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Grand Central Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Ely with free parking

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Studio Suite | Interior
Premium Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1498 Lyons Ave, Ely, NV, 89301
  • Place, Ely Renaissance Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Jail House Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Nevada Northern National Railway Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Studio Suite | Interior

Family Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Ely

Grand Central Motel places you within a 10-minute stroll of White Pine Public Museum and County Museum. This 14-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • White Pine Public Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • County Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ely Renaissance Village - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Jail House Casino - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nevada Northern National Railway Museum - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Margaritas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Fiesta - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hometown Pizza - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Grand Central Motel

Motel in Ely with free parking
At Grand Central Motel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 6 per accommodation, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Administrative fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 6 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Grand Central Motel?

Grand Central Motel offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Central Motel?

As of Feb 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Central Motel on Feb 20, 2026 start from $79.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Grand Central Motel?

This motel in Ely is within a 10-minute walk of White Pine Public Museum and County Museum. You'll also find Jail House Casino and Ely Renaissance Village less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Grand Central Motel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Grand Central Motel have a casino?

No, Grand Central Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Grand Central Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at Grand Central Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Grand Central Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Grand Central Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Grand Central Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Grand Central Motel for a fee of USD 6 per accommodation, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Grand Central Motel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Grand Central Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Grand Central Motel.

Grand Central Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Fred

Average.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOSEPH

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Remote checkin via text. A code is sent to you for entry to your room. Very old school decor but the bed and bedding is top shelf
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
While check-in was easy (though impersonal, mediated by no human beings in the flesh) and the owners of the property seemed to be nice via text messages (could have been AI), and while the bed was comfortable and sockets for charging plugs were conveniently located on the nightstand, the room was very small, there were no luggage racks or place other than the floor to put suitcases, and the brown shag carpet and floor slanting down toward the back of the room and the low bathroom counter and old bathtub were all signs of the age of the place and suboptimal maintenance. The ice machine didn't work, and the vending machine sold mostly sweet stuff. If it had been half the price, it would have been more worth it, but at $123 for the room we felt ripped off.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shelly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My favorite part is parking right in front of my room, unloading my things into the room, having a code to get into my room, and I really like the ambience of the TV being on the screensaver.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OK.. So I got the code to someone else's room.. They were QUITE surprised when I started opening the door at 1am.. We got it sorted out.. excellent room for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and secure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrei

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FABULOUS GEM! This place is super cool and a nice updated take on the “Route 66 roadside motel”. I arrived after riding a motorcycle across the state and the self check in was AMAZING. Room was super dooper clean. Mattress and pillows were comfy…I slept like a baby. The Roku TV was a nice touch. Great Mexican restaurant across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a convenient location and staff was courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoDene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed. Very reasonable for travelers
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfortable bed, clean and comfy room. The breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was unique in a vintage motel, small and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One nightstand lamp did not provide enough lighting in the room. I believe, in time, improvements will be made to correct this.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, South Jordan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older motel, but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Grand Central is nothing fancy, but it is truly clean and comfortable. One of those last little motels that you can stay in that is safe clean and inexpensive. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

CHARMAINE

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Great value. Very clean and comfortable fir an old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025