Hotel Leger

Saw this hotel renovation on hotel Impossible, so we checked it out. Thought 5 years after Hotel Impossible, there were some things that bothered me. We lodged in room #6. The 3 foot long, 6 inch water stain in the ceiling was evident of water damaged, not repaired. Other than that, it was very time-​period setting to experience. Sunday’s BBQ with Blues Band was the treat of the weekend. if nothing else, you need to check out the Sunday event. That is 5 stars by it self. Outstanding BBQ and great band.

My husband and I came here for our anniversary weekend. I got a deal from living social and upgraded to the courtyard suite. Completely beautiful. Met the owner and the general manager, both very attentive and hard workers. When we were out the housekeeper came to clean our suite and restocked us with shampoo, conditioner, and makeup wipes. They left wine, nuts, candied almonds and bottled water for us.
The food at the saloon is spectacular and the bartender makes great drinks for us.
Beautiful town to explore and everyone is welcoming and super friendly.
We will come back again but with friends.

Absolutely loved my stay at the Leger. The staff is super friendly, we were welcomed with smiling faces. The hotel is charming with all its antique furnishing and I really enjoyed soaking in the clawfoot tub. Yes, the floors do creek, but that just added to the experience. Especially since the hotel is known to be haunted. I’ll admit, I was a little disappointed I didn’t see any ghosts. Maybe next time. My only regret was that I forgot to leave the tip for house keeping. I felt terrible when I realized I had forgotten. My apologies to the house keeper for room 8. I’ll be sure to double up next time. There will be a next time for sure.

We stayed two nights in the Hotel Leger in Mokelumne Hill and enjoyed ourselves immensely. The area is full of things to see and do so a couple days there can be filled easily. The historic hotel is, well, authentic and historic. If you are looking for modern luxury this is probably not the place for you. If you are looking for something a bit more rustic and a lot more charm then you will like it.
I do not recall exactly when this version of the hotel was built after the 19^th century fires but it retains a lot of the charm and idiosyncrasies that might be expected of a western frontier hotel. The floor creaks, the hallway slants in certain places, the plumbing is dated, the walls are thin and sound travels.
Our favorite feature of the hotel was the wrap around deck on the second floor. Of course, to get on the deck you need to climb out through your room window. There are chairs and small tables on the deck and it is a great place to hang out. We relaxed for quite a while on the deck eating snacks, drinking wine and people watching. Access to this deck would be one of our «must haves» on future stays.
I am going to recommend you carefully consider the Garamendi Suite where we stayed. It is the upstairs corner room in the hotel. The windows and the deck wrap around it. This room has a bathroom (not all rooms have a bathroom). It has a couch and chair by the seemingly original fireplace. We had a delightful stay there BUT BE WARNED. .. this is directly above the saloon. If live music was provided or loud parties were in progress this room might have drawbacks. We did not need the earplugs that were provided by the hotel but we did not stay on Friday or Saturday nights when the saloon is open until 12:30am.
The continental breakfast provided on Mondays and Tuesdays (when the restaurant is closed) was nothing exceptional but was a solid light fare (fruit, cottage cheese, breads, English muffins, cereals, instant oatmeal, coffee, tea). The staff was helpful and friendly. I love the idea that if the office is closed you go see the bartender.

The Hotel Leger is an experience on its own. Don’t expect a fancy place, expect a place that catapults you back a century — and that is exactly what we were looking for and Hotel Leger delivered — 4 out of 5 stars.
Now, the hotel is old, which means some rooms have shared bathrooms outside the room. No TV or other electronics (hope there will be fans during summer, see below). Walls are thin too, so you can hear people walking and talking in the floor (didn’t bother us but could be an issue if guests are not considerate). Our room was also on top of the bar, so if their is live music (every 2^nd Saturday) you will hear it and I mean you will hear it. BUT: When I made the reservation, the staff immediately highlighted the music situation and the hotel provides ear-​plugs for «noise cancellation».
The hotel room was clean and stuffed with old furniture. We had a spacious room and with shared bathroom. I also looked into two rooms with own bathroom — rooms were spacious as well. The bed was on the «hard» side, which didn’t bother me. On a side note — the bed is really high up, so I can see that being a challenge for people that are either not able to «climb» or move a lot in their sleep (falling out of this bed would seriously hurt!).
The only way to get on the balcony is climbing out the window (pretty cool — so the balcony is a little bit scary). The windows in our room wouldn’t stay up and open, so it was a little complicated — also because the room gets pretty warm we had to improvise to keep the windows open for fresh cool air during the night (we stayed mid May, so I am not sure how this will affect guests during real summer!).
The hotel has a pool, but the water didn’t look too clean (that is one of the reason why it’s only 4 of 5 stars). The whole area seemed to be under restoration — but then again, we didn’t come for the pool (however, hope the hotel will take care of it for the hot summer season!). Also, don’t forget to explore the basement, it’s an adventure on its own.
We had breakfast which was yummy. Nothing fancy but good and service was super friendly.
Besides having a music festival during our stay, almost all shops in the town were closed during our stay. There is a winery down the street, but we did not go. However, there is plenty to do within an 1h driving distance.

Amazing weekend at the Hotel Leger. Everyone we met was so nice and we have so many new friends. On the first night we were there, Sarah (who is sooooo sweet) checked us and showed us to our beautiful room. We were greeted with a bottle of wine from Renegade and some snacks. We made our way to the hotel bar and sat there for the remainder of the night. We ate dinner, had cocktails and even watched a comedy show. Very fun!
The next day we got up and headed to the restaurant for breakfast which was delicious and we got to see some of our new friends from the night before. On Saturday night, there was a band and we danced the night away with our new friends, which now seem liked old friends we hadn’t seem in a while.
This place is magical and truly a blast. We will be back and often!!! Thank you!

We stayed here again April 22 – 24, 2016. We love this place for its history, great restaurant, cool bar, nice people, and they are dog friendly. If you are looking for modern, upscale digs, try the Ritz. The Leger is vintage at its finest! The floors are creaky, the walls thin, and you get to climb out of the window to hang out on the balcony. Be sure to check out the creepy, ghosty cellar. Awesome! The small town is close to all the foothill attractions, and includes a bookstore, (if they’re closed, drop your change in a bin, take a book), an antique store, nut & candy shop, art studio, and a new wine bar. A true blast from the past!

I had a good burger and lukewarm tasteless fries — I think the fries were baked and leftover. my wife had a cheeseburger and salad with part of the cheese fried outside the bun — she liked it. The restaurant and bar is part of the hotel. Good service. Except for the fries — the only problem was the dog in the dining area. we asked that it be removed and it was.

My wife and I found this hotel on livingsocial and had an incredible weekend! Such nice people at the hotel with a cozy, rustic feel. Surrounded by historic buildings and beautiful landscapes, we had no problem finding something to do each day. Excellent saloon and restaurant downstairs. What a merry atmosphere to spend time in and get away!

These folks are super friendly, the dinner in White Water Grill is great. old rooms but really cool. Loved the bar, the old saloon is great to relax in. just a great overall experience again. Booked to stay here again in May, love the place.

Came here for the weekend and had a phenomenal time. The hotel was so beautiful and historical. The food was absolutely to die for! We ate breakfasts and dinners here and didn’t even want to try any other places because the food was so outstanding. The staff was so great– friendly, helpful, and made us feel very welcome. The popcorn, wine and nut/​chocolate package were great touches. We couldn’t have imagined a better arrangement. I’m a little shocked to see some of the reviews here that complain that the floors creak and the walls are thin. Perhaps people don’t realize that it’s an old building and such traits are simply the nature of beautiful old architecture. We are so happy to have found this adorable hotel and plan to pop back in the future for more weekend getaways.

Absolutely love this place! It is like stepping back in time. I’ve stayed here 2 times and have had a wonderful time. Wes & Marc are super awesome, actually all the staff were super nice, friendly and we loved all the stories they had to tell. It was super fun taking the ghost hunting kit around the hotel & taking photos (just for fun)! I look forward to many more visits to come! Thank you again Hotel Leger for another wonderful stay!

This is a review for the breakfast at the hotel restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised to have an extremely delicious breakfast for a very reasonable price. The hashbrowns are made fresh and you can taste the difference from the typical frozen potatoes you get at other restaurants. My wife had the egg scramble with a delicious selection of yellow peppers, onions and sausage. I had the scrambled eggs with baby asparagus, tomatoes and pancetta and really enjoyed it. They even brought some delicious coffee cake to enjoy with your coffee while you’re waiting for them to cook your gourmet breakfast. Worth stopping by just for breakfast even if you’re not staying at the hotel.

Love love love this hotel!!! It is full of history and ghosts! Doralee and the staff are so friendly it felt like we were part of the family! The food at the Whitewater is excellent!
If you are looking for a haunted hotel this is THE place! We stayed in room 7 (George Leger’s room) and had a lot of paranormal activity!
I highly recommend this hotel and can’t wait for our next stay there!

I have stayed at Hotel Leger numerous times over the last few weeks. The building, rooms, and bar are absolutely stunning, and the old basement is incredible. History is everywhere, which you can google, but the pictures line the hallways and are fascinating. The staff is friendly and helpful. Breakfast is served at 8:00 am, but the cook offered to make me oatmeal at 7:00 one morning when I was wandering around! Service does not get much better than that, and the food is good.
Its true the floors creak and the antique beds are small, but that’s part of the charm! Sure, there’s no television, but there is an old balcony you can watch the sunset from and a Thursday night Martini night with the locals.

We just stayed at the Hotel Ledger for my friends birthday. What a fun experience! The staff was very friendly, I felt like I was staying at a friends house. The hotel obviously is old but that’s what makes the whole experience. We had a party in the jail room which was very cool. The helped with setting up and getting us anything we needed. After our party, a band was playing upstairs in the saloon so we joined in! It was an awesome experience and we would definitely come back in the future!

We had a exceptional time at the Hotel Leger. Quaint and fun ! Service was Exceptional ! We will be returning in the Future !!!

This review is for the bar /​saloon. If you are driving down Highway 49, this is a great stop for a drink. The bar had an excellent beer selection on tap, with a large variety of microbrews from Gold Country (Snowshoe is an excellent choice) and Central California. The saloon has been extensively renovated and has a very classy feel, especially for a town of maybe 500 people. It’s never been crowded when I have visited on Friday or Saturday night, so it is easy to find a place to sit and carry on a conversation without having to yell. The bar allows patrons to drink outside on the verandah as well. Mokelumne Hill is in between Jackson and San Andreas, so most of the people frequenting the bar will be locals. I have always walked here so I am not sure what the parking is like.

My husband and I just stayed 2 nights here over the weekend, and it was wonderful. I purchased a deal from Amazon/​Living Social for 2 nights, and it came with a bottle of wine, nut sampler from a local shop, a ghost hunting kit (!!), and $ 25 dining credit to the restaurant/​saloon (totally love that there is a saloon in this hotel).
We stayed in room 10, which was large and had a private bathroom. The room was a little chilly (ghost activity?!), but the blankets were more than cozy enough to keep us warm, and the bed was comfy. The bathroom looked like it had been remodeled in recent years and everything was in great condition. As everyone has mentioned, there are no tvs or phones in the rooms, which I loved. One of the reasons we got room 10 was that I noticed on the website there was going to be live music both nights we were there, and the rooms in the front of the hotel are very loud. We could still hear the music in room 10, but it was muffled enough that we could sleep.
We ate at the restaurant twice, once for lunch and once for dinner, and both were yummy! The chicken bacon sandwich was delicious. When we were there, they were having their Mardi Gras party, with live music, a buffet, and drink specials. I’m pretty sure the whole town was there! It was awesome.
The best part of this hotel is the warm service and lovely people. On Saturday morning, we asked David (one of the owners) for suggestions on what to do all day, and he gave us about a million options, then when we narrowed it down, he printed us out a map with directions (in case our GPS didn’t get service) for a loop around several little Gold Country towns. We took his suggestions and had a great time. It is an absolutely beautiful area and the historic towns are so fun!
Breakfast was pretty good, it’s not extravagant BUT they had thick cinnamon raisin bread that my husband went crazy over, english muffins, pb&j, and a yogurt/​cottage cheese bar. The coffee was also good; much better than your typical hotel coffee.
Overall, we LOVED our weekend and can’t wait to stay here over summer when we can use the pool!

This place is AMAZING!!!
I have stayed here several times over the past decade. Its décor and furniture are mostly historic, even has creaky floors!!! I really like that there are no tv or phones in the rooms. Some rooms have access to the balcony where you can sit and read a book or enjoy an amazing sunset. The courtyard is beautiful and has a lovely pool that is never crowded. Each room here is unique so you can stay in a different room each time you visit!!!
I love this historical hotel; I loved it soooo much I had my wedding reception here in 2007. The staff at the Leger were wonderful and made my special day PERFECT!!! The food was EXCELLENT. My guests had a really great time!!!
This location is perfect, there are many things to do in the area and its only 15 minutes from Jackson. I highly recommend visiting Moaning Caverns where I had my wedding ceremony (Yes, I did rappel, no I wasn’t wearing a wedding gown in the cave).
The hotel has had some renovations, you can check them out on Hotel Impossible. For those who can’t live without, yes they do have WiFi and yes, your cell phone (Verizon) will work here. The hotel is under new ownership. The new owners have been here for 7 months. They are super friendly and are committed to making sure you have a great stay! Prices are reasonable. I HIGHLY recommend staying here!