Grand Central Motel

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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1498 Lyons Ave, Ely, NV, 89301
  • Ely Renaissance Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Jail House Casino
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Nevada Northern National Railway Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Grand Central Motel

Motel in Ely with free parking
Free self parking and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free motel. Housekeeping is available on request.
Grand Central Motel offers 14 accommodations. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on request.
During your stay at Grand Central Motel, you're just a quick walk from White Pine Public Museum. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Within a 10-minute walk of White Pine Public Museum and County Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Ely motel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property does not have a front desk. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.

Grand Central Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose by lowest price, was pleasantly surprised to find room very clean and comfortable. Right on main road so a little noisy but got a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Tommy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and dated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheerful, clean, and a comfortable bed. A real coffee pot in the room and the fridge had a freezer section. The "virtual desk clerk " thing meant no one was on site to straighten out the tv, though the manager (?) walked me through it by phone. And he came over and fixed a plumbing problem right away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap and quirky small town motel, you get what you pay for (in a good way). I crashed here for a night on a road trip. Quiet spot, contactless check in, payment, check out etc. means you don't even have to speak to another human during your stay (unless you want to, of course), which was new to me but a pleasant experience. Would def stay here again if I'm ever back on Hwy 50.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Old but clean and comfortable

The hotel was old (as is almost everything else in Ely) but the hotel was clean, check in was easy, and the showers were hot! The beds were comfortable, although a little hard, but overall a decent place, especially for the price. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

On the way to be a great place... still remodeling

Solo traveler stopping thru a road trip. Owners remodeling location. Still lots to do. Water heater went out in whole hotel thru the night, but owners apologized. Beds and pillows very comfortable. Great room check in and room lock situation with codes vs room keys. Strange odor in room, unpleasant. Apartment size fridge, microwave and coffee pot available. No breakfast on site byt theu do give a voucher for breakfast down the street which was nive and the giid was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Grand central perfection

Heaven at the end of a very long day. From our oversized parking to our late check in everything was perfect! The check-in via text was new to us but when getting in at midnight it was perfect to have everything done in advance. Then the room... yes its "Basic" but with its upgraded pillows, upgraded bedding, plenty of linens. Actually coffee in the room, (Super 8 in CA is removing coffee pots from their rooms!) an apartment sized fridge and large screen tv we felt like we were at a 5 star resort The room is spotless, the owner was very friendly on the phone. I will come back to this hotel based on the pillows on their own! Dont pass up this Gem because its off the beaten path its well worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madi

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little place, would definitely stay again if I'm ever back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

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

Grand Central- Ely

The room was tidy and clean. Bed was comfortable. Good channels on t.v. within walking distance of a few restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I really liked the remote checkin which allowed me to not worry about arriving late. The place had a really high rating on Hotels.com, so I expected it to be nicer. It was fine and possibly the rating reflected how nice it was for the money. Definitely worth it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a great place, especially for the price. The check-in process was super easy, the doors have keyless entry. The owner was super friendly. The place is not a luxury hotel by any means but it was clean. For a hot second, I thought that there was no shower in the room but it was just hidden behind the door. It needs a little paint, repair, etc. The bed was too firm for me personally. But the room was comfy and warm and just what I needed after a giant snowstorm and a 13 hour drive. I'd stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed was comfortable. The heater in my room was out of order, so the owners lent me a space heater. I'd stay there again. Quiet and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

Great Stay

My wife booked this for me for a two night stay on my way home from Quartzite. She likes to book quirky little place, and this was for sure that. Super easy check, clean, walking distance to everything, and I really liked that there was parking big enough for my truck and cargo trailer. This is an older motel, so of course it has it's little foibles, but I really like that it's not cookie cutter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

David F

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like being able to park in front of our door. Felt safe here. Conformable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value, clean room. Wish there was a face to put to the stay. Felt a bit like a vending machine eperience. Thank you, though. I would stay here sgain.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cary

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

Very comfortable stay!! 😊

The room & bed were very comfortable. Good mattress & remodeled room. The shower was nice too. I also loved that I had access to Disney + included. So cool. Very happy with this place & great deal too!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved that I was able to check in whenever using a code I was sent for the keypad on the door! It was clean, cozy and comfortable! Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a basic economy room and it was excellent value. Nice and clean, really comfortable bed and the shower was very powerful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a problem with the TV connection and the owner came down and got us all hooked up. Great people and great locations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024