World-Famous The Clown Motel

One mattress is a bit worn out, but we didn't come here for a."comfy" room. We came here for room 107 "Fear Unlimited". Awesome. Even has two black lights with the clown teeth and eyes painted with UV reactive paint. LOL I'm gonna wake up in the middle of the night and fall out of bed in fright. The owner is really nice too. Our room wasn't quite ready yet and so we looked around the little museum, bought a couple of souvenirs, and he gave us some magnets and stickers for the inconvenience. Not at all necessary, but appreciated for sure. How can you NOT make the drive out here and check this off your bucket list? Plus this town is full of history that had a major impact on the US.

This was a lovely quirky place to stay while on our Nevada Road Trip! The guy who owns it so friendly and helpful. The rooms are fab (we had the Friday 13th Room) ||The rooms are slightly on the dated side and the bathroom could do with a refurb but all in all we had an AMAZING time.||Would thoroughly recommend it to any horror fans out there!

Dirty, Overhyped, and Not Worth It Don’t let the “World Famous” label fool you — this place is anything but. The rooms are disgusting: old, run down, and smell like mold. It was hard to relax knowing the basics of cleanliness were clearly ignored with a bunch of personal hand painted pictures. The so-called clown museum could be interesting if it weren’t so filthy. Dust covers everything, many of the clown figures are broken, and the entire space feels neglected and unhygienic. Nothing “famous” about that — just dirty and sad. Unless you're into staying somewhere for the novelty alone (and have very low standards), I’d skip the Clown Motel entirely. Not worth the hype, not worth your money and you might be going home with more then a ghost, like the little 6 legged bed bug kind.

I’ve been to the clown motel countless times. I wasn’t too much of a believer in the paranormal but after a few visits I am definitely skeptical and interested. If you are interested in paranormal activity, and a nice place to stay that fits that vibe, this is one of the best places in the world to stay. The owners and staff are great. They love this place and what potential it brings. If you want a haunted vacation, go to the world famous clown motel.

My first impression of this motel with a very colorful clown themed paint job was a very creepy vibe when we arrived. The nearby cemetery didn't help. Although after meeting staff who are really friendly and even offered us the suite for a very reasonable price, I decided to give it a chance. It turned out to be comfortable, quiet and relaxing enough to come back for another stay. There's even a gift shop with many clown themed items to see and buy. This place isn't on any of my hotel apps and not sure why they don't answer the phone, but if you arrive and there's a vacancy you won't find a better value anywhere else in the area.

We saw the signs while driving by and decided to stop—and we’re glad we did! The outside of the motel is painted in bright, bold colors, featuring just about every clown you can imagine. There’s even a cemetery next door, which adds to the overall creepiness of the place. The museum is free to enter and is part museum, part gift shop. Inside, there are thousands of clowns—most of them donated over the years. You could spend a lot of time just taking in all the different styles and expressions packed into this small space. The staff are super friendly and helpful. We picked up a couple of postcards from the gift shop. Definitely worth the stop if you’re into quirky roadside attractions!

We stayed in room 115, a pet friendly room, and it was filthy. On the bed cover there was actual poop, presumably from a dog. The base of the mattress was stained yellow and we are pretty sure it was the exact thing that you think it is. There was mouse poop in the corners of the room (ew). There was hair, animal and human, on the sheets. The bathroom was destroyed and chewed up by some dog who must have been locked in there previously, but that was the least of our worries. The people were extremely nice and friendly and the idea and theme of the hotel is really cute but I just wish they cleaned the room!

I have been coming here regularly for over a year. Have stayed in every theme room. The owners, the staff, are amazing. Those that leave the bad reviews are just expecting too much. The Clown Motel isn’t your luxurious Motel. That’s not what it’s about. It’s about history, character, experiences (there have been many). Right next to the Old Tonopah Cemetery. We’ve had many experiences here that can’t be explained. I highly recommend staying here!!

My friend and I stayed at the clown motel and had such a great experience! The reviews about Chris are 100% true-he is AMAZING!!!!! He definitely made our trip!!! He a so passionate about his job, super friendly and welcoming, and overall just super coo to talk with! We loved exploring the grounds and looking at all of the different paintings on the motel. The gift shop was awesome, and the graveyard had so much history!

My daughter is obsessed with paranormal Youtube channels so she wanted to stay here, and I decided to surprise her as a treat. I had realistic expectations, having seen the place on some of the videos she was watching, so I wasn't expecting a luxury stay. However, we booked the room titled the Fear Itself Suite, which was significantly more expensive than most of the other rooms, and the website made it sound like it was a better room/experience. The room was exactly the same size as the others around it - two queen beds, a bathroom so small you couldn't properly close the door because it hit the toilet, and just enough room to walk single-file around the beds. The murals painted in the room are well-done and creepy, great for photos, but the painters dripped paint everywhere - you'll see it on curtains, on the backs of the chairs, on the lampshades, etc. The people in the room next to us told us that their room was also super hot and stuffy with bad AC, and their beds were very uncomfortable - the man said that when he turned down their sheets their bed wasn't particularly clean either. The location is exactly what it looks like in photos. 5000+ toy clowns, a whole "haunted/spookhouse" paint job, etc. There are murals and plenty of art to buy, as well as very kitchy souvenirs in the gift shop. Anyone who is planning to stay here knows that part, so I won't bother going into it. I will, however, give an honest review of the rest of the stay so that people know what to expect. The man who runs the place is very nice and seems to enjoy his job. He was training another man while we were there. They welcome tourists and photography, bloggers/content creators, cosplayers, etc and are very friendly to that kind of thing, filming short films or photoshoots, etc. However, the hotel is undergoing a lot of renovations and they don't seem to be very well done. Our room had a hole in the drywall of the ceiling, huge spots where the flooring was ripped up/nailed down badly, carpet that was duct-taped together, curtains that wouldn't close so anyone could see into our ground-floor-level room, and an elderly AC window unit that simply couldn't keep the room cooler than around 85 degrees even in max cool settings. There's piles of lumber, paint cans, and random appliances everywhere on the grounds, and many of the repair jobs seem very amateur and badly done. There were tiny flying mosquito/gnat bugs in the room and several crickets, the carpet was disgusting and turned the bottoms of our socks black, my bedspread had mystery stains on it and the beds were rock hard, and the fridge/freezer had someone else's leftover food in it when we arrived, so that doesn't inspire the idea that the room was neatly cleaned or turned over between guests. For $150 a night, this is absolutely wild and not at all what I was hoping for. The place doesn't have vending machines or any sort of refreshments for sale on site (a HUGE missed opportunity, even if they put a cooler in the gift shop and sold sodas/water/bags of chips they'd make a ton of revenue), so bring your own snacks, drinks, etc. We had to drive down the road to a gas station in the middle of the night to get bottled water. The entire town of Tonopah shuts down at like 4 PM so there's only four choices of places to eat dinner - none of them with high rankings and our own experience at the Pittman Cafe was beyond disappointing - so I highly recommend bringing your own stuff. And I would recommend bringing your own pillows, bug spray and possibly a box fan if you can swing it, lol. We signed up for the ghost tour ($10 a person), which--- the guy was nice, but oof. Very eccentric and definitely played to the "roadside attraction" feel of it, I guess we were hoping for a bit more authentic of a tour about the history of the town, the mine fire, etc. They gave us EMF readers and had us download some apps on our phone, but it was very hokey and it involved us walking through the graveyard at night tripping over everything and trying not to fall in holes because we only had the light of his cell phone flashlight to guide us through. He was telling us things like "If your room is hot when you checked in, it's the ghosts because they like to play tricks with the AC" etc instead of "The units are really old and can't keep up with the demands of a desert motel". If I went back, I would skip the tour. It just felt very gimmicky. The cemetery next door IS very cool though, and you can get some great photos and have fun exploring the old mining headstones and reading the captions. Tonopah is a strange, quirky little place and the Clown Motel definitely embraces that. My daughter and I couldn't get any sleep - the room was so hot and sticky, and the bugs in our room plus the hard beds were not a good combo. We left our key in the drop at 5 AM and headed out of town. We did get to see a beautiful Tonopah sunrise as we left it in the rearview, though!

This is the coolest hotel I've ever stayed in. The entire building is decorated in colorful art, and the lobby is filled to the brim with clowns. Christopher was an amazing tour guide and receptionist. The ghost tour was entertaining and captivating. We were taken to various rooms, the lobby, and the cemetery next door. He also told us all about Tonopah's history and background about the hotel. After my friend lost his wallet, I gave him our information so he could contact us if it was found. Within a day, he called me to tell us that it was found. He had the staff search for it all around the property and called the bar we visited. He went above and beyond to ensure our stay would be good. I had a wonderful time and I'll definitely visit again!

"We all go a little mad sometimes!" Norman Bates, Psycho Why do we seek out places that are mysterious and peculiar. You know those tingling spots where ones hairs stand up on their neck. Should I really be here. They might be coming for you! Do I dare step inside? Is this place cursed? Have you been in a place that just does not feel right? As you drive down the highway, the sign with a giant clown appears in the mirror. As it gets closer, should we stop. In the back of your mind your wondering why ? The unexplainable and bizarre grab your attention. The Clown Motel is located in Tonopah, Nevada. It's been given the nickname "America's Scariest Motel." Upon entering this abnormal place you question quickly, "why you stopped?" Was it sheer curiosity! Maybe just the unconventional and unexpected extraordinary made the difference. Either way, one debates whether or not to get out of the car and actually go inside. Are you scared? You might be after walking in the door here to this motel! What an array of all artifacts of clowns. The individual that greeted me explained the historical significance of the motel. You are able to come in the motel and look around without staying the night. Shall we test how brave you really are? This is not your atypical motel. The perplexing theme of clowns in a motel as a theme can be found in our nightmares. If your brave enough, sleep well. Make sure and take the tour in the Old Tonopah Cemetery. Are you looking for an unconventional and outlandish place to visit? Look no further than the Clown Motel. Stay here if you dare! Is it make believe or some phantasmal nonsense. You be the judge.

Passed through Tonopah on a road trip, my lovely husband thought the Clown Motel would be an ideal spot to spend the night. What a memorable experience, I didn't sleep, at all! As expected the room lived up to the advertising- clowns, clowns and more scary clowns; I had no issue here, the artist that painted the walls is very talented. Kudos. My lack of sleep resulted from the musty, stained, itchy bed sheets and pillow cases. I considered sleeping in the car multiple times but the temperatures dropped into the low 30s at night, so I'm stuck counting the minutes until the sun comes up and we can move on. Given the popularity on social media , I was very disappointed by the lack of cleanliness. I can accept the broken curtain and duct taped outlets even the large gaps at the front door allowing for pests but lack of basic concern for sleeping conditions is disheartening. Someone needs to do better and take some pride in every aspect of the business. Also noteworthy- my husband thought this was a cool stop and slept like a baby. :-)

... even though the window was broken and taped, the bathtub was gnarly, beds were uncomfortable and a little gross. If you need to stop while driving between Las Vegas and Reno, stay here. Benevolent clowns visited us each in our dreams and bestowed wisdoms upon us that we will use for the rest of our lives.

GREAT ADVENTURE!! I loved this spot The rooms are getting fixed by still nice The vibes are definitely cool Going to the gravesite for our ghost walk w Chris was amazing loved it Then to see all the clowns that have been donated to this store Is a crazy amount We will definitely bring friends back

My 52nd birthday was on the 23rd and I have been talking to my fiancé about going to the clown Motel for a long time I've watched the ghost adventures about the clown motel. I've watched other shows about the clown Motel I've read reviews and I've always wanted to go here so he surprised me and the nice thing about it was not only was it the night before my birthday but the morning of my birthday before we checked out he proposed, so not only did I get to turn 52 at the clown Motel, but I got proposed to, so the clown motel now has an amazing amazing connection for me and it's a fun hotel to say the manager is so nice and so cool it is a small town but don't let that stump you. It's it's definitely a moment that you can't replicate.

Very fun and spooky experience. Awesome gift shop with clown collection and they have graveyard open to the public. They even rent/sell EMF detectors to use in the motel or graveyard. Unfortunately, the room and beds did not seem very clean. I saw the reviews and brought an air mattress and my own blankets to sleep on, and thank god I did. They let people know to bring bug spray because there are gaps under the room doors that bugs as big as a full cockroach can fit under. Even though the rooms weren't the cleanest, staying at the Clown Motel this summer was the most memorable and fun experience I've had this year! I was prepared for the bugs and dirty beds so I wasn't too concerned. The Clown Motel is definitely somewhere to stay for the experience.

Fun atmosphere, complete with a haunted cemetery next store, the only thing it lacks is an ice machine

I'm pretty sure all the haunted hotel stuff is manufactured BS but it's fun, nonetheless. It does look super creepy and the location is prime for such a place. the gift shop is cool and I'd stay there for a laugh if I was ever staying the night in Tonopah

In the apartment I keep hearing noise from the bathroom. Pitchers look like they are stealing at me

I loved the thought of staying at the clown hotel! Finally had the chance for my birthday The owner is super nice very informative about the clown and his establishment he's proud to share it with everyone Loved the stories We got the Michael Meyers room on the second floor Driving in you get the ti see the lore of the place especially with a cemetery right next door It was snowing so it was slippery going up the rickety stairs. The room itself wasn't all that , it was big really pretty appliances for your convenience But decor didn't match Clowns, Michael Meyers and country just kinda threw together It was very run down thought the floor would fall through in certain areas...carpet was filthy there was graffiti on the wall... It was very cold snowing and the heater in the room didn't work it was so cold in the room all night long Plus side! The bed was so comfortable it was an amazing night sleep considering we are in a creepy clown hotel lol The shower pressure was fantastic and the hot water was hot! For the experience it was a 5* all the way great time I'm glad I stayed the night we got the EMF detector unfortunately it only went off twice early in the morning but I did definitely feel like I was being watched at night....

NOTE: I did not spend the night at the motel, but I did hang out at the gift shop for probably a bit too long. Here's the thing, if you're choosing to spend the night at the Clown Motel, you know what you're in for. Just a bunch of goofy looking rooms and clowns everywhere. But, I love it. Decor on the outside of the motel is so over the top, with 20 ft clowns surrounding the building, and paintings of clowns everywhere. It's pretty cool that they even have some themed rooms, like Michael Meyers, IT, and others. The gift shop has some fun items. Lots of cool t-shirts with their logo, as well as tank tops and sweaters. There are mugs and other knickknacks too. My only complaint is that the clothing items are a bit pricey, with the t-shirt being a little over $20, but it's pretty worth it. Maybe it's weird, but I adore this weird little motel, and you should definitely at least check out the gift shop if you are in the area.

Totally worth it! Major Cringy Factor here and vibes that will make every mother place you ever stay a 10 star. Just do it and be able to say you did.

I had a very good experience at the Clown Motel when passing through Tonopah en route from Reno to Vegas during the summer of 22'. I can truly see why folks can get scared of staying here, given it's close proximity to one of Tonopah's oldest cemeteries (I was told that there are glowing orbs at night) plus the novelties in the room. Seriously, just imagine waking up at night or being entangled with your significant other, look up at the wall, and see a mean looking clown staring back at you! Lol. Some can't stand the sight of it all, yet others like how different the scenery truly is. The housekeeping supervisor/assistant property manager was hilarious. She gave me an education on how the motel evolved over time, and is still growing (currently expanding the museum section to accommodate another 3-4,000 additional clowns in storage). I found the rooms to be clean, and more updated than what I previously imagined upon first impression. If there was one thing that I didn't like about the property, it's of the parking lot being mostly unpaved. Not for the sandal-wearing crowd after a long day on State Road 95, yet it'll do. Still learning the town of Tonopah itself. You won't find a ton of chain restaurants that you would be accustomed to in a major city or suburb, yet it's somewhat adequate for a night or two if passing through. While this property isn't on the level of an older property full of old school regalia such as The Mizpah Hotel down the road, the Clown Motel will do. Just be prepared in what you are inevitably going to see- clowns, upon clowns, upon more clowns. Who knows? The clown from the Stephen King movie "It" may be in your room!

The housekeeper hasn't own the motel she think she ran motel with out both own Nacey is mistake because she has no respect for other and hami and Bj are the owns they need to treat the people and the customers with respect or they are not going to have no customer what so ever Christopher been there for 3 years put they been let her get a way with she her way or the hallway

Staying at the Clown Motel was an unforgettable experience! If you're looking for a quirky stay with creepy clown art and memorabilia, this is the place for you. It's situated right next to a graveyard, which adds to the spooky ambiance. We even rented an EMF detector and got some interesting readings near the entrance of the graveyard. Don't expect a 5-star hotel, but if you're up for an adventure, this place delivers!

It was not as creepy as I was expecting. I stayed in the Clownvis Suite, which is supposed to be the most haunted room. The room was clean and nice for a small town motel. The man running the office was very friendly. All in all, it was a nice uneventfu... NO JON, ONLY ZUUL!!!

It was bad, you could smell cigarettes on the outside and inside. If you run in to Jerrold beware. The room was covered in clown pictures, not that I expected anything clown related. My stay was bad. Banging on glass and windows at night. Laughing outside the room from clowns I wouldn't go here without warning and inspection. The bathroom was also nasty and disgusting.

I've been wanting to stay here ever since I heard of the Clown Motel years ago. I finally went this past week. I'm glad I waited, or I would not have had the pleasure of meeting Christopher, the manager, and the head of the famous "Ghost Tour." The motel is situated right next to the old cemetery from the early 1900's . The Ghost tour makes its way through the cemetery and if it's a night of activity you may just see some orbs and unidentifiable footprints. Christopher is an encyclopedia of the clown motel and the " hauntings" that were said to occur there over the years. It's all in good fun/ spirit and I highly recommend it. My only suggestion would be to update the rooms a bit ... the bathrooms are very small and I could not get cold air to come out of the a/c. It's worth the stay though ... the themed rooms are very cool. The Rob Zombie movie " House of 1000 Corpses" was filmed in one of the rooms. Stay there ... if you dare !!! Tell them Ruth sent you.

Giving three stars because the staff was very friendly... but, it could have been so much better. I think if you are passing by go for it, but if you planned to drive 300 miles to it like I did, save you self the time and gas. I'm sad was hoping for so much more. Don't let the Instagram or Tiktocs fool you!

Love this place! Everybody is so nice! The clown museum is so cool. The theme rooms are great. We stayed in room 208 which is in the movie Clown Motel 2. You can buy a signed DVD of the movie! The beds were comfortable, and the room was clean. We might have had a ghost in our room, or it could have been our over active imaginations

The owner is rude and feels violent. There's also a lot of talk about the bed bugs. He is definitely abusive to the staff and i just can't support that. The old owners created something special and this new guy has created a hostile environment

It's not the worst, it's not the best. It's a motel. You can hear ppl from the neighboring rooms You can hear ever step from the people upstairs . Beds are fine. Decoré is fine. Nice fridge & microwave inside . Door needs new weather strips . Is it worth the price . Idk. Is it kinda fun. Yes. Gift shop is fine . Cemetery is fun. Expected more, but not terribly disappointed. Front Desk is not the nicest/ most professional. Would I recommend.... Maybe. There's A/C , and free WiFi.

We wanted to stay here for the uniqueness of it. It is a little run down but it looked like they are working on it. The room was roomy and clean. The museum is interesting with the clown collection. The manager was very nice and left an anniversary message in our room. We also walked thru the old cemetery next door.

I gave it 3 stars only because the staff was extremely nice and the decor is fun. But the place is basically a run down crappy hotel and our stay was a disappointment. The idea of staying here is way more fun than actually staying here. I'd recommend stopping here to get a TShirt and take some pictures, then stay somewhere else. We stayed in the "It" room. Beds were uncomfortable and didn't have a blanket, just the top comforter which I don't even want to think about how often it might get changed. Most people won't even touch the top comforter and that's the only blanket supplied. TV was difficult to work, had to keep changing the input, which I luckily knew how to do. Everything seemed run down. Vent fan in bathroom didn't work, so if somebody took a dump it was a fun filled experience for all. Paint could use some touch up. Water on the bathroom floor when we arrived, I was hoping it was shower water. No blackout curtains and the window coverings were a bit sheer so it didn't feel very private. We were excited to stay there and it just ended up feeling yucky. Not a comfortable getaway like we were hoping for, especially for the cost.

Located in the lovely town of Tonopah sits this iconic motel. Although we didn't stay, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. It was a quick pit stop while on the road to Vegas and a great opportunity for some souvenirs and have a look around. While on the property, the nice gentlemen in the office gave us a tour of the rooms and a bit of the history of the motel. The motel has been used in many movies and television shows. So, you may just run into a celebrity while on your visit. The office staff was extremely friendly and greeted us with a smile. They even have a CDL discount for trucker drivers, like myself.

LOOOOK, this place is a vibe, an experience! It's a little run down and maybe a bit overpriced given the condition, but you're coming for the novelty, the weirdness. If you don't feel comfortable paying for the ability to post your stay on TikTok/IG/Yelp/insert your favorite self-promotion machine knowing that it's not going to be the Ritz, then you should probably skip it. You've got the truly historical and likely actually haunted Mizpah Hotel literally down the street from this place. But if you're down for a strange little adventure, this is the hook-up - scary clown, dingy digs, a cemetery next door - I'm here for it.

5 stars for the beautiful art and painting that has been done & all the work you can tell has been put into the hotel, though they still have a bit more to do to fix up this hotel. The beds in our room were Hyatt quality so we appreciated that & we slept great. Nice fridge & microwave & large room size. Our room was clean and they have lovely areas to sit out front and watch the sunset. Also, fabulous that they have a few dog-friendly rooms. The historic cemetery next door is interesting and worth a walk. Their gift shop & museum are cute but I wish they sold more things - my kids wanted to spend more but couldn't find any trinkets to buy. The negatives were that we had no hot water at all in our shower, and the heater was impossible to figure out - took us about 50 adjustments to get the room right - it definitely works but was too hot. We didn't mind some parts of the room where the painting, ceiling repair etc aren't finished. Overall, worth a 1 night stay for the price.

Loved the room, the check in lady, the maintenance worker and the whole atmosphere. Had the only room downstairs that should have been upstairs. Clownvis room was very comfortable. Walked the oldest cemetery behind the hotel. Quite a lot of washed out sites. Not much to do in this town but happy I finally got to stay here.

There is no way you can miss this place if you drove passed it. With the multiple huge clown cut outs, this place is so unique and will make you want to stay the night. I could tell that the owner was very proud of this place and he has every right to be. And what a collection of clown paraphernalia he has accumulated over the years. He said that a lot of people actually send him these items and adds them to the room. Already knowing about this place, I booked a night for my vacation and had a great time. Unfortunately, the It clown room was already booked so we stayed in the room next door. However, we did get a chance to look in the window of the It room as the people hadn't checked in yet and it was awesome! All of the rooms have several clown pictures on the walls and that's about it. The rooms are clean and have all the amenities that you need. Beside the hotel is a cemetery which you can walk around and read the gravestones. Most of them state how they died and some are pretty gruesome. I liked how the hotel left a guide of what was going on in town because it didn't seem like you could do much in such a small place. However, there are several restaurants to eat at and there was even a festival going on when we were there. Overall, this is a nice place to stay and the rooms are comfortable!

It's a little rundown but I still had a blast staying here. It's really what you choose to make it. The cemetery next door is really cool and I like that they provide a history brochure on it. The owner of the motel is also very kind! You can tell he enjoys what he does and genuinely wants his guest to have a good time.

I didn't talk to a single person who planned on returning. The novelty factor didn't even come close to making up for the condition, much less the overpricing. Went to take a shower this morning, and there was big glob of the previous customer's hair hanging on the handrail. That's just pure laziness on the part of the housekeeping staff. I included a photo of the view from the front door. Taking an after dark stroll through the cemetery was cool, though.

This is my first time staying here tonight and I've been wanting to stay a few years I was on my way to Vegas and booked my room For last Sunday and I had a tire blow out in the middle of the dessert (Long story but was rescued ) and had to cancel I got back on the road the next day and stopped and told them the issue and I still wanted to stay there and Christopher behind the counter was amazing and so nice and welcoming I asked if we could delay my reservation for Friday on the way back?? He was more than. Gracious to do that and for all the trouble Even Upgraded my room!! So here I sit at 2am watching the movie and keep going outside to look at familiar sights from the movie lol. It's clean. It's warm and I LOVE this place everything is positive and I'll stay here again in the future!!!

Staying at this motel was the entire reason we ended up in Tenopah. A friend happened to be talking about this clown motel and I was like "I know the place from movies", so then I wanted to add it to our trip. The reservation system and paying through Paypal told me that this was going to be outdated, but I didn't care. I felt compelled to stay in a clown room at the clown motel, but they have some other horror themed rooms that I think would be kind of fun. I will start by saying the people who work here are so awesome, super friendly. The place is getting a facelift right now, so there is a bit of construction, but nothing that interrupted us in any way (and we were staying right next to the office). It is rundown, but you can see that they're trying. They've been making upgrades, but you just kind of forgive it because of what it is. The room was just an average room, a little dingy, but we thought the retro fridge pretty cool and we enjoyed the pictures around. They have a clown museum, which is free. It's really a huge collection of clowns and I know a lot of them were gifted. There is so much in there we kind of went around a few times just to take it all in better. There were a lot, which definitely adds to the character of this place, and so many styles. They also have a little gift shop in case you want to pick something up. Easy to locate, easy to park. The room was comfortable enough and hey, there's even a cemetery next door!

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We stayed in room 109. Walking around the property the clowns are neat to see and the cemetery is creepy. The room we had smelled of old cigarette smoke mixed with mold. The room obviously had renovations done but it wasn't done well. The baseboard showed signs of water damage, the shower and curtains were dirty with hair still in the shower. The sheets were not clean. The main door had a huge gap beneath it and on the side. Wouls not be hard for someone to break in. The beds were uncomfortable. When I told the man at the front desk the issues he seemed shocked as if no one ever complains about the rooms. Felt really ichy after staying there. I really hope I wasn't exposed to bed bugs as other people were as stated in previous reviews. Paid too much for a attraction that needs so much work done.

I'm late reviewing but we spent Halloweekend with these amazing people in their fun and spooky motel. The art and the vibes are top notch and it's a fun spot to hang out, not just stay. My kids had more fun than Disneyland and learned so much history it was amazing. The owners were so friendly and welcoming, you can feel how much pride they take in the place. Highly recommend staying here and can't wait until we can get back. Make sure to hang out around the lobby and chat, rent ghost equipment and go see the old cemetery. We stayed in the exorcist room and the decor was top notch

The World Famous Clown Motel Where do I even start? First off, please know that most of the reviews you read praising this place, it's owners, it's location, facilities or anything else are VERY FAKE. I cannot believe that such outlets as Travel Channel, City of Tonopah, etc are still advertising and endorsing this filthy place. We were on a roadtrip with our travel trailer heading West toward home when we stumbled across the Clown Motel and had remembered seeing it numerous times on TV and social media. It was monsoon raining and stormy (the area had just broke a seven year drought). We didn't know where we'd be camping for the night and decided to get a room for the first and only time on our month long roadtrip. I booked online and then noticed afterward that I had missed a 10% off promo code so I asked if they would still honor that upon checking in. The owner behind the counter said he couldn't do that, but offered me a t-shirt instead, to which I said that'd be fine. When I went to pick out a t-shirt for my husband the younger girl in the office told me I got to pick two not just one- so I did. I walked out and here she comes chasing me across the parking lot yelling for me to give one of the shirts back. I gladly gave it back to her but should have known from that very interaction just how cheap the owners of this motel really were. It was all down hill from here. We were given room 115. Unlocked the door and headed straight to the bathroom because we had been in the car for a while. Flicked on the light and saw about 12 pubic hairs and so much urine on and around the toilet. My husband went and asked for a different room. The owner made it seem like that one hadn't been turned over yet but the beds were made up so... someone had been in there to "clean". We then were given room 116. Dirty floors like they had never seen a broom, hair in the beds, dirt in the tub, urine and grime on the toilet, filthy sink, ratty old towels that were falling apart and stained. Please look at my pictures before even considering this motel, and let me be the first to say I have stayed in some pretty bad motels while traveling. This takes the cake. Holes in the wall plugged with plastic grocery bags, no hot water, AC held on the wall by duct tape and it was set to only come on about once an hour, light switches taped up, dangerous looking outlets, only a couple clown paintings on the wall- other than that, not clown themed whatsoever inside the rooms. Severe water damage, dry rot, filthy microwave and coffee pot- the list goes on. Please see pics. To top it all off, I went to use the bathroom and it was dark in there. I noticed a light (NOT NATURAL LIGHT) shining up through the shower drain. My husband looked and looked at it and we are both convinced it was either a camera of some sort or there was somebody hanging out down there with a light on or something. That was extremely unnerving. I was bitten by bugs in the night and had visible bites on my arms. When my husband went out in the morning to get into our travel trailer someone had tried breaking into it and the lock was broken. We couldn't get in until we found a locksmith in Fallon, NV. When I returned the key upon check-out I did not hold back with the slum-lord owners. They told me they've never received a single complaint and I could almost see their noses growing. Not once did they offer any compensation, or even an apology. I paid $170 for one night in this disgusting place that should have been condemned already. For whatever reason, this sespool continues to be a tourist attraction. It's not haunted, it's not scary in that way at all. They encourage people to tromp through the old cemetery next door as if it's an amusement park. They rent EMF devices for $35 to people looking to get scared. The only scary thing about this place is what you might catch staying there. Next up is a formal complaint with the health department and BBB. Don't be like us. Don't get scammed. Don't give these slum-lords a nickel! Trip typeVacation Noteworthy detailsDirty, damaged, bugs, rodents, no hot water, cameras in shower, slum-lord owners, health violations, scam, unsafe, crime.

Because I heard that plainrock124 saw in room 108 that there was statins on carpet plus cellular data and WiFi is sometimes not working right plus on bright side the beds are soft and hard but I hope they do better then 2019 or 2020

This is a hard review. I'm all for eccentric places. This had that in spades. I think it's a situation where they just can't charge rates to provide enough money to keep everything up. We hadn't planned on staying, but after making the mistake of mentioning at a pet friendly place we planned on staying we had a puppy instead of a dog, they said we couldn't stay there. They took us here. There is a fee for the dog, but it's reasonable. I don't know about other rooms, but our bed was getting long in the tooth and wasn't comfortable. The carpet had duct tape over the seams. There were stains. There were no clown pictures in the room. It was dark. That said, everything was clean. The ceiling was thin. We heard everyone there walking around all the time. It met a need at a time with not a lot of other easy options, but just minimally.

Amazing!!!!! Everything is just absolutely great. If you are paranormal hunting, please do not take advantage of the establishment. They are good people and the staff need to be respected for their hard work.

The clown motel is a cool spot to check out. The motel rooms are nothing fancy but they are spacious, fun and clean, the beds and pillows are comfortable. The refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker are also very clean. The bed blankets are thin, the towels are small and the toilet paper is rough so my advice is bring your own blanket,towel and toilet paper. They also do a nightly haunt walk through some of the rooms, the museum and the cemetery. Christopher was our guide and he was awesome and informative. They have emf meters and I downloaded a spirit app (ghost tube sls) and every time an emf would go off I would get a figure moving on my app. So definitely get the haunt walk for only $10 extra a person check in is at 2pm and checkout is 11am

My Instagram post review: @heymphotography @theclownmotelusa Is it standard practice for you to not to offer your guests a different functional room or at the very least let your guests know ahead of time of the huge water leak/busted water pipe under the floorboards? It would have been nice for you to provide a ton of extra towels to put on the floor instead of me having to ask front desk and him giving us some old paint rags to use. Also, it's wrong to claim you offer WiFi but it doesn't even work! The cost of the room for $156 is a joke when there isn't internet available to us and we have to keep our shoes on the whole time so our feet don't get wet. I could have stayed at the Best Western down the road for the same cost. The front desk guy said you knew about the water leak as of Friday and our stay was Saturday night. #dontstayhere #terriblecustomerservice #clownmoteltonopah #clownmotel #bestwestern #dobetter #dobetterbebetter

If I could write this place, I would raided a zero worst experience ever owner is very rude. They overcharge on their stay there especially if you're a YouTuber hundred dollars an hour.‍‍

Clown Motel (Tonopah, NV) Pros...Clowns galore, haunted, and located next to the Tonopah Cemetery. Cons... Clowns galore, haunted, and located next to the Tonopah Cemetery. I have driven by the Clown Motel at least 12 times in the last 12 months and never thought about stopping by. I did not know anything about this motel, and I had no idea it is famous for being haunted. All I knew was that this motel is clown themed and it is located halfway between Reno and Las Vegas. It was my wife's idea to stop by and visit the hotel. We did not stay the night but had the opportunity to check out the cool clown themed lobby and meet the even cooler owner. I am not afraid of clowns and found the collection interesting. Pictures and memorabilia of happy clowns, sad clowns, and even scary looking clowns can be found inside the lobby. What made our visit even better was our interaction with the owner, Hame Anand. He was genuinely nice and did not mind chatting it up. It was a specific conversation with him that got me intrigued about the Clown Motel. Me: Do you get a lot of visitors? Hame Anand (Owner): Yes, I get a lot every year. Me: A movie was filmed here. Were you in it? Hame Anand (Owner): Yes. I was in a few small parts. Me: I hear that there is a haunted hotel nearby. Where is it? Hame Anand (Owner): Why would you want to go to that hotel? They only have one haunted room. We have five. Me: Good to know. Okay, I think it is time to go. You have a nice evening, sir. We left, walked a few steps towards the cemetery, and headed back to Las Vegas. Again, I have not officially stayed the night. Just based on our quick visit, I can easily state that I am a fan. I love the owner's passion and honesty. My only regret is not visiting sooner. The next time I am driving by, I will make sure that I stop by to say hello to the owner, visit some clowns, and even donate one to him. By the way, Google this place. I am not clowning around. Pretty cool stuff here!

This review is strictly for the initial visit of the place. Was in the town of Goldfield earlier in the day and this place was only another 27 miles away so off we went. The registration office itself houses a small "Clown Museum" if you would call it that. You have over 600 rare dolls and figurines from all over the world on display. There are signs everywhere that say "Do not touch!". Other signs say these items are priceless and not for sale. No, the clown from "It" is not here. According to the former original owner, Bob Perchetti, they only have "happy clowns". I will hold that judgement until I actually stay here for a night. Outside you have giant sized clown displays and a knock off Ronald McDonald statue trying to give you a high five. As an added bonus to this place you have the Old Tonopah Cemetery right next to it. Lots of historical info to see there. Before ever coming out here I have seen snippets of this place on various social media such as Facebook and Instagram. I think they have renovated and put new paint on the place for some of the pics I remember seeing the place looked really run down. These place was featured on "Ghost Adventures" which aired back in October of 2015. Watch that episode if you dare. In closing, this place is only a 30 minute drive from Goldfield and about 3 hours from Las Vegas. This would make a nice turn around day trip which includes Goldfield if you leave from Las Vegas say around 10 am if you dont want to get up too early. Yelp 2020 Review #35 831 overall

If your a ghost hunter, this is the place. Haven't been back since the remodel , prior, this place was a hole! Hope it is better now.

Clean rooms at affordable prices. It is located in a great location to take a break on a road trip. Rooms have microwaves and refrigerators. The staff is kind and helpful. It will be memorable and everyone loves clowns.... right? I will be staying here every time I drive through.