We slept here on a road trip from KS to CA. Super comfy room. Our check in was pleasant and easy…read more Lovely necessities provided for the bathroom (shampoo, lotion, etc). My only wish is for an elevator, as we were on the second floor and had heavy bags. Maybe there is one but we couldn't find it. Breakfast was fine - my only suggestion is to provide skim milk as an option - a lot of people can't drink whole or 2%. Check out was super easy and we were on the road in no time.

My review is really a strong 4 3/4. The only real criticism I have is that the bath towels were…read morevery thin. Our room was very clean and comfortable. There were good options for pillows, both firm and soft. We were given an end unit and it was quiet, which was very important because we brought our dog. He alerts when he hears things. The complementary breakfast was exactly what we like. Oatmeal and yogurt for me along with coffee. Eggs, bacon, biscuits, and gravy, as well as toast as options for my husband. The breakfast area was clean and the decor was nice.

Sorry but I don't agree with the other reviews. While the room wasn't horrible it had a very musky…read moresmell and wasn't what I expected after reading all the reviews about how clean it was. Good customer service and I am still grateful I found somewhere to sleep while in Clayton.

I've stayed here a number of times, traveling from Texas to Colorado. It's always quiet, clean,…read morewith good internet and tv connections. And less expensive than the 3 chain hotels in town...

Our Eastward travels on the backroads brought us to this hidden gem. This was a very cool old…read morehistoric building, preserved and so well taken care of. Parking on the side of the building made access to the entrance just a few steps away. Our check in was quick and easy by a friendly member of the staff. We were assigned to Room #202. The elevator made our getting there painless, with the opportunity for using the stairs to get back down. The room, while small, was like a step back in time, cowboy themed and clean. We settled in and proceeded to the dining room for dinner. After perusing the menu we opted for the Sirloin Steak dinner with baked potato and choice of vegetable of the day and side salad. We also ordered a drink from the bar, the local Alien Amber Pint for me and the Mondavi Chardonnay for my wife. I enjoyed my beer but sorry to say that the wine was terrible, though my wife would not let this be known there. Dinner arrived and was plated beautifully, unfortunately the steaks were very tough, grisly and even hard to cut. The flavor was good and they had been cooked a perfect medium rare but the star of this dinner was a terrible disappointment. Again, my wife did not want to say anything. We finished dinner with a Gin and Tonic, enjoying the company of the other folks dining here for just a bit, some local and others passing through as were we, then headed back up to our room, finishing our drink there, to call it a day. The bed was very comfortable and the crisp sheets made our great night sleep even better. Three trains passed through the city overnight and I heard all three of them, loving the whistles and the sounds that only a train can make. We headed to breakfast in the morning with high expectations based on reviews that we had read about 'made to order' omelets and tasty baked goods, but for us the whole experience was just a bit strange and hard to explain. A sign at the entrance of the dining area described the choices from the kitchen. We proceeded in and took a seat. A lady from the kitchen asked if we would like coffee and that was a "yes". She brought the coffee then as she began her return to the kitchen I had to approach her asking about the procedure for getting breakfast. We requested the Quiche. The 'Crustless Quiche' was really nothing more than an omelette cut in the shape of a piece of pie. It was served to us, by a lady who worked in the kitchen, on a cold plate, and the 'quiche' itself was dry and cool as well. The only other breakfast items available, on a side table set up in the restaurant, were a small amount of oatmeal in a crock pot, which was still hot, with cinnamon and brown sugar on the side. And, there were cold biscuits with butter and jelly , and a small piece of cinnamon coffee cake that we split. There was also some kind of juice. I try not to be too harsh in my 'Yelps' but for me this breakfast experience was a terrible end to our stay in this historic hotel. Would we stay here again if our travels took us this way again? I am not sure. We loved the old hotel. The people were friendly but our dining experiences were disappointing. Still, I gave this a four because we enjoyed everything at this hotel other than our dining experiences.

This hotel is over 100 yrs old. The problem is access to our room. After checking in and given a…read morekey to our room when we left to visit friends when we returned to Eklund the doors were locked. We had to call a number to be let in. So that was different. The next day we missed breakfast that was served from 6:30-8:30. we were up at 9. The owner told us that was their rule, so we left to get breakfast elsewhere. Came back on hour later and the lobby door was locked. Again we called to be let in by the cleaning staff. There policy is to keep everything locked during the day because there is no one to on staff. We checked out went to a Best Western down the road. The beautiful bar is not open at all while we were there, sign on the door said no tours were given. Oh yes the train comes through town near the hotel 3 times a day-horn blaring. That just makes staying there less appealing. I have never stayed in a hotel that did not have a customer service focus but I have now. Historic charm is not enough-stay at your own risk.

WISH I COULD GIVE IT ZERO STARS! This place was GROSS! Poop in a bathtub that wasn't clean, it…read morefelt dirty when I walked in my room but I was tired, had driven 7 hours with 3 kids. The staff are treated so awful. Although one lady was so nice to me-I found out she quit that night and the other 2 "workers" came knocking on my door after midnight waking up me and my kids. I ended up leaving for another hotel, waking up my kids and finding another hotel b/c I didn't want to give them my business and b/c they weren't going to stop bothering me for a mistake their staff made. They didn't take ownership and it was the worst experience I have ever had. I hope they go out of business. AWFUL!

SCAM ALERT!!! I reloaded the yelp app just to give this review. Short version. I said I need a…read moresingle room. Yes sir no problem that will be $100 we do not accept cash. Is that even legal? I give her the card. The second the card cleared she looked up and said oh I'm sorry we don't have water. I said like drinking water? She said no any water. I'm in disbelief!! I said so you just took my money but I can't shower, brush my teeth, or have coffee but you took my money. Then she said yeah and there's no refunds. I noticed a hand written note on the counter in bold letters, we do not accept cash for any reason under any circumstances. That was the first red flag because this has been an issue or that sign wouldn't be there. So basically the scam is, take their money, THEN tell em you don't get what you pay for then scream at em, don't give it back and hope they leave so you don't have to clean a room. It worked!! I was furious and left without a refund before the cops were called as I was stunned at the theft and not cooperating. The minimum wage worker wasn't smart enough to understand I wasn't mad the water was off I was mad she stole my money knowing the water was off. Then yelled it's been long a day at me. And I said yeah and when you go home you gonna take a shower aren't you!! It's been a long day for everybody thief!!!

We stayed here one night. The employees were nice and accommodated us with a late check-out because…read morewe had some car problems. The breakfast was less than normal, biscuits and gravy seemed old and the oatmeal wasn't even pleasant to look at, so I ended up throwing it away without trying it. The yogurt and cereal was pretty safe. I'm probably more picky than most when it comes to cleanliness. I didn't want to take my shoes off because the floors seemed so dirty. There was food or something stuck to the blanket on the bed. Don't even get me started on the bedspread!! Yuck. I had a hard time getting under the covers but I figure the sheets were probably the cleanest thing on the bed. Most of the lamps were missing light bulbs and the TV didn't work. I wouldn't want to stay here again. It's crazy how much we paid and we got it on Priceline. Not a good deal, no matter the price. I understand that some hotels don't have all the amenities that others might offer, but there's no reason they can't be as clean.

If I could give less stars I would. The mattress is really terrible. You can feel the springs and…read moreif you sit on the edge it's rock hard. It feels like and old mattress they found at a dump. You sink in the middle. There's not a full set of sheets on the bed. Usually you have your first sheet that goes on and hugs the matress and the one that goes on top you get under. Not here they only put the second sheet on. And it just sits on top of the matress cover. I found someone else's hair in my bed!! And there was hair in the bathroom on the floor and door. Eww. For the price you pay it's not worth it. It looks and feels like someone came in made things look ok but didn't clean at all. And this room was supposed to be non smoking and it reeks. Hope that helps.

This Motel is the typical older Motel establishment, that is off the beaten path and certainly not…read morea franchise. We usually stay at the Eklund but this time, were looking for a economy. The owner, Paula, was very pleasant and held our room without demanding a credit card. When we arrived my name was on an envelope taped to the office window with the room key; whereupon we entered our room ... a large space which was fresh smelling, clean, with a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, a small table and chairs, with a clean bathroom. Paula had already turned on the heater so our room was nice and warm. We had two queen size beds with soft clean sheets on just right, firm mattresses and really good pillows. All this for only $65. Wow! I'll be back.

Traveling with my husband and our three dogs and came across this motel as we were getting tired…read moreand dogs were getting antsy, and it's the night before thanksgiving so for sure everyone else is booked up. Upon arrival there was a no vacancy sign, but the manager provided us with a room anyways (Sweeeeet!) and they accepted our 3 dogs, with a LOW pet fee (not something you see often) The room? HUGE. Beds were comfy, we stayed warm and got the sleep we needed. We had all the amenities we needed. Our dogs were comfortable, the people were friendly and the environment is nice. If you are looking for a 5 star hotel, you won't want to stay here, but if you're looking for something clean and comfortable to get you through the night, this is it! I should add, that there isn't really room for trailer/ oversized vehicle parking, there is an abandoned parking lot connected to the property but not something I would recommend parking in.

Stayed at the High Plains Lodge for the week of Thanksgiving. We rented 3 apartments. We had the…read morebest Thanksgiving! The apartments were well laid out and clean, the beds were super comfortable and kitchens had all the comforts of home. It was fun walking around the property seeing the teepees and the yurt. We will definitely stay there again!

From the owner: The whole group will be comfortable in these brand new, spacious and unique apartments located at…read morethe High Plains Lodge in Clayton, New Mexico. 20 acres of fun for the whole family! We offer something for everyone. Along with the hotel we offer RV hookups and glamping on site.