American Inn

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a bedside lamp. - American Inn (Branford)
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A reception area with a counter, a refrigerator, a small cabinet, a chair, and a window with a view of the street. - American Inn (Branford)
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American Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Branford, American Inn is in a shopping district and by the sea. Stony Creek Museum and Hyland House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bill Miller’s Castle and Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Connecticut Sportsplex or Payne Whitney Gymnasium. Visit our Branford travel guide
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565 East Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405

What's nearby

  • A large brick building with arched windows and domed towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a stone pathway.
    Yale University
    13 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • A grassy hill with a stone wall and multiple tall metal structures.
    Quinnipiac University
    24 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rose Vineyards
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District
    4 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Guilford Station
    8 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL)
    63 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Cumberland Farms
    3 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    5 min drive
  • Rose Vineyards and Winery
    12 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is American Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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: 1:00 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 by the sea, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bill Miller’s Castle, Stony Creek Museum, and Branford Supply Pond. Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

American Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 562 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 562 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 562 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 562 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 562 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Myra

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Loved staying here. Owner takes great pride in proving a clean, safe, quiet place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

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Staff was very pleasant checked in very quickly. Room was very clean as well as the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty quiet motel given its location. Slept with the AC off and the back window open listening to the crickets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole Marie

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Very good service will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

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Very nice hotel with very nice staff. Suited our needs perfectly for a one night stay but definitely wouldn’t hesitate to stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is super friendly and helpful! He made sure that we were happy every day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is tidy and the staff are helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean rooms, friendly staff, what more can you ask for. Sky Diner being within walking distance is a plus. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and comfy stay for a night when in a crunch
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, no frills motel. Would stay here again. Quiet, even though it is on a main road. Easy to find, convenient location. Highly recommend. Very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value.Clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was clean and quiet. It conveniently had a Dunkin and a Diner just steps away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Property easy to get to. Would be nice if they would have coffee in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a basic motel room but well maintained and very clean. I would come back for certain
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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I only stayed for 1 night and it was fine for that. It's like a throwback to roadside hotel from years past. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the AC worked well. The guy at the front deck was polite and welcoming. For a basic no frills hotel it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is dated but well maintained recent improvements or decorating. A very easy to control and effective climate control in the room, good comfortable bed. Responsive staff. Grocery and coffee shop nearby. Clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

teresa

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Room was very clean and staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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Have stayed here multiple times and always a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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Great place to stay and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

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Clean, secure, comfortable. Great price. Couldn’t ask for more. All things considered it’s a great value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a no frills motel but has all the basics: clean firm mattress, 3/4 size refrigerator, microwave, ironing board, hair dryer etc. The bathtub has a good shower head with reliable hot water. Air conditioning is a wall unit in the back. Near grocery store, diner, coffee shop.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

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The winter season pricing is great. It’s very convenient to interstate 95 and a grocery store. Several good restaurants are close as well as a coffee shop. The room was basic but clean and quiet which is what we needed. Next time in the area we will stay again for the location and value.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Glenn

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Clean room, the internet modem had to be rebooted but no other issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy parking, quiet and safe location, a diner and Dunkin's within walking distance and a Stop & Shop supermarket across the street. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025