Old Sierra City Hotel

Hotels
212 Main Street BOX 276 , Sierra City , us

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Charming town / great location
Accommodating, gracious staff and owners
Food: delicious pizza, outstanding meals
Open in off-season / convenient on highway
Cons:
Check-in/service failures (no one at door, unresponsive contact)
Water turned off / amenity failure
Safety concerns reported by locals (drug-related worries)
Older building, substandard rooms and hazardous bathroom step
Booking/refund issues (had to rebook elsewhere and no refund)

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
1
Mixed: several reviews praise gracious, highly accommodating staff and owners, but others report severe service failures (no one at front door, unresponsive contact), lowering overall service sentiment.
Location
1
Positive: town described as charming and the property is conveniently located right on Highway 49 and open in the off-season.
Room Quality
1
Negative: multiple mentions of an older building, room standards below expectations ('a few clicks above camping'), and a hazardous step at the bathroom.
Amenities
1
Negative: serious amenity failure reported (water turned off), limited onsite services despite occasional extras (pizza).
Value for Money
1
Mixed to negative: one review notes good value, but others experienced significant losses (had to rebook elsewhere, no refund), reducing perceived value.
Food and Beverage
1
Positive: food repeatedly praised (owners' pizza described as delicious; food called outstanding).
Overall Experience
1
Mixed but leaning negative: some guests rave about staff and food and would return, while others report dangerous conditions, lack of utilities, and safety/booking issues that severely harmed their stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-14 06:07

Property Description

Discover the enchanting Old Sierra City Hotel, where mountain vistas meet serene relaxation.

Private Beach Paradise
Unwind at our exclusive private beach area, perfect for a day of sunbathing or evening strolls along the shoreline, offering a rejuvenating retreat in nature's lap.

Delightful Dining Experience
Savor gourmet meals at our on-site restaurant and unwind at the bar, where our culinary team serves up delicious dishes crafted from local ingredients, ensuring a delightful dining experience at any time of the day.

Comfortable Family-Friendly Rooms
Each of our family-friendly guest rooms offers stunning mountain views, enhanced with modern amenities like free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and luxurious toiletries. Choose from rooms with balconies to truly enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

Book your unforgettable stay at the Old Sierra City Hotel today, and immerse yourself in comfort and nature!

Important information:

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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
G
Grant • solo_traveller • us
1
Would like a full refund
Cons:

No one came to the front door , called the number and got nothing , ended up driving home

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Anissa • family_with_children • us
1
Horrific!
Pros:

The town is charming

Cons:

DON'T GO THERE and actually don't use booking.com. My family and I arrived there and the property has water turned off. Everyone in the town told us to go somewhere else as they were suspecting shady business happening and were concerned for the safety of my young kids (drug related). We had to go to another accommodation close by and booking.com never refunded me for it despite several call to explain the situation.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • us
8
Good stay for the money
Pros:

owner was very accommodating.

Cons:

Older building. Step up at the bathroom, Dangerous.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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doug • solo_traveller • us
2
convenient, great location, energetic staff, but its just a few clicks above camping.
Pros:

it's open in off season in this foothills mining town in the Sierrras, and conveniently right on highway 49. The owners made a personal pizza and it was delicious

Cons:

I know the new owners are trying hard to resurrect this historic hotel, but it's just not up to the standard most reuire. I hope they are successful, as this place dates way back, and I get it has some amazing stories.

2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
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Almog • solo_traveller • au
10
2025-12-05 • via Nuitee
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Chao • solo_traveller • us
8
2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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Jesse • couple • us
9
2025-11-17 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • extended_group • us
10
Wonderful and can't wait to return!
Pros:

This place is awesome! The staff take graciousness to a whole new level! Incredibly accommodating, they made everything just right. We were comfortable, slept well, and the food was outstanding.

2025-11-03 • via Nuitee
S
Sagstad • solo_traveller • no
9
2025-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Kathie • solo_traveller • us
6
2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Nora • solo_traveller • au
4
2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • us
7
Great for through hikers
Pros:

The host was great and offered us a shot when we got in

Cons:

The next door building had a party till 5am

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee