Esquire Inn vs Thunderbird Motel
Both are in Elko (NV), 220 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★Elko
Esquire Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 5.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Motel★★Elko
Thunderbird Motel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 5.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 220 m apart.
Choose Thunderbird Motel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.5)
Why is Esquire Inn better than Thunderbird Motel?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is Thunderbird Motel better than Esquire Inn?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Esquire Inn vs Thunderbird Motel: which hotel is better? | Esquire Inn | Thunderbird Motel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Location | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Public transport | 2.4 +1.1 | 1.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.3 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 24 +15 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 +0.5 | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | 306 +10 | 296 |
| Rank in Elko (NV) | top 40% | top 20% +20% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Distance to Elko centre | 20 m −180 m | 210 m |
| To public transport | 1.6 km −210 m | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 2.6 km | 2.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 38 | 36 |
| To the nearest food shop | 90 m −220 m | 300 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Listed amenities | 7 +3 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Location
220 m apart
Esquire Inn: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Amtrak Station: 1.6 km, Elko Regional Airport (EKO): 2.6 km, 38 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Thunderbird Motel: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Amtrak Station: 1.8 km, Elko Regional Airport (EKO): 2.4 km, 36 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Esquire Inn or Thunderbird Motel: common questions
Which is better, Esquire Inn or Thunderbird Motel?
Esquire Inn leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.
Which is cheaper, Esquire Inn or Thunderbird Motel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Esquire Inn is closer: 20 m from the centre, against 210 m for Thunderbird Motel.
How far apart are Esquire Inn and Thunderbird Motel?
The two hotels are 220 m apart in a straight line.
More match-ups
- Esquire Inn vs Ramada by Wyndham Elko Hotel at Stockmen's Casino
- Esquire Inn vs Rodeway Inn Elko Downtown Area
- Esquire Inn vs Stay Express Inn Elko
- Thunderbird Motel vs Ramada by Wyndham Elko Hotel at Stockmen's Casino
- Thunderbird Motel vs Rodeway Inn Elko Downtown Area
- Thunderbird Motel vs Stay Express Inn Elko
Compare now
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score