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American Classic Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Salida Museum

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Exterior detail
Children's play area - outdoor
Mountain view
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
BBQ/picnic area
The American Classic Inn provides a peaceful mountain getaway complete with a garden for relaxation and a playground for younger guests. Visitors can stay connected with WiFi while enjoying the outdoors, where barbecue grills await for casual meals in the mountain air.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 king | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 king

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Double Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family Double Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
7545 W US HWY 50, Salida, CO, 81201

What's nearby

  • Salida Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Salida Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Riverside Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mo Burrito - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Red Hen Bakery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

American Classic Inn

Motel near Salida Museum
Located close to Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center, American Classic Inn provides free to-go breakfast, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, desks, and phones

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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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is American Classic Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at American Classic Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at American Classic Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at American Classic Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is American Classic Inn located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Salida Museum and within 3 mi (5 km) of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center and Riverside Park. Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery and Arkansas River are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

American Classic Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 398 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 398 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 398 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 398 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 398 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mitchel

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, love the drive through. Room is nice. Love the retro fridge. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor was awesome! Our room was clean and comfortable. Very friendly staff and helpful upon arrival. Would definitely stay here again if I was in the area. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what I was looking for. Clean, easy, no frills but has what you need
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A quick overnight stay in Salida and the American Classic was just what we needed. Clean room, a little
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is a great find. The location is close to everything. The decorating is very cute and room was perfect for us. The only thing I would have liked is a deadbolt or similar on the door. The lock on door didn't feel very secure. Other than that, it was perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was quoted a price of all-in from Expedia but was charged a higher price upon checking in. What's up with that? I know it is a small amount, but I expect to pay the rate I originally booked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay. The room was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little remodeled motel Super clean and comfortable room Walkable distance to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilbur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

Wilbur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and tidy rooms. Squeaky clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This sink would not drain, the guy who checked me in came right over and had it fixed in no time, I appreciate that. I booked months in advance, it would have been better to have a room that wasn't the closet one to the main road. I will always stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

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

Nice Stay

Just a quick trip to Salida and our stay at American Classic Inn was great. Easy check in, clean, nice decor. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and cute retro style motel, Clean with a comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated, very nice rooms. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little hotel.

Nicely decorated, clean, quiet, attractive rooms. Comfortable bed. First rate hotel, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a nice place to stay. Quiet, clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very quaint motel. Very clean, bed comfortable and check easy. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jarek

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

Brown’s Canyon hiking

This little motel is amazing. Super clean, remodeled and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really cute remodels 50’s hotel. Nice and clean and updated with cute decor

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