Motel 6 Culture | Comparably
The first Motel 6 opened in Santa Barbara, CA, in June 1962 and has been in continuous operation ever since. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
143
TOTAL
RATINGS
1627

Motel 6 Company Culture

Motel 6 Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.5/5
Motel 6 Overall Culture is rated D

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Motel 6 CEO

Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Rob Palleschi Motel 6 CEO
Rob Palleschi
59 /100

Diversity at Motel 6

Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C

Diverse employees at Motel 6 have rated Outlook, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Motel 6

Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-

Women at Motel 6 have rated Environment, Manager, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored

Motel 6 eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-21

Motel 6 employees are -21% more likely to recommend Motel 6 as a great place to work

32%Promoters
15%Passives
53%Detractors

Working at Motel 6

Working at Motel 6 is rated below average by 143 employees, across various culture dimensions. Motel 6 employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Motel 6’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Dallas. See below in detail how working at Motel 6 was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Motel 6

D

Overall Company Culture at Motel 6 is rated D

Last updated 15 days ago

Bottom
15%

Motel 6 ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 143 Employees

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Sales
78
Sales78
Admin
75
Admin75
Customer Support
56
Customer Support56
Operations
53
Operations53
Design
47
Design47
Customer Success
42
Customer Success42

Motel 6 Employee Reviews

Out of 217 Motel 6 employee reviews, 56% were positive. The remaining 44% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Motel 6 improve their work culture.

56%
44%
Positive Reviews56%
Constructive Feedback44%

Positive Reviews From Motel 6 Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    My coworkers and the guests
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    The good employees. The ones who work hard and care about their work
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    He very flexible with our schedules

Constructive Feedback From Motel 6 Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    The manager over works, is disrespectful, hardly works herself, talks badly about employess.
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    you need to replace the managers at motel 6 in clarkston washington
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Better comunication and not always trying to make the other workers look bad for what they do instead of helping one another

Motel 6 Company Information

Motel 6 Company Overview

The first Motel 6 opened in Santa Barbara, CA, in June 1962 and has been in continuous operation ever since.

Motel 6 Mission, Vision & Values

Motel 6 Mission & Values

Motel 6 is supported by an experienced management team and a best-in-class operating platform, each committed to protect the brand’s core business strategy — Save more for what you travel for®. The consistent, unwavering commitment to this brand positioning has successfully established Motel 6 as an iconic American brand.

HeadquarterCarrollton, TX
United States of America
Websitewww.motel6.com/
Founding Date1962
Tel1(800)899-9841

Motel 6 Competitors

Motel 6 competitors include Choice Hotels, American Airlines, Super8, and Extended Stay America. Motel 6 ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Motel 6 compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Choice Hotels' Logo
    Choice Hotels
    4.6/5
  2. #2
    American Airlines' Logo
    American Airlines
    2.9/5
  3. #3
    Super8 Logo
    Super8
    2.8/5
  4. #4
    Motel 6 Logo
    Motel 6
    2.5/5
  5. #5
    Extended Stay America's Logo
    Extended Stay America
    2.4/5
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Motel 6 Employees

143 employees at Motel 6 have reviewed Motel 6 across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 15 days ago.

Overall, the 143 Motel 6 employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Motel 6 are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Motel 6, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Motel 6 are not very pleased with their team. 143 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Motel 6 are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Motel 6 believe the environment at Motel 6 is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Motel 6 is moderate. About 75% of the employees at Motel 6 work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Motel 6 are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Motel 6 employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Motel 6 report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
73% of Motel 6 employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Motel 6 employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
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60% of Motel 6 employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Motel 6 employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
51% of Motel 6 employees call their work environment negative
Environment

Joining Motel 6 - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Motel 6 is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Motel 6 employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Motel 6 KPIs and OKRs

At Motel 6 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Motel 6 KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 Motel 6 employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes86%
No14%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Motel 6 CEO & Leadership

Motel 6 CEO - Rob Palleschi

Rob Palleschi Motel 6 CEO
59 /100

Motel 6’s CEO Rob Palleschi started in this role in 2019. Rob’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Rob in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Dallas. Rob Palleschi’s employees rank Motel 6 in the Bottom 25% for Environment, in the Bottom 25% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 25% for Leadership. Palleschi is generally unpopular with Motel 6 employees, but ranks especially low with Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and by Male employees and employees in the Operations department. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.

Motel 6 Leadership

The Motel 6 Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Rob Palleschi, Managing Director Jimmie Johnson, and GM don christian

Motel 6 Salaries

How much does Motel 6 pay?

How much do people at Motel 6 get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Motel 6 is $124,138, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,186, or $53 per hour.

At Motel 6, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $247,867 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $35,346 annually. Average Motel 6 salaries by department include: Sales at $225,405, Product at $184,946, HR at $180,597, and Legal at $125,191. Half of Motel 6 salaries are above $112,186.

90 employees at Motel 6 rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 264 ratings) while 85 employees at Motel 6 rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 89 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Motel 6 employees include job titles like Director of Marketing. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Motel 6 employees.

Last updated 16 days ago.

1st Percentile
$53k
$53k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$85k
$85k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$112k
$112k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$168k
$168k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$233k
$233k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$274k
$274k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$305k
$305k100th Percentile
$124,138*
Average Compensation
$112,186*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Motel 6 Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Motel 6

Diverse employees at Motel 6 score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing Motel 6 in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Motel 6 across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 78/100
Department - Sales
Men 69/100
Department - Operations
Diverse Employees 78/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 42/100
Department - Customer Success
Men 52/100
Department - Customer Support
Diverse Employees 53/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year

Motel 6 Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

Motel 6 PTO

Motel 6 PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Motel 6 benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time50%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution50%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo50%
$500 -$1000/mo25%
Less than $500/mo25%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Motel 6 Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in Motel 6 on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Operations
33%
Executive
33%
Admin
33%

Candidates By Location

Salt Lake City
33%
Carleton
33%
Concord
33%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Motel 6

Who is the CEO of Motel 6?

Motel 6 CEO is Rob Palleschi, their score by employees is 59

What is Motel 6 eNPS?

The eNPS for Motel 6 is -21

What is the salary for Director of Business Development in Motel 6?

Director of Business Development average salary in the US is 204k

What are the salaries in the IT in Motel 6?

The average salaries for IT in Motel 6 is 107k

Who are Motel 6 competitors?

Motel 6 main competitors are Choice Hotels, American Airlines, Super8, Extended Stay America

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