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American Motel

2.5 star property
Suburban motel in Wheat Ridge with free parking

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Reception
Reception
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Banquet hall
Meeting facility
American Motel in Arvada Plaza offers a practical home base with essential comforts. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and on-site laundry. The property features event spaces, an ATM, and vending machines for convenience.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Two Double Beds Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double with Two Double Beds Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room with One King Bed Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
10101 W Interstate 70 Frontage Rd N, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033

What's nearby

  • Empower Field at Mile High - 12 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Coors Field - 12 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Ball Arena - 13 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Union Station - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Colorado Convention Center - 14 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wheat Ridge / Ward Station - 3 min drive
  • Arvada Ridge Station - 13 min walk
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

American Motel

Motel located in Arvada Plaza Area
American Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, ATM/banking services, and an elevator
  • A reception hall, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 138 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and soap
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 17 2025 to January 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting

Property is also known as

American Motel Motel
American Motel Wheat Ridge
American Motel Motel Wheat Ridge

Frequently asked questions

Is American Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at American Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at American Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at American Motel?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Where is American Motel located?

Located in Arvada Plaza Area, this motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Clear Creek and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Lutheran Medical Center. Lakeside Amusement Park and Applewood Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km). Wheat Ridge / Ward Station is 29 minutes by foot and Arvada Ridge Station is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

American Motel Reviews

6.4

5.8

Cleanliness

5.8

Amenities

6.6

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 358 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Quick and easy check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Checking in and out was simple.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good

Front desk staff are above and beyond. The rest of the hotel, not so much. A good value for its price, definitely. I prefer the apple inn across the street
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Balcony was nice tyhabe
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Quick and easy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quick and each check in and out
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Quick and easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was easy going.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Expedia needs to stop asking me for reviews. I deleted several emails about this because I only give reviews if I have a reason. This hotel closed in July 2025. Stop asking me for a review
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay here while i was in the Denver area
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was absolutely filthy. Even the non smoking rooms reaked of cigs. White stains on the sheets, dirty sock and hair in the bathroom and the fridge didn’t work. Would have rather stayed in my car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GEORGETTE

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

4/10 Poor

Sherie

Liked: Amenities
Can get rides
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Easy access to Interstate and near the place needed to go.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it a lot
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone working here was so helpful and kind. I can always count on them to take care of me and I'm sure they will you to.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Good Price

Room was comfortable. the bed was comfortable. The Air Conditioner worked Great. Later check out was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

WILLIAM

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Reunion

Not really a good motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
Fantastic employees therefor you when other chains are not , called compassion. World lost that . Never forget where you came from
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m truly thankful for the staffs courtesy n Patience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Caring stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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