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American Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Downey

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Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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12644 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA, 90242
  • Place, Columbia Memorial Space Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinemark Downey
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Independence Park Tennis Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Downey

Heart of Downey.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find LA Kings Iceland in Paramount and Parkwest Bicycle Casino. Citadel Outlets is within 9 miles (15 km) and Medieval Times is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Columbia Memorial Space Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cinemark Downey - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Independence Park Tennis Center - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Knott's Berry Farm - 22 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Disneyland® Resort - 28 min drive - 19.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lakewood Boulevard Station - 8 min walk
  • Commerce Station - 10 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos Estilo Guadalajara - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬16 min walk

About this property

American Inn

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Downey
American Inn offers its guests multilingual staff and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Downey hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • No smoking on site
American Inn offers 19 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, first-run movies, and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Downey hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • First-run movies
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50.0 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

American Downey
American Inn Downey
American Hotel Downey
American Inn Hotel
American Inn Downey
American Inn Hotel Downey

Frequently asked questions

How close is American Inn to the airport?

American Inn is 16.4 mi (24-min drive) away from the Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at American Inn?

As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at American Inn on Jun 15, 2026 start from $83, including 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.

Does American Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at American Inn.

How close is American Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 15.4 mi (27-min drive) from City Beach and 15.9 mi (27-min drive) from Mother's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does American Inn offer free breakfast?

American Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at American Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Parkwest Bicycle Casino (7-min drive) and Commerce Casino (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at American Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at American Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does American Inn have a pool?

American Inn does not have a pool.

Does American Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is American Inn to downtown Downey?

American Inn is 1.7 mi away from Downey.

American Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 647 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 647 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 647 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 647 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 647 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Always a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Staff was attentive and friendly The room was nice and clean Had the right amount of towels, which some places don’t lol, Overall great stay totally recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking, great price for a one night.. clean , smelled clean which is what i look into for...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yahsmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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)🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ambar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice hotel lots of things to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bilisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Nice updated clean place to stay. Perfect if you need a place to stay overnight. Very friendly front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and great location I definitely recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and polite
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bilisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is very convenient for your travels and it is very quiet and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking staff was super friendly would recommend :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and simple. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff , clean and modern room
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara Devall

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geny

remodeled rooms and bathrooms Quiet and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed sheets and pillow cases were dirty. The towels were dirty. Room was dirty and had a foul odor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Remodeled and very clean and quiet. Would stay again for price in that area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying at the American inn Facility is clean no smoking thou The entire complex and they are in a very great area
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite clean and felt safe for being a lone out of state female traveler.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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