American Classic Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Salida with free parking

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Exterior
Children's play area - outdoor
Deluxe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
7545 W US HWY 50, Salida, CO, 81201
  • Salida Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Riverside Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Room, 1 queen

  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 king

  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Double Room, Multiple Beds

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

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Salida

American Classic Inn places you within a 10-minute stroll of Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Salida Museum. This 20-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Salida Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Riverside Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center - 5 min drive - 2.2 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
  • ‪Moonlight Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mo Burrito - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Amicas Pizza Microbrew & More - ‬3 min drive

About this property

American Classic Inn

Motel in Salida with free parking
American Classic Inn features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can help secure valuables, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, phones, and desks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Polish

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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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at American Classic Inn?

American Classic Inn offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at American Classic Inn?

As of Apr 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at American Classic Inn on Apr 30, 2025 start from $65.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near American Classic Inn?

This motel in Salida is within a 10-minute walk of Salida Museum and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf. You'll also find Riverside Park and Arkansas River within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at American Classic Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does American Classic Inn include a casino?

No, American Classic Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at American Classic Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does American Classic Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does American Classic Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, American Classic Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will American Classic Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at American Classic Inn though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at American Classic Inn?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at American Classic Inn?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at American Classic Inn.

American Classic Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 344 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice remodel that modernized the small rooms with comfortable bed. Only negatives are; no blackout curtains, cold bathroom floor without heat working.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline, pomona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very unique and close to everything i wanted to go

8/10 Good

Tami

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great non-chain motel/hotel option in Salida. The rooms have been refreshed with great updated bathrooms! There were apparently satellite troubles when we were there and the front desk didn't know how to reset the TV so we had no TV - either for the evening or the next morning. This also seemed to slow down WIFI or WIFI was just a bit slow. Overall would be happy to try them again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Don

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JP

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, retro motel room!! Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored retro motel. Clean. Comfortable. Our room was out near the highway so maybe a bit noisy but not bad. Grab and go breakfast wasn’t much. Overall great value. Fun place. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique hotel. The room was spacious with a changing room leading into the bath. They had a hall tree in the dressing area that all hotels should have. There were places for your luggage, shoes, and places to hang clothes all combined into one area. They seem to have thought it through when they put these rooms together, unlike some hotels. Highly recommend and will return if ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay at the American Classic Inn. It is a place that we will remember. The check-in was smooth and we were given a very good recommendation for dinner. Would recommend for others to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoed this fun retro motel, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, would just request coffee makers in the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kevin, Elizabethtown

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Choose other lodging in Salida! Check-in process is a concern. Welcome email asks you to check-in via a drive-thru window which is odd behavior. This business scans a copy of your driver's license which is completely unacceptable in our current world of continual software breaches. I felt like the drive-in check-in process attempts to hide this practice. A bargain hotel in Salida Colorado has no justifiable reason for retaining an image of your ID. This practice is an unnecessary intrusion into your personal information and adds risk to the data leakage of your personal information.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Great stay

We didn’t know what to expect and were happily surprised to find such a welcoming, clean and reasonably priced motel. We are looking forward to visiting Salida again and booking at the American Classic Motel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff support
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nasya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I were attending a conference in Buena Vista for a week and decided to stay in Salida as the prices were better. We were thrilled with this location! We loved how safe, clean, well kept it was. They pay attention to detail and take pride in the facility. The bed was comfy, the bathroom was clean, the decor was so cute. My only critique is that I’m glad we brought our own pillows as the ones in the room were a bit flimsy. Wonderful wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Geneviève

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is well located, although you have to drive to go in Salida downtown (4-5 minutes). It was super clean, well decorated and surrounded by moutains. It was quiet, well equiped and easy to park. We were satisfied with our choice. But nothing fancy here, it is a motel not a 5stars hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was really cute and I loved the parking right out front of our room. I felt like it was a really good deal for the price,great location,beds were comfortable, it was quiet and very clean. If you book here just make sure your read all the information they send you. The only issue we came across was when we needed more towels and didn't realize that you can only get them at a certain time, my fault for not reading the info better! Grab and go breakfast items were minimal but worked and was appreciated. For the price this is a great place to stay and I highly recommend it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Desirae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will always stay here when I go to Salida
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy

The hotel is cute and nice touches but the air conditioner made noise the whole night!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024