2.5 Star Hotel

Thunderbird Lodge

2711 University Avenue, Riverside, CA, United States View Map

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Thunderbird Lodge

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Located 5 minutes' drive from Riverside Convention Center, this historic hotel offers free WiFi and cable TV. Guests are greeted with 24-hour reception and express check-in and check-out. All the accommodations at this Riverside, California hotel include a microwave and refrigerator. A coffee maker and hair dryer are also provided. Newspapers are provided daily for guest convenience. A private parking lot is available. The Riverside Art Museum and the UCR/California Museum of Photography are within a 15-minute walk of the Thunderbird Lodge. Riverside Municipal Airport is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

323 Reviews

6.7Pleasant
Cleanliness
7.6
Staff
8.4
Location
7.5

What Guests Say

  • “Great price.”
  • “Nice, modern rooms.”
  • “Location was great.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Double Room with Two Double Beds1/4

Double Room with Two Double Beds

302 sqft • 2 Double

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Desk
Standard King Room1/4

Standard King Room

302 sqft • 1 King

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Desk
Standard Queen Room1/4

Standard Queen Room

302 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Hair dryer
King Room with Spa Bath1/4

King Room with Spa Bath

302 sqft • 1 King

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Desk
One-Bedroom Suite1/4

One-Bedroom Suite

808 sqft • 1 King

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
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  • Desk

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    What Guests Loved

    6.7
    Pleasant

    Based on 323 reviews

    Location

    7.5

    Cleanliness

    7.6

    Staff

    8.4

    Overall Quality

    7

    Pros +

    • Location to stores and everything around me that I needed to get to.
    • Nothing,
    • Fast,quick, convenient service.mice quiet clean environment

    Cons -

    • Roaches. Staff lady Nasty attitude, drunk and argumentative.
    • the rooms did not match the pictures. The bed covers had little burn holes and the shower wall had big crack like it was kicked in or someone fell into it. No iron or microwave the ones they brought us were damaged. Very Dissatisfied
    • Dirty looking carpet and no free premium TV channels. Outdated television too.
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    6SophiaPosted on: 1-7-2024

    Location to stores and everything around me that I needed to get to.

    Roaches. Staff lady Nasty attitude, drunk and argumentative.

    1Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 6-28-2022

    Nothing,

    the rooms did not match the pictures. The bed covers had little burn holes and the shower wall had big crack like it was kicked in or someone fell into it. No iron or microwave the ones they brought us were damaged. Very Dissatisfied

    8NegritoPosted on: 6-16-2020

    Fast,quick, convenient service.mice quiet clean environment

    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 5-5-2020

    The staff was very kind and helpful.

    Dirty looking carpet and no free premium TV channels. Outdated television too.

    1LannyPosted on: 2-21-2018

    The motel isn't what it claims to be on your site. It claims it serves breakfest and it dosnt. The AC is as loud as a train. When I asked the front desk about breakfest she seemed offended I asked and she said no and that I was getting a good rate. Not. I

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 11-14-2016

    We love the jacuzzi tub for 2 in our room

    The TV was old and kept turning off.the furnishings are a little dated

    9EleanorPosted on: 9-29-2016

    Very clean. (ps I'm not from Norwalk CT)

    Would have liked a plug to take a bath. The recessed lighting was nice but it would have been nice to have the option of lower lighting. It was either completely dark or blinding light. Dimmer switch would have been nice.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-3-2016

    The price was fantastic, the location was great and convenient, the room was clean, and everything was as expected!

    When checking out there was nobody at the desk. I stood there with another lady for about seven minutes and then we ended up just leaving our room keys on the counter with a note.

    5AndreaPosted on: 5-18-2016

    It was a clean and nice looking room location not the best but it was good.

    The pillows were horrible!'

    3La VonnePosted on: 2-10-2016

    their website is totally misleading, no breakfast, no pool, room in need of remodeling, didnot provide me with a receipt, said they would email it they havent done so. Whenasked about the decrepancies in website and actual location, was told " gee Idont

    2Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-13-2015

    Friendly staff

    More maintenance should be done. Very pretty paint but worn down equipment. Bathroom tile and sinks. Wall repair

    2RobertPosted on: 6-24-2015

    No continental breakfast or pool. I was told management would call as I requested to speak with them regarding the cockroaches but they never called.

    There were three cockroaches found in our room. No towels were in the room and they did not fill the tissue dispenser.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 5-21-2015

    This place was a great deal! Very clean and neat. Had a little problem with the refrigerator but the lobby attendant came right away and fixed it! I was very happy with my stay.

    I didn't like the liquor store across the street but luckily it didn't bring any noisy people around us.

    1MeganPosted on: 2-11-2015

    It was close to mission innWhen we requested for another room we were denied and forced to stay in the room with a major leak and mildew smell. Tweakers everywhere. No customer service. Will never return and will advise friends and family members not to

    The roof leaked above the toilet. It was raining in our bathroom basically. The cable went out 4 times. The TV turns off by itself every two hours. The owner of the place really doesnt care if youre happy with the room you payed more than --- bucks for

    1RogelioPosted on: 8-5-2023

    Roaches in room no hot water

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 12-31-2020

    Best location

    No it was close to perfect

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 11-15-2018

    Friendly staff

    Old tv

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-15-2018

    The staff was very friendly.

    The rooms ac was not working properly.

    7ChristinePosted on: 2-28-2015

    I like the staff's friendliness

    The prices get expensive

    1ClawsonPosted on: 11-25-2025

    The location

    I couldn’t sleep or shower because of the Roaches

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 12:00 PM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Managed by a private host

    Location

    Thunderbird Lodge

    2711 University Avenue, Riverside, CA

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