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American Motel

2.5 star property
Friends gather at the reception hall for events, while travelers enjoy amenities like on-site laundry and 24-hour front desk service.

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American Motel in Arvada Plaza offers a practical home base with essential comforts. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and on-site laundry. The property features event spaces, an ATM, and vending machines for convenience.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Two Double Beds Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double with Two Double Beds Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room with One King Bed Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Arvada Plaza Area, a neighborhood in Wheat Ridge, American Motel is in the suburbs. Union Station and 16th Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Denver's Downtown Aquarium and Elitch Gardens Theme Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Empower Field at Mile High, or consider Red Rocks Amphitheater for a night out. Visit our Wheat Ridge travel guide
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80033, CO, Wheat Ridge, 10101 W Interstate 70 Frontage Rd N

What's nearby

  • Season changing, first snow and autumn trees
    Clear Creek
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Union Station showing heritage architecture, signage and a city
    Union Station
    12 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Red Rocks Amphitheater featuring theater scenes and snow
    Red Rocks Amphitheater
    15 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Bowlero Wheat Ridge
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anderson Park
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Wheat Ridge / Ward Station
    3 min drive
  • Arvada Ridge Station
    13 min walk
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Circle K
    2 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    9 min walk
  • Circle K
    4 min walk
  • Panda Express
    10 min walk

About this property

American Motel

Motel located in Arvada Plaza Area
American Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and a reception hall
  • ATM/banking services, an elevator, and a vending machine
Room features
All 138 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and soap
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 17 2025 to January 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting

Property is also known as

American Motel Motel
American Motel Wheat Ridge
American Motel Motel Wheat Ridge

Frequently asked questions

Is American Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at American Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at American Motel?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Where is American Motel located?

Located in Arvada Plaza Area, this motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Clear Creek and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Lutheran Medical Center. Majestic View Park and Nature Center and Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities are also within 6 mi (10 km). Wheat Ridge / Ward Station is 29 minutes by foot and Arvada Ridge Station is 13 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

American Motel Reviews

6.4

5.8

Cleanliness

5.8

Amenities

6.6

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 358 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick easy and friendly check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

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

Good stay

I stayed there quite often, and they are quite friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I have no complaints about my short stay. Everything including the staff were wonderful I’d definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Quick and easy check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Checking in and out was simple.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Friendly checking in and out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good

Front desk staff are above and beyond. The rest of the hotel, not so much. A good value for its price, definitely. I prefer the apple inn across the street
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Miss Sandy is very polite an staff are very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Quick and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, well located
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and easy going.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quick and each check in and out
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was helpful and very nice. Lots of shopping and restaurant options nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the private balcony with sliding doors but the fact that they give u your privacy to full extent and are always there to help with any assistance..... And feel safe with 24hr security....
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ethan

Liked: Staff & service

Meh... you get what you pay for.

Easy process, good prices, friendly staff. Just a trashy, junk hotel. Make sure you park where you can see your car b/c there are questionable people walking around the parking lot at all hours of the night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Good nite Sleep

Good Quiet Comfortable Stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love all their staff and cleaning crews here at this hotel. It may be an Older hotel but their staff has and always been amazing to us. The rates are very reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Miss Sandy the manager is very very good at her job. An is always polite an easy to talk to.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not Bad

Hotel is getting old but was quiet and comfortable.Nite front desk Guy needs a personality upgrade.. Convenient to fast food restaurants and to major i70 highway.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is dated, but clean. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Good Price

Room was comfortable. the bed was comfortable. The Air Conditioner worked Great. Later check out was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stuff, room was bigger than my expectation. Next to high way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathleen

Nice room but there a gentlemen that rude that work the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024