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Thunderbird Motel


345 Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801
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4 of 5 stars
nsgw   14 contributions
nsgw
Oct 1, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Stayed at the Tbird last night for one night on a trip to the Midwest. The motel is clean and little traffic noise is audible. The place was been nicely renovated and decorated and even though it is from another era it was comfortable a good value. The mattress was very comfortable but I do have one criticism. The pillows... more

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5 of 5 stars
ttiottn1   62 contributions
Wisconsin
Sep 28, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

After a week in the desert at Burning Man, my friend and I were on our way home and looking for a place to stop for some much needed sleep before making the long drive home to WI and beyond. We chose the Thunderbird because of the AAA rating and reviews on this site. We were not disappointed; it was... more

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4 of 5 stars
BerkeleyDad   3 contributions
Berkeley, CA
Aug 31, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Retro-look motel on the main street of Elko. Spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms, easy walk to good Basque restaurants, pleasant non-casino environment. more

Very nice.
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4 of 5 stars
HiDW   3 contributions
Rodeo, California
Aug 1, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We chose the Thunderbird Motel after reading reviews on Trip Advisor. The ladies at the desk were very nice and helpful. The motel was quiet, and very clean. It is in the old end of town, very quaint, and across the street is a small casino. Give Elko and this motel a try. more

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4 of 5 stars
r0adtripper62   7 contributions
No. California
Jul 23, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

The sign sold me in the planning stages and I was pleasantly surprised to see that the place, though old, was clean and comfortable. The front desk was very friendly and welcoming. The pool was great after a day in the car. Nicer than the photos online. Yes, it's across the street from the Commercial Hotel and the world famous... more

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4 of 5 stars
CAHeadHunter   21 contributions
Monterey, California
Jun 29, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We found the Thunderbird to be as good as other reviews had reported. The room was clean and comfortable and the staff was very pleasant. We appreciated the small refrigerator (with freezer) and microwave as well as the wireless internet. The area around the motel was quiet and there was enough parking to accomodate our truck and small trailer that... more

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5 of 5 stars
LoveToCruise41   1 contribution
Utah
Apr 22, 2009 | Trip type: Business

We read the reviews and decided to stay here. The price was right for passing through. We were pleasantly surprised how large the rooms were and how up to date the decorating was. Not much to look at from the outside but once you get in the rooms they are great. We decided to stay again coming home and they... more

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4 of 5 stars
1EZrider   5 contributions
Utah
Jan 3, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

If you're looking for a no frills but clean place to stay, the Thunderbird should be on your short-list. Although an older motel, the Thunderbird is clean and comfortable. It is across the street from the Commercial casino, which is downtown Elko. The Stockman casino is also in walking distance. more

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4 of 5 stars
RealAles   58 contributions
Anacortes, Washington
Apr 25, 2006
1/2 found this review helpful

With apolgies to Ms Martin, I stayed at the Red Lion in '99, & while I had no prob with that, after staying at the Thunderbird, the T-Bird is where I'll stay from now on. We had a ground floor room close to the street, & once the bathroom door was closed, the street noise abated. The room was clean,... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Sep 5, 2004 | Trip type: Business
4/4 found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed at this motel for one night on August 21, 2004. The motel is located downtown on a relatively quiet street. While the amenities are limited, our accomodations were above average and reasonably priced compared to similar motels across Nevada. The rooms were clean and comfortable. While using your service to make a reservation, I read... more

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Address: 345 Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801
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