The hype
An absolute nightmare of a motel with filthy rooms, rude staff, and serious safety hazards.
Oyo Gateway Motel Las Vegas North Stripfremont St
$138-204/ night
Book this if You are a location scout for a gritty true-crime documentary and need authentic, terrifying ambiance.
Why People Love It
- Free parking (if your car doesn't get broken into)
- Close to the Arts District and Fremont Street
- It makes you appreciate literally any other hotel
Quick Take: Reviewers call it a 'meth manor' and a 'murder motel'—this is a filthy, unsafe property with bed bugs, roaches, and zero redeeming qualities.
Reviewed by @sincerelysusye: If you want a fun, no-stress Vegas trip without breaking the bank, this is the spot. I spent my nights playing $1 blackjack and grabbing late-night wings at Hooters. My suite was huge, super clean, and even had a microwave for my leftover Steak 'n Shake. Highly recommend!
Guest Who Stayed Here Said
Reality check
The pictures online are completely misleading; the actual rooms are dilapidated, dirty, and smell strongly of smoke and urine.
- You need a cheap place to park your car
- You are completely immune to bed bugs
- You want to be near the Arts District on a rock-bottom budget
Cleanliness & Maintenance
1
- Housekeeping: Non-existent. Guests report finding drugs, used condoms, and trash left behind by previous occupants.
- Bathroom hygiene: Disgusting. Black mold, hair on shower walls, peeling paint, and a strong smell of urine.
- Maintenance: Severely neglected. Broken door locks, missing keypad numbers, dipping mattresses, and faulty plumbing.
- Linens & towels: Stained, yellowing sheets with cigarette burns. Towels are tiny, scratchy, and often missing.
- Odors & scents: Overwhelming stench of stale cigarette smoke, urine, and cheap air freshener trying to mask the grime.
Sleepability™
1LOUD
0-4LOUD
4-7.5MODERATE
7.5-10SILENT
- Street noise from Las Vegas Blvd
- Shady activity in the parking lot
- Loud, rattling window AC units
Before you book
Good to know
- Check-in is conducted through bulletproof glass outside.
- They charge a $25 early check-in fee even if the lot is empty.
- The hotel is sometimes confused with the OYO Hotel & Casino on the South Strip—they are NOT the same.
What to pack
- Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes because the rooms are filthy.
- A sleeping bag so you don't have to touch the bedsheets.
- Pepper spray or a personal alarm for walking around the neighborhood.
Room Genie
Best picks
- There are no 'best' rooms here; every room type has consistent reports of filth and bugs.
- If forced to stay, request a room on the second floor to slightly reduce street-level security risks.
Rooms to avoid
- Ground floor rooms, which have severe security concerns and reports of missing door locks.
- Rooms facing Las Vegas Blvd due to relentless street noise and sketchy foot traffic.
- Any room that smells strongly of bleach or air freshener—they are masking worse odors.
Room Request Genie – copy & paste
“Please cancel my reservation and refund my deposit immediately.”
FAQ & Hidden tips
Everything you actually want to know before you book.
Is this the OYO Hotel & Casino on the Strip?
No. This is a completely different, run-down motel on the North Strip/Fremont area. Do not confuse the two.
Is it safe to walk to Fremont Street from here?
No. While it's only a mile away, guests strongly advise against walking, especially at night, due to the dangerous neighborhood.
Are there hidden fees?
They charge a $25 fee for early check-in, and multiple guests report issues getting their room deposits refunded.
Does the hotel have Wi-Fi?
They claim to have free Wi-Fi in public areas, but guests report it doesn't reach the rooms or work reliably.
Are there bed bugs?
Yes. Numerous recent reviews cite severe bed bug infestations, cockroaches, and even crickets in the rooms.
Is parking free?
Yes, self-parking is free, but the lot is unmonitored and guests report feeling unsafe leaving their vehicles.
Insider Tips
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Do not confuse this property with the OYO Hotel & Casino (formerly Hooters) near MGM Grand.
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If you must stay in this area, the Arts District is just a few blocks away with great spots like Esther's Kitchen.
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Take an Uber everywhere; do not attempt the 20-minute walk to Fremont Street after dark.
5 things to know before you go
💡The check-in window is outside, meaning you have to stand on the street in a sketchy neighborhood just to get your key.
💡Towels provided are often described by guests as 'child-sized' and scratchy.
💡There is no shampoo provided in the bathrooms, only cheap bar soap.
💡The motel was once the site of an immersive, adult-rated theater show called 'Motel' in 2015.
💡The floors are so dirty that multiple guests report their socks turning black after walking around the room for a few minutes.
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