Cardinal Village Resort

Beautiful hotel on the way to our camping trip, stayed here two separate times. It's right on the…read moremain street so if you're towing a trailer it's perfect. They do not provide trailer parking, but there's a park across the street with RV parking. The hotel is gorgeous with a rustic, elevated, cabin feel. Has a small creek in the middle of it with relaxing chairs and fire pits. The Jacuzzi was also very lovely, we spent a very lovely afternoon /evening there. We also had a pet friendly room that accommodated our 2 small dogs. They have areas for the dogs to go potty, which is awesome. They also have an outstanding lobby bar / lounging are that was very relaxing. Diego the bartender was outstanding on both separate times we stayed there. The food is delicious. I highly recommend the Caesar salad with grilled chicken, the mushroom pizza and the barbecue chicken pizza. The bed was hard and uncomfortable, and there was hard water on the bathroom, shower glass, but it happens. Some people prefer soft beds. Some people prefer firmer beds. I understand that. Yes, it's on the more expensive side, but it's a gorgeous hotel and people shouldn't complain. If it's too much then don't book it ! The cancellation policies & prices are upfront so I don't understand why people complain about that.

One star. I had a reservation, but I never even set foot on the property…read more Our upcoming trip to the area was disrupted by the Rock Fire in Inyo County, forcing us to change our travel plans. Before booking, travelers should understand that Wayfinder appears to enforce its cancellation policy even when a major wildfire prevents the original trip from taking place. The hotel offered to convert my one night reservation into a credit, but only if I selected and confirmed new travel dates within 48 hours. In my view, that is not a reasonable accommodation. When travel is unexpectedly disrupted by a natural disaster, it can take weeks or months to determine when a replacement trip will be possible. A more customer-friendly approach would be to issue a credit valid for 6-12 months and allow guests to book new dates when their plans are finalized. We also discussed moving the reservation forward by one night to accommodate our revised itinerary. While I understand that weekend rates are higher, the additional cost would have been several hundred dollars, making that option impractical. As a result, I lost the cost of one night's stay and will not be booking with Wayfinder in the future. This was my first experience with the company, and unfortunately it left me with the impression that there is little flexibility for guests facing extraordinary circumstances beyond their control. Management already has my contact information. I hope you'll reconsider and issue a credit that can be used within the next year, rather than requiring a new reservation to be booked within 48 hours.

Breakfast area with tons of options

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Creek side

Cielo Hotel Bishop-Mammoth, Ascend Hotel Collection

2.4(131 reviews)

This is a very clean hotel. If you are looking for a hotel…read morefor a night before you continue your drive to Reno or California, this is a great hotel! They have free breakfast. I am surprised on how clean this hotel is.

Terrible hotel experience, this place keeps getting worse and I will never take my chances here…read moreagain.... I called the hotel directly and booked for two nights. I received a confirmation email with a $400 dollar bill.....When I arrived and had my confirmation email, they claimed that I had only booked one night. The manager lady was extremely unprofessional and argumentative with me and repeatedly refused to look up my confirmation information and would only look at her computer. I asked her over and over to look at the dates, my paid bill, and my confirmation email and she wouldn't look at my phone, it was bizarre behavior from her. She kept interrupting me and saying I booked through a third party, even though I explained that I had called the hotel directly. When she finally looked at my phone she realized she made a mistake and was able to look up the reservation on choice hotels website. She continued to lie and say I booked one night and told me she would charge me extra for a second night. When I got to the room, the non smoking room reeked of stale cigarette smoke and the room was completely uninhabitable. The lobby smelled like bleach. The hotel is very run down. NOT worth 200 per night lol. No way. Since the incompetent manager with horrid customer service skills refused to honor my agreement or assist me in anyway, I called my bank and informed them of the condition of the room and that the hotel manager refused to acknowledge my booking a that was confirmed and paid for. They happily refunded me. The happy ending of this story is that I went to another hotel and had a wonderful two night stay. Don't risk your vacation or your money staying at this crap-hole.

Self-serve breakfast

2 Queens room 118

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Best Western Bishop Lodge

2.9(148 reviews)

14.8 mi

Pleasantly surprised. The check in clerk was very nice and gave us some dinner recommendations when…read morewe asked. She put is in a room away from the street construction. We were shocked that the breakfast was really good! The scrambled eggs were tasty (not powdered), the orange juice was real and everything was fresh. We will be staying there again.

We stayed at this Best Western in Bishop after staying at several other Best Western hotels during…read moreour road trip, and unfortunately this was by far the worst experience. The first impression wasn't great. The front doors to the lobby were dirty, and the entryway leading to our room smelled strongly of urine. There was also dried dog waste that appeared to have been there for some time. Our room had ants, which was disappointing, especially considering the nightly rate of $232. The breakfast was also below expectations. The eggs were runny, the sausage was overcooked, and the coffee was some of the worst we've had during our trip. The biggest disappointment was the customer service. Ben at the front desk was rude and condescending, which made an already disappointing stay even worse. After staying at numerous Best Western properties on this trip, we know the level of quality the brand is capable of. Unfortunately, this location fell far short of those standards. At $232 a night, we expected a much cleaner property, better customer service, and a more enjoyable experience. We would not choose to stay here again.Do Not Recommend!!

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Bishop Village Motel

3.8(62 reviews)

14.5 mi

Adriana was great to interact with!…read more The motel is what I remember as a kid traveling to Texas.It is old school, nothing fancy but the grounds and rooms are very clean. The pool was sparkling clear We spent a quick night on the way home from Tahoe. We had two rooms. One was a family suite with a small kitchen. That was great because we could all eat together. My wife and I had a King bed in our room. The beds were comfy. I could see spending more nights if needed. This is a great value. I would stay again and very thankful that it is off the main drag. It was quiet and peaceful. Just because something is old, doesn't mean it isn't nice. I liked it. It has personality

Stayed here two weeks ago when I didn't want to spend $320 a night at the Holiday Inn Express…read more This was half the price. Really old motel but everything was clean. The bathroom in room #8 was super small and had a tiny sink. Had a kitchen which was nice with a full size fridge. Comfy mattress. Decent wifi speed when I did a speedtest but decided to stick with my TMobile cellular data and had good signal. Basic Cable TV but not HD so picture was fuzzy. Parking is right outside your unit. Have to back out of your space but wasn't too bad. It was 100 degrees in town but once I set the AC to 68 degrees, I was able to get cool in the room. Adriana at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is two short blocks from Hwy 395 so very quiet. Walking distance to several restaurants. Overall, it was fine for a solo fishing trip.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bishop

3.0(131 reviews)

Stayed here after a visit to mammoth lakes. The staff were very friendly at check in and check out…read more It's located in their downtown area so there are lots of food options and things to do like bars and a brewery. Room was clean and everything worked. The breakfast was clean and fully stocked and they had a working pancake machine. Will definitely stay here again if we are in the area.

We stayed here last Friday night. (Before heading in to Death Valley National Park.)…read moreThe location on Main Street is super convenient, walkable to restaurants, and easy to get in and out of Bishop. Staff were friendly. The hotel was clean and up to date decoration and amenity-wise, they have a beautiful pool, and an included breakfast. It was super cute, convenient, and we'd definitely stay here again.

Beds were comfortable.

Tub and shower unit is very old and toilet paper dispenser is falling off the wall.

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Breakfast and coffee

El Rancho Motel

3.4(128 reviews)

14.2 mi

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We did a late check in, arriving at midnight. Unfortunately, there was a mix up and we were given…read morethe wrong key. The office is only staffed until 10pm so there was nothing we could do about it. The room we got was pretty small and the bed wasn't very comfortable. The next day, I got a message from an employee apologizing and immediately offered me a refund for the 1st night. Someone else brought us the key to the room we were supposed to get and again apologized for the mix up. The new room was way better! We booked a room with a kitchen and it was very large, with a separate kitchen and pretty large bathroom. The room looked just like the pics on their website (minus the dog lol). It's a motel in a small town out in the middle of nowhere so if you're expecting the Ritz you're going to be disappointed but it was pretty much what we expected. I'd stay here again if we ever visit again.

Due to the great location this has been our go to place for years and sad to see it slowly decline…read more We've always gotten a room with a kitchen but now there's dirty dishes, the cookware is worn out, one of the balls looks like it had been used to mix paint in, there was only one spoon, a couple of forks no real cooking utensils and no wash towels. Odd that while the other motels in town are full, this one has a a lot of vacancies and they don't even turn the sign on at night. Very strange and sad. We won't be staying here anymore.

Dusty fans

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Vagabond Inn Bishop

2.6(185 reviews)

14.9 mi

An Unexpected Gem in Bishop -- And Todd Deserves a Promotion!…read more I was driving from Las Vegas to Burning Man and had to stop for the night in Bishop. I usually stay at places like Best Western, but this time they wanted $230 for one night, so I started looking around and found Vagabond Inn at a much more reasonable price. And wow -- what a surprise! Everything started with my phone call. Mr.Todd, who was on duty tonight, answered the phone and was absolutely excellent. He was clear, polite, professional, quick, and even handled my jokes with a great sense of humor. He gave me all the information I needed right away. When I arrived, I was honestly shocked. At midnight, guests can still have something to eat -- milk, fruit, breakfast items, bananas, and other food are available. After a long drive, that was an incredible touch. I have traveled all over the United States and have never seen this kind of hospitality at a hotel. And then I entered my room. Usually, when you walk into a hotel, there is that familiar smell of old furniture, cleaning products, air fresheners, and years of guests staying there. Not here. This room smelled fresh and clean, like home. The bedding was exceptionally clean, the curtains were spotless, and I could not find a speck of dust anywhere. But I especially want the management to know about Todd. This guy deserves recognition -- and, in my opinion, a promotion. He was prepared, professional, attentive, friendly, and extremely efficient. He communicates clearly, gives complete information the first time, and never makes you ask the same question twice. Exactly what outstanding hotel service should look like. I was so impressed that I even took a photo with Todd -- something I rarely do with hotel employees. Please look at the photos attached to this review. Vagabond Inn gets 5 stars -- actually 5 stars squared, maybe even cubed! If you're traveling through Bishop on your way to Burning Man, don't overthink it -- stay at Vagabond Inn. Great value, incredibly clean, and genuinely friendly service. And Todd -- you are a star. Keep it up!

Comfortable basic room. Clean. Not too expensive. Good enough!…read more Breakfast was nothing special but then there's Schats, and a Starbucks across the street anyways

The Best and Responsible worker Mr.Todd

You can eat at 1:00 AM for FREE

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Coach roach found in bed

Mountain View Motel

2.2(90 reviews)

14.0 mi

From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by how stylish and well-kept the room was. The modern,…read moreelegant interior made for a very comfortable stay. Everything was clean, and I really appreciated the little toiletries--they were a thoughtful touch. A great place to spend the night! Very friendly and kind gentleman checked us in and welcomed us to Bishop.

We needed a halfway point between San Diego and Tahoe and found this charming little motel…read more Completely updated rooms, friendly staff, quiet location with amazing views. The Spellbinder bookstore is an easy walk away - don't miss it - as is the Mountain Rambler Brewery. The only negative is the railing on the staircase is extremely low and hard to manage. We definitely recommend.

Deluxe King room

Newly renovated room with 2 double beds

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Quality Inn

2.3(19 reviews)

Quality Inn Bridgeport, CA…read more UPDATE!!!! PD (Bridgeport PD) officer Lawson, badge 485, and TWO Bridgeport Firefighters were called by me. As overnight multiple dozens of ants covered the TV credenza and desk. While looking for the source discovered microwave has BARE wires, shock and fire hazard. FD had to pull credenza from wall to disconnect. General Mgr Dan Juarez said "well that's just how it is" (ants) and "rooms only get maintenance every 6mo" and then told us to leave the property. Officer and the two FD saw the ants and bare wires. They said "yes this is a big problem" PD and FD filed official reports. Report number and names forwarded to Quality Inn corporate. Mayors office, chamber of commerce, and Inyo Register (News) contacted. I am told FD, because now officially an incident, will conduct an inspection of the property. Additional pix of ants etc. added. WTF? Tooo late now, I'm literally here as I post this. WHAT A DUMP. STAY AWAY. Nothing is great alone 395, but this might be the worst.

Room 116 The first room had a filthy large bathtub which I wouldn't dare step inside of. This room…read morehad the spider and strange indent on the bed as if someone stepped on it. The only big deal was the unusable tub. I asked to switch rooms I was given room 117, this had the pubic hair on the toilet set and the creepy large gap behind a long mirror. I decided not to stay in these room.

Behind this mirror is NOT a flat wall. There's a gap 2-3 inch deep and almost completely as long as the mirror.

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Looks like someone stepped on bed leaving a deep indent

Americas Best Value Inn Bishop

2.5(45 reviews)

14.4 mi

•$

TOO LATE FOR ME, BUT SAVE YOURSELF!! Closed green pool. No blanket on bed. Toilet doesn't flush,…read morebugs in sink. Nastyville. Do not trust Expedia. Why isn't zero stars available? And they took my credit card for incidentals...what kind of incidental could this place offer? Separate sleeping quarters for bedbugs??? Americas best value inns are usually basic but clean. This is an unacceptable place to stay. Yucky.

Visited 8/20/2019 Chose this place because it's as…read morereasonably priced as it gets in Bishop. Stayed two nights and was pleased with our room. The bed was surprisingly comfortable and the room was nice and fresh and clean. It's a little dated but better than a motel 6. Several decent places to dine nearby. All in All not a bad choice.

Closed Green pool.

Toilet doesn't flush

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One King Bed

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Cardinal Village, just west of Bishop, California, is one of those rare finds that feels like stepping back into simpler times while still enjoying modern comforts. The cabins are perfectly cozy, and the scenery is simply unbeatable--mountains, creeks, and forest trails all right outside your door. Whether you're fishing in the nearby stream, hiking to a gorgeous alpine lake, or just relaxing by the fire, this place has something for everyone who loves the outdoors. What really makes Cardinal Village special is the vibe. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the whole place has this peaceful, laid-back atmosphere that makes it easy to unwind. It's the perfect spot if you're looking to unplug and reconnect with nature. It's hard not to feel completely at peace here, with so many outdoor adventures at your fingertips, and the lodge itself feels like a cozy home base to return to after a day of exploring. Honestly, whether you're looking for a family getaway or a solo escape, Cardinal Village is an absolute must-visit. read more

Monica C.

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11 years ago

Beautiful, peaceful, a place to just breathe and relax. Don't miss out!

Ashley A.

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14 years ago

Wonderful place to eat!

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