American Inn

2-star hotel Great 12644 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA, 90242
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

4 / 5
Great 709 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.

What guests liked
  • Clean and comfortable rooms
  • Remodeled rooms and bathrooms
What could be better
  • $50 deposit required at check-in
  • Lack of housekeeping unless requested
  • Sarahi Jun 2026 · via expedia
    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.

  • Victor Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Castillo Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Pestle N

  • Castillo Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Juan Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Daih’nay Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Gilbert Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Jessenya Jun 2026 · via booking
    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.

  • Millan Jun 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Jessenya Jun 2026 · via priceline
    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.

  • Cesar May 2026 · via priceline
    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.

  • Cesar May 2026 · via booking
    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.

  • Lynn May 2026 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    Unhelpful, resentful, and rather rude people that worked there.

  • Lynn May 2026 · via booking
    1.5/5

    Clean and no cockroaches. Unhelpful, resentful, and rather rude people that worked there.

  • Kimberly May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Mark May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Forrest May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Miriam May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful room

  • Marsha May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Alma May 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Juan May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Great customer service from start to end.

  • Juan May 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Great customer service from start to end.

  • Yazmin Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Ok place

  • Juan Mar 2026 · via expedia
    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.

  • Daniel Dec 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Dirty place

  • Catherine Dec 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The bed sheets and pillow cases were dirty. The towels were dirty. Room was dirty and had a foul odor.

  • Jose Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean

  • Angelina Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Always a good stay

  • Monica Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    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

  • Miguel Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    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

  • Monica Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Easy parking, great price for a one night.. clean , smelled clean which is what i look into for...

  • Ernest Oct 2025 · via expedia
    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)🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • Anthony Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Rude day time staff refused to open night window during day.

  • Edgar Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Yahsmine Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Marguerite Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    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!!!

  • bilisha Jul 2025 · via expedia
    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 !

  • Kimberly May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff was helpful and polite

  • Teresa Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Nice updated clean place to stay. Perfect if you need a place to stay overnight. Very friendly front desk.

  • Braulio Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    For the price and how clean it is I give it a 5/5

  • Regino Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean

  • Naomi Jan 2025 · via expedia
    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

  • Luis Dec 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Ok for the price

  • Victor Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great service

  • paul Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    front desk staff at check in seemed to be unfriendly. room smelt of raid. However cozy otherwise.

  • Lydia Oct 2024 · via expedia
    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. :)

  • Juan Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Bed was not in good condition!! Made too much noise!!

  • Lydia Aug 2024 · via expedia
    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.

  • Rose Jul 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice place to stay.

  • ERIKA Jul 2024 · via expedia
    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

  • Barbara Jul 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Convenient location

  • Marcos Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    They don't make a big deal if you try and check in early like other hotesl.

  • GRISELDA Jul 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Super dirty

  • Tanya Jul 2024 · via expedia
    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

  • ruth Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Facility is clean no smoking thou The entire complex and they are in a very great area

  • Monica May 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    So cozy and comfortable.

  • eternity May 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very comfortable and cozy room

  • Oscar May 2024 · via expedia
    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.

  • Victor Apr 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    The service was terrible, we stayed for 4 days and they didn’t clean our room not even once

  • Barbara Apr 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean and comfortable

  • Geny Mar 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Quiet and friendly staff

  • luis Mar 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Ok

  • Nicole Mar 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    This property was very clean and well kept. All staff was very professional and polite.

  • Sherrie Feb 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Close to freeway exit

  • Deborah Feb 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    No housekeeping

  • Rosa Feb 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was good place

  • Rogelio Jan 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice property and friendly staff. Will return.

  • Ricardo Dec 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Quiet, clean. But the male is pretty rude.

  • Ricardo Dec 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice and simple. Great place to stay.

  • Maria Dec 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice and friendly owner, thank you very much

  • Shawn Dec 2023 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Bryant Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Last minute booking staff was super friendly would recommend :)

  • Phillip Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great customer service!

  • Bibi Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    One thing challenge is hard to find the storage number.

  • Ambar Nov 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    A very nice hotel lots of things to do in the area.

  • Deborah Nov 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Rooms very clean and updated inside. No housekeeping tho unless requested.

  • LUIS Oct 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Property was clean and great location I definitely recommend this place

  • Jose Oct 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Bad costumer service

  • bilisha Sep 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Highly recommend for traveling

  • Jim Sep 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Good

  • Emely Sep 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Comfortable!

  • linda Aug 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Better than expected

  • bilisha Aug 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    This place is very convenient for your travels and it is very quiet and clean place

  • Victor Aug 2023 · via expedia
    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.

  • Angela Jul 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was very clean, smelled fresh, offered basic amenities

  • Yesenia Jul 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    The room smell cigarette.

  • Alfredo Jun 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    It’s ok

  • Yongdong Jun 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean, friendly hotel. Traffic noise in nights. No breakfast.

  • Kimberly Apr 2023 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Stay was fine, beds very hard

  • Evelyn Mar 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Easy to check in. And clean

  • julio Feb 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good place

  • Ricardo Jan 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Happy to leave a great review for them and plan on coming back whenever I get the chance.

  • Emelie Jan 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The owners were super nice, as well as the cleaning staff. Would recommend!

  • Rick Dec 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice staff , clean and modern room

  • Rebecca Dec 2022 · via expedia
    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.

  • Howard Oct 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Remodeled and very clean and quiet. Would stay again for price in that area!

  • Lianna Jul 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Quite clean and felt safe for being a lone out of state female traveler.

  • Antoine Jul 2022 · via expedia
    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!

  • Bilisha Jul 2022 · via expedia
    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

  • Regina Jul 2022 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Brenda Jul 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The hotel was excellent except the drained smelled bad while the sink was on other than that it was clean

  • Stephanie Jun 2022 · via expedia
    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.

  • Verified May 2022 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    $50 cash deposit. It’s said breakfast included but no breakfast

  • Noe May 2022 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It was a good hotel and very quiet and nice place

  • Aquesha May 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    I loved my stay. The staff is wonderful. No complaints from me

  • Tommy May 2022 · via expedia
    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!

  • Lesly Apr 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    I like the area and is closest to restaurants and stores.

  • Ingrid Apr 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great place to stay! Always clean & safe.

  • Destinee Mar 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    Parking is right in front of room

  • Lydell Mar 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was a well cleaned room decent cable tv near food store etc..

  • Mrs Jan 2022 · via expedia
    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.

  • Rebecca Dec 2021 · via expedia
    1/5

    Never going there again

  • BENJAMIN Dec 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    The property was well kept up, seemed to be safe, very peaceful and quiet.

  • Emanuel Dec 2021 · via expedia
    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

  • Rosa Dec 2021 · via expedia
    2/5

    I didn’t like the staff, not friendly

  • Eric Nov 2021 · via expedia
    3/5

    Discount place to sleep.

  • Cesar Nov 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Pillow covers were very used

  • Verified Nov 2021 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The front desk gentlemen was very rude. He didn’t greet me was not professional.

  • Charley Nov 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Parking was awesome

  • Matthew Nov 2021 · via expedia
    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

  • Rogelio Oct 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good

  • Liane Oct 2021 · via expedia
    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.

  • Verified Aug 2021 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Verified Jul 2021 · via expedia
    3/5

    The guy who runs this property is kind of rude. Overall, it was an ok experience. Our bathroom was remodeled.

  • Verified Jul 2021 · via expedia
    3/5

    The only complaint I have is the Bed is very uncomfrontable

  • Verified Jul 2021 · via expedia
    2/5

    Disliked the customer service

  • Gabrielle Jul 2021 · via hotels.com
    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!

  • Verified Jul 2021 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Elizabeth May 2021 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Verified May 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great!

  • Verified May 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    The receptionist was not very friendly or sociable, didn't interact with any staff members.

Frequently asked questions about American Inn

Does American Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, American Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does American Inn offer parking?
Yes, American Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does American Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
American Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Downey, see business hotels in Downey.
Does American Inn have a fitness center?
American Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is American Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
American Inn is located at 12644 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90242. With a Walk Score of 79, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

House rules

Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:30 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available