Historic Cary House Hotel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Banquet hall
Front of property - evening/night
Gift shop

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$154
$140 nightly
$154 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9

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300 Main Street, Placerville, CA, 95667
  • Place, Historic Main Street Placerville
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bell Tower
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Placerville

A stay at Historic Cary House Hotel places you in the heart of Placerville, steps from Historic Main Street Placerville and Placerville City Hall. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Fountain and Tallman Soda Works Building and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Placerville Historical Museum.

What's nearby

  • Placerville City Hall - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Historic Main Street Placerville - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bell Tower - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sequoia - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Historic Cary House Hotel

Historic Cary House Hotel offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Placerville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, a hair salon, and wedding services. Guests who want to try their luck at the slots can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Planning an event in Placerville? This hotel has 603 square feet (56 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per stay; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 603 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1857
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 50.00 for check-in after 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per stay (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 50.00 for check-in after 10 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

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Lexington Historic Cary Hotel
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Historic Cary House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Amenities
The kitchen was a nice feature, but I was only there for a quick overnight stay. The property is an exceptional example of a gold rush era hotel and is well kept, and in the heart of a rustic gold rush town. I recommend a weekend there to experience the incredible history that NorthernCalifornia has to offer. (Heard the place was delightfully haunted!) I seem to be immune to that sort of stuff though…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Stockton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms at this old historic hotel remodeled of course located in the middle of town great staff very courteous and very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mari

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good, clean room, comfy bed. Shower pressure was great only issue is there was a faint smell in the room. Location is great to explore main st., parking for guest is convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gail

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My room had no air conditioning; my phone and tv don’t work; and most times there isn’t a receptionist to help with problems! Worst experience ever and cost me $250 a night! NEVER will I ever book a room here!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Deanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The kitchen had no supplies whatsoever but that was ok. We bought some utensils and plates at the hardware store across the street. The big problem was that there is no AC in October apparently and the room was extremely hot. They gave us two fans to use and that helped but there was no way to keep the windows open to get a breeze. Our little room was sweltering during the day!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gaye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely old hotel, from the beautiful stained glass to the original elevator. The staff was helpful and pleasant. All was very clean. The electrical outlet in our bathroom, however, did not work. Some of the repairs that had been made in our room was poor workmanship. Enjoyed our stay none the less.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Odessa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Fifi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only one window would open and only after great effort. The rest were screwed shut. It being CA, the hotel only had heat and no AC was available a this time of year. Staff was super nice. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The townspeople, and the Hotel staff were amazing and kind. The bed we slept in however, was very uncomfortable! Still a great stay though. We’d love to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay downtown Placerville, walk anywhere. Felt safe and cool vintage vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyse

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoy staying here because I love that I can walk to VibesUp store and the Enchanted Forest Restuarant - the Hotel is historic but very well kept, clean and quaint- so much fun each time I visit with friends for a wonderful experience in downtown Placerville. The staff is beyond wonderful, and I love that the elevator still working and surprising us with a different experience each and every ride is FUN!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic property and central to everything in Placervile. Old building, so heat/cooling is tricky, and with hard wood floors, it was a little chilly but extra blankets provided. Squeeky floors, loud door and old windows with lots of street noise, but all to be expected. Well equipped and fun to stay at such an old hotel with so much history.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Clara

Liked: Staff & service
This was a very unusual experience. The hotel is historic and very convenient to the quaint downtown. The hotel elevator is probably the oldest you will ever use. It has an uncomfortable bump when it lands. The floor in the lobby near the elevator is uneven and presented a fall hazard. The bedroom was very small, but there was a separate siting room. There was a kitchenette in the sitting room, but there wasn't a table where you could sit around to enjoy a meal or snack. The carpet felt dirty. We couldn't figure out the two TV remote setup, and the problem was immediately solve when we let the office know.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yazmin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay across street best bar ever
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline Maria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beata

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Erlyne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, but the toilet was almost unusable as it was so low. Otherwise we loved it. Host was delightful and so very helpful!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcie, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025