Amber Inn Motel

This place is a gem. I've spent the past five months walking across America-- starting in Rhode Island and planning to finish in Oregon-- and I've stayed at my share of shady, rundown, awful motels along the way. You know the type-- they're in the middle of nowhere, the doors don't lock, people are fighting outside at all hours of the night, the lights don't work, outlets are falling out of the walls, there are cigarette burns in the bedding, the showers barely work, and so on. I always figured I was getting what I was paying for, which was t much. The Amber Inn is sorta in the middle of nowhere (especially when traveling on foot), but it's incredible. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the rooms are clean, modern, and, most importantly, reasonably priced. The people who run the motel are super friendly and accommodating. As a bonus, there's a restaurant right down the street (Ziggy's Cafe) that serves great food. If you're traveling through Bliss-- whether on foot or by car (like a normal person)-- stop at the Amber Inn for the night. It's an incredible room for a crazy reasonable price. Love this place!
9 years ago (06-09-2017)

My boyfriend and I stopped here on our way to Oregon and rooms were clean but I left my medicine---birth control there and came back 5 days later (and engaged) to see if they had it and they did. Very honest staff. Thank You Amber Inn Motel!
8 years ago (15-11-2017)

The managers are friendly and helpful. The place is old and the furniture a bit worn, but it's like going to Grandma's--it's old but comfortable, and for the price you can't really ask for much more. Wi-Fi is free and satellite TV provides a fair variety of shows. The day I stopped in the wind was gusting at about 45mph, so a couple of the tv channels kept losing signal (my favorite, of course!) It was also freezing cold out and the rooms are heated by baseboard heat, so I was a bit wary that it would remain warm enough. However, the building is obviously well insulated, because even set at 60°, the room stayed very warm the entire night. It was also very quiet. My only issue was with the pillows--when I pulled them out from under the bedspread to use as a backrest, I discovered they were covered in hair and some kind of dirty smudge. Either they hadn't been changed, or the washing machine isn't industrial strength, or the bedspread was never washed and transferred the hair and dirt onto the pillows. I don't know and don't care. I brought in my own pillow and bedding and slept on top of the bedspread rather than risking being further grossed out. If I ever stay there again, I will be certain to check the bedding before accepting the room. The bathroom was impeccably clean, and the towels, though old, were plentiful and clean. This is definitely a no-frills motel, and the only one under $50, in all of southern Idaho. Upon check-in, I was given discount cards to the 2 local restaurants. A nice touch.
8 years ago (30-11-2017)

Great little place to rest up. Not the nicest hotel you will stay at but you get great value for the price. Staff was very kind and helpful.
8 years ago (05-10-2017)

A nice quiet and comfortable place to rest! I found them on a spur of the moment change of plans! Pleased to have stopped by. Reasonably priced.
9 years ago (17-09-2017)