American Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Branford motel

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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565 East Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405
  • Place, Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rose Vineyards
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Bill Miller’s Castle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Branford

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Branford motel, you'll be steps from Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center and within a 15-minute walk of Rose Vineyards. Bill Miller’s Castle and Stony Creek Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rose Vineyards - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bill Miller’s Castle - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Yale University - 11 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital - 11 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Guilford Station - 8 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Central Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rose Vineyards and Winery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Parthenon Diner Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

About this property

American Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Branford motel
As a guest of American Inn, you'll find a vending machine, room service (during limited hours), and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. American Inn also features RV/bus/truck parking, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Self parking is free.

This Branford motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
American Inn offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads.

This Branford motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

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Reviews

American Inn Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 483 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here multiple times and always a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable. Well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Easy access to highways and local restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

No sheer curtains facing parking lot. Could not open curtain for light without feeling exposed. No table by the chair. No breakfast at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an old fashioned motor court, not a modern fancy hotel. I like these nostalgic motels, but it might or might not be your cup of tea. The manager was sweet and helpful, eager to make sure everything was to my liking. The room was a bit dated, but neat as a pin and absolutely no unpleasant smells - not just nonsmoking, but no cleaning chemical smells either. The fridge/freezer was clean and cold, the microwave also clean. Plenty of pillows on a comfortable bed. There were windows front and back and a desk where I could work while in the room. The room would benefit from machine for tea and coffee. They only had coffee in the small front office. I bought a mug and some tea bags at the nearby Stop & Shop and microwaved water for tea which worked OK. Again a caveat; it did not bother me, but over the back fence was a trailer home neighborhood but they were well kept up with flowers in the yards.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

catherine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa and Steve

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If effort was put into updates and upkeep it could be a decent little motel. In the current condition we would not stay again.It served the purpose for a one night stay. The room was dingy and needed a coat or two of paint. The bathroom was in disrepair with missing tiles and a hole in the tub surround. Just not a fresh or cared for vibe. Dingy. The gentleman that checked us in was very nice and sheets were clean and bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAY

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room and property were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tabitha

The room stunk

I had to burn a candle because the room stunk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina G

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Overall great

It was very comfortable and a lot of amenities easy to navigate
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated but great value

Hotel was outdated but great stay for your money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Randal, River Falls

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean and quiet stay. Property on the older side but well maintained. In-room coffee maker would have been a nice amenity. Courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025