Grand Central Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Ely with free parking

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Premium Room, 1 Double Bed
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Grand Central Motel?

Grand Central Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Grand Central Motel?

Yep, Grand Central Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grand Central Motel?

No, Grand Central Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Grand Central Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Grand Central Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve definitely paid way more for way less. This little property is a diamond in the rough. New owners are working diligently to constantly improve. A great place to stay as we passed through.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Erlinda

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Katrina, Bonney Lake

Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Love the price for a convenient and quick stop-over. Easy to find. Room access was easy. No need to check-in. Bed was clean, room was overall clean but that carpet ... yikes!! Pets are allowed, however there is no place for dogs to go potty. I had to wander the sketchy neighborhood to find a suitable place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best value for a clean quiet place. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

greg

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No coffee
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Clint

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didnt stay. The shower was moldy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent bedding and very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert, Burnsville

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small. Trouble with TV and internet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was nice and responded quickly. Clean room. Every room had roku so you can binge watch on Netflix and also had a microwave and fridge which i liked! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Couple satisfied staying in Grand Central Motel .

We stayed @ Grand Central for 2 nights it’s a clean room no smells or bugs & quiet place with a friendly neighborhood . My husband Robert enjoyed staying specially me the wife 😇 I love to watch outside peacefull with a beautiful view beautiful small town so relaxing . We don’t mind to recommend this Motel to our friends .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

You get what you pay for. This place is definitely a bargain and the price is right.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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