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American Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Downey with free parking

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Situated in the business district, American Inn offers comfortable accommodation with free WiFi and multilingual staff. Travelers appreciate the express check-out, self-parking, and helpful service that consistently earns positive feedback from guests.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downey, American Inn is in the city center and near the airport. Long Beach Cruise Terminal and Port of Long Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Knott's Berry Farm and Knott's Soak City Water Park. Check out an event or a game at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, and consider making time for Aquarium of the Pacific, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Map
12644 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA, 90242

What's nearby

  • Kaiser Permanente - Downey Medical Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Parkwest Bicycle Casino - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Commerce Casino - 10 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Citadel Outlets - 11 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Knott's Berry Farm - 15 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Lakewood Boulevard Station - 8 min walk
  • Commerce Station - 10 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪7 Leaves Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Class 302 - ‬16 min walk

About this property

American Inn

Hotel near Commerce Casino
American Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at American Inn feature perks such as premium bedding and first-run movies, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and first-run movies
  • Refrigerators, 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
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • First-run movies
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Fees

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

  • Management fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per night
  • A damage deposit of USD 50.0 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

American Downey
American Inn Downey
American Hotel Downey
American Inn Hotel
American Inn Downey
American Inn Hotel Downey

Frequently asked questions

Is American Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

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?

Located in the heart of Downey, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kaiser Permanente - Downey Medical Center and within 9 mi (15 km) of Parkwest Bicycle Casino and Commerce Casino. Crystal Casino and Los Cerritos Shopping Center are also within 9 mi (15 km). Lakewood Boulevard Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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American Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 610 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 610 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 610 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 610 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 610 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bilisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go to room when I traveling for business are leisure ! Never disappoints and very friendly nice staff and all rooms are very spacious and nice !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

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

Nice place to stay

Nice updated clean place to stay. Perfect if you need a place to stay overnight. Very friendly front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and polite
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ambar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice hotel lots of things to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Braulio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For the price and how clean it is I give it a 5/5
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Rude day time staff refused to open night window during day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

10/10 Excellent

bilisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is very convenient for your travels and it is very quiet and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying at the American inn Facility is clean no smoking thou The entire complex and they are in a very great area
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and simple. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and great location I definitely recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara Devall

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geny

remodeled rooms and bathrooms Quiet and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

bilisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend for traveling
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

eternity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and cozy room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regino

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking staff was super friendly would recommend :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice elegant room and it was very clean & spacious even tho it seemed small. It was an excellent random choice with it being my first time staying in Downey area. Great customer service fast quick I would recommend it to family & friends 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was always very friendly and attentive. Will always come here when needed. Thank you for providing a safe space for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, smelled fresh, offered basic amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager is very familiar with us, as we've stayed here a couple of times and have always been well taken care of. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

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