I thought I was reserving a Motel 6 I had stayed at before that I had a decent experience with, but I guess I reserved the *other* North Sacramento Motel 6. Big mistake. Its literally surrounded by a Boomers, so you'll hear loads of people playing mini golf, go karting, and swimming in a pool until 10 pm. And then after that, you get to listen to the sweet sounds of the wide-out-in-the-open homeless encampment that is on the lawn right outside of the Motel 6. I guess that's why they have the entire parking lot for the Motel surrounded by a big gate, which helps a little with peace of mind.
My room was pretty much Motel 6 standard -- they told me its a "No Smoking" room at check-in, but right when I walked in it wreaked of cigarette smell. Then I noticed the only chair had gum stuck to the top of it, right where you sit. I also found a hair on the toilet seat, and what seemed like tar on the desk. Seems very likely the previous guest probably was rolling cigars on the desk leaving tar there, and the cleaning crew doesn't even bother to clean that surface at all.
Definitely will be avoiding this Motel 6 like the plague next time I'm in Sac.