A Stay Inn Ely

2.5 star property
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December 2024
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Room, Non Smoking (Indigo Room)
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Evergreen Room) | Living area
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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Evergreen Room)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
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 Twin Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Room, Non Smoking (Indigo Room)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Ely

A stay at A Stay Inn Ely places you in the heart of Ely, steps from Superior National Forest and a 2-minute drive from Dorothy Molter Museum. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Burntside Lake and 4.4 mi (7 km) from White Iron Lake.

What's nearby

  • North American Bear Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Burntside Lake - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • International Wolf Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • White Iron Lake - 12 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive

About this property

A Stay Inn Ely

Hotel in Ely with free breakfast
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 showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to noon.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, coffee/tea in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and noon.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–noon
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Books
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV
  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bob

Travelled with partner
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

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DAVID

Travelled with family
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
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

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

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
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

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
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
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

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
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
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
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
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Time away
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with family
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

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
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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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
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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024