each occupant. We paid our respects and went back to the room. After seeing how disgusting the room was we decided to check out at 10pm. We told the manager the room was too gross and could not stay the night especially with signs of a bug infestation. The manager said he knows the rooms aren't nice and he is sorry. They will not refund you if you choose to leave. They will only refund you if there is a mechanical issue or plumbing issue. I also think that is not good business. We packed our things back in the car and left for another hotel 5 minutes away. It was called the Belvada and was awesome. Also has a haunted past. 1906 Victorian style hotel. I would NOT recommend staying at the Clown Motel. It is worth seeing to go to the museum and cemetery but that's it. Avoid the rooms. I don't believe the rooms are haunted and it's a gimmick to get people to stay in these rundown rooms. I think the reviews where people say they could not stay the night wasn't because of ghosts but because of cockroaches. They need to spend less money on the outside decor and put more money into renovating the rooms. I was very disappointed and hands down worst motel I've ever stayed in!

We had a great stay. Comfortable clean room, sink outside the bathroom, large fridge, coffee &…read morecookies in the lobby and a decent breakfast. This was our second stay here and we would stay there again.

Clean. Well taken care of. Service was excellent. Pool, spa, both clean and nice with plenty of…read moreclean towels. Breakfast was above most Best Western quality. I would recommend this hotel if you are in need of a stay in this area.

Such a fun, unique little convenience store. It's definitely built for truckers, what with laundry…read moremachines, showers, and break area. The convenience store is above standard, having both Coke and Pepsi products at the fountain and lots of hot snack items (Gotta keep the truckers' bellies full!). This isn't the fanciest place around, by any means, but it has all the necessities at normal prices.

Hawthorne Chevron is not a bad stop…read more I had to stop here to fill up for fuel, use the rest room and take a little break. It was conveniently located and easy to get in and out of. There is plenty of parking for regular vehicles, RVs and semi-trucks. That is always a plus. Also, I could be wrong but I believe I saw a truck weighing area. I dont know if it is still in use or in service. I am not sure so please dont quote me on it haha. The pumps are not to busy and you dont have to wait for a pump. Nothing is more annoying that waiting for a pump. There are plenty of pumps and the wait times are short, if any. They have little knick-knack/souvenir items inside along with your regular snacks, drinks, water, coffee, etc. Inside the store. Not a bad place to stop. If I am ever passing by this is where I would stop by again. Thanks for reading my review.

I really like this rest up stop. It was easy on easy off however, one thing to be forewarned…read more People are moving really fast on highway 6 so slow down well ahead. no gas or food and I did not venture inside to check the cleanliness of the bathrooms. However, the grounds were well-maintained and while the whole thing was gravel, there was a decent amount of shade trees, which was welcome given that it was about 98° outside also, there are several warning signs to not drink water. Water appears to be some sort of well in the south east corner of the lot and you shouldn't be drinking it

During the busiest weekend of the year in Bishop, Mule Days, I found myself in an incredibly…read morevulnerable and frightening situation past midnight. I had just been through a distressing experience at the celebration and was left without shelter, support, or any sense of safety. Every hotel/motel/inn was full, the streets were silent, (minus the wandering guy on the bike) and I had nowhere to go. That's when I saw the light on at Travelodge, and it quite literally felt like a beacon in the dark. Inside was Rob, a young associate working the night shift , who in every sense of the word, saved me. Rob didn't just offer help, he offered genuine human compassion. He let me wait safely in the lobby until a room became available. He made me coffee. Gave me water. Sat with me and talked to me while I gathered myself and processed. He called other hotels, he called his manager, and he did everything he could to make sure I wasn't alone or forgotten in a moment when I felt so afraid. Rob didn't know my story. He didn't know how much I'd been through that night. But he treated me with the kind of empathy and care that made all the difference. I truly believe he was the right person in the right place at the exact moment I needed help the most. His kindness didn't just make my night easier, it helped me feel safe again. That's not something you forget. I also want to thank the manager, who kindly made accommodations so that I could stay that night. your willingness to help behind the scenes did not go unnoticed. And thank you to Chris, the associate working the next morning, who greeted me with the same warmth and made sure everything continued to go smoothly. This Travelodge may not be the fanciest, but what it does have is a heart -- and it beats through people like Rob, Chris, and the manager. If you're ever in Bishop and need a place where people truly care, come here. Also the coffee is to die for, major plus. With sincere gratitude, Formerly stranded girl celebrating mule days

I've always viewed the Wyndham brand as acceptable, decent budget hotel/motel. It's not great, but…read morenot bad either. It's good for a quick budget stay. I do expect cleanliness to be a priority, even if all others are mediocre. Our room appeared to not be cleaned very often, as there was dust in areas where there shouldn't be, i.e. near bed. The toilet appeared to not have been cleaned thoroughly either as there was hair in it that couldn't be flushed down, and stuck to the bowl. I didn't feel like it was a decent hotel. We were under the impression that we would get breakfast, as that was on the property info, but there was only coffee and tea. We were all a little bit disappointed, but at least Schat's Bakery was just down the street. I just came back from a trip to Japan, so my expectations are somewhat set on those standards. Their budget hotels put the budget hotels in the United States to shame! There is no pride in being better in the US, and just accepts status quo and mediocre. It's just enough to not totally suck, but not good enough for acceptable hospitality. I truly felt Japanese hotels provided an amazing option to families traveling on a budget. The rooms were very clean and tidy, the amenities were adequate, and the service top notch. Although I had a lot of issues with this motel disguised as a hotel, it was budget friendly and if that's what's most important, then this is an acceptable, but not preferred, choice.

Great little motel. It's a motel not a 5 star resort, but one of the cleanest & most spacious…read moremotels I've stayed in in a while. Harry helped me at the front desk & was so kind & accommodating.

Great motel, better than some hotels I have stayed at. It is very, very clean and has the basic…read moreamenities one would expect. The price is good and service desk is helpful. I recommend this motel and will gladly stay here again.