A Stay Inn Ely

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January 2025

February 2025

Room, Non Smoking (Indigo Room) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Evergreen Room) | Living area | 40-inch TV with digital channels, fireplace, Netflix

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Evergreen Room) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Housekeeping

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Explore the area

112 West Sheridan Street, Ely, MN, 55731

Superior National Forest
1 min walk
North American Bear Center
19 min walk
Dorothy Molter Museum
2 min drive
Ely, MN (LYU-Ely Municipal)
11 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Crimson Room)

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Amber Room)

City view
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Ivory Room)

City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Room, Non Smoking (Indigo Room)

City view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Evergreen Room)

City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Hotel in Ely with free breakfast

Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, a garden and a fireplace at reception are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.

A Stay Inn Ely offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and shared/communal kitchens. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at A Stay Inn Ely, you're just a quick walk from Superior National Forest. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include a terrace, a fireplace at reception and coffee/tea in a common area
Steps from Superior National Forest and a 2-minute drive from Dorothy Molter Museum
Dogs welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A Stay Inn Ely also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

This Ely hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to noon.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to noon
Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Communal living room
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

40-inch TV with digital channels
Netflix
Streaming services

Food and drink

Hob
Shared kitchen access

Air conditioning
Eco-friendly toiletries
Fireplace
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets are welcome and stay free
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property does not have a front desk. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Stay Inn Ely

Stay Ely

A Stay Inn Ely Ely

A Stay Inn Ely Hotel

A Stay Inn Ely Hotel Ely

A Stay Inn Ely Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Travelled with partner

9 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Not much to like, Called twice and left messages about the lack of heat no one returned the calls. Very limited parking and it was so dark in front we had a hard time finding the entrence. It was NOT worth the money spent to stay there. When returning to Ely We will stay in a different town before going back to this place. When paying $170,00,a person should get a warm clean room at the very best. We have stayed in better places that cost less than 1/2 this amount. We deserve some monetary consideration to make it right,

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara

21 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bob

Travelled with partner

13 Aug 2024

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

Our room and bathroom were very clean and comfortable but nothing to see out of windows except other houses. Would have liked a vanity in bathroom, pedestal sink is not convenient. The one thing I would say that we didn't like at all was that the parking spaces were so limited.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Close to everything

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice quiet place.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DAVID

Travelled with family

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

we stayed here last year in a different room and really liked the location and ease of checking in. Bonus ! free coffee and pastry at the nearby coffee shop! this year , we had the upper most floor and was not perfect for a tall person but still a great place to layover for before or after the BWCA.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kinnan

Business traveller

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I was driving a big work truck, and parking was a little tight. Check-in was easy, once I got the door code for remote check-in. Its an old building with creaky floors, but remodeled, clean, and very cute. Shared kitchen is a nice feature.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randi, Kansas City

26 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved the aesthetic of the Inn. We loved everything about it! It just makes me want to get back up to Ely! Joan was so kind and hospitable. We loves it!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

24 Jul 2024

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

Exceptional stay

Wow, so impressed! This cute house turned Inn is in town walkable to everything. There are 5 bedrooms with use of the common area living room with fireplace, dining area, kitchen and dining table on the outside deck. We were in The Crimson Room which had an outside entry door too. Coffee and teas, games and books and cards are available. Free coffee and a breakfast item was provided at the coffee shop one block down the street. Refrig/freezer was nice to keep our drinks and cooler items cold, ice was nice to have for cold drinks. Our room was cozy with built-in bed, little sofa and large bathroom. Everything is new-like, no carpet anywhere so smelled nice, and in excellent condition. Self check-in was easy. We met other nice guests while we were there. I would highly recommend if you are ever in the area. Thank you to the owners for such a great stay. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Ramsey

Travelled with partner

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Easy arrival/check-in and departure/check-out. Indigo room was very cute!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

15 Jul 2024

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

We had everything we needed and loved having access to a kitchen and living area. The in town location was perfect and we enjoying walking down the street to the Northern Grounds coffee shop for our free coffee and pastry. Nice touch!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family

13 Jul 2024

Liked: Amenities

So clean, conviene and a unique mix of a bed and breakfast mixed with hostel-like lodging. Will be back.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Tiffany

Travelled with family

29 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wouldn’t stay here again. Drove past the hotel 3 times before “finding” it. Hotel sign not very visible. There was a few sticky, black marks on floor of hotel room. There were no batteries in the remote for the television. I called the after hours number and told them and they said they would try and find someone to bring batteries. The “Ivory” room were booked is advertised with a television and cable tv. You need a remote control to work the tv. I would never stay here again. It has been about two hours since I reported tv remote not working. I have not heard anything back from anyone.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

22 Jun 2024

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

Very cute and quaint. Great location.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family

19 Jun 2024

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

Easy and Convenient

My one night stay was good. The room was as advertised.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Derek

Travelled with partner

17 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

As somebody who is allergic to dogs, I guess I would have liked a bit of a heads up that they allowed animals on this property. There were several clumps of dog hair left behind on the ground throughout the room and the bathroom. I did take photos, but I did not alert staff. We did not spend much time in the room, we pretty much were just there to sleep. Pretty pricey for just one night, but it is a tourist town so it was expected.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner

11 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We stayed here 3 nights with our two dogs in the Crimson Room. We enjoyed the great location and walkability around Ely. Other than a dusty headboard the room was very clean. I also liked the convenient access with key codes. The Crimson Room is really small and with our bags, shoes, and two dogs who slept on the floor, it was a real challenge. The private entrance was a nice feature with the dogs. It would have been nice to have a shelf or side table or something to set things on. The only place to lay anything down like a phone, keys, or a cup of coffee was on the headboard of the bed (which was very dusty). They do need to fix the interior door to the Crimson Room. It's loose and anytime someone else opens or closes a door in the rest of the building the Crimson Room door rattles. Another thing to keep in mind is the place is covered in wood (floor, walls, and ceiling). It looks nice, but there is little to no fabric anywhere and that makes every little noise audible. When I was laying in bed I could hear people going up and down the stairs at various hours. The first couple nights we stayed, there were guests in the other rooms that decided to party and be loud in the common area till late in the night which was annoying. Overall, I would say it's a great place to stay in the right situation. Like if you have a large family gathering or a large group, it's a nice idea with the shared common areas.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Travelled with family

2 Jun 2024

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

Time away

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with family

1 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really enjoyed the convenient self service check in. Room was clean and comfortable, and the price was reasonable for the season and area. The included breakfast from the nearby coffee shop was a nice touch! Will definitely stay again next time we're in the Ely area!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

LINDA

24 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Had problem accessing room with new password entry locks. Had to wait about 20 minutes for a person to arrive to provide assistance. There is not adequate lighting outside the Evergreen room to be able to see the numbers on the password entry pad to succeed in accessing the room. Loved the dining/gathering room and kitchen availability! An appearance update for the "boutique" experience would be to have the pillowcases on the bed be pressed/ironed. The crinkled, un-ironed edges on the pillows looks tacky and lacks a professional appearance, if going for an upscale boutique look/status. Everything else was great! Would come back again. Evergreen room was very clean. A light breakfast through Northern Grounds was enjoyed in the morning.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family

23 May 2024

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

Awesome stay right in Ely

Wonderful room in a house right in town. Everything was just right! The bed was super comfortable. We were very impressed during our stay and plan to stay again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

23 May 2024

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

27 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I liked how safe the building felt. I needed a code to get into the main building and into my room. I also enjoyed getting a free muffin and cup of tea (because I don't drink coffee) at the Northern Grounds coffee shop right down the street.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family

20 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed in the Indigo room and it was just lovely. The beds were comfortable. The place was very tidy and neat. Everything was provided down to the Q-tips and cotton balls. I will definitely stay here again and recommend it for anyone who wants to be in the downtown area close to everything within walking distance.