A stay at Grand Central Motel places you in the heart of Ely, within a 10-minute walk of White Pine Public Museum and County Museum. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bristlecone Convention Center and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Ely Renaissance Village.
Nevada Northern National Railway Museum - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
Restaurants
Love's Travel Stop - 3 min drive
Prospector Hotel Ely (Nevada) - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
La Fiesta - 13 min walk
Beans & Brews Coffeehouse - 3 min drive
About this property
Grand Central Motel
Grand Central Motel offers 14 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Virtual front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
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)
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Restaurant dining guides
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Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 6 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Administrative fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 6 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Grand Central Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 122 reviews
10 - Excellent
58
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 122 reviews
8 - Good
37
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 122 reviews
6 - Okay
17
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 122 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 122 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Joell
Mar 22, 2026
I really enjoyed my stay. The room was very clean and comfortable.
Joell
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Tracey
May 19, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little out of date, but they are working on upgrades. Overall a nice, clean place to stay.
The owner was super helpful explaining the check in process, room was clean, parking lot was decent size, and i really appreciated that the lot was very well lit at night. Showers & towels were fresh. Overall a decent nights stay in the middle of nowhere.
Perfect place for a quick overnight stop while driving from LA to Boise. Ely gets cold during the winter, but we managed to stay very cozy. Having a door code made check-in easy and flexible. Would book again!
The room was super clean and nicely decorated. The bed was comfortable, the property was well-taken care of, and the owners were responsive to our inquiries. Location is central to restaurants, shops, etc. We will stay here again next time we are traveling through Ely. Highly recommend!
This is an old property, and the new owners are working to improve it and make a good experience for their guests. The check-in was done via texting, and they were very responsive.. The room was clean, and the linens looked very good. They provided a voucher for a free breakfast at a nearby restaurant.. Thank You !
Randy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Karen
May 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is old and shows wear. Rooms were comfortable. No staff is on site, you call a number for assistance. Refrigerator in room also has a freezer which was very convenient.
Funky, with spirit! I love the fact that the new owners were up front about their investment in the older property and passionate about gradually bringing it up to speed. It’s a classic motel in need of care, which means in need of customers. The room was totally clean, easy access, and easy parking for a motorcycle. I’m sure I’ll stay again, as it’s on my US 50 route for road trips. Keep this one going!
I stayed in a basic economy room and it was excellent value. Nice and clean, really comfortable bed and the shower was very powerful. Would definitely stay here again.
This is a great find in Ely. There is a bit of construction on the main drag but once done, it will be so much nicer and the downtown will be revitalized. This property is walking distance from downtown. They gave us a breakfast voucher for a local restaurant (in walking distance) and the food was top notch. The property is vintage, but relatively peaceful and super clean and tidy. I'm pretty sure it's headed for boutique chic in a few years.