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Mark Twain Motor Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a wooden cabinet with a microwave, and a bathroom with a bathtub.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a wooden cabinet, and a radiator.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a tiled shower area.
A motel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.
A row of motel buildings with a parking lot in front, set against a backdrop of a green hill.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$93
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Explore the area

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1996 Lake Street, Elmira, NY, 14901
  • Place, Eldridge Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Eldridge Park Dog Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Elmira College
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a nightstand.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with floral curtains, and a wooden floor.

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Mountain View

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a heater, and a window with curtains.

Romantic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Elmira

At Mark Twain Motor Inn you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Eldridge Park and 1.6 km (1 mi) from Eldridge Park Dog Park. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Elmira motel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Mark Twain's Grave and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Woodlawn Cemetery of Elmira.
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What's nearby

  • Eldridge Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Eldridge Park Dog Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Elmira College - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 33 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Cornell University - 59 min drive - 62.4 km

Getting around

  • Chemung County Transportation Center - 4 min drive
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Sauce Boss - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪1157 North - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pick's Pub - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Mark Twain Motor Inn

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Elmira motel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Mark Twain Motor Inn offers 60 accommodations with air conditioning. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

MARK TWAIN INN
MARK TWAIN MOTOR
MARK TWAIN MOTOR Elmira
MARK TWAIN MOTOR INN
MARK TWAIN MOTOR INN Elmira
Mark Twain Motor Hotel Elmira
MARK TWAIN MOTOR INN Motel
MARK TWAIN MOTOR INN Elmira
MARK TWAIN MOTOR INN Motel Elmira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mark Twain Motor Inn?

Mark Twain Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mark Twain Motor Inn?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mark Twain Motor Inn on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Mark Twain Motor Inn?

Yep, Mark Twain Motor Inn has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mark Twain Motor Inn?

No, Mark Twain Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mark Twain Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Mark Twain Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 301 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is excellent they have new refinished rooms that are beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time exceeded expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed my stay at the Mark Twain Motor Inn! Mr. Twain would have been very proud to have his name placed on this motel. The staff was very courteous and helpful and allowed me to check-in early.....thanks! Jim from Buffalo, NY
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet and my room served it's purpose.. nothin fancy cold AC and a bed to sleep in. Plenty of room to park my box truck.. thanks again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what was expected
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
TV didn’t work, but it was still a decent place to stay at overnight
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Very outdated motel, i think they need to have the coffee maker in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

A nice little basic place to stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Plenty of parking and very convenient location

Very nice people at the office will stay there again good value
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, tv got the stations I wanted. The room was very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really like this place when i go up there to visit my husband
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful area near Elmira College

Staff was very friendly and nice. Checking in and out was quick and easy,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A flop house. Room and linens barely ok. No chair, only overhead light, exterior cigarette butt covered, no dryer, no tissue, no extra toilet paper, no other guests, shampoo tube almost empty. Sorry, cannot recommend under any circumstances.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Room comfort
Nothing fancy, just the cheapest place to sleep. I would stay again if in the area
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was a nice big lawn.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely overpriced. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Decent enough hotel but needs some update.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirtiest place I have ever stayed! Smelled terrible, the bed was like a board and had to wear my shoes to shower. Literally the worst place I have ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad smells
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026