American Inn
About American Inn
This motel located in Downey, California offers free Wi-Fi. The hotel is minutes from Interstate 105 and the Los Amigos Country Golf Course. Every room at the American Inn Downey offers cable TV, a compact refrigerator and a microwave. A dining area is included in each room as well. Downey American Inn is located near Disneyland. Knott’s Berry Farm Amusement Park and Universal Studios are within driving distance of the motel.
Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-in / check-out
- Multilingual staff
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Smoke-free property
Reviews
The hotel reviews are mixed, with some guests praising the cleanliness, comfort, and quietness of the rooms, while others express dissatisfaction with the service, deposit policy, and room conditions. Many guests appreciate the remodeled rooms and friendly staff, but several reviews mention issues with the $50 deposit, lack of housekeeping, and traffic noise.
- Clean and comfortable rooms
- Remodeled rooms and bathrooms
- $50 deposit required at check-in
- Lack of housekeeping unless requested
- 5/5
Had a great stay. The room was clean, comfortable, and quiet. Staff was friendly and helpful, and checkin was quick and easy. I would definitely stay here again.
- 4/5
Very good
- 5/5
Pestle N
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4/5
Very good
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 3.5/5
For a last-minute stay, it met our needs. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and check-in was easy. The staff was friendly and helpful, especially when the card reader wasn’t working for the security deposit. They were able to place a hold using an ID instead, which made the process much easier. The property is a bit dated and basic, and the card machine for the deposit wasn’t working properly during check-in. Other than that, there were no major issues, but don’t expect anything fancy.
- 3/5
Pleasant
- 3.5/5
For a last-minute stay, it met our needs. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and check-in was easy. The staff was friendly and helpful, especially when the card reader wasn’t working for the security deposit. They were able to place a hold using an ID instead, which made the process much easier. The property is a bit dated and basic, and the card machine for the deposit wasn’t working properly during check-in. Other than that, there were no major issues, but don’t expect anything fancy.
- 2/5
Staff or managers are rude, they live on site and they're always checking on you. Rooms are old and dirty, mold and smelly.
- 2/5
. Staff or managers are rude, they live on site and they're always checking on you. Rooms are old and dirty, mold and smelly.
- 1.5/5
Unhelpful, resentful, and rather rude people that worked there.
- 1.5/5
Clean and no cockroaches. Unhelpful, resentful, and rather rude people that worked there.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 5/5
Beautiful room
- 4/5
Very good
- 0.5/5
Bad
- 4.5/5
Great customer service from start to end.
- 4.5/5
Great customer service from start to end.
- 4/5
Ok place
- 3/5
Everything was fine mainly, but the bed was a bit creaky and i would have preffered a thicker blanket. The parking lot is also a bit tricky. Otherwise fine. Nothing was really impressive but nothing was bad.
- 1/5
Dirty place
- 1/5
The bed sheets and pillow cases were dirty. The towels were dirty. Room was dirty and had a foul odor.
- 4/5
Clean
- 5/5
Always a good stay
- 3/5
clean, but not all rooms are the same. the pillows were not comfortable at all. they felt like bags filled with air.. im all about comfortability
- 5/5
The room was nice and clean Had the right amount of towels, which some places don’t lol, Overall great stay totally recommend
- 4/5
Easy parking, great price for a one night.. clean , smelled clean which is what i look into for...
- 5/5
No more Tower Motel on The L.B.C. or Motel6 in Norwalk for ME..... AMERICAN INN IN DOWNEY IS THE B.M.E.( BEST MOTEL EVA)🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- 4/5
Rude day time staff refused to open night window during day.
- 5/5
Quick check in process. They asked for a security deposit, cash or card accepted. Our room was very nice & very clean. The property had alot of parking space & was easy to get in & out of. We only stayed one night but look forward to staying there again on future travels.
- 5/5
My husband and I stayed 1 night and the room was spacious, clean and comfy. I really appreciate how clean everything was and the check in and check out was fast and easy and the staff was really friendly.
- 1/5
Firstly… looks good online but in person needs a lot of upgrades. I kept getting locked out my room because the cheap key cards kept the magnetizing even when it’s not next to anything so I had to go to the office get another one. It happened 5 times within the two day stay. There was MOLD in the refrigerator. I didn’t see at first Until later after food went bad from no electricity annd no air condition. On the second day, the electricity went out so I had no choice, but to pack up check out as soon as possible, and the manager didn’t offer a refund. No basic amenities like an ice machine. Had an old disconnected phone in drawer wit spider webs and dirty Qtips. So I couldn’t even call for service. I purchased it through hotels.com but unfortunately, they couldn’t get an approval from the hotel to give me a refund so I paid for what I got… A unpleasant stay!!!
- 5/5
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 !
- 4/5
Staff was helpful and polite
- 4/5
Nice updated clean place to stay. Perfect if you need a place to stay overnight. Very friendly front desk.
- 5/5
For the price and how clean it is I give it a 5/5
- 5/5
Clean
- 5/5
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
- 3/5
Ok for the price
- 5/5
Great service
- 3/5
front desk staff at check in seemed to be unfriendly. room smelt of raid. However cozy otherwise.
- 5/5
The manager is very familiar with us, as we've stayed here a couple of times and have always been well taken care of. :)
- 4/5
Bed was not in good condition!! Made too much noise!!
- 5/5
The staff was always very friendly and attentive. Will always come here when needed. Thank you for providing a safe space for us.
- 4/5
Nice place to stay.
- 3/5
The owner is very rude the wife is not I had roaches in my room thankfully I only saw them 1 night out of 4 I stayed. There’s no microwave only fridge. The area around is nice and safe but I won’t stay here again
- 4/5
Convenient location
- 5/5
They don't make a big deal if you try and check in early like other hotesl.
- 1/5
Super dirty
- 2/5
This place is not like how it’s on the picture the room was dirty not clean the cover sheet was dirty and smell nasty
- 5/5
Facility is clean no smoking thou The entire complex and they are in a very great area
- 5/5
So cozy and comfortable.
- 5/5
Very comfortable and cozy room
- 1/5
The pictures lie. When I went into my room there was hair all over the floor and the towels had brown and yellow stains on them. They also forced a $50 dollar deposit at check in. The bed was so nasty I ended up leaving and finding another place to stay. A total waste of money.
- 1/5
The service was terrible, we stayed for 4 days and they didn’t clean our room not even once
- 4/5
Clean and comfortable
- 5/5
Quiet and friendly staff
- 5/5
Ok
- 5/5
This property was very clean and well kept. All staff was very professional and polite.
- 4/5
Close to freeway exit
- 2/5
No housekeeping
- 5/5
It was good place
- 5/5
Nice property and friendly staff. Will return.
- 4/5
Quiet, clean. But the male is pretty rude.
- 5/5
Nice and simple. Great place to stay.
- 5/5
Nice and friendly owner, thank you very much
- 2/5
Interior updated and clean but noise from traffic kept us up all night (thin walls) Checked out after one night and was denied a refund for our remaining nights.
- 5/5
Last minute booking staff was super friendly would recommend :)
- 5/5
Great customer service!
- 5/5
One thing challenge is hard to find the storage number.
- 5/5
A very nice hotel lots of things to do in the area.
- 4/5
Rooms very clean and updated inside. No housekeeping tho unless requested.
- 5/5
Property was clean and great location I definitely recommend this place
- 1/5
Bad costumer service
- 5/5
Highly recommend for traveling
- 5/5
Good
- 5/5
Comfortable!
- 4/5
Better than expected
- 5/5
This place is very convenient for your travels and it is very quiet and clean place
- 4/5
The rooms are small but very clean. The place was quite which we liked. The price was within range of where you are staying. Didn't care much for the required $50 cash deposit which is returned once they have key back and inspected the room. Be sure to hang your room sign on door for Maid Service or they don't come in the room.
- 5/5
It was very clean, smelled fresh, offered basic amenities
- 3/5
The room smell cigarette.
- 4/5
It’s ok
- 4/5
Clean, friendly hotel. Traffic noise in nights. No breakfast.
- 3/5
Stay was fine, beds very hard
- 5/5
Easy to check in. And clean
- 5/5
Good place
- 5/5
Happy to leave a great review for them and plan on coming back whenever I get the chance.
- 5/5
The owners were super nice, as well as the cleaning staff. Would recommend!
- 5/5
Nice staff , clean and modern room
- 4/5
The room had been remodeled and you would never know you are in a motel. The room was super clean and beautifully decorated. Really enjoyed the stay.
- 5/5
Remodeled and very clean and quiet. Would stay again for price in that area!
- 4/5
Quite clean and felt safe for being a lone out of state female traveler.
- 1/5
I booked a night at this hotel. Three days prior to the stay my partner and I got sick and had a confirmed case of COVID. I immediately contacted the hotel, and tried to cancel my reservation, but they said my $200 /night stay was non refundable. They said there was nothing they could do. They were more willing to risk exposing their staff to COVID, than refunding my money. This shows me they do not care about the well being and safety of their employees. This was highly disappointing and disturbing. I will never book with this hotel ever again!
- 4/5
I stayed here on and off and let me just say room are clean ,very quiet location and the staff is amazing I just hate that due to Covid housekeeping is not available but other than that if you wanna get away for a couple of days this is the spot
- 5/5
Vary comfortable, clean and spacious. Loved the fact that the room had both a refrigerator and microwave. We will definitely be staying here again.
- 5/5
The hotel was excellent except the drained smelled bad while the sink was on other than that it was clean
- 5/5
This inn was pleasant and clean. Easy check in/out. Very close to shopping/dining. Will definitely stay again if in the area.
- 3/5
$50 cash deposit. It’s said breakfast included but no breakfast
- 4/5
It was a good hotel and very quiet and nice place
- 5/5
I loved my stay. The staff is wonderful. No complaints from me
- 5/5
The facility is very well kept and clean. Looks like they have recently renovated. The staff at check in was very helpful and nice. Staff at check out was friendly, quick and easy! The room was perfect. Very clean and comfortable. I was able to get work done and relax. If you’re in town you must stay here! Great location and across from a Chick-fil-a!
- 4/5
I like the area and is closest to restaurants and stores.
- 5/5
Great place to stay! Always clean & safe.
- 3/5
Parking is right in front of room
- 5/5
It was a well cleaned room decent cable tv near food store etc..
- 2/5
This place looks nice but once inside it was disgusting not clean at all and all 3 of the staff were very rude and disrespectful should really not be working with the public acting the way they did. I will never stay here again.
- 1/5
Never going there again
- 5/5
The property was well kept up, seemed to be safe, very peaceful and quiet.
- 4/5
The location was great. Right next to the freeway for easy travel. It looked like it was managed by a family who stay on the property. When asked for extra blanket and pillow they were very accommodating. The rooms were remodeled and looked good. My only issue was with the heater, I wanted the fan to always be on but it would shut off at times but that could have been user error. All in a it was a pleasant experience
- 2/5
I didn’t like the staff, not friendly
- 3/5
Discount place to sleep.
- 4/5
Pillow covers were very used
- 3/5
The front desk gentlemen was very rude. He didn’t greet me was not professional.
- 4/5
Parking was awesome
- 2/5
Very bates motel. The owners are rude and emotionless plus they live above the property and monitor your every move. That is after they photo copy your credit card and threaten to charge it. They don’t ask for a deposit but they photocopy your ID and credit card and threaten you with a finger pointed at your face. I felt very uneasy. However the room was nice minus the non working TV
- 4/5
Good
- 5/5
Surprisingly nice rooms that exceeded expectations! I think rooms were just remodeled- very modern, clean and well kept- especially compared to the outside older look of the property. My only complaint is that our room was close to the street and the cars zooming past on this main thoroughfare were very noisy. Ask for a room near the main office so it is further away from the street.
- 3/5
It was fine. Clean, mostly quiet, and convenient to food and highway. I likely will stay elsewhere for the same or slightly less, but I did find this place completely acceptable.
- 3/5
The guy who runs this property is kind of rude. Overall, it was an ok experience. Our bathroom was remodeled.
- 3/5
The only complaint I have is the Bed is very uncomfrontable
- 2/5
Disliked the customer service
- 1/5
I have never had a horrible experience as worse as this one. The Indian couple running this place harassed me the entire 4 nights I stayed there. Watching me discrimination against me and my friends. The man sat in front of my hotel room and watched us for hours. I have a 4 year old daughter and she told me she get uncomfortable by that man. The floor was dirty turned our feet black. Spiders in the room. Mattress was terrible and needs to be replaced. As I was leaving with my friend for breakfast on my last morning there at 9am the Management couple approached us and asked us to check out now. I had to tell them I’m getting breakfast and I’ll be back to check out by 11. How is this ok? Why is hotels telling me this is a 4-5 star hotel when really on google it’s a 2 star. I’m a busy woman I depend on hotels to give me a decent hotel and not lie about the stars!
- 4/5
Last minute booking didn't know the area. Hotel was nice and quiet. Had stores and food near by. Room nice and clean. Enjoyed the stay.
- 5/5
The room was very clean and didn't smell, the bathroom was really nice and I was happy that the room had a microwave and refrigerator as well as plenty outlets and usb ports, I would definitely stay here again.
- 4/5
Great!
- 4/5
The receptionist was not very friendly or sociable, didn't interact with any staff members.