The Eureka Opera House was built in 1879 and refurbished to its current beauty in the early 1990s…read more Along with the Piper's in Virginia City, it is one of the 2 best restored and usable opera houses in Nevada. Things are a little slow with COVID right now, but in pre-pandemic times (and soon again), it hosts various music and community events/rentals. Gayle and I stopped by as part of our recent drive to Ely. We were free to walk around anywhere (with the assistance of a nice lady working there at the time) including the main floor, the hand-painted Curtin, the balcony (including the media room), backstage, and all the performer signatures down the stairs and out. I'd love to come back when the place is happily full, and watching a great performance.

Eureka, Nevada.....what a rustic little western-themed town. I was driving along the iconic -…read moreLoneliest Road In America and stopped here at the Eureka Opera House. My initial and only reason for heading inside this unique Opera House was to have my Loneliest Road "Survival Guide" booklet stamped identifying that I had passed through Eureka navigating along the 400 mile trek through Nevada. What I didn't realize.....upon having my survival guide stamped....the owner of this Opera House....a genuinely nice and friendly woman offered me a free tour throughout the grounds of this place. Wow....what an added bonus. I mean....I gave no thought into any of the incredible history and legacies that had been bestowed upon this site. I figured it was a small time joint. Yeah, literally it is.....but the amount of musical groups and performances that have played and passed through here was awakening. Eureka Opera House is quite famous in and of itself. The lady here was so generous and courteous with her time....showing me around and giving me a true history lesson about this locale. And incredible.....overall, the town of Eureka is so small and located sort of in the middle of nowhere....it's impossible to think how this Opera House could ever book any musical acts. But they have. The owner deserves recognition for keeping the lights burning brightly and maintaining the integrity of this landmark. Yeah...she gave me a private, free tour.....I walked up on stage and ventured behind the scenes. In the back, musical groups had signed their names all over the walls (think how the celebs do it on the James Corden Show). There are pictures and frames hung from all the famous bands, performers and guests that have played. This was a real treat to wander around and explore. Before leaving, there was a small donation box near the door and of course I was happy to put a few dollars in to help support this venue. Overall, this is not your typical "opera house". It's really an entertainment performance house for not just small up and coming acts, but from time to time legendary musicians and groups as well. And to be situated so secluded here in Eureka.....(if anyone's ever been to Eureka) this Opera House was a great roadside stop for anyone navigating along the Loneliest Road In America.

I grew up in this small town and have been to many events here. This past weekend I attended their…read morefestival of trees. The place was decorated beautifully and it really put myself and my family in the Christmas spirit. They had some beautiful trees displayed. Some of them were very cute and some were very original but they all looked great. It was a fun event. I liked how they had tables set out so we could sit and enjoy our hot chocolate. Can't wait to come back next year.

Walking in to this hotel is kind of like stepping back in time! The lobby is filled with odds &…read moreends of antiques, cowboy decorations, & portraits of Marilyn Monroe. This hotel and gambling hall is located off E. Aultman St. which is also Great Basin Hwy. Out front are a few big sculptures. Parking is free here. I booked the room using Spark.com website. I got a Dlx Dbl Rm 2 Queens for $104.08 x 2 nights + $28.09Tax = $236.15. Breakfast is not included. Our room was on the second floor. I don't think there is an elevator here. We used the stairs. Upon check-in, we were given 2 drink tickets good for 2 Well Drinks from the Prospector Lounge. The room was nice, nicer than I thought it was going to be! It was nice that there was a safe in the room as well as a microwave and a larger mini-fridge. In the room, we were given some candy and earplugs. We didn't need the earplugs. We didn't hear anything going on in the hallway during our stay. The bed was very comfortable and we slept well! We stayed here for two nights. If you desire to have some wine in your room, there are two bottle of Wolfgang Puck Wines for purchase. There's an on-site restaurant called Margaritas. It seemed like a cozy place to eat. We saw the steak and decided to give it a try, but we should have opted for a Mexican entrée instead. Maybe it would have been better. The Gambling Hall is the casino. It isn't in a room with a divider or barrier so the smoke is pretty prevalent. I truly felt like I was transported back to before the 1980's when smoking was allowed everywhere! I think smoking is not allowed in the Guest Rooms. I would not hesitate to book another room here again.

The hotel didn't seem like much, but I was genuinely impressed for the value. The rooms were…read moreexceptionally clean and the beds were comfortable. I was worried about noise since my room was on the first floor close to the slot machines, but I didn't hear much noise. The shower was wonderful pressure and it gets HOT. Fantastic post hike! This might be the only hotel at this tier that offers you a toothbrush and toothpaste (even though the brush was terrible, but it was something!) Note that there is a microwave and refrigerator for your convenience in your room. Also, there's a coffee machine to make tea. The Mexican restaurant was also very good at a decent price. I'm a seasoned traveler and I am happy I got to stay here and would stay here again if I ever come up this way.

Oh dear. I did not have the same experience as a lot of the rave reviews. To be fair, this is one…read moreof the cheapest motels in town. I`ve been traveling to Ely on and off for the last 20 years and have stayed here and there around town, but decided to try to save a few bucks and stay at Rustin Inn last time. I thought perhaps this was a diamond in the rough. Maybe I have high standards when it comes to a place being "clean". I don`t know. Let's just do a pros and cons list to make this easy. Pros: -Cheap. I paid $55 for a night -Location was on the main road, so it felt relatively safe -Hot shower -Nice owner -Parking right outside your room Cons: -When I arrived, no one was in the office, which is totally fine, but there was a note on the door that had guest names and the rooms they were staying in(directing them to the room number). I don`t love a note with the room I`m staying in to be available for anyone to view -There is a difference between rustic and dingy. I had room 14 and it was okay, definitely had seen better days. My issue was with the cleanliness. The sheets were formerly white but now were a tan color from wear. The pillows were flat and the actual pillows had stains on them. Pillow covers were the same worn color of the sheets. I slept in my hoodie because I didn`t want to lay on the pillows. Random hair(not mine) in the shower and a less than pristine toilet. I know, I know. This is a cheap motel. The front office looks so cute with the lights and homey feel. The motel has a lot of potential, but it needs repair, updated items, and a deep clean. I`ll pass on this place in the future. For $20 you can stay elsewhere that will be cleaner and more comfortable.

Cute, cozy, comfortable, real coffee cups, and they accept dogs. If we are ever in the area again…read morethis is the place we will stay. Vera, the owner, seeks to make your stay pleasant. I appreciated the lawn, the numerous outdoor seating areas, and the BBQ area.

My wife and I spent two nights here while on a long weekend road trip from Vegas. Our room on the…read moretop floor (6th) was comfortable and fairly quiet as long as we didn't turn on the noisy, rattling AC unit. Fortunately at 6,000 ft elevation, it didn't get to hot for us. There is a single, groaning, old elevator to take you down to the smokiest casino lobby. We tried to hold out breath and run through it to the outside and fresh air everytime. There is free, convenient parking out the back of the hotel. The hotel is in the original old part of town on the west end. The town is easy to get from one end to the other so we were never more than a short ride away from wherever we needed to go in town. The staff here are friendly and generally helpful. Their lobby restaurant was closed for renovations while we were here in early June. No worries as the hotel across the street had a decent breakfast.

Room 311 is a King, corner room. Lots of amenities in the…read moreroom. Comfortable bed and very quiet. The sink is tiny but usable. Avoid the room across from the ice machine, it's loud. I ask to move. The Denny's closed so find a place across the street. I had a fantastic Chicken Parmigiana at Mr. Ginos

Staff told us they didnt have any double queen rooms. So i went outside and booked one online…read more They put us on the 2nd floor in the "executive suites" across the parking lot but failed to mention there is no elevator. After hauling all our stuff up the stairs, the rooms were clean enough but the beds were rough. They felt worn out and cheap. Probably wont stay here again.

Probably the nicest hotel in Ely (although the bar is really low). They are very clean and look…read morerecently renovated. We were on the two bedroom suite for our family of 6. It had a king in one room, a queen in the other, and a full pull-out couch in the common area. There was also a kitchenette (mini fridge, microwave, sink, counter and cupboard space). The bathroom was roomy and had a spa tub with jets. We were in the "executive rooms" building across the parking lot from the main building (literally only a 30 foot walk). It is two story and did not have elevators. The couch bed, when folded out, partially blocked one bedroom door and made passing to the other side of it impossible without crawling over the bed, which was unfortunate. It was also a really low-quality, lumpy, springy mattress. But at least we had bed space for everyone. There is only one a/c unit (in the common area) , so to cool the bedrooms you have to keep the doors open. The jetted tub was a really nice surprise. The one jet behind the back was pretty weak, unfortunately, but the other four were good and strong and felt great. Breakfast was good: waffles, biscuits and gravy, cheese omelettes, a variety of cereal, toast, muffins, fruit, oatmeal, yogurt. The juice was really good: real, fresh orange juice instead of the usual watery stuff, and POG juice! There was also a great selection of 8 different teas, all good brands (no Lipton!) which I really enjoyed. The kids loved the pool, which is heated, and the hot tub. It is a chlorine pool. If you have to stay in Ely, this is the place to do it.

Go to TripAdvisor and take control of your business. The pictures are disguising. Since the new…read moreowners, the reviews on Booking and Expedia, said clean. 3 days on the road. I'm just tired. I read it's clean Book the room....wait, it's all remote! You are sent a code the day of your arrival. NO WHERE did I see this IMPORTANT information!!! I booked the incorrect days. Thankfully after numerous unanswered calls, I had someone who could my situation.

Let me preface this review by saying that I knew that I was getting a discounted rate because the…read moremotel is a work in progress and also, I am apparently a bit of an accommodation princess. I have been traveling to Ely on and off for about 20 years, so I`ve stayed at a lot of the hotels around town, but decided to gamble on a motel in town for the first time. The price was right and who doesn't want to save a buck sometimes? I want to come back when this place is in better shape because there is a lot of potential, but yes, it does need work. Let's do two lists for my stay. Pros: Good location Quiet at night(other guests respected an unspoken quiet time after 9 p.m.) Internet is pretty good Streaming services are welcome Exterior is cute Owner Ian is communicative and friendly Best price in town during their revamp Hot water Felt relatively safe as a solo female traveler There was a friendly orange cat who hung out with me for a bit Cons(This is for room 5): The walls are a mess and need repair(holes everywhere) Carpet gave me the ick Lack of outlets Bathroom is in need of...a lot(including better cleaning) Shower handles fell off when I would turn (lol) Curtain rod fell down when I closed the curtain (lol again...) Need more of a lock on the door (keypad and chain lock is OK) Towards the back of the room there is a noticeable dip in the floor I really want to come back and stay in a refurbished room sometime. Some recommendations to the owner( that they didn`t ask for): Gut the carpets and replace with floors, add better top door locks, designate a smoking area so guests who smoke can go there(I am not a smoker and there was a guy who was constantly smoking outside of my room), add short curtains to cover any light that comes through the blinds, hair dryers(even small, cheap ones) would be good. Look, I get it, this is an old motel with decades of repair and grime that is being cleaned up. This is a place that is totally fine for others as is and it was a good price. I can see the direction the owners are going in and the retro vibe they want to achieve, but try to stay in a refurbished room if you are picky about what I have mentioned.

Very clean motel, comfortable bedding and pillows. Fully renovated and everything looks well kept…read moreup. Although there was a coffee maker in the room with sets of cream and sugar, there were not any coffee packs. Being next to the road the town does not roll up the sidewalk at night and there is a constant stream of traffic noise. It's best to run the AC as a white noise and bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. Breakfast is basically packaged muffins, oatmeal packs.

Called in my reservation last week. Room waiting tonight. Room clean, sheets, pillow cases, towels…read moreclean. Mattress is just fine. Lookng forward to most sleep of past three nights. Manager accomodating and helpful. We ate before checking in, but still had room key waiting after hours. Wall A/C, baseboard heater main room, powerful electetric heater on bathroom wall. No nose tissues for we of the allergized nose.

Plenty of space in the parking lot and street parking for anyone with a longer load. A king room…read morewas $62 (includes WiFi) on hotels.com; includes microwave, mini refrigerator with freezer, coffee pot, coffee, tea, and blow dryer. Front staff was wonderful and courteous. The room was spotless, very comfortable, plenty of lights and plugs for bluetooth or cell devices. Definitely if the opportunity arises we'll be a repeat customer!

Pricing was the best in the area for this hotel on the online search engines. Generally they had…read moredecent reviews. I'd agree with this middle of the road experience. The room was clean and the bed fairly comfortable. The room was very small though and my TV wasn't working when I got there. After a few tries the maint guy was able to get it fixed. The view out the window was one of a prison yard. No complimentary breakfast here, but there is a Denny's a couple blocks away.

Good old Ely Nv !! This place was way overrated in the reviews .For a one night quick stay it…read moreworks. Rooms were not bad clean considering the hotels was ran down and the staff was unfriendly. If you're desperate and need a place to stay you will be fine , but not recommended for a long weekend!!

Myself and my wife come every year and we come at night to drink and gamble but it has come to my…read moreattention that that you guys don't have a bartender at night there anymore the gentleman that was at the bar that served us drinks said he's was not a bartender but he was good at it and willing to learn new drinks This a year ago but he was there at the beginning of the mouth and now he it not there anymore and the folks you have there are not as attentive as he was and the conversation with some of the other folks aren't as awkward where I'm doing all the talking I do not remember this gentleman's name I think it was Chris or something like that but it a shame that the last time I talked to this gentleman, he was at the hotel, Nevada gambling and he said something along the lines of they're probably gonna terminate me before the end of the month but I'm going off topic a few times in the past I've come to gamble I've only ever seen this gentleman work his ass off from 12 to 4am at least the times I was there to see it and he was super attendant to other guests, not just us. the last time I went this gentleman was not there there were someone else there, but they didn't seem particularly interested. They were on their phone behind the bar the entire time I was there with my wife and friends. which is a shame. now, if you brought back that gentleman you had a year ago it'd be a different story. But good things don't last forever. i'm just one reviewer this will not make any difference, but I feel like I should be heard. And to that gentleman Chris that was working there last month myself and my wife wish you the best in your future endeavors.from the kenway family I had to look this gentleman up on Facebook, but I found it his name was Christian big white guy with glasses Keynote here I'm not staying at this motel. I was just gambling and drinking here. i'm staying at the Holiday Inn. And to anybody who see this online Don't be surprised if you start gambling and you have to wait 1 to 2 hours for a drink even though you've been there longer the only exception I would make is the bartender named Brett and he's a kind gentleman