Located in the heart of historic downtown Truckee, when you walk into the lobby you will find a caring and gracious staff that will go out of their way to make you feel welcome and at home. The warm earth tone and rich wood complements the fresh mountain air as you ease into your stay with us. Every morning from 7-10 a.m. a continental breakfast of rich brewed coffee and herbal teas, baked goods, fruit, oatmeal/cereals and juice can be enjoyed in a warm setting while capturing the daily weather and news on a large flat screen TV. The Truckee Hotel is centrally located to many North Lake Tahoe ski areas such as Squaw Valley, site of the 1960's Winter Olympics, as well as Northstar, Sugar Bowl, Alpine Meadows, Tahoe Donner, Royal Gorge and more, including Tahoe's latest action packed Woodward at Tahoe. While staying at the Truckee Hotel you can access all of North Lake Tahoe's best amenities, shop in Downtown Truckee or dine in the many restaurants and bistros nearby.
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HOTEL STYLE
Quaint
Centrally Located
Location
10007 Bridge St, Truckee, CA 96161-0273
The Truckee Hotel
73 reviews
Getting there
Good for walkers
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I stayed at the Truckee hotel for one night in June 2021. It is a clearly historic building that only seems to have been only minimally modified over the past 150 years. This means no air conditioning, but it's still a great experience to stay in a building from the 1800s.
I stayed in what they call a "European" room - meaning the bathroom is in the hall. (There is a sink in the room.) I expected this to be a shared bathroom, which would have been quite shocking for the price, but in fact it is a private bathroom that is not physically attached to the room. This worked very well.
I didn't see this hotel available on booking websites, I was only able to reserve on their website. While no deal, the price was comparable to other hotels in the area. I would have stayed at Redlight for significantly less, but they require a 2 night minimum stay on summer weekends.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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This hotel is very special. You definitely feel like you are going back in time. They know what’s important like comfortable beds and a clean bathroom so you get a nice stay with a feel of an old town hotel. Thing to warn about is, there is no elevator. We showed up late at night and hadn’t thought through where we would keep our skis so we ended up carrying skis and luggage all the way to the third floor. Being up so many flights of stairs, we really thought about what to bring before going to and from the room because it was such a hike up to the room. The staff was very receptive through email and text. We never met face-to-face with anyone who we we had been communicating with. Don’t plan on the breakfast – it’s not worth eating when there are so many great breakfast places nearby. Overall. I would definitely stay at the Truckee hotel again!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â There is free overnight, parking across from the hotel in a big lot. During the daytime hours,...
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I came up mid week to ski a few days solo and had stayed at The Truckee Hotel several times before. It was a great stay. The hotel is an original hotel from the late 1800s and is pretty rustic. But the rooms are comfortable and VERY CLEAN. I travel much for business and stay at very fancy hotels -- if that is your experience then skip the hotel. If, however you are interested in an authentic experience and appreciate history and location, then you should go. Moody's Restaurant downstairs is perhaps the best restaurant in Truckee. Super location to walk everywhere and not have to worry about driving home. The hotel has a great lounge to hang out and the place is stocked with coffee and snacks. It reminded me very much of a 3 star hotel in the Alps - very clean, efficient and comfortable. Perfect place to stay!
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip:Â Pay extra for the private bath. I've done both. The shared baths are good also and you never see...
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My husband and I have stayed here several times when we just wanted to get away. We LOVE the charm of this old historic hotel, close to shopping and MANY amazing restaurants. This was our first stay during the 'new normal'. The hotel is taking extra measures to ensure the safety of their guests, and Jillian at the front desk bent over backwards to make our stay memorable. I have never experienced such awesome customer service! Be advised that lately, Truckee has a higher than normal influx of people dining out. Service was all outside, and we were OK for lunch, but for dinner, all area restaurants require reservations (which can be several days out). My advice is to plan ahead and make reservations, or get take out and eat in your room, or eat a BIG lunch.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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I have never written a negative review in my life, but after the treatment I received last night I have to just warn you all. I have a registered service animal and have a legal right to bring her with me, even to not "pet friendly" hotels. When I notified them of my service animal in person upon my arrival, they told me I had to leave and couldn't stay there. I informed them this was discrimination and was illegal, but the management continued to harass me until I felt so uncomfortable I had to leave the building. They tried to lie about the law around historical buildings and claimed she wasn't a real service animal because she didn't have a vest on (which they aren't required to wear). If you have any type of need or accommodation - DO NOT expect them to help you. Don't stay here if you can avoid it, you'll be supporting a team of absolutely misguided people who don't respect or understand the law.
I will say on top of that, the room had basically no heat control and was incredibly loud. Not worth it on any level.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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We stayed in the Truckee Hotel many years ago after taking the "snow train" from Colfax to Truckee and had a very nice experience. However, not so now. I wanted to make reservations, but I had a couple questions first. When you call the hotel, you don't get the hotel staff, you get an answering service back east somewhere. They have to relay the question to someone who has to do with the hotel, and then that person is supposed to call you back. Let me say that the representatives at the answering service were all very pleasant, but they can't answer any questions about the hotel itself, because they really don't know anything about it; they are just an answering service. Well, I called once a day during a three day period. Actually, one day I called twice. During this time, I never received a call back; a few days have now passed, and I still haven't received a call. No way was I going to make reservations at a hotel that doesn't value their customers enough to return phone calls and answer questions. My two questions were very basic. I ended up making reservations elsewhere. I guess we will never stay at the Truckee Hotel again. Very very poor customer service.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Poor Customer Service
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While this hotel has a unique charm and an appealing location, I experienced significant issues with transparency around billing and overall communication. I booked a group stay with a negotiated rate and provided my card information for payment.
However, upon check-out, an unexpected nightly service fee was added ($10 a night, btw), which hadn’t been disclosed in the initial agreement. California’s new transparency law (SB 478) requires clear communication of all mandatory fees at the time of booking, and I believe this hotel’s practices are not in compliance. Even iff you book online through their site (which again, we did not), harges are lumped under "taxes and fees" without clarifying the breakdown, making it unclear what you’re actually paying for.
In total, over 45 emails were exchanged to manage what should have been a straightforward booking and to clarify these charges. Responses from management were often defensive and unhelpful, focusing primarily on justifying the charges based on the hotel’s operating costs, rather than addressing the transparency issues surrounding their fees.
If you're considering this property, I’d recommend confirming all charges in writing beforehand, as the billing experience can detract from what might otherwise be a pleasant stay. For travelers who prioritize transparent pricing and efficient service, a larger, more standardized hotel might offer a smoother experience.
Ultimately, the hotel is deeply invested in their position and sees their service fee as fair, which has possibly clouded their perspective on transparency requirements under California law. Under SB 478, the key issue is not the fee itself but how transparently it was communicated at booking, which it was not.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Noisy and no service is not my idea of a hotel stay. There was constant noise in the room during dinning hours, then a live band, and then trains. It never stopped. It was self check in with a door code and no one to answer questions or address noise.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Avoid staying at this hotel. Don’t expect any one to be available to assist with questions or...
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I say it isn't safe because of a few factors....no elevator, no one really monitoring the hotel and worst of all, GUESTS ARE LOCKED IN AFTER HOURS! When we stayed (unexpected and without options) it was expensive, my 82 year old mother had to walk up the stairs, the room, decor and furnishings were drab, old and smelled. We couldn't believe how bad it was. No room service, no restaurant, and when I asked the staff (a young woman) about the night staff, she said the hotel would be locked! We would not have access to the outside until morning and if there were an emergency, call 911 ... 911 would call the hotel staff off premises! Screwy and dangerous. We were desperate and held prisoner all night. Couldn't wait to leave in the morning!
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Date of stay: May 2014
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But I don't. It is priced too high for what you get, or rather what you don't get: •Internet. Even in the common room it constantly drops the signal, and is slow when I am actually connected. •Hot water. Because it is historic, the hotel can't update its plumbing. I couldn't get hot water in the sink in my room at about 8:15 am. The excuse was that other guests had used it up before I got up. I did have hot water in the afternoon. •Parking. A real issue during the day when all lots are full as is every inch of street parking. •Heat. I know it is Labor Day weekend, but the nights are cold. There is one hot water heating system for the building, and it is not on at the moment. I assume that because of historic constraints they can't update the electrical system either and therefore I couldn't get an electric heater. •Outlets. There was only one. I had multiple devices to charge--oh, wait! Since I couldn't get internet, I guess it doesn't matter that they weren't charged. •A plug for the sink. With separate vintage hot and cold faucets and no plug, there was no way to mix the water to a comfortable temperature for washing up at night. I asked for one this morning, and never received it. I am tired of complaining--I don't want to be that person--so won't ask again •Towel hooks or bars. Not sure where to hang the wet wash cloth! •Horizontal surfaces. I had to keep all my belongings on the floor except for what I could cram onto a 12" square table near the sink.
I would have been okay with these drawbacks for about $99 a night. But I am paying $149 before taxes.
That said, it is a great location and the beds are comfortable and the place is clean. The staff is very nice but doesn't have any solutions to offer except for sincere apologies.
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Date of stay: September 2015Trip type: Traveled solo
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LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaLake Tahoe (California)Truckee
NUMBER OF ROOMS
36
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