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American inn

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Elko

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ATM/banking on site
Exterior
Laundry room
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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500 W Oak St, Elko, NV, 89801
  • Place, Western Folklife Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Basin College
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Elko County Fairgrounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Elko, NV (EKO-Elko Regional)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Elko

Heart of Elko.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Elko hotel, you'll find Western Folklife Center and Great Basin College. Elko County Fairgrounds and Dotty's Casino are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Western Folklife Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Great Basin College - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Elko County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Elko Convention Center - 5 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Elko Station - 4 min drive
  • Elko, NV (EKO-Elko Regional) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Time Charlee's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Maverik - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Odeh's Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

American inn

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Elko
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Elko hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
American inn offers 19 accommodations with air conditioning. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include printers and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 4 spaces per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 34.99 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Weight limit: 30 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 34.99 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 72071219

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

American inn Elko
American inn Hotel
American inn Hotel Elko

Frequently asked questions

How close is American inn to the airport?

American inn is 1.1 mi (2-min drive) away from the Elko, NV (EKO-Elko Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does American inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at American inn.

Does American inn offer free breakfast?

American inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at American inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Dotty's Casino (2-min drive) and Gold Country Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at American inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at American inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does American inn have a pool?

American inn does not have a pool.

Does American inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is American inn to downtown Elko?

American inn is 0.5 mi away from Elko.

American inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

100% apparently new owners and going back to sam and
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conway

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Jay. I was really comfortable and it was so quiet. I wished the a/c worked a little better but none the less I was comfortable. Your property was so clean and cute. I found it to be a charming little spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Fast and Reliable Internet

The internet was fast speed and helped me get my work done without issue. The room was clean. The only negative was that there was no available electric outlet near the desk. I fortunately had a long extension that was just long enough to stretch across the room to power my computer and electronics so I could get my work done.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Blair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Appeared at first to be in a bad neighborhood, turned out OK.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean. Easy check in even when I got there late at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind. I had made a mistake when booking and he was able to help me fix it and was able to give me the online price instead of the extra fees. For pets, there was an extra 35$ fee, so keep that in mind. Room was clean but pillows were quite thin. It was acceptable for a pet friendly room. The only issues i had was the towels had some stains on it that looked like they hadnt come out during a previous wash and the airconditioner couldn't keep up with the heat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Phyllis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

One of Elko's gems

Great little Motel! Clean and comfortable. Manager is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Lantana

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Starlotte

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

Dont let the location and age fool you

Quaint little hotel with an emphasis on safety and temodeling. Lots of outdoor lights and cameras and very effective black out blinds. Locked office with quick response to buzzer. Coffee, hot and cold filtered water muffins and fruit available. Ice and other amenities in a key only room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

pynne

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was old and very outdated. We did not realize we needed to notify for daily room service. When we asked for clean towels, we were made to feel like an inconvenience, but were delivered within 5 min. Air conditioner blew right on our heads. Pillows paper thin. Shower tiny like a phone booth with very low fixture. Toilet was miniature and very low height. Upside: Room was clean, but very small and crowded. We had booked king bed but were given 2 queens.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

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

Nice stay in town

We had a nice stay. The Staff was courteous and helpful. It was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

Older but clean and quiet!

This is an older motel, and “you get what you pay for.” The American Inn was the best deal we could find in Elko. The host was friendly, the room was quiet and clean, and the beds were very comfortable. Water leaked out of both taps in the bathroom sink when using hot or cold water, which I think could be fairly easily fixed by cleaning the aeriators. We just kept a washcloth around the taps to soak up the leaking water. The continental breakfast was a bit of a disappointment, with only a few selections (one type of cold cereal, yogurt, very small muffins, apples, bananas, juice) and a coffee machine that could be updated. However, we were very grateful for how quiet our room was. We slept well!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the room appeared to be clean, I didn't find any bed bugs, and the mattress was comfortable; the front door dead bolt didn't work, the toilet had an actual foot pedal flush, and the general appearance of the room was old and run down. In the morning, I had to ring the overnight doorbell to be let into the lobby for "breakfast" even though it was after 7:30 am. The coffee maker was not working and all of the juice and milk were in open, multi use containers, so I had a cup of water and we left. If you are desperate just to pull over and sleep for the night, this place meets minimum cleanliness and comfort standards
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

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

A good place to stay

It is a good Motel, I will stay there again when in Elko.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great spot

Comfortable quiet and kind helpful staff. Parking right in front of the room was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022