Historian Inn

Hotels
7.9 (633 reviews)
1427 Highway 395 North , Gardnerville , US
1-775-783-1175
[email protected]

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

FREE Coffee and Donuts served from 7:30AM to 11:00AM
Wireless internet throughout the property
Beautique Beauty Salon by Appointment on property
Berzchete's Nail Salon by Appointment on property
FREE Parking
Non-Smoking Property
24/7 Onsite Property Management
Pet friendly (dog walking areas on property)
15 minutes to Heavenly Ski Area
Local bike rentals in summer / ski shoe rentals in winter
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central, walkable historic location
Clean rooms and facility
Very friendly and responsive staff
Comfortable, large beds
Mountain views from some rooms
Quiet interiors for many rooms (once road quiets down)
Cons:
Frequent road/traffic noise for rooms facing the highway
Multiple maintenance issues (tub stopper, outlets, trim, noisy bathroom fan)
Donuts promised with coffee often unavailable; very limited breakfast options
Occasional housekeeping lapses (unclean floors, towel with hair)
Poor room lighting in some rooms
Some rooms lacked functioning electrical outlets near sink/vanity

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Multiple reviewers praised rooms and facility as very clean; occasional issues reported (floor sweeping missed, towel with hair) but overall clean.
Service
9.3
Staff repeatedly described as polite, friendly and responsive (quick with requests, helpful at check-in); several guests highlighted excellent service.
Location
9
Central, walkable, historic main-street location and mountain views cited as major positives; downside is being on highway with traffic/noise for rooms facing the road.
Room Quality
6.2
Rooms described as large and comfortable but several maintenance problems reported (broken tub stopper, faulty outlets, noisy bathroom fan, trim/paint issues) and traffic noise affecting comfort.
Amenities
6.8
Basic amenities available (coffee, sometimes donuts, hot water, hairdryer on request) but limited offerings and inconsistent execution (donuts often missing, few breakfast options).
Value for Money
7.5
Many guests felt the hotel offered good value due to location, cleanliness and service, though maintenance issues and limited breakfast reduce perceived value for some.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Coffee generally praised; donuts were promised but frequently absent and overall food offerings are minimal (no full breakfast), producing mixed satisfaction.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall positive experience driven by clean rooms, friendly staff and prime location; recurring road noise and some maintenance shortcomings moderated enthusiasm but most guests would stay again.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 19:15

Property Description

A convenient lodging location to Heavenly, South Lake Tahoe as well as historic Genoa and Nevada City, the Historian Inn was built in 2000 with all the modern conveniences, yet in line with the distinctive, classic architecture of the west and enriched with the colors, textures, and natural materials of Nevada and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, reminiscent of the gold rush. The Historian Inn celebrates the rich legacy of the American frontier and offers a glimpse into the spirit of the West. The hotel has recently completed a room by room renovation to reflect the heritage of the past, with historic artwork, photography and artifacts blended with custom-designed furniture, wood floors and bed coverings to create a comfortable, contemporary, high-style décor with western influence. This Lake Tahoe Base Camp is conveniently located on Highway 395 on Historic Main Street Gardnerville, across the street from the J.T. Basque Restaurant and Bar and surrounded by shopping and dining, as well as serene walking paths and parks.

Important information:

Guests checking out early must still pay the full amount of their booked reservation. Any modifications made to the reservation within 14 days of guests' arrival date are not eligible for refunds.

Guests must contact the property directly if bringing a pet.

Please note: Registered guest must be 21 years of age or older.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RNO

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 15:00:00, check-out until 11:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Important information

    Guests checking out early must still pay the full amount of their booked reservation.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay at the property, pay online later, pay online now.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 633 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.3
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.2
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Scott • couple • us
8
Very comfortable
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • us
8
A representation of the past in Gardnerville.
Pros:

We liked how it represents the history of the town and walkability along the main street. Our room (202) was huge.

Cons:

Lighting in the room was poor and it could be a little better maintained.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Jacek • extended_group • pl
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • us
10
Wonderful place to stay!
Pros:

We called for an extra blanket and he brought it within minutes! Bed was comfortable. It was quiet, great location, very clean room! We will definitely stay again!

Cons:

No complaints

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Beth • couple • us
10
Clean, great friendly staff.
Pros:

Convient location

Cons:

Lots of road noise in the evening

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Dewayne • solo_traveller • us
3
Ok dont use the bathroom
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Was given a plunger for 1st cpl of days to plunge the toilet finally told them we needed another room.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Nesar Ahmad • family_with_children • us
4
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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adrian • solo_traveller • us
9
Surprised at the cleanliness and setup of the room. From the outside looks a tad dingy, not inside
Pros:

Room incredibly clean. Large bed. Very centrally located, I mean...CENTER of town. Staff (young Sikh fellow) was very polite and friendly.

Cons:

My room was right on the main highway 395. But, I knew that the hotel was situated that way. Noise was not too bad, and of course quieted down later on through the night.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Nagshwetha • family_with_children • se
8
Comfortable and good stay
Pros:

Good location and excellent staff, very accommodating.

Cons:

The floors needed some cleaning/ sweeping. Found a towel with hair clump in it.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • couple • us
7
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Bennett • couple • us
7
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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elfriede • solo_traveller • us
7
bed sheets and towels were very nice.
Pros:

the locatiom

Cons:

I couldn't have a bath because the closing in the bathtub didn't work, the water just run out.
2 of the electric outlets by the sink didn't work. Right side had to move coffee machine inside the room where the TV is. Left side where hairdryer is mounted couldnt use it because no electricity. Had to go to office to get a handheld hairdryer and manage to do it in the room away from a mirror. I was in room 105. Young fellow (India) at chedckin was very nice but couldn't help with my three problems. Didn't offer to give me another room if one is available or offer a discount on my room price. It says coffee and donuts in lobby from 7am on. I was there both days at 8am and no donuts at all......oh they are gone....not that it was impoirtant to me, just mentiong it.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Clean comfortable rooms.

Cons:

Donuts were promised with coffee in the morning. Coffee was available and pretty good, but no Donuts at all. Disappointed!

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Blanca • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Charlie • couple • us
9
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Claribell • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
B
Brian • couple • us
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee