The Truckee Hotel

Super clean and neat atmosphere. We opted for the private bathroom! We liked it so much we stayed another night.

This place is quaint and cute and old, but there are two things my boyfriend and i really did not like. For one, the bathroom was down the hall (which is fine) but the sink is in the hotel room. That just seems unsanitary. …second, we were told that a different card cpuld be used to pay for the room and not the credit card that the room was on hold with. When we went to go check out, no one was there amd we were forced to leave the keys and «automatically «check out. I called the truckee hotel customer service and explained the situation, i was told that i was going to be called back. I dodnt receive any calls, so i called again laywer the same night and left a message. I finally got a call back this morning, and said they couldn’t do anything. As far as im concerned, if the hotel knows there won’t be anyone to check out in the am, all guests need to be notified. Nit that hard, then i could gave put a different card on file. Such an easy fix for lack of communication. Will not be staying here again. Sorry. This whole situation really pissed me off, and they did nothing to help, thanks again.

Great rooming experience during my stay in truckee. I love the ambiance of the place because of the age of the building, great room rates and I will definitely be staying here again! Highly recommended!

We loved the location close to bars and nightlife, and even the train noise was part of the experience. Our one complaint is that the room was uncomfortably hot. Even with the central heating set to «off» and the windows open, the exposed steam pipes made the room hot and stuffy. A note to management: turn the heating off, it is unnecessary in April.

Old school hotel (old baths, fixtures – like an old western) but very nice. bets are great. Right in town, you can hear the trains and town noise at night which is way cool but not for light sleepers. We loved the trains. Love this hotel

stumbled across this quaint hotel after having to pull off the freeway during a snowstorm. not knowing what to expect, my friends and I booked the only room they had available; full sized mattress and single european. in the midst of such a charming and preserved building, our room key was electronic and easy to use. the hotel housed several different restrooms throughout the four floors (there are none in the bedrooms.) to my surprise, this hotel had clawfoot tubs to soak in and stand up single showers– both were immaculate. there was also a shared living space with television and a beautiful second floor deck off of it. the beds and pillows were very comfortable as well. this hotel offered continental breakfast which turned out to be fantastic after our stay. it also held a diner and what seemed to be an antique store inside, both of which I did not visit. overall, it was worth the price tag and I would love to visit again if ever in the area!

Good value for the dollar. Amazing location in the heart of everything! And I wi go back. The continental breakfast is great, much better than expected. The staff was responsive and personable. I recommend bringing ear plugs for the street noise which includes live music, trains and people. If you have to wait for the bathroom (most rooms European style without bathroom in room, it’s shared with others) there’s one on a floor above or below that is probably available.

I had a so-​so experience, the hotel itself is fine. I loved the décor, they’ve done a great job of preserving the historic feel. My husband and I did not mind the trains, sharing bathrooms, or even some of the ambient noise from the street and restaurants below… it definitely added to the experience of being in the middle of it all. The restrooms were clean and we always had fresh towels.
My negative experience was with woman who «greeted» us at the front desk, she put me off a bit. She was almost rude and a little too snooty for my taste, she did not make us feel welcome at all. We did get help from another gal, who shared some of her favorite restaurants and bars with us, she was a doll. We had a great dinner at Moody’s (the wait staff there is fantastic) and finished the evening singing Karaōke up the street! That was a blast!
Oh, parking IS a little inconvenient, but everything is within walking distance so it was not too big of a deal.
We would definitely stay here again, but a note to management: the graciousness of your staff is they key to success!

This was my third time at this place and was more pleased than ever. This is an old style Western Hotel with the basics. We had a room with a shared bath which was fine with us. The hotel does have ensuite rooms if that is what you’re looking for. Everything, including the shared bathrooms, were extremely clean. Bathrooms were always stocked with fresh linens and bath supplies. Monica, the front desk person was extremely friendly and helpful as a local guide to the town and and making us feel at home. There is a great second floor balcony with Adirondack chairs and side tables to enjoy a glass of wine as you overlook the Main Street.

I loved the bedroom with the on-​suite bathroom! It’s all I hoped it would be from the claw foot bathtub to the décor and I even loved the sink inside the bedroom. Absolutely Adorable! Will visit again!

This is the place in Truckee! It’s very old fashioned! They have there own bar and restaurant and a great bands on the weekends! Check this place out next time your up in the Truckee/​Tahoe area!

Yes it is rustic. The people are fantastic though. They could not have been more accommodating. Their restaurant next door is also very good. Cool place.

I would definitely stay here again! Samantha was kind and helped make our stay completely relaxing. From the time we walked thru the door until checkout, she was the consummate hostess.
We met Mackenzie at the jewelry shop, in the building and she was a delight to talk with. The food at Moody’s restaurant was absolutely divine. I recommend the arugula fries & winter bounty. The vegetables were fresh and seasoned to perfection. Bailey and DJ were two of the wait staff that made our meals exceptional. We purchased an after dinner drink from Sarah, at the bar and again… another gracious and professional interaction.
Our room was clean and quaint. We had a shared bathroom that was easily accessible. My favorite note about the rooms was the décor. Rustic yet, artistic. The colors and textures were pleasing. The glass fixtures were amazing! We had a beautiful, antique armoire in our room and I did see the gorgeous, claw foot tub in another room.
We rode in on Amtrak and literally crossed the street to all of the wonderful boutiques and restaurants. It was a short stroll to the hotel… so yes, trains are part of the experience. It is a train town.
If you want to go back in time, meet people who make you feel welcome by word and deed… stay at the Truckee Hotel.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS HOTEL UNLESS YOU ENJOY ATTEMPTING TO SLEEP IN A COLLEGE PARTY DORM. As alarming as this next statement may sound it is true: there is NOBODY on staff at the hotel from 10:30 pm to 7 am. Gee, hope there’s not a fire. How is this even legal. There were kids partying all over the third floor until 3:30am. Oh and the train

If «My Cousin Vinny» is your favorite movie, this is the hotel for you. The impact of the train on your experience cannot be overstated. It blasts past the hotel multiple times per day. And night. The walls shake, the lights rattle and you feel the train in your bones. If you are prone to heart attacks, this may be the last hotel you ever patronize. Who are these reviewers who said the train wasn’t bad? Had they taken an Ambien?
It’s also worth noting that this place is likely teaming with germs. I contracted the flu during the tail end of my stay here. There is no hot water in the bathroom «sinks», just freezing cold water that you barely want to touch. The «sink» is a miserable little spout that eeks out toilet water when you flush the toilet. As much as I like charming throwback places that conjure up earlier times, I prefer the hygiene developments of the modern era.

Took our chances because we wanted to check out the town. We didn’t sleep all night. Both bars had band music cranked until 1:00am. Started to finally get to sleep then VERY LOUD trains passed through. They blow their horns as they pass the hotel only 20 yards away. It sounds like they are going to drive through your room. Then starting at 7:00am hotel start running vacuums that sound like Jet skis with no mufflers. Stumble down stairs at 9:09am to find the real story in «continental breakfast» coffee was gone and weak selection of food. Once in a lifetime was more than enough.

Room was comfortable, but beware that the bar across the street plays VERY LOUD music. I’m giving the hotel one star because they mentioned the music that would be played at Moody’s, but failed to mention the all-​night jam band from across the street. Unacceptable. Great town, and we will find somewhere else to stay.
I called the answering service for the hotel, and they were no help. They said sorry, and we don’t know anything. Time to educate your team and take some responsibly and share information with your guests when they are checking in.
The next morning I spoke to the front desk. She was full of excuses. I also discussed with her that we had reserved the American King Suite online and and was given a queen room. She said she wouldn’t have known that and would’ve had to go back and look through «all the paperwork».
I’m going to reach out to the owners because their staff needs some training and ownership in their position.

Booking here was out of my comfort zone. But certain circumstances lead us here and after reading reviews and some hesitation I told my family it’s one night with no pool or air conditioning. My husband was not excited about bathroom down the hall and I purposely didn’t tell him about train or parking because I knew he wouldn’t be happy. When we pulled up I was worried but we parked, paid $ 1.50, for an hour of parking because we were checking in and leaving. 6pm til morning (time?) is free. Staff was friendly and checked us in. We walked awkwardly up stairs to third floor checking out all the antique, rustic décor which I thought was very charming and tastefully done. My kids 11 and 9 explored around and seemed to be more excited to be staying here. After our dinner plans we returned, showered down the hall and returned to room. Then the train. My kids thought it was the greatest and it wasn’t really so bad and we even slept with window open. In the morning we walked to the squeeze inn for breakfast. The hotel is so close to all the shops and restaurants which made it very convenient. In the end we had a fun experience here. It was something different and the price was great. My husband and kids liked it and my daughter said she wants to come back. The hotel certainly has a lot of history and while I even read about some hauntings we didn’t experience anything. Definitely recommend and would return.

Well it’s not horrible. Definitely has a lot of character. For the price, it was decent, considering we just wanted a convenient place to stay for one night. Although we didn’t realize that there were no bathrooms in the room! You must go down the hall and use the shared bathrooms. The pictures online definitely make the place seem cuter than it is. At least in our room, it was very sparse. The bed covers were also haunted. Everytime you shook them in the night, static electricity would make them light up in the dark. This wild west hotel definitely looks much cuter from the outside. On the plus side, the location is so close to the freeway and you have a couple of bars downstairs so you can just stumble your way back after a few drinks.

So my mom decided to book a room here for vacation with my dad. It was the same time around Wanderlust so I was able to stay with them.
We got a room parallel to the train tracks. If you are looking for a place to sleep and sound does not bother you, go here. I, however, got ZERO sleep. Even with earphones in. Seriously the worst sleep ever!!! The train is fine but it honks it’s horn about eight thousand times between the hours of 11pm to 6am and a train goes by every hour. Ah! The worst!
The bathrooms were down the hall. I didn’t mind it, my mom hated it. They spent more time at the hotel than I did since I was at the Wanderlust festival all day.
Also the wifi is awful. You will only get it if you are next to the front desk, in the dining area, on the porch and MAYBE in the little lounge. Our room was located on a far hall, so we got no wifi.
Oh! And parking. It was super busy around the time we went so we got no parking. Had to park across the street (about a block away). Not so great when you have luggage. They should really have some loading zone or specific hotel parking. You get free parking at night but during the day, it is paid. This makes sense since it is downtown but if you are staying at a hotel, parking should definitely be free…
On the bright side, the hotel people are pretty nice. The beds are comfy. You get a sink in your room, so that’s cool. It’s a nice hotel. You get free continental breakfast. Not much selections. Just fruit and muffins and bagels and oatmeal.