Motel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Nevada Northern National Railway Museum
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this motel has free breakfast and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
Magnuson Hotel Ely offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. This Ely motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Magnuson Hotel Ely. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Nevada Northern National Railway Museum. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
Free continental breakfast served daily
Free WiFi and wired Internet
Free self parking
Amenities include coffee/tea in a common area
Within a 15-minute walk of Nevada Northern National Railway Museum and Copper Queen Casino
Pets welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ely motel.
Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 floor
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets: USD 20 per pet, per stay
Maximum 1 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
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 20 per pet, 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property is also known as
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Magnuson Hotel Ely Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 851 reviews
10 - Excellent
180
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 851 reviews
8 - Good
319
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 851 reviews
6 - Okay
192
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 851 reviews
4 - Poor
92
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 851 reviews
2 - Terrible
68
7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Kristi
Travelled with family
16 Mar 2025
Rooms are clean,friendly staff and super hot water to shower.
Breakfast: hot cereal packets, cold cereal, milk, OJ, yogurt, cream cheese, jams, baked goods (pastries, muffins)eggs, bagels, pancakes)
Property is old but new management is trying hard.
The guy at the front desk was nice, but the room was not that great. No light in the bathroom sink area. Bed was clean and comfortable.
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
Business traveller
28 Feb 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Go elsewhere!!!
I'm used to staying in low quality places for work but this was not worth it. Could not find an employee to give me more towels until the 2nd to last day of a 10 day stay. At one point, I accidentally locked myself out and there was noone to let me back in. I called the hotel from inside their lobby and noone answered. It was late and cold. Eventually, I got back in through my room's window. Which was not even a little bit secure. I was happy to get back in but then nervous of how easy it was to get in through the window. The icing on the cake was getting eaten up by BED BUGS. I had never experienced them before. I didn't know what the bites were until the last day. I was furious but... Shocker... Could not find an employee to tell. I would have asked for a refund and not left this review had literally anyone from Magnuson had reached out to me.
Parking lots were covered in snow piles making it difficult to gather my belongings to my room. The internet given to us wasn't available to use and due to the random service going out makes it difficult to do my things online.
This property was absolutely horrible. It was very dirty. There was animal pee marks throughout the carpet. when we arrive to check in, we walked in to the front desk we rang the bell we’ve called rang the bell multiple times we were there for about 35 40 minutes before somebody comes walking into the office to help us check in our room. We asked her why nobody was in the office. She said she was out doing laundry! in a completely other part of the building.
Excellent restful sleep thanks so much. We will come visit again.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Mike
6 Jan 2025
Mike
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Chimasa
Travelled with partner
6 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel has two properties on the same street. On Expedia.com shows photos of the newer on, but our room was assigned the old one. The appearance made us wanted to look for other hotels, but we were too tired to do so after 8 hours driving in a frigid air. Inside of the room was clean with updated bathroom/a sink/a large countertop. Found no microwave/refrigerator in the room which were on the Expedia images. The lady at the front desk bought one to our room from the other property. I was so grateful for her prompt action along with a good assortment of breakfast items including whole wheat items. A gas station is conveniently across from this motel.
Room was clean and comfortable. Fine for one night.
Property is very run down. Breakfast was included but lobby was locked and closed in the morning so we were unable to access. Disappointing. Help arrived at 7:40am. Breakfast was supposed to be avail at 7am. Tried to contact manager but no response. Next time we will pay a little bit more and find a better spot.
Eric
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
22 Dec 2024
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Only good for a quick sleep, no WiFi or breakfast
Bad WiFi, not enough to use a website. Dirty. We did like the layout of the double room, which had a separate sleeping alcove for one of the beds. Also, we’re informed that breakfast started at 7:00 in the morning, and the front office was still closed at 8:00 when we left.