The Truckee Hotel

Not a five star hotel. Not sure if it's even two stars. But it is a historic hotel in the middle of downtown Truckee, with a great restaurant and bar on its ground floor. Loads of character, clean, with a great sitting area on second floor to drink coffee or wine. After some hesitancy, we've found the "bathroom-down-the-hall" a good economic option. If you want to be in the heart of everything without spending a fortune and are fine with the quirkiness that comes from a historic building, it's a great choice.

I love old hotels and this one doesn’t disappoint. A great location with nice personal touches. The game/TV room was fun. Moody’s downstairs offers a very convenient 4 star dining experience. I have a season pass at Sugar Bowl ski resort and I’m planning on staying here every time I come up.

Do not stay in this hotel on the weekends unless you don't want to go to sleep until midnight on a Sunday because the American bar across the street has live music that want to share with the entire town and approximately midnight.

I loved it here! It felt authentic & homely. Staff were delightful & the room was wonderfully quirky with proper original old bath & sanitary ware. Super shower & nice toiletries. It was clean & well equipped but showed proper respect for its venerable age. The food downstairs was AWESOME! Great live music too.

This hotel is very special. You definitely feel like you are going back in time. They know what’s important like comfortable beds and a clean bathroom so you get a nice stay with a feel of an old town hotel. Thing to warn about is, there is no elevator. We showed up late at night and hadn’t thought through where we would keep our skis so we ended up carrying skis and luggage all the way to the third floor. Being up so many flights of stairs, we really thought about what to bring before going to and from the room because it was such a hike up to the room. The staff was very receptive through email and text. We never met face-to-face with anyone who we we had been communicating with. Don’t plan on the breakfast – it’s not worth eating when there are so many great breakfast places nearby. Overall. I would definitely stay at the Truckee hotel again!

While this hotel has a unique charm and an appealing location, I experienced significant issues with transparency around billing and overall communication. I booked a group stay with a negotiated rate and provided my card information for payment. However, upon check-out, an unexpected nightly service fee and tax was added ($10 a night for service, btw), which hadn’t been disclosed in the initial agreement. California’s new transparency law (SB 478) requires clear communication of all mandatory fees at the time of booking, and I believe this hotel’s practices are not in compliance. Even if you book online through their site (which again, we did not), charges are lumped under "taxes and fees" without clarifying the breakdown, making it unclear what you’re actually paying for. This is exactly what the law is meant to fix. In total, over 45 emails were exchanged to manage what should have been a straightforward booking and to clarify these charges. Responses from management were often defensive and unhelpful, focusing primarily on justifying the charges based on the hotel’s operating costs, rather than addressing the transparency issues surrounding their fees. If you're considering this property, I’d recommend confirming all charges in writing beforehand, as the billing experience can detract from what might otherwise be a pleasant stay. For travelers who prioritize transparent pricing and efficient service, a larger, more standardized hotel might offer a smoother experience. The rooms are also inconsistent in what they offer - some have AC, some have fans, some have nothing.

Affordable place to sleep, but not the nicest hotel. Very old and noisy. Room size is fine. Breakfast is not hot, but a good snack to grab and go. We were told we ‘technically’ had a private bathroom down the hall, but the hotel could not control if that was actually the case (and it was not). Also, the hike you have to do between the overnight parking area and the hotel is a lot in the snowy months.

The restaraunt downstairs (Moody's) plays loud music past 10pm until who knows when ... don't expect to get any sleep until they turn off the music. I called to try and figure out what time the music is going off but I got a contractor at an "answering service" that told me Moody's is not associated with the hotel even though it's in the same building, and he couldn't help me. Apparently this hotel doesn't have anyone working on site that is available to help. Basically no one works for the hotel on site.

For my first visit to Truckee and the Sierras, we wanted to stay "in the middle of it all" in downtown Truckee. We found that the Truckee hotel was just that - the perfect place to relax, walk the town and just chill out. The booking process was easy, and we received text updates from the hotel on the day of check in. We received the code to the door to get in, and our key cards were waiting for us as promised. Our room was on the third floor - lots of stairs! The hotel did text and ask if we were ok with stairs - since it is a registered historic venue, it is was it is:) We found our room (American, queen bed with private bath) to be spotless and lovely. Old-timey clawfoot tub with shower in bathroom, and the sink was outside the bathroom - the sink had separate hot and cold faucets . We had our own Keurig coffee maker, pods, tea bags, and breakfast biscuits. Windows were open, with several fans they had brought in: the temps reached mid-80's while there, and the building was quite hot. On the second floor alcove there is a breakfast area with packaged breads and biscuits, coffee maker with Peets regular and decaf pods, many different kinds of Stash teas, cold and hot water dispenser. Small microwave as well. No fridge. In this area there is a door that opens to the outside balcony, where we sat and looked out over the town, sipping coffee and relaxing. A nice respite from the heat. The hotel sits above Moody's restaurant, which can get quite loud in the evenings. The sound was not an issue inside the hotel though. Nor did we hear anything from any adjoining room to ours. Things to know: First of all, this is an old hotel, beautifully maintained. Observations about it are my own, not blaming the hotel. Just want folks to know the ins and outs of this old beauty! First of all, the floors in our room sloped in areas, so it can feel like you are off balance or having a stroke! Kind of an adventure! Second, we were on the third floor, and the stairs going to the third floor are deceptively steep, and stairway is not well lit. Seems like it could be a bit dangerous. I did give this feedback to the management; they are faced with the hotel being a historical building and alterations can come at a steep price and impact. That said, maybe a lamp nearby, or stick-on lights? Just be aware when using the stairs. These are just my observations, not at all a reason to avoid staying here. All in all, it was a lovely stay, despite the heat. Will visit again when it is cooler out!

Cozy, Clean, and Quite: I'm a musician, and this past weekend, my group was in Truckee. I wanted a reasonably priced room close to where the gig was. I was very pleased to find The Truckee Hotel! Once I arrived, my room exceeded my expectations. It had a super comfortable bed, a Little coffee bar with snacks, and a great claw-foot tub, which I enjoyed very much. There is also a chill guest lounge on the second floor with snacks and coffee as well. On the street level, there is a great restaurant and bar (Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats), which was like stepping back in time. My room was at the far end of a hall (216). I'm looking forward to returning very soon. I highly recommend the Truckee Hotel if you are staying in town. Cheers! M

I am so thrilled we were able to get a room here! I wanted "unique" and we found it, here, in the center of town. The environment is totally authentic Westward Movement with a hint of 1900s European Emigree chic. The bed was comfy. The tub/shower was fantastic- great water pressure! The security was sound. Everything was very clean. The price was not crazy. This was just perfect. Take the opportunity to get a bottle of wine from Uncorked Truckee (a block away), and sit on the 2nd floor balcony. A perfect way to end an evening!

As always this is our go to place to stay in Truckee. The rooms are vintage but elegantly decorated and comfortable. The staff are amazing. We stay here every year to celebrate birthdays. The train does come thru early morning but you have to expect that because it's part of the charm.

We had the most amazing time at the truckee hotel!!! First off, I really appreciate check in, they give you a door code and your key is waiting on the counter! Everything is decorated western style and it seems like a lot of the wall print and stairs are authentic! Our room was cozy perfect for two, lovely bathroom and shower! There is a common area with some games and dvds to watch a movie also there is a place to get coffee and sit out on a porch area with chairs overlooking downtown truckee!!

Wow! Absolutely perfect! This hotel is perfect for a quick getaway. We stayed in room 319, I was a little nervous about "shared" bathroom but we had our own with the room number on the door and it locked. Simply put it's just not in your room no big. I was there on a Friday and Saturday and did NOT hear the noise everyone was talking about or expecting? This location is walking distance to all the restaurants and action. We walked to their famous Cottonwood Restaurant and back. In my opinion you don't need a car when you stay, there are free busses that take you to Donner Lake and all over. The rooms and bathrooms were spotless, the free coffee and snack area were awesome. There is no TV in the room but there is one in the "TV" room as well as a cool balcony to drink your coffee The front desk has an easy text communication and there is a code to get in the hotel. I WILL be coming back. Thank you Friendly,Rustic, and History infused Truckee Hotel my stay was awesome!

Can't wait to go back and enjoy every little detail from the moment you arrive. The casual and inviting atmosphere. Quaint and individually decorated rooms down to the SSmith Tea. The large deck for people watching and star gazing.

My stay at the Truckee Hotel will be one of the most pleasurable and memorable times I have ever had in any establishment anywhere in the world. I arrived at 1:30 Saturday afternoon, having just ridden over the Yuba pass from sierraville in a freak winter snowstorm, I had made a spur of the moment decision to take a ride but foolishly with virtually no essentials on me at all. By the time I arrived in Truckee I was becoming hypothermic and just needed to get warm and find new clothes. By chance I had pulled up outside the Truckee Hotel and Moodys bar and grill. On entering the bar, I was greeted by a young gentleman by the name of Edgar, who immediately saw how cold and wet I was and brought me a hat, some gloves, and a really lovely warm shirt from Lost and Found. The experience carried on in the same manner throughout my stay. My hotel room was coz ,cute and had all the amenities you could wish for in a hotel that is over 130 years old. That evening I went to the bar and had my dinner, I was treated like a king by the bar stuff and particular, a young lady by the name of Chelsea, who took great care of me and my new friends that I found that evening. I would recommend this place wholeheartedly. I would like to point out that writing reviews is something I have never done before, but this establishment , I believe deserves a giant thumbs up, Keep up the good work Truckee Hotel . I'll see you again soon. Guy Whetton

Called them and the girl who answered the phone was so condescending. She actually was recommending we stay elsewhere when asking if they accepted a AAA discount.

This place is trashy. For $180 a night I could find a better tent to sleep in. Not as pictured on their site. Shared bathroom?! With strangers stuff everywhere. The room smelled, the food was over priced. $33 for pasta with no protein. We don't have a bathroom, TV, fridge, coffee machine, no closet, dresser or desk to put out stuff on. Not sure hot this is listed as a hotel and not a hostel.

Overwhelmingly a positive experience. I reserved an American Queen when I saw "claw foot tub" as part of the private bath. Jillian called me to orient me by phone but I was already parking and about to walk in. She oriented me on the entry system and set me up with my room (216). The hotel is at about 25% occupancy -- only letting the American rooms with private bathrooms due to pandemic regulations. The bed was so clean and super comfortable. There was a small table and a shelf set up with a Keurig coffee maker, some snacks, bottles of water and towels. Jillian brought me a glass of wine and encouraged me to go out onto the balcony. She also brought me ice, robe and a blow dryer which sealed my decision for evening plans. I enjoyed the last rays of the sun before sunset and the excellent reggae/afrobeat play list from the restaurant downstairs. I decided to spend most of my evening soaking in the tub with bath bombs I brought. Other than an unusual amount of group singing and partying at the restaurant's outdoor dining area downstairs (eeep!) which ended around 11pm -- it was pretty quiet and only heard trains twice. The only changes I would make to my lovely room in the future: 1. Add a small commode or table in the bathroom to set my things out -- there's not a lot of surfaces for guests to use in the room. 2. A dimmer switch or a lamp on a dimmer in the bathroom for a less brightly illuminated bathtub soak. 3. Some way to block the light around the door -- I was looking at light from the hallway around all 4 sides of the door throughout the night. Things I would recommend: 1. Jillian - she's fantastic, welcoming, friendly. 2. Claw foot bath tub 3. Balcony! 4. Lounge with comfy chairs and games.

Terrible customer service! Sent an email to cancel a reservation and received no reply. Called the hotel to cancel the reservation and was told that no one was available to cancel my reservation (at 4 in the afternoon). He suggested that I go online and cancel it myself in a very bored voice. I will never stay here again.

You know that scene in almost every Western where a mysterious stranger steps off the 5:10 stage, checks into the local hotel, and climbs the grand staircase to their second-floor room overlooking the lively frontier town? This is that hotel, except it's been updated to provide modern creature comforts, while still serving as a reminder of simpler, less fussy times. The staff is wonderful and accommodating; the rooms, while small, are comfortable, clean, and decorated in a mix of period and mountain-modern furnishings; and the location is perfect. It's in the heart of Truckee, with myriad dining, entertainment, and shopping destinations within a few minutes walk . . . or as close as Moody's on the hotel's first floor. The equally historic train station is only a half block away, so it's the perfect accommodation option if you're arriving by train (as we did the first time we visited, two decades ago). It's our favorite hotel (anywhere!) and it just might be yours, too. But keep your expectations realistic. It's a historic structure built of 19th century materials and to 19th century standards, in a frontier, railroad town. That means thin walls, small(ish) rooms, finicky steam heat, and baths down the hall. Bringing these things up to 21st century standards would probably mean tearing it down and starting from scratch (and Truckee would lose an important part of its history and soul). I'm not a light sleeper, but if you are, ask for a room on the north-facing side, where you won't hear as much train noise; otherwise, you may want to consider a more modern lodging option; there are plenty nearby. A few particulars to be aware of: Most of the rooms have "European style" bathrooms down the hall, but in recent years they've started assigning dedicated bathrooms for each room, so you most likely won't be sharing with strangers. Rooms do have sinks. A few of the rooms, refered to as "American style," have adjoining bathrooms. The second-floor parlor provides a TV -- most rooms don't have one -- board games, and a chance to meet fellow travelers. There's also a fantastic 2nd-floor balcony stretching across the front, where you can grab a seat in an Adirondack chair to sip your morning coffee or soak up some afternoon sun, all while watching the world go by at the bustling intersection of Bridge Street and Donner Pass Road. If thoughts of train noise and trips down the hall to use the toilet haven't scared you off, this may be the perfect location for your next trip to Truckee and Tahoe!

What a POSITIVE experience! We booked a room to get away for the weekend with the family. We enjoyed a hike in the Truckee Tunnels and booked a room at The Truckee Hotel to cap off the day. Julianne checked us in, gave more love with space then we expected. So gracious of her to do that without being asked! The kids were more than thankful! We enjoyed the evening on the deck watching all of the people coming and going, so awesome! We later ordered some small bites from downstairs and ate on the deck while enjoying some wine! We left early the morning to get to a beach in Tahoe. A few hours later Julianne called us to make sure we were in good hands! THAT was awesome and again a sign of great service! We all truly appreciated the family like reception and we will surely come back because of it! Room(s) were awesome, well stocked, great fun room and I highly recommend hitting the deck and enjoying the views!

We did not actually stay here, but made a reservation online. In advance of our stay I had questions about late check in and parking given the snowy conditions. I called 5 times over 3 days and was only ever able to reach the contracted answering service. The answering service agents had no information and no ability to help. Finally I was responded to rudely by text asking me to consider staying at a corporate hotel but not answering any of my questions. Too bad - looked great location and fun historic spot. I just can't drop 450$ without knowing how I'll get in or if there is a place to park given the conditions.

Don't stay here unless you want to deal with a rude manager and doors that do not lock. They have updated lock systems, but that is only for appearances and will not guarantee your stuff won't be stolen. If you simply turn the handle and push, you don't need any card keys to unlock the doors because they just open. The rooms are also unbearably hot and there is no way to adjust the temperature. Our window screen was also broken so keeping it open wasn't really an option. We brought this up to the manager and she refused to do anything about it and was rude and nasty and threatened to kick us out. Why even bother dealing with hostile hospitality when there are other hotels who are willing to reasonably accommodate their guests?

My boyfriend, our friend and I decided to take a spontaneous trip to Tahoe so we decided to make our way to stay in Truckee. Being unfamiliar to the whole area, staying at the truckee hotel made us feel so welcomed. The man who helped us at the front was super friendly and sweet which made a great first impression. Pros: Continental breakfast, lounge area on the second floor, nice little patio area to chill at, comfortable beds, friendly service Cons: Bathrooms we're located outside of the hotel rooms, not a lot of parking There are live bands that do play at night time, and also trains that occasionally pass by, but that didn't bother us much. The hotel is next to a restaurant and across I believe there is a bar. But aside from that, I would definitely come back and stay here again! Thank you Truckee for a wonderful experience.

Would have loved to make a room reservation there, but their website is in a loop. Looked at their June calendar. It clearly says the site can't take online June reservations and to call the hotel. I called and got a snotty little girl on the phone who said that ALL reservations have to be made online, she couldn't assist at all. What kind of customer service is that? When I said the site referred me to the phone #, she informed me that means that ALL of June is booked. I told her the site doesn't indicate that and she basically said she couldn't assist. I used to live in Truckee. It was a great town, but maybe that's changed. We'll be on vacation in the area and I'd hoped to reserve a room. Clearly they aren't interested in any level of superior customer service, and at their room rates, I'd expect a whole lot more. AND, there's no email address. No way to communicate with them other than the non-customer service phone #. I won't make another attempt and will look for lodging with someone who actually wants my business.

Such a warm, inviting atmosphere in this quaint hotel! From glasses of champagne to cookies and comfy robes, we were charmed by the caring manager and staff. An added plus is delicious Moody's restaurant right there, also. Come see, you'll enjoy!

Wow. We had a rough time checking in. I think they had a busy weekend and were quite curt. However, we smoothed it out and had a great "fix it" experience while enjoying some cocktails and apps...Check out my review on the restaurant downstairs (Moody's). The room was lovely (king, private bath) and after sitting in the claw foot tub and fantasizing about how many people must have stayed in the room in the 100+ years they've been Truckee Hotel, I chilled on the perfectly comfy bed and just hung out with my people. Close quarters but it was a good thing.

Great location, spotless rooms and the nicest people. Can be a little load if your on the second floor over the restaurant so we always ask to not be put there which they have always accommodated.

We really enjoyed this hotel, full of history and nicely decorated. We were there in very hot weather but managed well with the fans provided. There was good coffee ands snacks always available, and nice products for the shower. They are still doing no contact check in and it worked well. The hotel is right in the midst of the shopping and restaurants of Truckee. Would definitely recomme

For a first visit to Truckee I wanted the experience of stepping back in time. The Truckee Hotel was a perfect destination. I loved hearing the trains go by. We had a lovely king room with private bath on the second floor with a balcony running the length of the hotel. There was a common area for sitting, a coffee / snack area, and Moody's restaurant where we ate the first night - excellent dinner. Jillian and the staff were wonderful, answering questions or providing service. The hotel was charming and the experience unique. I recommended it to all my friends.

Good luck even getting a room here. I have been trying for three days/nights. The hotel does not make reservations directly. "You" have to go to the web site. I did. Several times. Whatever date I put in, i.e. Friday to Sunday or Tuesday to Thursday, April through June, I got the following message. "...the hotel does not have rates identified for these dates, please call hotel." I did. And around and around we went. Geez. I know the hotel is not that busy. They only have two rooms with a private bath. I am 80 and do not want to share a bath. If the hotel would like to contact me, they have my phone number. I called last night and the calling service said I would get a call in the next hour. NOPE. No call. They do have a good restaurant but it is very noisy at night. We are staying at the Riverstreet Inn. All their rooms have bathrooms. Forget about this place. I will try one more time before I post this!! Tried again yesterday. I was promised someone would get RIGHT BACK TO ME. Fibbers. What is going on with this place?

1. Webcam so your friends can watch you doing your best James Dean under the sign at the gas station across the street in real time. 2. 59 clams for a room. 3. Trains trains and more trains all night long to inhabit your sleep and make your dreams of Carnagie and Ayn Rand. 4. A bar on the first floor with conversations of the fair and circuses. Very tasty vittles too. 5. Remodel coming! 6. Real time webcam. 7. Webcam.

What a cute vintage hotel! Great service and quaint rooms. The front desk thought we needed more space and comped is a room! Great location! Close to eats and shopping. I would stay here again!!

We had a great experience at the Truckee Hotel. The room was clean, fresh and the coffee maker and Peet's coffee were really appreciated. It was great that we had bottled water, coffee and some snacks in the morning. The communication with the staff was prompt. They encouraged texting and the texts were answered right away. We also received a number of phone calls to see if our stay was going well. Just a few suggestions for the owners, the lighting in the room is so dim, please add a brighter option and maybe ceiling fans. The floor is quite uneven, we felt like we were on a cruise ship in our room. Maybe a sign or maybe thicker carpeting? Last words, it is a lovely authentic feeling old Western hotel. It is quite noisy at night, street sounds, restaurant sounds and very frequent train whistles. If you bring ear plugs for sleep, you will love it !

We stayed here over Christmas break and we loved it! A family of 5 and we stayed in one of the rooms. It does get loud at night because of the train, but after reading reviews I anticipated that. They also provide ear plugs! The bathroom is a communal bathroom, and honestly I was pleasantly surprised on how clean it was! The main complain I do have that the rooms do get very dry at night. I want to really give advice to The Truckee Hotel to perhaps provide humidifiers during the winter. The breakfast is pretty basic but honestly for the price we paid, it was perfect! It's located in a cute town and it is very family friendly. Will stay there again!

DO NOT STAY HERE! Road construction all night long right next to the hotel. They are repaving the road starting at 4 am so don't plan on sleeping past that. Worst hotel I have ever stayed at without question.

We loved this experience! We visited in January, when there was still quite a bit of snow all around and temperatures got to single digits overnight. Its a historic hotel, so yes, the building is old but warm, well maintained and decorated, with some nice "extras" for guests. It is a "self service" check-in setup, which works well. Gillian, the Manager was super helpful and accomodating . . . We can see why they have a loyal following of repeat customers. Truckee, for those who don't know it, is a great location close to many Tahoe area activities and the town itself, although not big, has shops, restaurants, and some nightlife, so staying at the Truckee Hotel was very convenient and added to the charm of being in a historic town. The restaurant downstairs (Moody's) is quite good too, but usually crowded, so expect a wait.

Having shared bathrooms was very different, but got used to it quickly, there are more than enough on each floor to never need to wait to do anything...loved the staff and the overall feel of this Hotel was Fantastic. Wasn't sure how the Wife would react to the set-up, but she Loved every aspect of the Truckee Hotel (except the steep stairs going to the third floor...LMAO) Enjoyed the fact that there was no TV, phone, microwave, mini-fridge or even an alarm clock for that matter in our European Queen room Would recommend this style of hotel to everyone to try...after all this is how things used to be.

The hotel was lovely, not sure why it only has 3 stars. The room was clean and comfortable. It was super cute and the staff was very nice. The only thing is, like other reviewers said, the music can be loud and goes to 11:30 at night. We were there on a Saturday so we expected it. Our room was in the back so we could barely hear it. We also considered going down to Moody's to join in on the fun but decided against it. All in all, we had a great time. Would definitely stay here again.

I love this place ! It's in a great location and the experience was great . We got stranded and the manager hooked us up! She gave us a comfortable place to stay and picked out the best option for our group to have a wonderful experience . I did not care how the rooms were but when I got to our room I was so happy . This is a place you can tell they have put a lot of attention to detail . The rooms are clean and super cute . You get the feeling like before you arrived they triple checked them, making sure they were perfect . Even a little make up wipe in the bath room ! There are cozy spots to hang out and play games with cookies and treats laid out for guests . There is a great bar and restaurant down stairs. They have everything you need. You really feel like you are staying at a good friends house who wants to cater to your every need . If you want a cozy coming home feel . This place is for you . Thank you for taking all the stress away from a terrible day and turning it into a treasured memory of family time good food and comfort !

We had a wonderful stay at the truckee hotel. The location is amazing and everything downtown is within walking distance. Darrell was so welcoming to us and even upgraded us without us asking. The room was cute and comfortable. Breakfast was pretty good as well and included. We will definitely stay here again!

My family and i attempted to get a outdoor dining seats at 8:30pm on Sat evening. Waitress looked at us wearing masks and said, i have to check with the hostess to see if there are reservations. She went inside and we just left. Half empty seating outside but we didnt want anything to do with her...

TL;DR: Super cute, super clean, super friendly; couldn't hear Bar of American across the street. Had an AMAZING experience here a few weekends ago. Spur of the moment Tahoe trip left me looking for quick lodging without breaking the bank. Found Truckee Hotel on the Truckee travel website and was intrigued by it's oldschool aesthetic. Came to Yelp to see what people were saying, as the "European style" rooms had be skeptical, and the low rates were almost too good to be true. Well, the pessimist that I am, always reads the one- and two-star reviews to see WHY people were complaining. Well, the bad reviews weren't even bad, so I said 'what the hey', and booked the night. WELL LO AND BEHOLD, is this not the cutest darned hotel I've stayed in, and my new spot when visiting Tahoe. For starters, the rooms are super clean. Not all are the European style (shared bathroom in the hall), they do have the American style as well. We stayed in the Euro style, and did not find it to be a problem whatsoever. The rooms have sinks in them, so getting ready in the AM/PM isn't an inconvenience. The front desk offers complimentary bathrobes if you don't feel like hauling your suitcase to the bathroom, or strutting the halls in a towel. The bathrooms are single occupancy, so it's not like a "public restroom". Each bathroom has a toilet and a shower, and are clean and always available -- no waiting in lines. The hotel has several "public spaces" to hang out and socialize, including a lovely outdoor balcony/deck space that overlooks the main street in downtown Truckee. I did not find the nextdoor bar's noise to be an issue like some of the other reviews did. However, the hotel also offers earplugs if needed. The bar in the hotel is darling and plays live music till midnight. Great vibe and an easy way to have a good time without straying too far from homebase. Hotel also offers a continental breakfast in the morning, and complimentary hot coco and coffee 24hrs in the lobby. The hotel staff was extremely accommodating and friendly. Hotel is conveniently located in down town Truckee and is walking distance to some great bars and restaurants. Overall, had an amazing experience and can't wait to go back. So glad I discovered this gem.

I love this place. Always clean and they have great perks, like breakfast, all day hot cocoa, and wine on request. Staff is super great. They saved our butts today when we couldn't get home and needed to come back. They expected that roads wouldn't be open and didn't give away our room! It can get a bit noisy with bars and the train, but that's just common with the location. And earplugs exist :) You also should be okay with shared bathrooms but they are always spotless. Overall always pretty happy here.

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.

Pros: great location downtown, comfy beds, historical hotel My husband and I stay here a number of nights a year and are generally happy with the set up, affordable rooms, and staff. This visit we went for one of the nicer/larger rooms, and while the room is cute, we have been generally disappointed -- as one example, we returned after leaving at 9am to find the room not cleaned (for us, really what would just be a made bed and perhaps some new towels after 3 days here). When I inquired I learned you have to request if you want your room cleaned which seems like more of a hostel policy and not for a room at $200+/night.. The day before, it seemed someone had come by, but the bed wasn't made. All that to say, it's a cute hotel but seems to struggle with some key elements. Lastly, I know bottled water is a standard hotel offering many places, but would be great to see non plastic cups in the rooms (the tap water is good!)

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.

Truckee Hotel is just everything "yes" to bring you back to the old western days. The way it's set up has barley changed since the old days. The balcony overlooking the town is amazing. Everything fun and exciting is literally in a three block radius and if you go out on a Thursday night you're in the middle of the action for Truckee Thursday. The only complaint I have is I didn't see a ghost. Stayed up till 5am hoping I'd get some paranormal activity. Maybe next time!

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 decor. 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.

Not a place to stay. $200.00 a night for a room with a bed only and no TV and the best part is the hotel pays a DJ to play until 11pm on a Thursday night. Everyone I talked to said " I wish I could help" seems no one is really accountable here. The best part are the train tracks 200 feet away. Trains blow that horn every few hours. Wish they had a TV in the room to watch after they keep you awake... Honesty, I thought I was being punked. Had booked for 2 nights, leaving in the morning. Never again.

At first glance, when you see the Truckee Hotel in its grandiose size and glory, you are excited for the beauty and richness in history, however, that is about all that you will get out of staying there aside from a hefty bill. The first red flag should have been the container of "free" ear plugs you can grab on your way up to your room. What're the ear plugs for you might ask yourself? You soon realize, as you stay awake all night, that they are there to block the sounds from either the noisy neighbors on your floor, the band that literally shook the hotel until 2am, or anyone else talking in the building. Nothing is sound proof! The beds were uncomfortable and for the money you pay, it's sad to say that it just isn't worth it. I will never stay there again.

This should be my kind of place --- bathrooms down the hall, second floor porch where you can sit and imagine measuring the horsepower of vehicles by counting the horses, electricity clearly retrofitted by bolting switches and fixtures to the wall, good old water-filled radiators in the rooms, with uninsulated pipes stenciled "HOT" connecting them to the hot water heater. However, a few questionable decisions added up to a pretty unpleasant night. The radiators were quite warm, but the windows were open --- and fans were provided in the rooms. We figured they just hadn't adjusted to winter yet, but as night closed in, the room got hotter and stuffier. We'd turned our radiator off immediately, but the hot water pipe running through our room was enough to make us open the window wide, and run the fan all night --- during a January ski vacation. We mentioned the heat to the front desk the next morning, and suggested turning down the heat a notch. They responded that yes, they'd had problems with guests complaining the rooms were too hot --- but you could open the windows and use a fan. In January. Parking's also a bit of an adventure here --- there's no lot, and you can't park on the street from 2am -- 5am, so they've got an agreement with the city on a small lot near the gas station across the street --- but you can't park there during the day. So, pay a the meters until 6pm, then move the car to the small overnight lot before it fills up, then move it back in the morning and start feeding the meter again. I really wanted to like the Truckee Hotel --- the wooden building, creaky stairs, and worn steps all felt welcoming. But sweltering heat and parking hassles really colored our experience.

I'm Lowering my rating on this hotel even though I like the price and convenience and the old town. It's extremely noisy nobody is there to keep the drunk patrons from the barn bar from keeping people up all night. Comfortable bed for the price would still go back but only to party

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.

Love it! charming, clean and great location. My mom came into town to help me with knee surgery. that said she was in Truckee for a longish time. she loved it and i loved the great location downtown. right next to Moody's for convenient happy hour. Not your average corporate hotel.

Friendly service, but the place is kind of a dump. My friend picked this place because: 1. It is in Truckee. 2. It is near a bar. 3. It is relatively cheap. Outside of the friendly staff, these are really the only things they had going for it. I'm not trying to underweight being near a bar though, since I would not want to have to travel and significant distance if I'm drinking in Truckee during the winter. There was no parking lot, the walls are thin enough that you can hear everything going on in other rooms and the hallways and in my room the sink was in the bedroom instead of the bathroom. The shower worked, though the large tub was a little bit awkward to step in and out of. All parking in Truckee is paid, at about a dollar an hour. This is inconvenient if you want to sleep in past 10am on your last day in tahoe. When it snows you have to park at the parking lot across the street instead of near the hotel. Thankfully there were Mexicans there offering to dig the car out of the snow for a few dollars or it might have been a much worse experience.