American Motel, once host to singer Elvis, begins demolition on I-70 in Wheat Ridge
By Thomas Gounley
Published on April 9, 2026.
The American Motel, once hosted by Elvis, is being demolished by American Demolition. The property is owned by Terrapin Investments, which paid $9 million for it in January 2023. The hotel had a reputation for being a magnet for criminal activity and was closed in July. The owner plans to sell the property to Texas-based Trinsic Residential Group after the demolition.
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