While the building is older, the stay was restful. The staff was friendly at check-in. The room was quiet and no suspicious people were around. The flooring is hard surfaced, not carpet, which helps with cleaning. In addition, pets are not allowed, which is an advantage in keeping the place sanitary.
The location is good. Other services, such as restaurants and stores, are nearby. It’s a good place to stop for those traveling from Southern California to the Bay Area because the highway to Gilroy and San Jose is scenic and nice to drive the next morning. It’s also curvy and downhill so daytime driving is better and safer than at night.
Some of the furniture and fixtures are a bit worn and some of fabric doesn’t match (curtains, bedspread, sofa design slightly clash) but fully functional. The flat screen TV picture was slightly blurry but ok for news and weather. (I recommend installing a clothes hook by the shower to hang a towel so that the floor doesn’t get as wet.) My room had a microwave and small refrigerator, which I did not use.
In my opinion, the Maple Inn and Suites is possibly the best of the 7 hotels in Los Banos, all of them budget hotels. The front desk clerk acts like a motivated family member or conscientious worker might act and not like an uninterested employee. This makes a stay more pleasant for guests.
