American Classic Inn

2.0 star property

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Family Double Room, Multiple Beds | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels
Courtyard
Children's play area - outdoor
Deluxe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $115
$100 nightly
$115 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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7545 W US HWY 50, Salida, CO, 81201
  • Place, Rocky Mountain Mini Golf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Salida Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Loyal Duke's Dog Park
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 king

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Double Room, Multiple Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Salida

When you stay at American Classic Inn in Salida, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 5-minute drive of Salida Museum and Riverside Park. .This motel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery.

What's nearby

  • Rocky Mountain Mini Golf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Salida Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Loyal Duke's Dog Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Riverside Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mo Burrito - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Robin's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bunny & Clyde’s Corner Bakery & Café - ‬3 min drive

About this property

American Classic Inn

American Classic Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable television is provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include phones and desks.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this motel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

American Classic Inn Salida
American Classic Inn
American Classic Salida
American Classic Inn Motel
American Classic Inn Salida
American Classic Inn Motel Salida

American Classic Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 435 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 435 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 435 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 435 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 435 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place to stay! The bed and linens were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and check in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Katana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best budget motel around! Adorable on the outside when you drive up, and convenient on the inside. The best bang for your buck
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well run establishment
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mitchel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, service, rooms and location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very cute place. Staff was friendly and everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent,beds comfortable,and decorated very nice,and modern,half the price of the corporate giants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 1 night. Very welcoming staff. Super clean and cute room. Amazing for the price! Will likely stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Viki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cutest place to stay. It was a perfect evening we spent there and will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Giovanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was clean and enjoyable. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable property, loved our stay, we will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place brings back memories of the 60s and 70s when places like this were everywhere.will recomend this place to anyone i know headed this way
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was so easy through the drive through. Very clean updated older motel. Would recommend it and would stay again. Loved their grab and go breakfast. Price very reasonably
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room ambience was unique, 60s / 70s Americana. Location was convenient, staff was nice and accommodating. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here 2x now and love it. It’s clean and cute! I am a woman traveling by myself and I always feel safe sleeping here Thx for the charming place to get a good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Motorcycle stop at American Classic Inn

Beautiful retro rooms and grounds. Staff was super friendly too. The breakfast snacks and coffee/tea were also a nice touch. My second stay here and I look forward to the next👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very soft sheets and towels I think I’ve ever had I will always stay here when visiting Salida
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the cute retro style and the staff who manage the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

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

Nice rooms

Cutely appointed rooms, comfortable bed. Check in thru drive up window was easy and fast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ralph (front desk) was great, the rooms were inviting, and bed was comfy. Will be back for our next visit to Salida.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the ease of check in. Clean room. Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025