Holbrooke Hotel

Lovely Hotel in an excellent location! Went to the Tinsel Tavern and the restaurant and stayed in a wonderful room with a balcony overlooking the street. Will definitely stay here again. Our room was decorated with a Christmas Tree... a nice holiday touch. Breakfast scones and Frittata were delicious but felt this offering for a lite breakfast was very lacking, even adding a fruit platter could have enhanced this experience. Parking was an issue due to Cornish Christmas. We will be back because we love this hotel so much!

Fantastic and romantic Christmas Eve at Holbrooke. Our room was gorgeous with authentic brick walls, patio overlooking the town and even a full size Christmas tree! Our burrata appetizer and salmon dinner was fantastic at the Golden Gate Saloon and our server Blair went out of his way to make the experience perfect! Although we enjoyed the Tinsel Tavern’s decor the service was substandard and was the only disappointment of the evening.

Great hotel with the classic old school/mining town interior-exterior. Staff was friendly and very hospitable and was very well decorated for the Christmas season. The bar and restaurant atmosphere was incredible, and the cocktails were spot on. Speakeasy downstairs was fun also. We did not want to leave the property!!

We spent two lovely nights at the Holbrooke. This is an exceptionally beautiful hotel. The high quality renovation preserved a lot of the historical details while updating the rooms and common areas. Restaurant and bar are great—bartenders are friendly and helpful and their cocktails are great. The Holbrooke is very well located if you’re visiting the Empire Mine State Park or Nevada City. Thank you for a very enjoyable stay.

The Holbrooke is conveniently located in the city center with its quaint shops, galleries and quality restaurants. There's nothing ostentatious about the hotel entrance or the lobby and bar. I liked that. the dark wood interior is warm, welcoming and evokes the historical character of the city. It's clearly a favorite watering hole for locals giving the place a homey feel. The rooms are clean and tastefully decorated with period decor. Loved that there is no TV in the rooms. The hotel and neighborhood are quiet at night. My second floor room offered views of the neighborhood behind the hotel with trees in full autumn metamorphosis. Glorious in the early morning light. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful, but did not stand on the kind of ceremony that sometimes makes service too stiff and formal. I'll be back.

Lovely Hotel….Read the small print before booking or you’ll get stuck in the outside building. In this building, they control the heat for everyone & you have plenty of noise because of the thin walls including street noise. Bring extension cords if you have medical machines. There is no elevator for this building & none of the rooms have TV’s. In my opinion the antique shower is unsafe for seniors lacking safety bars & the small tub area where you stand is not level. The bar & restaurant was very nice but none of our food was ever hot. Staff was very kind & helpful.

This hotel has a a very crappy and heartless cancellation policy. We have stayed here many times over the holidays to enjoy the festivities in Grass Valley and Nevada City. My Father in law was diagnosed with terminal cancer a few days before or planned stay. This required us to travel to his home to take care of him. When we went through Priceline to cancel the reservation, we were denied any refund whatsoever by the Holbrooke losing out on a 3 night stay costing $2,105.91. We even provided medical records proving the diagnosis of terminal cancer. Holbrooke hotel refused to refund our fully paid upfront fees. Just know that if you stay here you are doing business with heartless folks that have no sympathy for emergencies that required us to travel to see my Father in law in is final days of life. Avoid doing business with the Horizon Hotel Group in any of their locations at the National Exchange in Nevada City or The Holbrooke in Grass Valley. They say they are a family run group but they act like a big corporation. They do not have a heart

A beautiful hotel with lots of old west charm located in the middle of town. There are lots of resturants and shopping within walking distance, or stay at the hotel where the food is amazing and they have a great bar too. Everyone is friendly and helpful at the hotel and it is very clean.

The ambiance was wonderful, definitely recommend going during the holidays. You can't beat the romantic lighting, striking decor, and Christmas vibes! The main dining room only has three or four tables, so I recommend calling ahead for a reservation. The shareable plates and desserts were delightful, but there were some issues with the mains: Brussel sprouts had an incredible glaze, a perfectly balanced dish. Salmon bowl was okay... kimchi and seaweed salad were excellent but the salmon tasted like the pre-marinated cuts from any chain grocery store. Large plate, I could only eat about half. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare! The portion, however, was very small. Chicken pot pie was frightful, I wish I would've taken a photo of it. Presentation was... deconstructed to say the least. It looked like a slop of filling plopped on a plate with ~half of a biscuit in the middle of the mess. A dissatisfying disappointment, especially for a $40 dish. The desserts were wonderful! Rating four stars instead of five due to the menu being an overpriced for the overall quality of the main courses. You're definitely paying to eat at a beautiful historic hotel, not for the quality of the food.

Beautifully restored 150 year old hotel right on Main Street. We stayed Friday (Cornish Xmas) & Saturday (Nevada County Toy Run) and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Peak pricing at this time of year & you need to make reservations well in advance. We were in room #8 that faces the parking lot and was accessible by the staircase leading to the back of the hotel. Room had a super comfortable bed, quality linens, claw foot tub and was reasonably quiet. Good coffee, scones & a mushroom Frittata that was ok at best included with your stay. Parking is a nightmare as mentioned in other reviews,so we used Uber on one outing to save the space. Street parking can be a challenge especially during the holiday season. We received a call from the hotel prior to our stay to confirm our reservation and to let us know the street would be closing at 3pm due to the Cornish Xmas going on our front. I asked for earlier check in, which they allowed and I thought the good communication was a nice touch and professional. We visited the Tinsel Tavern, located in the basement of the Holbrook,which I would describe as a Seasonal,Adult Ice Castle with over the top decorations in an antique Speakeasy. Good times, good drinks and good service. All the employees were great. Overall a fun holiday weekend.

The Holbrooke Hotel has a pop up seasonal bar in their downstairs area and it's adorable! Tinsel Tavern is like stepping into an ice castle-it's magical! Serving cocktails and snacks. We had a peppermint ice cream, Chex mix and gingerbread cookies served with a hot buttered rum. It was so fun!

We came here for drinks and some apps and the service was not good but the decor, drinks, and food were amazing. We want to come back to try again. I got the Bill drink with the egg white and he got the manhattan. The waiter was totally off on the flavor profile for my drink but luckily I liked it anyways. The calamari had such a unique twist of Asian flavors I could have eaten another order by myself. The inside is gorgeous and the outside patio has string lights and fire lamps. We would like to come back and try again.

Amazing atmosphere and good food. The location is located close to everything which was really convenient.

I walked in and inquired about room rates. They have two buildings. The clerk told me that the cheapest rates were in a Victorian at the back of the property visible through the back windows. I asked if I could take a look. "NO. You can't go inside." I didn't ask to go inside. I asked to take a look at the building you said was visible from the windows. You can smell the pretention from the street And experience the rudeness from the front desk. Go to Nevada City but don't stay at the National, owned by the same company.

The Historic Holbrooke Hotel is NOT a 3.6 rating!! This place is a 4.5 without a question. Staff is professional, young and helpful. We celebrated my sisters bday here! And this beautiful Place gets loud, which is a good thing!! Food is great! Tinsel Tavern was sooo cool!! Service could have been just a tad more attentive. But, ya know... some nights are like that. The spinach/Artichoke Dip and bread was a 10!! Best I'd ever had! And I've had ALOT! Place was clean, FUN and super cool!! Like a Winter Wonderland!! Take your girlfriends for sure!!!! I did notice A lot of women in big girl groups. Make sure to make a reservation, and then.... Enjoy!!!!

The Holbrooke Hotel has a pop-up holiday bar located downstairs. The Holbrooke hotel decorates the bar downstairs in a different theme each year. This year's decorations were out of this world. Tinsel's Tavern is decorated to the nines. The bar offers signature craft cocktails serviced in holiday glasses and snacks. The speakeasy is a must if you are in Grass Valley. You will need to make a reservation to ensure your seat. The bar is open right before Thanksgiving to a little after New Years.

Had a really nice meal at the Holbrook Hotel Restaurant. The Brussels sprouts were cooked perfectly -- crispy on the outside, tender inside, and full of flavor. I also tried a quesadilla, and it was so tasty and satisfying. The atmosphere is charming with that cozy historic feel, and the staff was kind and attentive without hovering. It's a great spot to relax, have a good meal, and enjoy the small-town charm. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu.

This beautiful, historical hotel was a delight to stay in. The clawfoot tub to soak in, balcony overlooking Main St, the attentive pleasant staff, historic bar, restaurant, and the most comfortable bed ever. I would stay here again. Loved it. No TV was a great option as it lent to the historical charm.

I would like to start with the parking. Almost impossible. The lot was full upon arrival (I'm assuming due to the holiday). Parking is shared with the hotel, bar and restaurant. We had to wait quite a bit to park. From the parking we "Guessed" we should walk through the back door through the dining area to the tiny front desk. We were given our key and then went back through the dining room and parking lot to the carriage house. The room was sparsely decorated and cold upon arrival. The bed was super comfy. The sink in the room was a bit strange but the clawfoot tub was cute. Unfortunately when I went to take a shower the next day the tub felt like I was going to fall through (I weigh 100 lbs) Now back to the arrival. We called the front desk to find out how to turn up the heat and had to leave a message. Sometime during the late evening the room heated up (Not sure how this happened we didn't have a thermostat and never heard back from the front desk). It was a bit challenging changing clothes in the cold. The walls are extremely thin. The hotel does offer to give you earplugs and if your light sleeper, I suggest you take them up on this offer or bring your own. The walls are very, very, very thin. You can hear guests conversations throughout the hallway and all the way out the door. Noise from the street is also pretty prevalent. I had read the reviews and anticipated this so I brought headphones that were noise canceling to help me fall asleep and drown out the noise in the hallway. Now to The dinner: We arrived 15 minutes early and were told we could have a seat in the bar to wait for our reservation. We ordered a drink from the bartender (and that's a whole Nother story) and received a very tasty drink. However, the bar top was sticky and dirty. I couldn't touch the bar top without getting syrupy hands. I watched the bartender several times use a cleaning rag to wipe off glasses she was serving drinks in (she had overfilled almost every drink). Luckily about this time we were seated for dinner (I did not finish my drink). To my dismay, we seated in the bar area at a table that was empty when we arrived, (It was directly behind were we were sitting at the bar) and I'm not sure why we had to wait to be seated due to the fact that there was a reserved sign on the table. The bar was loud, noisy and the overcrowded (SRO by this time). I did not enjoy having to sit in the bar for my holiday dinner. Had I known we would be seated in the bar I wouldn't have made the reservation. Perhaps in the future this can be noted ahead of time so request can be made for the dining room or canceled. Our dinner consisted of a four course meal. We started with the super green salad, which was delicious. It was dressed with a creamy green goddess dressing salad consisted of sliced beets, greens and croutons. Perfect. Next onto the risotto also delicious however, I was full from the bread and the salad before dinner so I couldn't finish the whole meal. Lastly, we had the chocolate torte. It was topped with a black berry sauce. It was perfect size and delicious. I only had a few bites because I was full. I have absolutely no complaints about the food or service. It was simply amazing. The hotel is located right in the middle of town. You can walk everywhere (which I suggest you do because parking is horrible). If you can find parking at the hotel, keep your car there and walk. Take advantage of the local coffee shops and eateries. We did and were not disappointed.

I recently had 3 couples stay here for New Years Eve from out of town. They thought the staff was great, and loved the ambiance, but all three couples said their beds were terrible and they had a hard time sleeping. I'm reluctant to have out if town visitors stay there again, as this is inexcusable. They also paid a fortune for their rooms because of the New Years Eve pricing. I'm very disappointed!

Loved it, splurged on the King suite and it was grand. Can't wait to get away there again in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra.

Came in this afternoon to enjoy a cocktail and wind down after a busy day. Visited May 7th..see receipt. This is a beautiful remodeled hotel with nice indoor and outdoor dining (dogs ok in outdoor dining area). It is located in the heart of downtown Grass Valley with plenty of shops and restaurants to walk to. It has a long history in Grass Valley and they used to do ghost tours around the holidays (not sure if they still do it). The bar is beautiful and the lobby and indoor dining is very inviting. It's classy but still casual. I had a glass of wine and my friend had an old fashioned. See the video..they make it special! The drinks are a bit pricey but the ambience makes up for it. They also serve lunch and dinner with an eclectic menu. They used to have a smoker which made the best chicken wings..and would smell so good on the outside dining patio (bring it back!). Its a great place to hang out with friends! Check out the elevator..its a classic! Parking available behind the restaurant. Great place to bring friends or family!

I don't know if the food is great or not That's because the hostess was mia at the check in station, she saw our party walk in and continue her conversation with the one waitress on duty She eventually sat us only to have the server give us a very inhospitable attitude. And tell us the tasting menu had to be ordered by the whole table to be served. Do better on a not packed Sunday, please

We went to Holbrooke Hotel for our anniversary and would never go again. The meal portion was ridiculously small for $45+/each. The server was nice. There was absolutely nothing special, extra, or to celebrate there. Don't waste your money!

For the price of our room ($500) there was no coffee/tea service in the room or in the hallway as there was when stayed at the Holbrooke previously. There was bottled water. We were placed in the Victorian home out behind the hotel main building. Room was ready at check in at 1:00 pm. We had to get dressed and walk to the main building for coffee. Coffee was bitter. The room was nice but small dominated by the king bed. No closet. One luggage rack. One hand towel for two people. Not much space to put anything so the bedside tables got crowded. Room temperature was controlled by the front desk and you had to call to get the temperature adjusted. Breakfast included from 9-11 am was a bland frittata. Coffee at breakfast was good. I would ask more questions about what room I'm booking next time. I also will avoid super busy times like Cornish Christmas.

The staff is amazing. The manager London was very helpful and kind and made the trip worth it. Loved the rooms and the food was delicious in the bar.

This hotel is so incredibly beautiful. It is located in Grass Valley on Main Street. My husband and I came here the other night with a few family members for the Thanksgiving dinner. The dinner cost $80 per guest and included appetizers, salad, soup, main course and dessert. The hotel is so classy and gorgeous. The tables were beautifully decorated and the main room had a warm crackling fire place. In the bottom floor, they had a separate room full of Christmas decorations, trees and nutcrackers. The food was super delicious. I recommend the garden green salad full of mixed greens, avocado, beets and light dressing. The parsnip soup too was also very good and the main course (I got the risotto) was amazingly delicious as well. Nicest service as well. I heard you can stay here in the hotel. I have never stayed here overnight but, I heard that the rooms were spacious and comfy. Definitely want to come back for dinner again soon. Highly recommend.

We ate in the dining room last Friday night. The hostess and server were very friendly and provided good service. They were quite busy and we did not have reservations but they worked us in. My friend is gluten intolerant but they said they had several items that would work for her. She ordered elk and I had oysters Rockefeller and the green goddess salad, both were tasty. The oysters filled me up so I only had a bite of salad and brought the rest home for my husband. Which he ate right away. By Saturday afternoon, my husband was throwing up from food poisoning and my friend was sick from her celiac disease. Both recovered in a few days. So there's something amiss in their kitchen.

Great place to stay especially with a room overlooking the main street from your private balcony.

Sept-9-2025. Absolutely terrible service! Understand it was getting close to the 4PM shift change, but we were totally ignored by the bartender and food service staff member. We are locals for 45 yrs and never had this happen. Good luck when the recession hits and all you have is locals to depend on. It sure won't be us!

Stayed here for our anniversary. The rooms were gorgeous, and no TV because it is old, and yes the floors are not completely soundproof, this is not Vegas. It's historic, the decor of the whole hotel is beautiful, learned that 4 US presidents have stayed here. That said it was clean; as updated as possible while keeping the charm of original hardware, and the staff were accommodating. LOVED the historic bar downstairs, cocktails are pricey ($15-$18) but it's in a small town and it is a beautiful space. The restaurant was great too. Had their house made gnocchi and short rib. Don't sleep on the appetizers, the burrata with herb rubbed bread was SO GOOD.

Love the Holbrooke. I've stayed here a few times and every time I know I'll come back..The staff is great and the rooms are lovely. It's an older building not perfect water pressure and no tv but the charm, vibe, ease and comfort more than make up for that. Best place to stay in Grass Valley hands down..

My Husband brought me here for my Birthday and I am so happy we celebrated here! The front desk, (who I didn't catch their name) was excellent. They helped with everything we needed such as bringing us robes and extra body wash. The fact there is no TV in the room made our experience all the more quality, I loved the escapism feeling of it all. The fact they kept the Victorian charm of this place but also adding the luxurious feeling to every surrounding it definitely shows how much thought was put into this place. I am so excited to stay at their sister hotel The National Exchange next time I'm in the area.

This is a very unique and beautiful OLD brick hotel in downtown Grass Valley!! First class all the way!Amazing locally sourced food with a very talented CHEF! We will embark! OH, and their Onion Soup was FANTASTIC!!l

Gorgeous historic hotel in historic Grass Valley. Parking lot in back in an area with limited parking. Complimentary coffee, house made scones, and warm breakfast (frittata.) Fiona, was soooo helpful in the am providing me with a throw blanket so we could sit on the patio with our coffee and stay warm. She also graciously responded to my request for stevia quickly and without hesitation. Thank you Fiona (I hope i spelled that correctly!) the hotel is charming and well appointed and has a restaurant and basement bar on site. The bed was really comfortable and the toiletries smelled great. A nice selection in the honor bar in the room if you are looking for a convenient beverage. I would definitely stay here again, great accommodations and staff was delightful. Made us feel really special!

We stopped at the Holbrooke after a concert for drinks and appetizers. If you haven't tried the food recently - you should. The calamari, truffle fries and tofu salad were delicious with interesting flavors. Our server was delightful so too bad others have let people down. We had a great experience.

Small rooms, noise from other rooms, great entertainment, relaxing , nice bar and good food. Most staff polite and helpful. Suggest book with third party to know rates to avoid overcharging on the bill to end your stay.

Such a beautiful place to visit. We had a drink at the bar and traveled back into history with the ambiance here. They also send free post cards if you have a drink here and we thought that was pretty awesome. Take a gander into this old school hotel if you're in the area.

We ate at the restaurant the same evening local musicians met at the bar to play Irish music! It was so fun! (Apparently they do that every Monday night:) The food was fantastic. I loved the salmon and potato dish. Cocktails were also delicious:)

Came in for some drinks at the bar and it was super cute! The espresso martinis were a 10/10 and highly recommend them.

Stayed two nights, cute place, dog friendly, awesome bar, they had a comedy night down in the speak easy, easy parking and fun town lots to see all in walking distance

Amazing staff and a great location, shout out to Kim! A must visit while in Grass Valley!

Start to finish this hotel gives you the feeling of being in SF. Great staff and food was unreal. Chef Robb and his team made the most delicious and beautiful food. If you've never been make the 40 minute drive from Lincoln

My wife and I live in grass valley, and frequently bring visiting guests to the Holbrooke hotel. After our last visit to the restaurant, I won't do that again. My parents were visiting and wanted to go to dinner, and we recommended the Holbrooke. We had the worst service. My stepfather said to me when we got on the street, "I would not come back here. It was the worst service I've ever had, for the price of a meal". I couldn't disagree with him. The waitress was a Caribbean woman, who had seemingly no interest in being personable, left out drinks empty, and all told the dinner started at 5, and we didn't leave until 720. The pacing was absurd and the restaurant wasn't even busy. I couldn't explain it, and was embarrassed having talked the place up to them.

Had a 7:45pm reservation, confirmed. This was our Anniversary dinner, which we traveled 4 hours for. Not only did they tell us we were too early at 7:32, but eventually sat us down, for another 30 minutes without even offering us water. Extremely disappointed. Every server walked passed us numerous times and only tended to those who had already eaten. We didn't get asked a single question after we sat. We had to walk out, at 8:20, to go eat across the street. We wereee prepared to have dinner and numerous cocktails to celebrate our special occasion, unfortunately they didn't give us the opportunity to spend a single dollar. Just wow.

My husband and I stopped in for a cocktail after a performance at the Center the Arts. What a wonderful atmosphere, warm and cozy with a good size bar. There's also bar downstairs with music that I discovered on my way to the ladies room. Everyone was very friendly. We shared a delicious strawberry crumble with lemon curd, whipped cream and basil! I shouldn't have shared, haha. I would definitely recommend this spot for a drink and dessert! Next time we'll have to try their food.

On September 18 2022, my wife and I had our wedding reception at the Holbrooke Hotel, and it was AMAZING. We gave the kitchen staff quite a challenge: a 100% vegan menu. They pulled it off with GUSTO! It was one of the greatest days of my life, and I drank a lot, so my review may be a bit scattered. We got a balcony room for the night of the party, and sprung for the romantic getaway package, which included a delicious bottle of French champagne, local chocolate truffles, and a beautiful flower bouquet. It was extra, but sparked a lot of joy, so it was worth it. The view from the balcony was beautiful, especially in the rain. Joakim (I hope I spelled his name right) was our point-person on staff, and he was absolutely ON IT! From beginning to end, he was kind, curteous, and professional, even toward the end when I was pretty drunk. He nailed it. The food was SO GOOD. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding food they have ever eaten. Props to the kitchen staff. The roasted peach salad was amazing, as was the mole and lion's maine barbacoa. After dinner, we went down to the Iron Door for cocktails and music. The food down there was so good as well, especially the crostini. The bartender down there was amazing. I forgot her name but she was really nice and poured delicious strong drinks. My wife and I certainly got what we paid for, and look forward to patronizing the Holbrooke again and again in the future.

Food was fantastic ! Well done Are friends from Canada were here to enjoy Grass Valley and experience the restaurants we had to offer. All our meals were prepared to perfection. Presentation for each dish we ordered was impressive. 5 stars

One star would be unfair but I just can't give this place any better than this. This is a review based on a stay at the hotel. Pros: - Proximity to main part of town. Cons: Pretty much everything else. Yes, even when you give the place a break and accept that there are some quirks associated with an old building that has been restored this place is just not enjoyable. For the price that this place charges, everything should be better. Here's a short list of some of the things that this place doesn't do well - customer service. At every turn we or others in our party enjoyed the pleasure of being served by some of those pretentious people that know nothing of customer service - every single floorboard in the entire place squeaks. Gotta pee in the middle of the night? Well your spouse is getting woken up. - no sense of urgency to complete anything. Each time I called the front desk no one answered. The employees all over the place were constantly on their phones. - You hear everything. The windows don't seal so you hear every car that drives by. Oh and when there are 3 leaf blowers blowing at 7am on a Friday you'll get the classic "we're not in charge of that" line.

The Holbrooke hotel is such a fun treat to visit-- the decor makes me think of a classy supervillains house(in a good way) and the ambiance is perfect for a November breakfast. I had the oyster mushroom omelette and the flavors were amazing-- sweet barbeque sauce with the buttery mushrooms and cheese went perfectly with the fluffy egg. I also asked for the hot chocolate to be mixed with 1/2 drip coffee and it came with a dollop of the most decadent whipped cream I've ever seen. Excellent coffee and hot chocolate, and the service is great. I can't wait to come back again.

My husband and I stayed here and all we can is is WOW. This hotel is beautiful our room was gorgeous hard to believe it was built in the 1800s. The hotels is walking distance to shopping, restaurants and bars in the area. Inside the hotel there' are 2 bars. One is located at the entrance and the other one is located downstairs. Our bartender upstairs was amazing, she gave us great customer service. She was very helpful with the drink options they have on their drink menu. We didn't get the same customer service downstairs as the guy kept forgetting my drinks for some reason but it's ok. The place was a little busy so it's understandable. We will totally be coming back we highly recommend this place.

Had a Wonderful time - walked across the street for Italian food that night, had drinks in the evening at their beautiful old bar. The rooms are very clean and the big surprise was on Sunday morning there was live music playing. Apparently that happens every week! Walked

Spent 2 nights here on a 7 day anniversary trip. Booked suite 18 and have no regrets. This Hotel is so relaxing. We had a huge private patio overlooking the quaint street. Sat there for hours people watching. The room and bath was oversize with a sitting area. We did not eat there but the bar was good and the staff was very attentive. Keep in mind, this place is not high-tech. Not intending to be either. I highly recommend one of the three front suites with balconies. Your money will be well spent.

There's a soft-spot in my heart for historic buildings and hotels, and the Holbrooke satisfies it. Not only do you get to feel the weight of history, you also have the amenities and comforts of current day complete with a very attentive, helpful and friendly staff. This is NOT your cookie-cutter kind of place, and if you are expecting something 'typical' then I invite you to go to some lousy chain place instead. THIS is for true travelers; it is what a hotel should be. Open sharable spaces with an excellent bar and restaurant. Quaint, clean well-appointed comfortable rooms meant for resting while just small enough to encourage you to go to go out and explore. Grass Valley has a lot going for it; there are plenty of shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment to make a downtown stay over a night or two or three an enjoyable visit without needing to drive anywhere. You can also, however, jump in your car and go visit the Empire Mine, or jump into the creek, or go on a hike. With Nevada City a mere 4 or 5 miles away, you can also go see their nice historic downtown as well. My wife and I were very pleased and impressed with the Sunday brunch we enjoyed (at the hotel's restaurant) after having stayed overnight in the carriage house portion of the hotel, and we enjoyed a cocktail Saturday evening at the Golden Gate Saloon. Simple, good comfort and plenty to do without even getting into your car. We will certainly return here for another visit sometime. Oh, again, we found the staff to be very helpful and attentive and friendly.

I love the old times beauty of this hotel and always take out of town visitors there for a drink. Having never eaten there, I decided to take my spouse for a birthday dinner. We ordered "draft" cocktails (meaning the are batch mixed in advance) for $15 each. Moderately balanced flavors. We ordered at burrata and grilled peach and focaccia starter. Burrata was nicely seasoned. Grilled peach had grill marks on outside and was cold. Focaccia did t look like any focaccia I'd ever seen. Not like sliced sandwich bread soaked in oil and either almost toasted or just dried out. Entrees were rib eye steak and I ordered scallops. Rib Eye steak was good and a generous portion. The smashed potato was a red potato boiled and smashed with a fork. No flavor. Asparagus was overcooked, limp and oily. I received a plate of mashed potatoes sitting in butter/oil (?) with 4 scallops for $45! 4 scallops and a plate of mashed potatoes. Yum. Not. We skipped the dessert menu. Two drinks, one starter and two entrees for $175 including tip (server was good). I deem this place waste of time and money if you want edible food. Worst birthday dinner ever. I give it 2 stars as the building is beautiful and it's historical location is worth seeing. That's it.

Exquisitely restored Gold Rush Hotel. we sat in front of the fire by the gorgoous bar and had appetizers and drinks. The food was perfect and the drinks were excellent. Kudos the owners here. I am not crazy about the dried citrus in drinks trend but it's a minor and personal point.

I love the Holbrooke. The upstairs bar is great. HOWEVER if you are booking for the Iron Door Miracle bar during the holiday season, reservations are limited and they offer spots up to 10:45pm. Last call is at 10:45pm and they close at 11pm. So we had enough time to order one drink and get out. They need to stop reservation times before then...