We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Americas Best Value Inn: Traveler Reviews

2.0 of 5
1320 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603
Hotel amenities
Americas Best Value Inn
Ranked #33 of 37 hotels in Lancaster
Enter dates & see best prices*
Enter dates 1 night 2 nights
Show Prices
* We search the top travel sites for the best price
Booking.com Travelocity Venere.com
and 6 more sites!
Traveler Reviews
Room Prices
Write a Review

25 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveler rating
    2
    5
    1
    3
    14
Date Rating
Howell, New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Worst Value Ever”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

This motel was WAY overpriced and offered nothing in services. If there was another room avaiable in any other hotel in the area, I would have found another place to stay for the last 2 days of the conference we were attending. Not enough outlets to plug in frig and microwave at same time! Frig froze our milk. Obvious smoke smell in non-smoking room, which employee argued with me about. Ran out of toilet paper, did not get enough towels (2 for 3 people), neighborhood is sketchy, trains come thru across the street during the night. This is the first negative review I have ever written in my life.

Room Tip: I doubt any of the rooms are any better.
See more room tips
  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Ask nancy b about Americas Best Value Inn
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
hiral p, Manager at Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
March 22, 2013
We are sorry that your stay was less than perfect. We thought we were being fair when we did not charge you for the extra third person in your room. We also thought you'd be more comfortable in a room with two queens versus two doubles. When you said that you smelled smoke, after reassuring you this was a non-smoking room, I still moved you to another room. You stayed three nights. If you were really not content with the room, we would have moved you until you found one you liked. We are sorry that this is the first we heard about your complaints. We take our hospitality very seriously and are present on the property for any services you may need. We are sorry that the housekeepers did not leave a sufficient amount of towels for you, but we would have come to your room immediately upon request! We have spent alot of time and energy renovating our property and take pride in making your stay an enjoyable one. Please come back and try us again.
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
New York City, New York
Top Contributor
75 reviews 75 reviews
57 hotel reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
“Credit card fraud”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2012

Without authorization, this motel charged my credit card in error (likely on purpose). For over a week now I've been getting a runaround from the manager and clerks. Now I'm being told the manager is away on a family emergency and no one else can help me. This motel staff is not very professional. Besides working with Americas Best Value Inn's main customer service which isn't helping me much, I had to dispute the charge with my credit card company and file a complaint with the local Sheriffs Department.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Ask RailfanMotels about Americas Best Value Inn
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
hiral p, Manager at Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
March 22, 2013
We apologize for the inconvenience of the mistaken credit card authorization. The General Manager had taken the reservation and then was called out due to an illness in the family. Apparently there was a lack of communication here in our office. Normally, we would have issued your refund had the other clerks known about it. Otherwise, it is common to go to the credit card company and dispute the charge. We are truly sorry for this mishap. We do hope you will give us another try since we have put so much energy into providing a comfortable, clean and quality property. We have been receiving alot of nice comments on our renovated rooms and hope you will be able to enjoy one soon!
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

Travelers are raving about these Lancaster hotels

Fulton Steamboat Inn
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d113007?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
BEST WESTERN PREMIER Eden Resort & Suites
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1098764?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Comfort Suites Amish Country
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1307619?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Lancaster
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1777008?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Holiday Inn Express Lancaster-Rockvale Outlets
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d264240?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Baltimore, Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“bed bugs”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

This hotel was the last one left in town. My friends and I decided to visit Lancaster for the first time but we waited for the last minute and we got what we paid for. The bed was horrible and had bed bugs. never again. Horrible horrible and did I say horrible.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Ask jj m about Americas Best Value Inn
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
hiral p, Manager at Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
March 22, 2013
We take bed bugs and any other pests VERY seriously and are proactive in preventing this exact issue. When you checked in and took your shower, you came to the front desk to say there were bugs. We immediately acted and wanted to come to see what it was you saw, so we knew what we were dealing with. You dropped the key on the counter and left. We were taken aback, because we have never had a pest problem and have taken great strides to keeping our property in good standing with both the public and our brand. We have put alot of time and money into updating and upgrading our property to make it a pleasurable experience for our guests while enjoying Lancaster and the surrounding area. We went to the room immediately and went through it thoroughly and no sign of bugs...anywhere. It's too bad you just left without us being able to go to the room and check it with you or, at the very least, offer you another room. Hotels are bring regulated more now than ever on the bed bug issue and strict controls are put into place to prevent any situations like this....ours included. We stand by our quality and standards and sorry that you were not satisfied.
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Setauket, New York
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Last resort”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2012

Stayed for two nights and it truly is the last resort in the area. Don't like posting bad reviews but this one deserved it. Desk manager was pleasant but otherwise take a pass. Better off calling hotels in the area directly to find a room.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Ask Emantk7 about Americas Best Value Inn
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
hiral p, Manager at Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
March 22, 2013
We are sorry that you thought we were the "last resort", but actually we have lots of compliments paid to our property since all of the improvements we have made. Comfortable beds with nice bedding, freshly painted rooms, granite topped furniture and granite vanities. Our housekeeping is impeccable and accomodations flawless.
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“2 words s**t hole.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2012 via mobile

Horrible horrible place to stay. This motel should not be in business! The sheets and had stains and burn holes! There were flys swarming the room. The staff was unhelpful and rude! We actually checked out 20 minutes after checking in.

  • Stayed August 2012
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask Sadanddisappoint about Americas Best Value Inn
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
hiral p, Manager at Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
March 22, 2013
Doors open and flies come in...especially in the summer. That is something we can not control. We have nice white bed linens and if there was, by any chance a stain, we would not expect you to sleep on them, but to call our office immediately so we can change them or switch you to another room. We have taken great strides to making this a comfortable, quality hotel and our guests should not accept anything less. Once again, we wished you would have brought this to our attention so you would not have felt the need to leave so fast. As far as the flies...we haven't figured out a way to keep a fly from flying into a room.
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
 
 
Americas Best Value Inn
Enter dates 1 night 2 nights
 
 
Lancaster Red Roof Inn
Great value on a similar hotel
Lancaster, Lancaster County
3.5 of 5 stars 310 Reviews
Show Prices
Still looking for a hotel?
Highly rated hotels in Lancaster
Trendy
Cork Factory Hotel
Cork Factory Hotel 4.0 of 5 stars 192 reviews
Family-friendly
Fulton Steamboat Inn
Fulton Steamboat Inn 4.5 of 5 stars 1,067 reviews
Romantic
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Squar... 4.5 of 5 stars 301 reviews
Luxury
Comfort Suites Amish Country
Comfort Suites Amish Country 4.5 of 5 stars 231 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1718993?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d113007?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1099940?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1307619?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Travelers also viewed these Lancaster hotels
Lancaster Red Roof Inn 3.5 of 5 stars 310 reviews Lancaster Amish Country Travelod... 3.0 of 5 stars 91 reviews Knights Inn Lancaster PA 2.5 of 5 stars 78 reviews Heritage Hotel 3.5 of 5 stars 90 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d240118?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d96568?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1141146?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d96549?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 37 hotels in Lancaster, ranked by popularity

Been to Americas Best Value Inn? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Americas Best Value Inn

Also Known As:
Americas Best Value Hotel
Americas Best Value Hotel Lancaster
Address: 1320 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603
Region: United States > Pennsylvania > Lancaster County > Lancaster
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
Ranked #33 of 37 hotels in Lancaster
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Americas Best Value Inn of Lancaster Pennsylvania, the oldest inland city in the United States. Located only one mile from the historic downtown area and one quarter mile from Franklin and Marshall College, we are conveniently near Lancaster's museums, restaurants and the Fulton Opera House. Our Inn is surrounded by Dutch Country and charming Amish Farms. After a day of business or leisure, relax in our well appointed guestrooms. We proudly feature high speed Internet and refrigerators in all of our rooms. Make your next stay your " Best" at the Americas Best Value Inn of Lancaster. ... more   less 
Reservation Options:
TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Booking.com, Travelocity, Venere, Hotels.com, Expedia, Cheap Tickets, Agoda, Priceline and Tingo so you can book your Americas Best Value Inn reservations with confidence. We help millions of travelers each month to find the perfect hotel for both vacation and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Americas Best Value Inn, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Americas Best Value Inn
Enter dates & see best prices* (from Booking.com, Travelocity, Venere.com, and 6 more)
Enter dates 1 night 2 nights
Show Prices