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American Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Carlisle with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby lounge
Property grounds
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool
Interior
American Inn sits right in the entertainment district, making it an ideal base for exploring. After a day of adventures, guests can cool off in the seasonal pool or catch up on laundry before heading out for more fun.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
Desk chair
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
Desk chair
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1153 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA, 17013

What's nearby

  • Sports Emporium - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Carlisle Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Carlisle Barracks - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Army Heritage and Education Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Dickinson College - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Harrisburg Transportation Center - 24 min drive
  • Harrisburg Intl. Airport (MDT) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mays Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Desperate Times Brewery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

American Inn

Motel in the entertainment district
American Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 112 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, limited housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Service fee: 5 percent

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 25 to August 29
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Carlisle Motel Six
6 Harrisburg Carlisle
Motel 6 Carlisle
Motel 6 Harrisburg Carlisle
Motel Six Carlisle
Carlisle Motel 6
American Inn Motel
American Inn Carlisle
American Inn Motel Carlisle

Frequently asked questions

Does American Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is American Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at American Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at American Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at American Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is American Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Letort Spring Run and Sports Emporium. Carlisle Barracks and Army Heritage and Education Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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American Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 140 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 158 out of 1000 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value , quiet , nice staff , sweet lil pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to shops and stores
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hailey

Liked: Staff & service
Nice staff, clean, not the best but I’d stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

It was a older place that needs some updating but it was clean and the staff was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Leta

Liked: Cleanliness
It was okay for the price your paying
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Trip

Always a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The curb appeal was excellent, they had a beautiful garden when you pulled in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a stop over stay for the night. Quiet, the room was clean, and bed was comfortable. It's a no frills place that is great for the $. There was a cute little pool that I would've loved to jp in, but no time unfortunately
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a good place to dtay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fireflies across the street in the weeds were beautiful! Beautiful flowers out front. Quiet and comfortable off the beaten path.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best motel so far in Carlisle

It is definitely nice and peaceful. The pool is awesome. The clerks are extremely nice. It’s the people that work there and how they treat you is what makes any stay Great!!! It’s American ran
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic place to stay inexpensively
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was an inexpensive clean place to sleep while traveling across the state.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, rundown, had a warped floor, holes in wall, clogged up ac vent, dirty tub & shower head etc. Spent much of my evening cleaning. The positive was the shower pressure was good & hot, is about it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No Breakfast pool was clouding Bathroom was dirty Counter was stained
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and comfortable this is my second time staying at this hotel I was just there for the night no coffee pot in the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

sara

Got a smoking room and didn’t want that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

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

Stay

Always a good stay but went to shower in the morning no hot water
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Good place

Very nice the ppl at the desk was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this property before and always had good experiences. Whenever I go to Carlisle this is the place I stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nestor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The American Inn is located perfectly, next to the PA turnpike entrance at Carlisle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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