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2.0 of 5
1101 Aultman Street, Ely, NV 89301 (Formerly Best Western Main Motel)
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Main Motel
Ranked #10 of 15 hotels in Ely
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Pacifica, CA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“They closed down breakfast early”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2009
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This motel is not up to the price they charged, but everything was full because of horse races. Very strange room (132) had long hallway leading to backroom where beds were. Hotel was clean but air conditioner was in back corner and curtains obstructed. We got a broken down fan from the office (all the electical wires were exposed) and very carefully set it on top of TV cabinet, which helped a lot. What got me was on our second, a Saturday, we went for Breakfast around 9AM (Breakfast hours were from 7-10am) and found everything gone. The young man said he thought everyone had checked out so he put away breakfast. Why he didn't simply check the register I don't know. Previous day, the breakfast was out until after 10. He offered to get us what we wanted, but it wasn't that good a breakfast, (but the hardboiled eggs were a nice touch)so we passed and went ot McDonalds. This breakfast experience turned an average hotel experience into a definite negative experience.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Excellent small motel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2009

The Main Motel in Ely, although small, is an excellent choice. Room was very clean, quiet, 2 queens, micro-oven, small fridge, net access, and best rate found by search engines I use. I certainly recommend it. Also, the Big Apple restaurant up the road (50 going East) about 2 minutes is an excellent place to eat.

  • Stayed June 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Picabo, ID
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Clean,Quiet good place to sleep”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2009
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person found this review helpful

Room was good size. Clean, Quiet, has Refrigerator and Microwave. Small Coffee pot in room * Continental Breakfast,need work .
I was they only to have a good night sleep. This is what I Great hot bath and a great night sleep.Had dinner from the Twin Wok Chinese Cuisine 700 Park Ave [--]

  • Stayed April 2009, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Boise, Idaho
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Another great review for Main Motel!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2009

I probably wouldn't have chosen it based on it's streetside appearance, and gone on to the Best Western next door. Glad we stayed at Main Motel. The lady who checked us in was happy, friendly, and helpful. There is a charge for pets that isn't in the description - $10 cat, $20 dog, one-time, not per night. Clean, fairly new carpeting, drapes, furniture, wallpaper, bathtub, tile floor, counter and sink. DSL access. Continental breakfast was good, with a selection of bagels, toast, sweet rolls, fruit, cereal, hard boiled eggs - Yum! Large mini-mart across the street is well-stocked, they even recommended a good Reisling, and a fun restaurant to go to. Coffee in room.

  • Stayed March 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Las Cruces, New Mexico
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“MAIN MOTEL Lives up to all the reviews!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2008

I chose Main Motel based on Trip Advisor reviews. I am happy to report that the Main Motel proved the reviews to be accurate. The front desk clerk was very nice and friendly and accommodating. It is true that the rooms can be VERY small; and as a fellow traveler commented, the double beds are quite small and short. So if this is a problem for you, ask to look at the room first! Please note that NOT ALL rooms have a refridgerator and microwave. If this is important to you, then you should ask to make sure your room has them. This motel is VERY pet friendly, and they will allow large pets as well as small ones for the same extra fee. It is often hard to find lodging that will accept large pets so this is a real plus!!! Overall I was pleased with my stay, and I was especially pleased with the wonderful, quiet air conditioning, the immaculately clean bathroom and the nice cold fridge with a freezer compartment!
PS. If it seems this motel has alot of room amenities like large chain motels - well that is because this motel IS a BEST WESTERN MOTEL! Not sure why it's not advertised as one.

  • Liked — Acceptance of large pets in a non-smoking room that had great room amenities
  • Disliked — no whirlpool, jacuzzi or spa
  • Stayed July 2008, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1101 Aultman Street, Ely, NV 89301 (Formerly Best Western Main Motel)
Price range (per night):* 78 AUD - 80 AUD

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