Potomac River Motel

2.0 star property
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Property grounds
Property grounds
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
2 Blue Hill Road, Hancock, MD, 21750
  • Atasia Spa
    8 min drive
  • Potomac River Grill
    2 min walk
  • Washington County Transit Center
    37 min drive
  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    35 min drive

Room options

Family Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Hancock

Located in Hancock, Potomac River Motel is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Potomac River and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park. .This hotel is 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from Whitetail Ski Resort and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

What's nearby

  • Atasia Spa - 8 min drive
  • Berkeley Springs State Park - 9 min drive
  • Coolfont Spa and Wellness Center - 10 min drive
  • Colonial Springs Spa - 14 min drive
  • Whitetail Ski Resort - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hancock Truck Plaza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hillbilly Heaven Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Potomac River Motel

Hotel in Hancock with free parking
Potomac River Motel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Hancock hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Americas Best Value Inn Hancock
Americas Best Value Inn Hotel Hancock
Americas Best Value Hancock
Hancock Motel
Potomac River Motel Hotel
Potomac River Motel Hancock
Potomac River Motel Hotel Hancock

Potomac River Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 406 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 406 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 406 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 406 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 406 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Maggie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled like decades of old cigarettes. Not cleaned. Previous occupants towel hanging on bathrrom door, soap & shampoo containers on shower floor. Even the cord for hairdryer was filthy. I hope the sheets had been changed. Couch had a corner that looked like someone had vomited on it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Elaine, Webster

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The inside is much nicer than the outside. Clean, comfortable bed, clean bathroom, decent sized room, but definitely in need of some repair. The worn outdoor furniture and busted screens on the doors are not a good look. The fan in the bathroom didn’t work, but it was nice enough we could open the window. A/C was fine, and linens were clean, so all in all a good place to stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Mike, Virginia Beach

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will caveat that I typically don’t leave reviews, esp. negative ones, but feel compelled for this one. The price was cheap; so we weren’t expecting much. As background we had stayed there once or twice before on our way back and forth from VA Beach and Michigan. Love how the decor hadn’t changed since the 50’s/60’s…. Totally dig the retro aesthetic. It was Pouring down rain when we checked in. Check in clerk was friendly enough, however, stated several times that she was new. That’s fine, we’re patient, we’re on vacation. Ask her if there’s any place to eat and she says the place across the street is closed, but they have free bag of chips and bananas. Politely say no thanks get back in the car. Wife says there’s at least 20 cars parked out front of the restaurant so let’s go check it out. Turns out to be open so we go in have a solid meal. When we get back, I went back into the clerk to ask where the ice machine was and also mentioned that the restaurant was in fact open. She then states that they intend to have full service food amenities. So it’s now obvious that she lied about the restaurant being closed. Oh, and by the way, when I got to the ice machine, it was obvious it’s been broken for at least several months based upon the dead bugs inside of it and no ice of course. She was polite, however it really ground my gears that she was out right lying; definitely once, and most likely twice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was dark, damp, and dirty. When we arrived, it was like driving onto the set for a horror movie. I was so disappointed; I stayed here decades ago and it was wonderful. Do not stay at the Hancock Motel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was way too soft for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy staying here because it's very accommodating for the price. It's comfortable and clean each time and the staff is very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Andy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You go here because you have no better options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation had enough space for two people to stretch out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Older motel, clean, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were cycling the C&O canal and stayed here for a night. It's a real old-school motel. A little dated but clean, everything works, and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Derek

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a really nice time there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pet friendly and clean
The motel is conveniently located off the highway, close to many places in town and across from an excellent restaurant. The motel is dated, but has everything you need. It was quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

EM

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little place to stay. The rooms give off a “grandma’s house” kind of vibe (the smell is there, too. Not in a bad way, not humid at all.) I slept well, the beds were cushy (maybe a bit too much for me, personally). They allow dogs ($15 fee) and have a specific potty area for them with waste bags provided. Laundry services were also available ($1.50 in quarters for washer, $1.00 in quarters for dryer). The staff was very friendly and it appeared they have coffee to buy. The bathroom does have some poor circulation, and the tub drained slowly but did drain the water. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CURTIS, ROANOKE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location perfect. A small ride off C&O bike trail. Storage available for bicycles and a cleaning area as well. Decor is a bit dated but water was hot and AC worked after biking all day! On-site laundry a big plus!! Great restaurant across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grumpy staff, dry room, you get what you pay for.
Check in staff was grumpy on arrival, later one of the staff was friendlier and more accommodating. They tried to charge us extra to store our bikes. The room smelled of mold or mildew, the beds were worn, stained and way too soft. We tried to gain access to our bikes a little early and were met with,” 8 o’clock!, you said 8 o’clock!”, and had the door shut in my face.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Crosby

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Eighth Year Staying here
Adequate if you just need a place to rest your head.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
HM Hancock
We booked this motel on the recommendation of a friend. The room was spacious and comfortable with an easy chair and a sofa. No desk however there was a round table but no chair to use at the table. The bathroom was small. Light switches in the bathroom were confusing. I believe we were the only guests there that night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024