2.5 Star Hotel

Mark Twain Motor Inn

1996 Lake Street, Elmira, NY, United States View Map

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Mark Twain Motor Inn

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Nearby Interstate 86, this Elmira motel features free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. First Arena sports complex is a 5-minute drive away. A microwave and refrigerator are included in each simply furnished room at Mark Twain Motor Inn. A sitting area is also included. Coffee is available each morning in the lobby area. Elmira College is 2 miles from the Mark Twain Motor Inn Elmira. Dining options are within a 5-minute drive of the property. Watkins Glen International race track is 20 miles away.

191 Reviews

6.4Pleasant
Cleanliness
6.8
Staff
7.9
Location
7.6

What Guests Say

  • “Friendly hostess & gave me a total refund on the room.”
  • “staff was very nice and present at the hour we checked in”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Standard Room - Non-Smoking1/4

Standard Room - Non-Smoking

140 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Clothes rack
Single Room with Mountain View1/4

Single Room with Mountain View

216 sqft • 1 King, 1 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Clothes rack
Single Room1/4

Single Room

140 sqft • 1 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Clothes rack
Standard King Room - Non-Smoking 1/4

Standard King Room - Non-Smoking

183 sqft • 1 King

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  • Clothes rack
Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking1/4

Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking

216 sqft • 2 Double

  • Air conditioning
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    What Guests Loved

    6.4
    Pleasant

    Based on 191 reviews

    Location

    7.6

    Cleanliness

    6.8

    Staff

    7.9

    Overall Quality

    6.1

    Pros +

    • Friendly hostess & gave me a total refund on the room.
    • Price
    • staff was very nice and present at the hour we checked in

    Cons -

    • Tub was stained and looked like there wasn’t enough cleaner in the world to get it clean. Dinghy. Needs a good makeover. The bed looked nice and comfy but I was too uncomfortable to try it & left to go get another hotel room somewhere else. Cheesy.
    • I did not appreciate that the guy at the desk just thought that it was ok to just walk into our room without knocking and then stood there staring at me my daughters and husband.
    • We had to tie the drapes shut because they broken. The room was not the cleanest and no ice bucket or machine
    Business Traveler (12)Solo Traveler (49)Traveling as Couple (43)Family with Young Children (24)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (2)Group Traveler (9)Total (40)
    2CharlettePosted on: 10-11-2026

    Friendly hostess & gave me a total refund on the room.

    Tub was stained and looked like there wasn’t enough cleaner in the world to get it clean. Dinghy. Needs a good makeover. The bed looked nice and comfy but I was too uncomfortable to try it & left to go get another hotel room somewhere else. Cheesy.

    1StephaniePosted on: 9-22-2020

    Price

    I did not appreciate that the guy at the desk just thought that it was ok to just walk into our room without knocking and then stood there staring at me my daughters and husband.

    5TonyPosted on: 3-5-2019

    We had to tie the drapes shut because they broken. The room was not the cleanest and no ice bucket or machine

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 9-18-2018

    staff was very nice and present at the hour we checked in

    Rooms were very poorly cleaned, there were black hairs in the towel, woke up feeling like I had a cold the room was so dusty, and the air conditioning barely worked

    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-27-2018

    Clean bathroom, every thing worked in room.

    Fairly old place with better interstate access to the north than mentioned. And I'm not from Norwalk,CT.

    2LarryPosted on: 8-3-2018

    Overpriced. Antiquated. Small room. Inefficient AC. Internet would not connect. Wasn't fixed until the next morning.

    9ThomasPosted on: 7-30-2017

    The place was clean; my room appeared to have been recently painted. Worth the price. Smallish room, but, OK as a place to sleep and shower.

    Typical motel-level cable TV.

    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-3-2017

    It was reasonably priced. My room was quiet and clean. The air conditioner worked well. The bed was comfortable. I don't need to have a 5 star motel.

    Not really.

    9WilliamPosted on: 6-20-2017

    I needed an inexpensive place for just one night and this was a good place. The room was clean and the place was quiet. I appreciated the free WiFi. The furniture was basic but OK and the bed was comfortable.

    3MichelePosted on: 5-1-2017

    Price location.Very rude management.You pay them they provide nothing as far as towels washcloths .They act like there cleaning people hoard them,only ones with access to them.Never seen a hotel refuse extra towels and washcloths to guests.1.00 store .

    Any hotel gives 1 towel 1 wash cloth is sad.i told them we were using room for showers only we having remodeling done on home, just showers and leaving.They couldnt supply us for price 4 towels and 4 washcloths.We had go home grab our to use in shower.

    10WilliamPosted on: 10-12-2016

    It was old and the room was small, but it was very clean and inexpensive. I didn't expect anything fancy, so I was very satisfied.

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-11-2016

    The staff (2 people)were very nice and the price was right. Location was pretty ok for what I was there for.

    This motel is very outdated! The smell in the room was bad! Old extension cord for the fridge, microwave and lamp, not safe! No outlet in bathroom & the tub was stained. OLD blankets and pillows.YIKES Despite that, it was very clean.

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 9-28-2016

    The Location wasnt too bad as it was close to the interstate and the city.

    Surely not in the 2 star as the room was very small and not very clean, along with the appearance of the hotel as it was run down and in serious need of updating. Surely a 1 star motel.

    1JamesPosted on: 8-26-2016

    This motel was so run down I did not think it was open, you must remove this from your offering immediately, it is not a 1 star never mind 2. I stayed at the Holiday Inn in Horseheads, NY. I fully expect a refund.

    8FrankPosted on: 8-23-2016

    it was quiet/clean and the management was helpful

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 6-15-2016

    The room was large and clean, the bed was comfortable, and best of all the area was quiet. There was a refrigerator in the room as well as a microwave and although the hotel is showing it's age, I had a very nice stay for the price I paid. I will return!

    7TerriePosted on: 5-23-2016

    the staff was very friendly

    The location was bit scary. very quite tho. Was traveling with 28 year old daughter. She had a roller derby game in Ithaca. Bit run down. sheets were clean tho they had burn holes in them,still have smoking rooms.

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 1-24-2016

    Close by major freeway. Convenient. Good value for short stay.

    Room is clean, but very old, and bathroom faucets need upgrading.

    8DanielPosted on: 1-22-2016

    You get what you pay for.....nothing more nothing less. Best 1 star hotel in the area. Microwave, fridge, free wifi and flatscreen in every room.

    Not particularly. Bathrooms needs some work but besides that great place to stay the night.

    6Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 12-7-2015

    The location and the price were the best things.

    The bathtub was VERY dirty and rusty. I was too scared to take a shower.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply. Please note, guests must be 21 years or older to check-in at this property.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Managed by a private host

    Location

    Mark Twain Motor Inn

    1996 Lake Street, Elmira, NY

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