Western Inn sits right on Lake Erie's shores, offering guests a perfect base for relaxation. The swimming pool provides a refreshing escape after a day of lakeside adventures, while the peaceful surroundings create an ideal environment for visitors to recharge their batteries.
West Bayfront, a neighborhood in Erie, is home to Western Inn. Erie Playhouse and Warner Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Splash Lagoon and expERIEnce Children's Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Erie Insurance Arena or UPMC Park. Visit our Erie travel guide
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No elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
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Access via exterior corridors
Fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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
This property accepts credit cards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM
Property is also known as
Western Inn Downtown Erie
Western Downtown Erie
Western Inn Erie
Western Erie
Western Inn Downtown
Western Inn Erie
Western Inn Motel
Western Inn Motel Erie
Frequently asked questions
Does Western Inn have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–9 PM.
Is Western Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Western Inn?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Western Inn?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Western Inn located?
Located in West Bayfront, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Gannon University and Erie Playhouse. Warner Theatre and Erie County Courthouse are also within 10 minutes. Erie Station is 7 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Western Inn Reviews
3.8
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Building is old and way run down. The only thing updated was the office which is where the pictures were taken. There was big pieces of the building hanging down from lack of Maintance. There were drugs being passed around the parking lot! Not a family friendly place! Pool was drained also! This was all before getting into the room. Once we got into the room the sheets had some sort of bodily fluid stains all over the sheets! Good luck is all I can say!
There was nothing good about this motel. The toilet seat was visibly dirty along with the toilet seat lid, the bathroom sink was dirty and there was paper still on the floor. The outside banister leading to the second floor was loose. There was no microwave, refrigerator or coffee. I actual felt unsafe there because of the people roaming around. Please take them off of your list of motels. I don't want anyone to experience what we had to experience.
The property was totally run down and extremely uninviting. Prostitutes and dangerous individuals lined the rooms and parking lot. The premises smelled of urine and alcohol.
GOT STOOD UP. Had confirmed reservation. Arrived 330 pm. Office locked. No staff around. Had to go elsewhere.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
4/10 Poor
Richard
27 July 2021
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I asked for a non smoking room and the room smelled like smoke so much. The smoke alarm had a small towel over it so it wouldn’t go off. You get what you pay for.
Not a clean place. Beer bottles and whiskey bottle thrown in the grass around the perimiter of the building. Rooms need updated. Room smelled like cigarettes, even though it was a non-smoking room. Just not a nice place.
Pros: Guy that works there brought me up a refrigerator and microwave upon request. Also asked on another day if I needed anything
Cons: Ended up having to change rooms at check in due to there being a huge hole in the ceiling, reeking of cigarette smoke (non smoke room) also only one light working. Second room I was in reeked of cigarettes(non smoking room), had ripped curtains, filthy carpets, red splatter on chair, dirty sheets on one of the beds and a light fixture dangling from ceiling. Bathtub was dirty so I did bird baths, brown liquid also came out with the water from the bathtub on my last stay there. One day the outlets worked and the next day they didn’t. I was desperate for a place to stay so I did what I had to do. However, I would not recommend this place unless it’s for one night and you’re in desperate need. I believe the whole place needs renovation, carpets pulled, bathtubs pulled and new appliances and bedding. Also if it’s non smoking remind guests not to smoke. No amount of air fresheners or Lysol spray I bought helped the smell. For a place to lay your head , it works !
The building very very old, they room OMG, never seen a horrible,smelly and dirty room like this one in my life, I am not exaggerating…and the bath tub wasn’t draining, when I told the receptionist they didn’t even care. I don’t know how the health department is not aware of that!!
The room was filthy! Trash can had trash still in it. There was no microwave, refrigerator or phone in my room. They said there was no microwave in the lobby either.. He laughed when i said I expected a refund. This place is a dump and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone
Well starting out this hotel is BASIC BASIC! It doesn’t even qualify to be Great Value at Walmart. The smoking room that I originally booked did not even come with an ashtray. I had to go and purchase one from the smoke shop three blocks over. The carpet was extremely dirty. I had to wear my shoes/socks for the entire night. A lot of the fixtures for the lights or the towel racks in the bathroom were and/or missing. The thing that completely disgusted me was not only how dirty the toilet was but the fact that the toilet seat was broken off, placed on the floor next to the toilet and I am not sure if that was dirt or feces caked into hinges. (Either way I still went to the Rite Aid on State Street to buy some bathroom cleaner.)
As I mentioned earlier the room was extremely below basic. Although some things in the room were a bit old-fashioned and dated the room just felt dirty.
I not only will never stay there again but I would not recommend this hotel for anyone. In my opinion, they should improve it or sell it to someone who can! It is truly a waste of a business and property.
When we got there the man at the front desk wanted 50.00 extra for a security deposit, not mentioned on the site, I did get my deposit back after 30 hours. The check out time is way wrong from the web site, 3PM vs 11AM. The pool hasn't had water in it in years. The parking lot was dirty, trash everywhere. When I first walked into the room I was greeted with a spider web in the face, also found other spider webs in the arches. Our floor was sticky, so I called the front desk and was told "What do you want me to do about it?" I said "mop it" The first night the music started about 8 PM and didn't stop till almost dawn. Car came all night long for 10 min visits to various rooms with the music blasting. The second time was much about the same with the music except this time the police and ambulance came, (I don't know for sure), but we are guessing drug overdose. When I packing to leave, I found part of hypo needle next to my vehicles door, which I thought was odd, because the reviews said the hypo needles were in the flower beds, not the parking lot. I read the reviews afterwards, that's how I found out about the pool never having water. If anyone reads this don't stay there if you want sleep the music came from a room across the parking lot and people were dancing in the parking lot till the police came. The outside everywhere needs maintenance bad.
Parking lot is a disaster. The people who come here are a disaster. The check-in process was a disaster..I was not handing a random man my phone through the hole of the window. Room lights were on and the air was off when we came in. The room smells like musty cigarette smoke. Floor is so sticky. Room key did not work at first, had to go get a new one.
noisy dirty run down motel, convenient location but I can't say I would recommend it, maybe for $50 but not for $110 online or $90 walk-in... the front desk clerk was rather nice but not very helpful... rooms desperately need updates, mine was rather clean and had microwave/fridge/tv/ac, but no security chain on the door anymore, no in room coffee machine (and none in the lobby/no breakfast either because of covid)... parking lot was littered with empty cans and trash, hard to park with crushing something
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
4/10 Poor
Fenier
24 November 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms look out of the 60s and not in a good way. Not worth the cheap price.