AmeriStay Inn St Joseph
US$86
/ night
Avg. for September
Prices for AmeriStay Inn St Joseph
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US$86
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at AmeriStay Inn St Joseph average US$69 in the cheapest month (February) and US$101 in the most expensive month (June), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$81 |
| February | US$69 |
| March | US$72 |
| April | US$79 |
| May | US$80 |
| June | US$101 |
| July | US$78 |
| August | US$78 |
| September | US$86 |
| October | US$86 |
| November | US$87 |
| December | US$90 |
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Most expensive: June (~US$101)
Cheapest: February (~US$69)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
With a stay at AmeriStay Inn in St. Joseph, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cool Crest Garden Golf and Glore Psychiatric Museum. This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Missouri River and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art.
What's nearby
Cool Crest Garden Golf(4.5 Miles)
Missouri River(4.6 Miles)
Glore Psychiatric Museum(4.7 Miles)
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art(5.3 Miles)
Pony Express Museum(5.9 Miles)
Jesse James Home Museum(6 Miles)
Patee House Museum(6 Miles)
Corby Dog Park(6.2 Miles)
Wyeth Tootle Mansion(6.6 Miles)
Pony Express Monument(6.7 Miles)
Civic Center Park(6.8 Miles)
Mount Mora Cemetery(7.3 Miles)
Regal Hollywood - St. Joseph(7.5 Miles)
Buchanan County Courthouse(7.5 Miles)
Missouri Theater(7.6 Miles)
The preferred airport for AmeriStay Inn is Kansas City International Airport (MCI)(32.1 Miles)
Parking
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Business centre
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Location
4502 Southeast US Highway 169, St. Joseph, Missouri, United States of America
Cool Crest Garden Golf (4.5 Miles)
Missouri River (4.6 Miles)
Glore Psychiatric Museum (4.7 Miles)
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art (5.3 Miles)
Pony Express Museum (5.9 Miles)
Jesse James Home Museum (6 Miles)
Room options
5
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
5
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
Guest reviews of AmeriStay Inn St Joseph
6
Based on 763 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
26%
Couple
23%
Family
33%
Group
7%
Solo
8%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews of AmeriStay Inn St Joseph are sharply mixed, with several guests citing dirty rooms, pests, odors, broken locks, and poor maintenance, while a smaller number appreciated friendly staff, basic cleanliness, and convenient highway access.
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What guests think
Reviews of AmeriStay Inn St Joseph are sharply mixed, with several guests citing dirty rooms, pests, odors, broken locks, and poor maintenance, while a smaller number appreciated friendly staff, basic cleanliness, and convenient highway access.
Breakfast is frequently described as very limited or poorly maintained, and some amenities like the pool, gym listing, ice machines, and guest laundry were closed, missing, or broken. Rooms are often dated with dim lighting and worn furniture, and several note traffic noise. Best suited to a brief roadside stop if you prioritize location over comfort and amenities.
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Facilities
Multiple reviews report closed or nonfunctional amenities, including a closed pool, a removed gym, broken ice machines, and out-of-service guest laundry. Lobby access and exterior upkeep (e.g., icy walkways) were also inconsistent.
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Monica
5 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We chose this location because it advertised a gym on site. Evidently there has not been one there for about 5 years! Please update the listing. Breakfasts was also very disappointing, everything was stale.
We chose this location because it advertised a gym on site. Evidently there has not been one there for about 5 years! Please update the listing. Breakfasts was also very disappointing, everything was stale.
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Vanity
29 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Pool wasn't open and the breakfast was cereal and a loaf of bread. Juice was out both mornings. Bathtub had black hairs of the wall and there was not a knob on the inside of door. Beds were comfortable and rest of room was clean.
Pool wasn't open and the breakfast was cereal and a loaf of bread. Juice was out both mornings. Bathtub had black hairs of the wall and there was not a knob on the inside of door. Beds were comfortable and rest of room was clean.
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Diana
1 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I have no complaints about the hotel itself. But the breakfast was not available and the lobby was locked at 9:00 a.m. There were no lights on in the eating area and they did not answer the buzzer or the phone.
I have no complaints about the hotel itself. But the breakfast was not available and the lobby was locked at 9:00 a.m. There were no lights on in the eating area and they did not answer the buzzer or the phone.
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Joe R De
10 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast area was clean. Breakfast was good. Lighting was poor inside the rooms and outside.
Breakfast area was clean. Breakfast was good. Lighting was poor inside the rooms and outside.
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Keely
5 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I overlooked the bad reviews about the cleanliness and broken locks (which were correct) because of the location convenience for us and the fact that it had a pool for our kids...the pool was closed down. We are really frustrated that they advertised a pool and didn't actually have it in working order. Definitely not worth the $120 for the night and not fair to advertise and have people pay for it and not be able to provide, bad business in my opinion.
I overlooked the bad reviews about the cleanliness and broken locks (which were correct) because of the location convenience for us and the fact that it had a pool for our kids...the pool was closed down. We are really frustrated that they advertised a pool and didn't actually have it in working order. Definitely not worth the $120 for the night and not fair to advertise and have people pay for it and not be able to provide, bad business in my opinion.
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William
19 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Property not as pictured, or very old picture. Shared parking with smoke shop, massage business, and mexican restaurant. As there had been snow just a day before, ice hazards in parking lots. Coffee pot in room, but no coffee. No TV guide in room, to know what was local channels. Room was sufficient, but did notice that the headboard attached to wall, was very dusty. Unfortunately, there was a problem with a backed up sewer the next morning, so coffee only in lobby.
Property not as pictured, or very old picture. Shared parking with smoke shop, massage business, and mexican restaurant. As there had been snow just a day before, ice hazards in parking lots. Coffee pot in room, but no coffee. No TV guide in room, to know what was local channels. Room was sufficient, but did notice that the headboard attached to wall, was very dusty. Unfortunately, there was a problem with a backed up sewer the next morning, so coffee only in lobby.
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DAWN
19 Jul 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Need more of a variety for breakfast and update hotel.
Need more of a variety for breakfast and update hotel.
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Antonio
26 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nobody cleaned the ground and there was ice. The gas station beside was clean. They could have done this. The door to the room had broken the security lock
Nobody cleaned the ground and there was ice. The gas station beside was clean. They could have done this. The door to the room had broken the security lock
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Thomas
13 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property was disappointing to say the least. Room was in a state of disrepair - but at least the A/C and TV worked. Beds were average, but the rest of the room was gross. The “guest laundry” machines were broken, ice machine inoperable, no coffee anywhere that I could find. Would not stay here again, nor any other Ameristay property.
This property was disappointing to say the least. Room was in a state of disrepair - but at least the A/C and TV worked. Beds were average, but the rest of the room was gross. The “guest laundry” machines were broken, ice machine inoperable, no coffee anywhere that I could find. Would not stay here again, nor any other Ameristay property.
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Michelle
31 Jul 2025
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Stayed 14 nights
Our experience at Ameristay Inn has been great! We needed a place to go qhile we waited for our place to ve ready. Check In was easy and fast. The owner was super friendly. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The parking lot is clean. Parking is right outside your door. They have a breakfast of ceral, fruit, muffins, coffee, milk.. Housekeeping is very accommodating. There are gas stations and food places close. It sits right by the highway so easy access for travelers. It's quiet at night. The beds are comfortable. I would highly recommend and would definitely stay hwre again. This hotel is a 10 out of 10.
Our experience at Ameristay Inn has been great! We needed a place to go qhile we waited for our place to ve ready. Check In was easy and fast. The owner was super friendly. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The parking lot is clean. Parking is right outside your door. They have a breakfast of ceral, fruit, muffins, coffee, milk.. Housekeeping is very accommodating. There are gas stations and food places close. It sits right by the highway so easy access for travelers. It's quiet at night. The beds are comfortable. I would highly recommend and would definitely stay hwre again. This hotel is a 10 out of 10.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness feedback is largely negative, with frequent reports of dirty rooms and bathrooms, stained linens, strong odors, and pests including roaches and, in some cases, bed bugs. A few guests noted clean, quiet stays.
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Teresa
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was dirty. There was a hole in the shower the toilet paper holder kept coming out of the wall. Furniture was in poor condition. Hair was left in the sink. Carpets were nasty feeling. Thankfully the sheets looked clean..
Room was dirty. There was a hole in the shower the toilet paper holder kept coming out of the wall. Furniture was in poor condition. Hair was left in the sink. Carpets were nasty feeling. Thankfully the sheets looked clean..
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Ionut
9 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Horrible dirty dead bad bugs flies all over hairy sink
Horrible dirty dead bad bugs flies all over hairy sink
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Ionut
9 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Has alot if death flies in the room also has alot if alive flies in the room flying around, the rooms smell like marijuana i have pictures of all of this
Has alot if death flies in the room also has alot if alive flies in the room flying around, the rooms smell like marijuana i have pictures of all of this
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Heather
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was absolutely disgusting.... The sheets were nasty the top cover was abhorrent and smelled like 7 years of dust floors were nasty they were roaches and bed bugs I left early... This place needs to be condemned there were burn marks around the sockets and the light fixture not dirty marks burn marks...
It was absolutely disgusting.... The sheets were nasty the top cover was abhorrent and smelled like 7 years of dust floors were nasty they were roaches and bed bugs I left early... This place needs to be condemned there were burn marks around the sockets and the light fixture not dirty marks burn marks...
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Donni
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was filthy and found cockroaches in our room. Never, ever again!!
The room was filthy and found cockroaches in our room. Never, ever again!!
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Ionut
7 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was smelling like weed, there were full of bugs flying all over the room, i told them about it they said oh its ok and they went there way.over all just horrible
The room was smelling like weed, there were full of bugs flying all over the room, i told them about it they said oh its ok and they went there way.over all just horrible
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Matt
29 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Roaches where every where. I didn't stay there slept in my car in the parking lot.
Roaches where every where. I didn't stay there slept in my car in the parking lot.
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Katrina
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dirty bathroom and bed!
Dirty bathroom and bed!
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Lisa
9 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was filthy and smelled. We did not stay and left to find a different hotel.
The room was filthy and smelled. We did not stay and left to find a different hotel.
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Mona
26 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I stay in a lot of places for my work,this was the dirtiest one I stayed in I would not let my dog in there.the lady at the front desk was nice
I stay in a lot of places for my work,this was the dirtiest one I stayed in I would not let my dog in there.the lady at the front desk was nice
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Rooms
Rooms are dated and in disrepair, with dim lighting, worn or broken furniture and fixtures, weak or missing locks, and occasional Wi‑Fi or TV issues; several also mention traffic noise and strong smells.
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Joe R De
10 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast area was clean. Breakfast was good. Lighting was poor inside the rooms and outside.
Breakfast area was clean. Breakfast was good. Lighting was poor inside the rooms and outside.
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Karen
9 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bed had seen better days. Was really dim. Lobby and room smelled. Towels were really worn, needed to be replaced, so did the sheets. No coffee in the room. Hardly any water pressure. The only good thing I can say about this place is it was quiet. I wish I spent the extra money for a better hotel. Cheap is not always better.
Bed had seen better days. Was really dim. Lobby and room smelled. Towels were really worn, needed to be replaced, so did the sheets. No coffee in the room. Hardly any water pressure. The only good thing I can say about this place is it was quiet. I wish I spent the extra money for a better hotel. Cheap is not always better.
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James
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The first room didn’t have a secondary security lock. They changed my room and the new room only had 2 working lights. It was like a dungeon. The WIFI required a password but the lady at the front desk kept saying they don’t have a password for it.
The first room didn’t have a secondary security lock. They changed my room and the new room only had 2 working lights. It was like a dungeon. The WIFI required a password but the lady at the front desk kept saying they don’t have a password for it.
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melissa
9 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was dirty. Very noisy. A elctric plug in room looked like it had caught fire before.very dated.
Room was dirty. Very noisy. A elctric plug in room looked like it had caught fire before.very dated.
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Jerry
21 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room seemed clean enough, what we could see. The lighting was so very dim; it was still dark in there with the lamps on. The lock on the door was broken where someone from the outside had tried to break in on someone. It left us feeling unsafe. We had an issue with our billing, but we had screenshots, so the attendant didn't make us pay again. There was no warm breakfast items. Toast, cereal, and some packaged mini muffins. The milk was in a carafe; we didn't know how old it was. One washcloth for the two of us. Don't go to this motel.
The room seemed clean enough, what we could see. The lighting was so very dim; it was still dark in there with the lamps on. The lock on the door was broken where someone from the outside had tried to break in on someone. It left us feeling unsafe. We had an issue with our billing, but we had screenshots, so the attendant didn't make us pay again. There was no warm breakfast items. Toast, cereal, and some packaged mini muffins. The milk was in a carafe; we didn't know how old it was. One washcloth for the two of us. Don't go to this motel.
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Ken
12 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I was disappointed that the handle on the sink was flopping around….
I was disappointed that the handle on the sink was flopping around….
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Angelina
31 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very uncomfortable due to front door barely closed at the bottom allowing bugs to come in. Bathroom faucet was a struggle to turn on and off. Refrigerator didn't work so I wasn't able to store bottled water or drinks in the fridge or my leftover food to stay cool and fresh. And you could hear traffic coming and going all night at the location of the Hotel. I regret booking to stay at this Hotel. It was a Hotel from Hell for me. Thank God I survived the night.
Room was very uncomfortable due to front door barely closed at the bottom allowing bugs to come in. Bathroom faucet was a struggle to turn on and off. Refrigerator didn't work so I wasn't able to store bottled water or drinks in the fridge or my leftover food to stay cool and fresh. And you could hear traffic coming and going all night at the location of the Hotel. I regret booking to stay at this Hotel. It was a Hotel from Hell for me. Thank God I survived the night.
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Thomas
13 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property was disappointing to say the least. Room was in a state of disrepair - but at least the A/C and TV worked. Beds were average, but the rest of the room was gross. The “guest laundry” machines were broken, ice machine inoperable, no coffee anywhere that I could find. Would not stay here again, nor any other Ameristay property.
This property was disappointing to say the least. Room was in a state of disrepair - but at least the A/C and TV worked. Beds were average, but the rest of the room was gross. The “guest laundry” machines were broken, ice machine inoperable, no coffee anywhere that I could find. Would not stay here again, nor any other Ameristay property.
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Cheryl
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I was not expecting this to be a motel, I should have read the description better- but for the price, I was expecting a hotel. We arrived at 10:30pm and had to check in thru a window in the entryway (like I was in a sketchy gas station in an inner city). Upon entering the room my daughter detected an odor, but I was hopeful our stay would turn pleasant, as the room had been redecorated and looked nice. Unfortunately the bathroom was not nice. Although it looked as clean as a motel bathroom can be, it smelled awful of mildew- there was no ventilation! There was an old vent/fan in the wall, but it was not hooked up to any switch. I could not even make myself shower here. We came, we slept, and we checked out as soon as we awoke the next morning.
I was not expecting this to be a motel, I should have read the description better- but for the price, I was expecting a hotel. We arrived at 10:30pm and had to check in thru a window in the entryway (like I was in a sketchy gas station in an inner city). Upon entering the room my daughter detected an odor, but I was hopeful our stay would turn pleasant, as the room had been redecorated and looked nice. Unfortunately the bathroom was not nice. Although it looked as clean as a motel bathroom can be, it smelled awful of mildew- there was no ventilation! There was an old vent/fan in the wall, but it was not hooked up to any switch. I could not even make myself shower here. We came, we slept, and we checked out as soon as we awoke the next morning.
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Lori
15 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean but a little rough. We checked in late (dark out) and it was hard to find a light that would turn on when we came in. The switch by the door didn’t work. One lamp wasn’t plugged in and we had to unplug the refrigerator to be able to use it. The toilet paper holder seemed like it might fall out of the wall. The door had a deadbolt and we felt safe but the safety lock at the top of the door was broken/couldn’t work. We were too tired to ask to change rooms but ours could have used some attention.
Room was clean but a little rough. We checked in late (dark out) and it was hard to find a light that would turn on when we came in. The switch by the door didn’t work. One lamp wasn’t plugged in and we had to unplug the refrigerator to be able to use it. The toilet paper holder seemed like it might fall out of the wall. The door had a deadbolt and we felt safe but the safety lock at the top of the door was broken/couldn’t work. We were too tired to ask to change rooms but ours could have used some attention.
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Service
Service is mixed: some guests found staff friendly and check-in easy, but many reported rude or unprofessional interactions, teller-window check-in with locked lobby, slow or unhelpful responses, and disputes over cash deposits or refunds.
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Jeff
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This place is dirty. I’m very rundown. The employees were extremely rude
This place is dirty. I’m very rundown. The employees were extremely rude
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Amie
21 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I will never stay at this hotel again. The service was terrible. The night staff/owner actually threw the room card at me because I knocked too loudly on the window.
I will never stay at this hotel again. The service was terrible. The night staff/owner actually threw the room card at me because I knocked too loudly on the window.
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Jonathan
3 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Do not patronize this establishment. I booked a room for my girlfriend to stay for a night. When she tried to check in the staff told her that there was $100 CASH ONLY deposit and would not let her check in. Hotel.com has horrible service too... Hotels.com stood before their shady business partner and refused to offer a refund. Now I have to dispute the charge on my credit card. What a disaster. Thanks @Hotels.com and @GuestHouse.... you both receive ZERO STARS... do NOT recommend.
Do not patronize this establishment. I booked a room for my girlfriend to stay for a night. When she tried to check in the staff told her that there was $100 CASH ONLY deposit and would not let her check in. Hotel.com has horrible service too... Hotels.com stood before their shady business partner and refused to offer a refund. Now I have to dispute the charge on my credit card. What a disaster. Thanks @Hotels.com and @GuestHouse.... you both receive ZERO STARS... do NOT recommend.
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Stephanie
18 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It didn't bode well when staff would only interact with me through a teller window and lobby was kept locked (at ~4p). The room was sad: filthy (dirt caked, burn marks) arm chair, signs of (hopefully past) bedbugs on the mattresses, severely water damaged TV stand, and the Toiletries appeared used. The dead bolt was broken off. All the motel notices urge you strongly to keep the deadbolt latched and to leave no valuables in the car. Even on the side furthest from the interstate it's very loud. Ended up eating the cost and staying elsewhere.
It didn't bode well when staff would only interact with me through a teller window and lobby was kept locked (at ~4p). The room was sad: filthy (dirt caked, burn marks) arm chair, signs of (hopefully past) bedbugs on the mattresses, severely water damaged TV stand, and the Toiletries appeared used. The dead bolt was broken off. All the motel notices urge you strongly to keep the deadbolt latched and to leave no valuables in the car. Even on the side furthest from the interstate it's very loud. Ended up eating the cost and staying elsewhere.
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Angelina
4 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Even after booking online we had to put a 100 deposit down the sheets smelt like they weren’t changed the shower wouldn’t drain we stood at the front desk for 20 minutes before anyone came to check us in the toilet wobbled the tv didn’t work and the room wasn’t clean
Even after booking online we had to put a 100 deposit down the sheets smelt like they weren’t changed the shower wouldn’t drain we stood at the front desk for 20 minutes before anyone came to check us in the toilet wobbled the tv didn’t work and the room wasn’t clean
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Matt
3 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room stunk the chair was black from just never been cleaned . The host wouldn't even let me in to check in had to hand him my card threw the window did not feal safe there definitely slepped on high alert
Room stunk the chair was black from just never been cleaned . The host wouldn't even let me in to check in had to hand him my card threw the window did not feal safe there definitely slepped on high alert
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Johnathan
25 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was amazing and friendly. It is an older hotel, needs a little TLC. But clean and comfortable enough to be a good option.
The staff was amazing and friendly. It is an older hotel, needs a little TLC. But clean and comfortable enough to be a good option.
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Michelle
31 Jul 2025
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Stayed 14 nights
Our experience at Ameristay Inn has been great! We needed a place to go qhile we waited for our place to ve ready. Check In was easy and fast. The owner was super friendly. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The parking lot is clean. Parking is right outside your door. They have a breakfast of ceral, fruit, muffins, coffee, milk.. Housekeeping is very accommodating. There are gas stations and food places close. It sits right by the highway so easy access for travelers. It's quiet at night. The beds are comfortable. I would highly recommend and would definitely stay hwre again. This hotel is a 10 out of 10.
Our experience at Ameristay Inn has been great! We needed a place to go qhile we waited for our place to ve ready. Check In was easy and fast. The owner was super friendly. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The parking lot is clean. Parking is right outside your door. They have a breakfast of ceral, fruit, muffins, coffee, milk.. Housekeeping is very accommodating. There are gas stations and food places close. It sits right by the highway so easy access for travelers. It's quiet at night. The beds are comfortable. I would highly recommend and would definitely stay hwre again. This hotel is a 10 out of 10.
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Kyle
10 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
There were dirty clothes left in our bathroom, management was untimely and non-communicative. Will never stay here again
There were dirty clothes left in our bathroom, management was untimely and non-communicative. Will never stay here again
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Jacob
9 Oct 2025
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Stayed 14 nights
Always friendly staff and clean quiet rooms
Always friendly staff and clean quiet rooms
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Location
Convenient to I‑29 with gas stations and food nearby. Several reviews mention traffic or truck noise, and a few felt the immediate area and motel setting were sketchy.
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Pamela
16 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was a place to sleep, it was clean but a little noisy, close to highway.
It was a place to sleep, it was clean but a little noisy, close to highway.
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Jacob
31 Jul 2025
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Stayed 14 nights
My wife and I had a great experience at Ameristay Inn. Check in was fast. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was perfect..cereal, fruit, muffins, juice, milk, and coffee. Pet Friendly. A/C works great. Right by the highway. Gas stations and places to eat close by. We will stay again.
My wife and I had a great experience at Ameristay Inn. Check in was fast. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was perfect..cereal, fruit, muffins, juice, milk, and coffee. Pet Friendly. A/C works great. Right by the highway. Gas stations and places to eat close by. We will stay again.
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Philip
31 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Don't . Just don't Way over priced Constant truck noise Broken ottoman No coffee Ancient towels Broken inside door lock Shady area ( massage parlor next door Breakfast is a bowl of cereal and a banana Staff resemble zombies. Will not look you in the eye or smile $50 motel if you carry and are okay with that Bed hard Outside ageing Appeared clean
Don't . Just don't Way over priced Constant truck noise Broken ottoman No coffee Ancient towels Broken inside door lock Shady area ( massage parlor next door Breakfast is a bowl of cereal and a banana Staff resemble zombies. Will not look you in the eye or smile $50 motel if you carry and are okay with that Bed hard Outside ageing Appeared clean
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Tim
16 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely felt afraid to stay. Expedia should not endorse this place. People hanging around carrying cases of beer. Doors wouldn’t shut.
Absolutely felt afraid to stay. Expedia should not endorse this place. People hanging around carrying cases of beer. Doors wouldn’t shut.
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Donald
16 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient
Convenient
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Karen
9 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bed had seen better days. Was really dim. Lobby and room smelled. Towels were really worn, needed to be replaced, so did the sheets. No coffee in the room. Hardly any water pressure. The only good thing I can say about this place is it was quiet. I wish I spent the extra money for a better hotel. Cheap is not always better.
Bed had seen better days. Was really dim. Lobby and room smelled. Towels were really worn, needed to be replaced, so did the sheets. No coffee in the room. Hardly any water pressure. The only good thing I can say about this place is it was quiet. I wish I spent the extra money for a better hotel. Cheap is not always better.
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William
19 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Property not as pictured, or very old picture. Shared parking with smoke shop, massage business, and mexican restaurant. As there had been snow just a day before, ice hazards in parking lots. Coffee pot in room, but no coffee. No TV guide in room, to know what was local channels. Room was sufficient, but did notice that the headboard attached to wall, was very dusty. Unfortunately, there was a problem with a backed up sewer the next morning, so coffee only in lobby.
Property not as pictured, or very old picture. Shared parking with smoke shop, massage business, and mexican restaurant. As there had been snow just a day before, ice hazards in parking lots. Coffee pot in room, but no coffee. No TV guide in room, to know what was local channels. Room was sufficient, but did notice that the headboard attached to wall, was very dusty. Unfortunately, there was a problem with a backed up sewer the next morning, so coffee only in lobby.
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Angelina
31 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very uncomfortable due to front door barely closed at the bottom allowing bugs to come in. Bathroom faucet was a struggle to turn on and off. Refrigerator didn't work so I wasn't able to store bottled water or drinks in the fridge or my leftover food to stay cool and fresh. And you could hear traffic coming and going all night at the location of the Hotel. I regret booking to stay at this Hotel. It was a Hotel from Hell for me. Thank God I survived the night.
Room was very uncomfortable due to front door barely closed at the bottom allowing bugs to come in. Bathroom faucet was a struggle to turn on and off. Refrigerator didn't work so I wasn't able to store bottled water or drinks in the fridge or my leftover food to stay cool and fresh. And you could hear traffic coming and going all night at the location of the Hotel. I regret booking to stay at this Hotel. It was a Hotel from Hell for me. Thank God I survived the night.
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Linda
12 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It is close to the I-29 exit, affordable and clean.
It is close to the I-29 exit, affordable and clean.
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Cheryl
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I was not expecting this to be a motel, I should have read the description better- but for the price, I was expecting a hotel. We arrived at 10:30pm and had to check in thru a window in the entryway (like I was in a sketchy gas station in an inner city). Upon entering the room my daughter detected an odor, but I was hopeful our stay would turn pleasant, as the room had been redecorated and looked nice. Unfortunately the bathroom was not nice. Although it looked as clean as a motel bathroom can be, it smelled awful of mildew- there was no ventilation! There was an old vent/fan in the wall, but it was not hooked up to any switch. I could not even make myself shower here. We came, we slept, and we checked out as soon as we awoke the next morning.
I was not expecting this to be a motel, I should have read the description better- but for the price, I was expecting a hotel. We arrived at 10:30pm and had to check in thru a window in the entryway (like I was in a sketchy gas station in an inner city). Upon entering the room my daughter detected an odor, but I was hopeful our stay would turn pleasant, as the room had been redecorated and looked nice. Unfortunately the bathroom was not nice. Although it looked as clean as a motel bathroom can be, it smelled awful of mildew- there was no ventilation! There was an old vent/fan in the wall, but it was not hooked up to any switch. I could not even make myself shower here. We came, we slept, and we checked out as soon as we awoke the next morning.
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Dining
Breakfast is mostly described as minimal—typically cereal, bananas, and packaged muffins—with reports of stale items, empty or unclean juice dispensers, and inconsistent availability. A few guests found it acceptable.
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Marjory
20 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was not clean. The juice at the breakfast bar had bugs in it.
The room was not clean. The juice at the breakfast bar had bugs in it.
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Vanity
29 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Pool wasn't open and the breakfast was cereal and a loaf of bread. Juice was out both mornings. Bathtub had black hairs of the wall and there was not a knob on the inside of door. Beds were comfortable and rest of room was clean.
Pool wasn't open and the breakfast was cereal and a loaf of bread. Juice was out both mornings. Bathtub had black hairs of the wall and there was not a knob on the inside of door. Beds were comfortable and rest of room was clean.
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Diana
1 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I have no complaints about the hotel itself. But the breakfast was not available and the lobby was locked at 9:00 a.m. There were no lights on in the eating area and they did not answer the buzzer or the phone.
I have no complaints about the hotel itself. But the breakfast was not available and the lobby was locked at 9:00 a.m. There were no lights on in the eating area and they did not answer the buzzer or the phone.
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Cheryl
31 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room had an odor which triggered my allergies. Room needed serious updating. Breakfast was minimal. Towels were mismatched, old and stained. Won’t be back.
Room had an odor which triggered my allergies. Room needed serious updating. Breakfast was minimal. Towels were mismatched, old and stained. Won’t be back.
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Jacob
31 Jul 2025
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Stayed 14 nights
My wife and I had a great experience at Ameristay Inn. Check in was fast. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was perfect..cereal, fruit, muffins, juice, milk, and coffee. Pet Friendly. A/C works great. Right by the highway. Gas stations and places to eat close by. We will stay again.
My wife and I had a great experience at Ameristay Inn. Check in was fast. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was perfect..cereal, fruit, muffins, juice, milk, and coffee. Pet Friendly. A/C works great. Right by the highway. Gas stations and places to eat close by. We will stay again.
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Barbara
14 Jun 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Said they had breakfast. Was disappointed only
Said they had breakfast. Was disappointed only
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Thomas
8 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The safety lock on the door was broken. Booked a king got 2 queens. Very clean, no bed bugs. Towels tiny and rough. Continental breakfast had mini muffins, bananas and cereal. Ask the clerk fir milk.
The safety lock on the door was broken. Booked a king got 2 queens. Very clean, no bed bugs. Towels tiny and rough. Continental breakfast had mini muffins, bananas and cereal. Ask the clerk fir milk.
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Jerry
21 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room seemed clean enough, what we could see. The lighting was so very dim; it was still dark in there with the lamps on. The lock on the door was broken where someone from the outside had tried to break in on someone. It left us feeling unsafe. We had an issue with our billing, but we had screenshots, so the attendant didn't make us pay again. There was no warm breakfast items. Toast, cereal, and some packaged mini muffins. The milk was in a carafe; we didn't know how old it was. One washcloth for the two of us. Don't go to this motel.
The room seemed clean enough, what we could see. The lighting was so very dim; it was still dark in there with the lamps on. The lock on the door was broken where someone from the outside had tried to break in on someone. It left us feeling unsafe. We had an issue with our billing, but we had screenshots, so the attendant didn't make us pay again. There was no warm breakfast items. Toast, cereal, and some packaged mini muffins. The milk was in a carafe; we didn't know how old it was. One washcloth for the two of us. Don't go to this motel.
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Dana
28 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We didn’t find any bed bugs, so that’s a plus. Room seemed clean but sheets had a few stains and a few rips. Most disappointing part was the “breakfast” had nothing but stale packaged muffins, overripe bananas, cereal but no milk, and chunky floaties in the apple juice and orange juice, like the dispenser machine needed cleaned. Nasty.
We didn’t find any bed bugs, so that’s a plus. Room seemed clean but sheets had a few stains and a few rips. Most disappointing part was the “breakfast” had nothing but stale packaged muffins, overripe bananas, cereal but no milk, and chunky floaties in the apple juice and orange juice, like the dispenser machine needed cleaned. Nasty.
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Michelle
31 Jul 2025
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Stayed 14 nights
Our experience at Ameristay Inn has been great! We needed a place to go qhile we waited for our place to ve ready. Check In was easy and fast. The owner was super friendly. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The parking lot is clean. Parking is right outside your door. They have a breakfast of ceral, fruit, muffins, coffee, milk.. Housekeeping is very accommodating. There are gas stations and food places close. It sits right by the highway so easy access for travelers. It's quiet at night. The beds are comfortable. I would highly recommend and would definitely stay hwre again. This hotel is a 10 out of 10.
Our experience at Ameristay Inn has been great! We needed a place to go qhile we waited for our place to ve ready. Check In was easy and fast. The owner was super friendly. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The parking lot is clean. Parking is right outside your door. They have a breakfast of ceral, fruit, muffins, coffee, milk.. Housekeeping is very accommodating. There are gas stations and food places close. It sits right by the highway so easy access for travelers. It's quiet at night. The beds are comfortable. I would highly recommend and would definitely stay hwre again. This hotel is a 10 out of 10.
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Heather
5 Aug 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
It’s an older property, worn linens and towels. However, the unit was clean and smelled GOOD (not your usual hotel musk), staff was helpful and kind.
It’s an older property, worn linens and towels. However, the unit was clean and smelled GOOD (not your usual hotel musk), staff was helpful and kind.
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Stephanie
4 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is motel and was to pricey for what you get.
This is motel and was to pricey for what you get.
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richard
19 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
They charged me a$65. Deposit and only have me back 35. Room was left as I found it, except for unmade bed.
They charged me a$65. Deposit and only have me back 35. Room was left as I found it, except for unmade bed.
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Nancy
1 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean. Breakfast not so good.
The room was clean. Breakfast not so good.
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Ramona
25 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is so old. Door latch would not work. Light in bathroom worked sometime. No hairdryer. Towels were so thin and grey looking not white. Needs total update.
This hotel is so old. Door latch would not work. Light in bathroom worked sometime. No hairdryer. Towels were so thin and grey looking not white. Needs total update.
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From 14:00 to 23:59
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FAQs about AmeriStay Inn St Joseph
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Cool Crest Garden Golf and Glore Psychiatric Museum, 4.6 miles from Missouri River, and 5.3 miles from Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
The hotel features a swimming pool, although specific details about the type (indoor/outdoor) and operational hours are not provided.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Up to 4 children aged 17 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Rollaway beds are available for a fee of USD 15 per night, and advance request or confirmation may be required.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
- 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
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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