This is a modest hotel w/ limited service. Service and a microwave are available only from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The microwave is in the office, so it is inconvenient and not available when I wanted it. I don't know how good service is during the hours that someone is in the office, but it is non-existent when one might really need it, such as after 7 p.m., during the night, and early morning.
We arrived just after 7 p.m. and the office was locked. Information from the office said that after hours, one should contact the bar that is associated w/ the motel. I did so, asking about the availability of a microwave. The barman said he knew nothing about microwave availability, apologizing and saying there is only a limited relationship with the motel.
The beds were good, as was the bath and heating. The wash area was outside the bathroom, which I found awkward. Space and lighting were sufficient. The photograph is misleading, as there is nothing garden-like about the motel setting. There is a pool and I don't know if it is heated.
Glen Ellen is tiny, with limited service. That's all the more reason why each room should have a microwave. The price was reasonable and much less than the upscale places.
The motel is located close to Jack London's park, a place I love, so I would return. But I'd plan ahead for dinner and breakfast if I didn't want to eat out. I would also make sure the motel has REAL contacts in case of emergencies.