American Inn Boone

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2026

Sandra

Yes

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

Vicki

Very clean, staff great. Parking easy. Nothing but coffee for

2/10

Poor

25 Jul 2026

Daniel

There was a very strong odor that gave my wife a headache. No breakfast and the water in the pool was very cold. Bed was very hard and pillows not good.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Rebecca

Everyone in the front office was super friendly and helpful. The location was perfect for RAGBRAI, and we had a restful night's sleep between rides.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2026

Thomas

Old and outdated. Door was sticky and hard to open. Staff were friendly. No continental breakfast.

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Jul 2026

Lilly

Owners seem to have a lot of friends/family staying there. Room was not cleaned well, as we found loose change and someone’s wallet. Bathroom faucet ran dark brown for 20 seconds before it could be used; no one was brave enough to drink the water or shower there. Even though we were told no smoking upon check-in, someone else was and we believe someone cooked something and it made the entire building reek. Employees congregated outside the entrance door we used, smoked, and there was so much trash and beer cans piled up, it was disgusting. Smallest tv I have ever seen in a hotel room. Inside of pool seemed clean, but deck area hadn’t been swept in awhile. Pool area was very dark and there was an employee (?) being creepy right outside. Stay somewhere else.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jun 2026

James

Old property in need of serious upgrading. Pool not working. No breakfast available, only coffee/juice machines.

Self

4/10

Poor

30 May 2026

Jo

If you have a weak stomach from smells do not stay there. The room was clean. The stool didn’t work. The smell in the office and hallway was terrible. I even used Lysol spray and that couldn’t cut it.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Donna

Was disappointed pool was closed. But room was clean and staff helpful.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2026

Buffy

The room was clean and the managers were kind. There is no breakfast; only a small room with a coffee-maker and juice machine; that is the only gathering space or common area. We only stayed there because we had had a very positive experience at the restaurant that is attached to the motel.

Family

4/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Thomas

When I came to check in at 9pm the lady at the front desk was really rude. However, the next morning the older guy at the desk was very nice.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Brian

Room was perfect. I liked that there was a restaurant attached to the hotel.
The continental breakfast was just coffee and juice, but as long as I have some coffee, all is good.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2026

Ajith

Parking in front of the inn. Basic inn amenities.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2026

Michael

The room was clean and well stocked. The parking spot was just right. The staff was very helpful. The beds were too firm for my liking.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Leon

Older hotel. Coffee bar area is cluttered with different kinds of stuff that do not belong there. The room had good lighting in the bathroom area. Bed was comfortable. Good place for the money

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2026

christine

Parking space was good. For the amount that I paid for the room the condition of the room needs a lot of repair mostly in the bathroom.☹️ I thought the room was overpriced for the condition.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Michael

Room was clean and the staff was friendly. It was a good stay at a budget price.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Dec 2025

Kimberly

The room was clean. However the last time it was decorated was in the 60’s. Shower leaked all over bathroom floor. Asked for a second blanket and we were heavily questioning. How many people are in your room? Why do you need an our blanket? If you steal the blanket, we will charge you.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Nov 2025

Monty

Hotel was fine. No frills. No breakfast. Pool was closed for maintenance. Staff was friendly and super helpful. Good location right on a major road in Boone. Hotel old but kept up OK. Strong musty smell in room when we arrived. We needed a couple air fresheners. Overall, OK but should be cheaper.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Donald

Plenty of parking on a well lighted lot. Room was good. Pool was closed for maintenance. No complimentary breakfast but did have coffee and juice. Staff was excellent. Room and hallways were clean. I would definately stay there again.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2025

Kathy

I was hoping for a better experience for the amount I paid for this room. The young gal checking me the night was very sweet but I got the feeling the room I was in does not get used very often. It did have a mini-fridge and microwave but the fridge was not plugge in or pre-cooled. There was no remote so I called down to the front desk and she brought one back for me and she programmed the TV but I didn't realize the power button and volume control buttons did not work until after she left but I figured it wasn't that big of a deal. The A/C sounded like a jet engine coming through my room. When I went to wash my face, it was rusty water out of the faucet so I had to let it run just a bit. The continental breakfast was coffee and orange juice. I booked this online so was lead to believe it would be better accommodations. Will not stay here again.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2025

Alice

Clean, great parking

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Oct 2025

Julie

Yes

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

Brian

Room smelled moldy. Rooms really outdated just look online. Staff or more front desk very friendly and cordial

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Jenny

We enjoyed our stay, our room was very clean and staff was very friendly.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2025

Steve

It was good

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Angela

Very convenient for event in town. Clean, needs a little updating but overall nice place. Would stay there again.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

23 Aug 2025

Wayne

Very Bad Experience

The place was dirty. The hallway was dark I had to use my phone flashlight to put key in the door. Also no light in bathroom where toilet and shower was. There was people in parking lot having a little party (loud). And the advertisement said continental breakfast but No breakfast just coffee.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Paul

It was all good

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

We just needed a night to stay but very friendly staff, very accommodating and felt safe.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2025

Connor

Great location, good service

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2025

Morgan

Good

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Marci

Don’t let the small size fool you! It’s a gem!

Don’t let the small hotel fool you. My room had been updated. The front desk was amazing and helpful. My stay was reasonable and comfortable…

Self

4/10

Poor

01 Aug 2025

Helen Diane

The price was great. However, the room was way below standards. American Inn has a great reputation and how this motel made the cut to be an American Inn is beyond me. Bathtub and toilet area is dated and has repair patch that was not done properly. The room actually smelled and I bought air freshener to spray in the air conditioner and room which did help. The entry door is way too complicated and I had to have assistance to figure out how it worked. Put card in, pull it out, pull knob twice to get door open. The \"amenities\" in the bathroom were in a red plastic dish used by some fast food restaurants. One shampoo and three conditioners. I don't get to Boone that often but will try very hard to NOT have to stay there again. Bed was fine, restaurant attached was Mexican (being from Arizona, I didn't bother to eat there). I didn't use the internet. Parking was good with easy access to the highway and downtown area.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2025

Randall

Quiet place

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2025

Edna

Overall it was a nice stay but there wasn't enough towels for the number of guests. Pool hours; needs to open earlier in the morning.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2025

Steven

It was clean and the A/C worked. Pool was closed on hottest days of June. Sign said \"Closed for the winter\", which tells me they weren't ambitious enough to get it ready by the middle of June. No breakfast, just coffee and juice. I had to turn on the coffee in our second day there. Nice people running the place, but just doing what they have to at this time.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

keith

The owners were erynice and helpful. It was very. Lea

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Jun 2025

Tiah

The hotel was quite expensive for how old and dingy it was and the smell matched. The smell made me nauseous. No breakfast and pool was closed. Would not recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

04 Jun 2025

Timothy

When you turrn on the bathroom light it flickers until it comes on shutting the bathroom door is hard to shut housekeeping comes by every other day the heater did not work the tv was dark to watch shows and when the housekeepers came by early you ask them to come back later but would not do it

Leisure

4/10

Poor

01 Jun 2025

Janet

Website states that the front desk is open 24/7, lobby door locks at 9:00 PM.

Went to shower in the morning and the light in the shower room did not work. Turned on the shower and the shower stream was abysmal. Less than a garden hose stream. It wasn't strong enough to even wash the cleanser off of my face. When I told the front desk at check out the only response I got was that the room was used the prior day and everything was \"just fine\" as if I was lying about it, or had something to do with it.

Don't waste your money, find somewhere else to stay. I tried to add pictures but the app wouldn't allow them to be added.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Bobbie

Nice quiet motel! Not fancy but clean and comfortable! I would recommend and stay here again. The Mexican restaurant attached is very good!

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2025

DR. DION

It was pleasant for the first visit ....will definitely be back..
Rates are great!!!!!

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2025

MARILYN

I was greeted and assisted promptly and courteously upon entering.

Would have appreciated a comfortable chair to watch TV.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

18 May 2025

Helen

Staff was friendly and helpful, but bathroom had small flies, dead all over the floor, and one in bed and on night stand. They moved us to another room which seemed ok, no sign of bugs, seemed clean.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Megan

Its an older smaller place but the rooms are Very clean and comfortable and the staff/owners are very friendly! I had to move my college freshman home and it was also graduation at ISU so Ames was super expensive and this was conveniently close to campus and much less cost! Would happily stay again when i head back on parents weekend in the fall

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Becky

Good.

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Marie-Louise

perfect for the price.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Christine

The property is as described. My room wasn’t fancy but was clean and comfortable!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2025

Joaquin

It has a restaurant attached don’t like the key cards can’t we go back to the keys

6/10

Pleasant

02 May 2025

David

The property is older, but fairly well maintained. However, the bathroom fan was banging against the edge so you would hear a constant clang clang clang when it was on. The water flow in the bathroom sink was ridiculously low and made it very difficult to try to clean up. Also, there was never any cups in the room, making it tough to brush your teeth or take pills. There was a strong smell of Curry throughout the lobby and the hallways from the lobby. There is also no breakfast at the facility. For the little bit of money I save staying here, it was offset by the need to go and purchase a light breakfast elsewhere.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Ryan

Clean rooms, friendly owner. Spent three nights here.

Business

4/10

Poor

03 Nov 2024

Katie

Very clean & quiet. Advertised \"free continental breakfast\", but no food or coffee available either morning. Made a reservation for one room, two nights. When we checked in, they said they had two reservations for two nights each & could not cancel one since they were made through a 3rd party site & we would be charged for both rooms. Expedia had no record of the second reservation.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2024

Heather

Na

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2024

Amy

Staff was friendly. Overall a good stay. Everything was clean but just outdated. Would stay here again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2024

Randall

Lobby wasn't the most inviting but the room was clean and bed was comfortable. They no longer have breakfast as listed. But they do have juice and coffee.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

08 Oct 2024

Karla

First when we arrived the desk clerk was asleep on the couch in the lobby. Next I asked about the pool that was listed when I booked and she said it was closed for the winter…it was an indoor pool and it was October 4. Then when we got up in the morning for the continental
Breakfast that was advertised there was nothing and the clerk was asleep again on the couch. I hope someone will make this right or shut that place down.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

07 Oct 2024

KaTrece

I was not too fond of the fact that there was an old throw-up stain on the carpet and blood splatter on the wall as if someone had been shot up in the room. The fridge and microwave weren't plugged up and working, the tub drain was slow to drain (clogged). The bedding was old and torn in some areas.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

So-so stay

There was not breakfast as stated in the ad. The AC was sub par at best.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Sep 2024

Matthew

Room was clean, check in was easy, pool was closed and there was absolutely NO continental breakfast.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

It was a place to sleep. That is about it. Said it had a pool but was not told there was. Didn’t walk around to find out. In serious need of remodel or update. Bath tub was stained. Leaked water.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2024

Ernest

We have stayed twice during a national event during the busiest time of the year nice place ,a little older bathrooms but all worked ,needed more towels in the room 4 and 1/2 stars will stay there again always clean

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2024

Betty

i liked that it was convenient to the highway.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2024

Robert

Last minute room

Very clean, and nice. Staff very nice

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2024

Bradley

Nice stay

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2024

Denise

Sorda old and outdated!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

cynthia

The motel was convenient from the highway, easy to get to.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Good place to stay!

Very clean and quiet. Only disappointment was that there was no Continental breakfast as advertised. Coffee and juice only.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2024

Kevin

Needs update. Small. Seems like a repurposed Motel 6. Not what I’d expect from Americinn

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Mahlon

Clean,goid property

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2024

Joyce

Great stay

It was great! We ended up staying 2 nights, the hotel is connected to a great Mexican restaurant and across the street from a McDonald's and Dairy Queen. Very friendly and helpful staff. We didn't use the indoor pool but it looked very clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2024

Dean

Had great service

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2024

John

Exactly as I expected. Nothing fancy, but clean cheap and fairly inexpensive.

2/10

Poor

04 May 2024

SONDRA

Could not check in. Front desk is closed from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. Arrived at 11:30 pm. Did not know establishment did not allow late check in. If I had known this, would not have booked.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

28 Apr 2024

Noel

Convenient one floor to our room. Secure entry after 10pm. Quiet.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2023

Carla

I work in boone and stay in a hotel and its great

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2023

David

The property was clean but dated. Our service was fine. The \"continental breakfast\" was coffee/juice and a honey bun from a box. The pool was closed for the season, even though it's an indoor pool. There is a connected Mexican restaurant, which was convenient. The room price was maybe a little high for what we received.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

24 Sep 2023

Mysti

Worse hotel.

When I showed up on Friday they booked me into a dirty room and then move me to another room that had no towels why do I said that the pool was open and then the following day they said nope it's close for the season because it's not heated they refuse to give me a refund and I want a refund now this was a horrible place they also had six cockroaches in the hotel room. I asked for more towels at 10:00 at night and she said no they are right there you aren't getting anymore

Business

4/10

Poor

23 Sep 2023

Lisa

Didn’t get to use the indoor pool, walls were super thin could hear everything. Couldn’t even watch anything on the tv the channels were not working due to cloudy skies.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2023

Paul

It was easy to get too

Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Aug 2023

Pat

refurbished

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2023

John

Good service...sketchy neighborhood

Business

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2023

JonnieRose

Decent

The place was decent. Just had problems with our key the whole 1st night.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2023

Kelly

The check in process was quick and easy. The female clerk that checked us in was very nice and friendly. The room was clean but the bed was extrememly uncomfortable. The check out process was very odd. The door to the lobby was locked so we had to ring a buzzer and when the clerk finally answered, he was rude and unhelpful.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2023

Louise

Needs Improvement

They are refurbishing the hotel. Moved to a room that was away from the construction.
Unfortunately some lights in the bathroom and room did not work nor did the refrigerator.

Partner

4/10

Poor

09 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Very disappointing

The beds were very uncomfortable. We were up at 6:30 and went to the continental breakfast that was from 5:30-9:30am. There wasn’t any food and no staff around to ask about it. Very disappointing.

Partner

4/10

Poor

23 May 2023

Thomas

Very old property although clean. Safe door lock broke with no respo se from office staff

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2023

Michael

Very basic, everything pretty warn-out and old looking. However, they did have all amenities like fridge, microwave… coffee and packaged sweets in the lobby in AM. Despite being old and worn, it did appear clean. We thought the bed was very comfortable. We felt safe and things were quiet all night. I would stay here again - although I think it was overpriced for the age of property.

2/10

Poor

14 May 2023

Marcella

The lights were all on one switch so if y shut off the light the plugins did not work. The bathroom had not been cleaned. The toilet was not even flushed. The best thing was the shower had lots of pressure.

4/10

Poor

03 Mar 2023

Verified traveler

Old in need of repair, stinks

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

11 Feb 2023

Ronnie

I don't like stairs and I was placed on the third floor. The shower didn't drain properly. It just seemed like a $50 dollar room that I was charged $90 for. It was clean! No coffee service or even a drinking glass in the room. On the room key it says to drop off the key. There was no drop box.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2022

James

Pleasant and convenient stay

I had a very comfortable stay. The desk clerks were friendly and helpful, as was the owner. Our room was cleaned daily and coffee and juices were available 24 hrs a day.
The refrigerator and microwave in our room worked great. The only thing missing was \"No Breakfast\"...but there was a McDonalds and a Dairy Queen across the street.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2022

Amelia

Overall the stay was good. The staff was nice and helpful. The room was clean. The pool was freezing, and we were disappointed that there was no breakfast. I did call prior to our stay to confirm no breakfast so we made other arrangements.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2022

Kelly

Property was way overpriced. Property is older. Refrigerator wasn't on when we got there so couldn't keep anything cold right away. Complimentary toiletries were low quality. TV was small. But, it was clean and the bed was comfortable.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Sep 2022

Lorrita

Bed and bath linen were dirty and stained. No breakfast as advertised. Way over priced for the conditions. Rooms and hall ways have a stale smoke odor

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2022

Randall

Very nice people. Easy to get in and out of.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2022

Top Hat

The room was clean, check in was easy, place is a little outdated, but cleanliness is most important to me and it was decent enough to spend the night.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2022

Laura

The web site says breakfast available and once arrive to check in you are told there is no breakfast

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2022

Christopher

Clean room and property, everything worked, quiet. Will be staying there again.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2022

michael

plumbing issue

Leisure Family