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Turnpike Motel

Stay at Turnpike Motel in Princeton, WV offering simple rooms with cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and parking. Close to Princeton Railroad Museum and Glenwood Park.

815 Oakvale Rd, Princeton, WV 24740, United States View on map
8.8/10
Very Good Based on 373 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay with friendly service and great value

Recent guests highlight the clean, comfortable rooms and pleasant staff at this straightforward motel. Situated conveniently near highway access, it offers a budget-friendly option with simple amenities and a quiet atmosphere suitable for travelers passing through Princeton.

Guests often praise

  • Cleanliness and comfortable, cozy rooms with updated furnishings
  • Friendly and efficient front desk staff providing smooth check-in
  • Comfortable beds often compared favorably to higher-end hotels
  • Reasonable pricing offering good value compared to larger chains
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi and well-equipped rooms including mini refrigerators

Worth knowing

  • Rooms are on the smaller side but functional and quiet overnight
  • Some guests noted the motel is slightly hard to find at first
  • Not pet-friendly despite one guest mentioning a dog fee—policy may vary
  • Lacks amenities like a pool, fitness center, and airport shuttle
  • Newly remodeled with modern floors and furniture, improving previous impressions

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a clean, budget-friendly place for short stays or overnight stops
  • Guests looking for easy highway access near Princeton and local attractions
  • Visitors prioritizing comfort and simple, no-frills accommodations
  • Families and individuals who appreciate friendly service and quiet surroundings
  • Those wanting easy access to nearby outdoor activities like hiking and fishing
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About this property

Welcome to Turnpike Motel

Turnpike Motel offers straightforward accommodations featuring simple rooms equipped with cable TV, mini-fridges, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The property provides free parking and is accessible, with air conditioning and kid-friendly facilities, making it suitable for families and travelers seeking practical amenities without added frills.

Conveniently located between the West Virginia Turnpike and US-460, the motel sits just 2 miles from the Princeton Railroad Museum and 6 miles from outdoor activities like fishing and hiking at Glenwood Park. Nearby attractions also include Pipestem Resort State Park and the Lake Shawnee Abandoned Amusement Park, providing options for visitors interested in nature and local history.

Guest reviews highlight the motel’s cleanliness, comfortable beds, and friendly staff. Its newly renovated rooms and quiet atmosphere have been positively noted, although some mention the modest size of the rooms. The motel offers easy highway access, making it a practical choice for those passing through Princeton or staying briefly in the area.

Turnpike Motel’s 4.4 rating from over 360 reviews suggests a generally favorable guest experience, particularly appreciated for its value compared to larger chain hotels nearby. While there is no pool, fitness center, or airport shuttle, the motel’s amenities support a no-nonsense stay focused on comfort and convenience.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Kid-friendly
Golf course

Not available at this property

Pool
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

DL
Deborah LoCascio Apr 10, 2026
10

First time staying here and it was nice! We stayed in Room 104, and it was very clean and comfy. Check-in was easy, and the clerk was friendly. The beds were good, everything in the room worked as it should, and it was quiet overnight. The dog fee was only $20, which was reasonable! We'll definitely stay here again!

MC
Mark Case Apr 08, 2026
10

Little hard to find but well worth the price. Reminded me of one of those roadside motels from the 70’s with nice clean updated rooms. Great WiFi. New floors and furniture.

BC
Beth Cook Mar 23, 2026
10

Honestly, I was hesitant to try a little motel like this. I hoped the good reviews were accurate. This was a terrific place to stay. We were on our way home from a family trip and needed a good, clean room. By far the best room and value all week. Service at the front desk was pleasant. The room was very comfortable and clean. The price was half what we would have paid at bigger chain hotels where broken items and dirty facilities seem to have become the norm. Our bed was extremely comfortable, and the bathroom was beautiful. I will definitely stay here again when passing through. Easy access on and off the highway.

CC
Corinne Colbert Mar 07, 2026
10

Stayed here for a few days while visiting my sister. Room was clean and comfortable — the bed was comfier than some high-end hotels I’ve been in! Right off I-77. Desk staff was friendly and helpful. And you can’t beat the rates here — well below chain hotels.

MM
Melodie Meek Feb 15, 2026
10

Best place I have stayed in a very long time. Clean. Very friendly staff. Prices reasonable. Close to restaurants. Comfortable beds. Plenty of electrical sockets

DW
DENISE WILBANKS Jan 17, 2026
10

For the price this motel was very clean. Newly renovated and th bedding was clean. I'm usually very picky about hotels and this one passed with flying colors. I could find nothing wrong other than I wish they had more shampoo/conditioner. Front desk was very friendly and efficient. 10/10 would definitely recommend.

SE
Screamin Eagle Jan 05, 2026
10

I just spent two nights at the turnpike hotel Princeton, West Virginia. My room was very clean and cozy. The staff was very friendly. I highly recommend.

LC
Laura Chester Jan 03, 2026
10

Room was on the smaller size, but for the price it was a great clean room. Had a full size bed, desk, chair, mini fridge, microwave and coffee pot in room, full bathroom. Staff was very friendly. I have no complaints. Sign said newly remodeled so some of the reviews would now be incorrect.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Turnpike Motel

Princeton, West Virginia, USA

Between the West Virginia Turnpike and US-460, this straightforward motel is 2 miles from the Princeton Railroad Museum and 6 miles from fishing and hiking at Glenwood Park.

  • Sleep Inn / Oakvale Road 10 min Walk
  • Mobil 8 min Walk
  • Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport 1 hr 31 Car
  • Greenbrier Valley Airport 1 hr 22 Car
  • Raleigh County Memorial Airport 40 min Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in West Virginia. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Pipestem Resort State Park 1,573 reviews

Pipestem Resort State Park

3405 Pipestem Dr, Pipestem, WV 25979, United States

4.6 · State Park
Lake Shawnee Abandoned Amusement Park 294 reviews

Lake Shawnee Abandoned Amusement Park

470 Matoaka Rd, Rock, WV 24747, United States

4.1 · Amusement Park
Princeton Railroad Museum 239 reviews

Princeton Railroad Museum

99 Mercer St, Princeton, WV 24740, United States

4.7 · Museum
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