Classic Vintage Charm
Maintained retro style with updated cleanliness and thoughtful touches.
Charming vintage 2-star motel in Elko, NV near main street attractions. Affordable comfort with friendly service and kid-friendly amenities.
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Centre Motel offers a charming and no-frills place to stay in Elko, Nevada, perfect for travelers seeking an affordable and straightforward lodging option. Its vintage character blends with clean, well-maintained rooms and friendly, attentive staff committed to guest comfort. Located just off the main street, the motel provides easy access to local attractions, restaurants, and the cultural pulse of the area without excessive noise.
The motel's simple setup includes practical amenities such as in-room fridges and soft towels praised by guests, blending comfort with value. The attentive owner’s concern for guests’ needs adds a personal touch uncommon in many budget motels. Several nearby museums celebrate regional history and culture, enhancing opportunities for sightseeing and recreation within walking distance.
Though the motel is older and has been described as vintage with minimal extras, cleanliness and safety remain strong draws. It welcomes families, maintaining a kid-friendly atmosphere, with reasonable nightly rates making it an appealing choice for short stays or longer visits. Travelers looking to explore Elko’s unique heritage while staying centrally will find this motel a practical and agreeable base.
Three signals that shape how this stay actually feels.
Maintained retro style with updated cleanliness and thoughtful touches.
Friendly owners who go the extra mile for guest comfort and safety.
Close proximity to museums, restaurants, and main street attractions.
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A snapshot of guest ratings and stories behind the stay.
“This spot is fairly old and the wind was blowing 6 degree air directly through the bathroom window. The owner put an extra heater in the bathroom for me and that fixed the temperature. Very nice people. I will definitely stay here again. ------------ Update 9 months later: Added another star to make four. I have stayed here every month this year, between one night and sixteen nights in a row. Danny is always helpful and a nice guy. Rates are great. ------------- Updated again, been staying here for about a year and a half. Great place and great people. Time for five stars.”
“Do not hesitate to book this! This is THE most charming vintage motel I've stayed in yet! The owners are so sweet and they have done an AMAZING job with the place. It looks old but new at the same time! Daily maid service! I've been living in motels since April and this is only the second place I've stayed that even offered maid service! Extremely affordable and safe, great location right off the main street with plenty of wonderful restaurants near by. If you enjoy vintage motels like I do, you don't want to miss this one!”
“Booked through hotels.com and the owner was really sweet - he had wanted to call and reassure me that there were fridges already in the rooms to meet my special request. Be advised, no pets. No frills at this place but it was clean. The towels were really really soft (remarkably so). The motel is recessed off the main drag by a vacant lot and a little distanced from road noise. There were some characters that walked by but it was not too "shifty" looking. A couple blocks down we stumbled upon the brothel district while on a stroll (lol whoops!). It felt safe enough and everyone in town in the area was very courteous (ex: saying hello on the street; yielding so we could safely cross the road). The owner said they don't have many issues with theft but because I had a very visible bicycle in the back of my truck he recommended unpacking - he seemed genuinely concerned for us (not just worried about liability). This guy was seriously such a sweetie. When we were checking out I mentioned that there was a bag of bread above the vending machine (?) and he said someone had left it in the room, it was perfectly good bread, and he was using it to feed the birds so it didn't go to waste and the birds wouldn't go hungry. My only complaint was that the ceiling above our room creaked and our upstairs occupant was a tromper all night - next time I'd bring earplugs or request an upstairs room. Otherwise would definitely visit again!”
“We went thru Elko in May of 2021. Others were full and we took a chance on this older motel. It was great, very clean, very nice man at counter and my husband still raves about water pressure in shower. Vintage but very clean.”
“Super clean and quiet! Danny at the front desk is very friendly. Gave me a breakfast recommendation morning after my stay. Room came with micro fridge/tiny freezebox (works very well, perfect for keeping a few items cool and freezing an ice pack for my lunchbox), TV, shower, plenty of towels, and a big neat bed. Would stay again. Definitely a pleasant experience.”
“The owners are very professional, friendly,and obviously take great pride in their business and strive for customer satisfaction. Immaculately maintained...and ultra clean! A perfectly maintained retro hotel. This is the second time I've stayed here..with a 6 year lapse, and still meticulously maintained. A Great value... for your Dollar!...kind of shocking in this day and age ?.... Very Refreshing! It was a pleasure to stay here.”
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Practical details to know before you check in.
From 14:00 for convenient arrival times.
Until 11:00 to give travelers a relaxed departure.
+1 775-738-3226 for direct assistance.
Kid-friendly amenities available to accommodate families.
In-room fridges to keep snacks and drinks cool.
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