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    This has been my best stay in Lone Pine after several stops. Other times I've stayed at a chain motel. I spent the night in one of the hotel's historic rooms. Cool experience. Room is quaint and comfortable and has a nice feel to it.

    John G.

    I thought this place was going to be some nasty roach motel in a one horse town. Wow, was I wrong. Firstly, Lone Pine is a pleasant little town, used by extraordinarily fit individuals with no life insurance intent on hiking up Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States, sorry Mountain Shasta. Lone Pine is also a base camp for movie crews. But I digress. Dow Villa is a magnificent little hotel. It is extremely clean with well-maintained rooms, with a friendly and attentive staff, from Yolanda and Ariel to Billy and Benjamin. Price was insanely low. The cost of my stay was less than the cost of 4 Fiji waters at the MGM Grand in Vegas. I could not have been happier. My road trip was a continuation from Los Angeles to Reno, though I stopped in Lone Pine prior to visiting Manzanar, 10 miles to the north, the site of an infamous interment camp for Americans of Japanese ancestry during WWII, a heartbreaking chapter in American history. Whether you're hiking, movie producing, or revisiting history, stay at Dow Villa. Also, as a bonus, there are no more insects in California because I apparently hit them all with my SUV.

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    Excellent value! We stayed in one of the 1 story buildings, updated, clean, like new. Had everything we needed. Loved being able to drive up to the door to unload.

    Looks like an old-school motel from the outside; but inside, the rooms are modern, spotless, and nicely decorated.
    Joy D.

    What a delightful surprise! I'm a little picky about hotels and I generally avoid motels unless absolutely necessary. But given the history and charm of the Dow Villa, I pulled into the carport and went inside to check it out. This may be the first time in my life that I've made a hotel reservation in person. Weird. Spoke to the helpful, professional front desk attendant, who answered my questions about the differences between the motel and hotel rooms and the history of the property. The hotel rooms are landmarks, and therefore cannot be renovated and are in their original condition. She offered me to have a look at the available room and I took her up on it. Glad I did, because it was a treat to step back in time but not my cup of tea. I went with a motel room, all of which have been recently renovated and updated. My room was on the ground floor, quiet, spotlessly clean, and smelled fresh. I was delighted by the cute western decor and the live plant -- what a nice touch! Modern fixtures, a comfortable bed, a comfy chair, plenty of mirrors, decent amenities, and plenty of space. I felt safe and comfortable. Looking forward to my next stay here!

    Surprise! Clean updated roomy rooms

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    Our favorite place to stay in Lone Pine. So spotless and lovely. Comfortable beds and friendly staff.

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    We enjoyed our stay friendly staff and the room was nice and clean and in a great location

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    Do they have long term parking for guest backpacking JMT?

    Yes! Long-term parking is $25 per week. You can pay at the front desk.

    Do rooms have air conditioners?

    All the rooms are air conditioned! The newer motel rooms have individual units which you can control while the hotel has one huge unit which cools the building. You have no control over the temperature in the hotel. While we were there our motel… Read more

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    I called last minute after climbing Mount Whitney and only a few rooms were available at the Dow Villa.

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    Timberline Motel - One of my best shots only about 10 miles from the motel

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    + The room has all the basic amenities (bed, fridge, shower, toilet, sink)…read more + Didn't see any bed bugs. + Quiet, peaceful, safe exterior ambience. + Compact and convenient parking lot layout. One parking spot per room located right out each room's front door. - I'm disgusted by their reuse of the shampoo. See photo. - I wish the restroom had more hooks or counters for you to put your clothes, towels, and whatnot. - For just one night, the price was a bit exorbitant. + However, I'm grateful the attendant was responsive on the phone late evening and this motel had rooms available as I finished my Whitney hike late night. . The room was pretty warm as soon as I walked in, but thankfully the A/C was working. . I prefer the sink not be completely separate from the restroom, but I understand it allows two tenants to accomplish two different tasks simultaneously. . The walls are thin, so you can hear neighbors having conversation by your window. Earplugs can help drown out the noise. I stayed one night: $151.20 total

    This comfy, unpretentious motel feels like it's off the beaten path but it is, in fact, just a…read moreblock from Main Street. It's an easy walk to several nice restaurants, including a local pizzeria. The service was kind and customer friendly and the room was clean and quiet. This was perfect for my plan to take some stunning photographs. The Timberline was my base camp for two days and allowed me very central access to my planned (and unplanned) shots. This is a truly beautiful part of the country with so many sights to see. Manzanar, the Bristlecone Pine National Forest, Alabama Hills movie settings, portal to My. Whitney, etc. I had a lovely stay here and highly recommend this comfy, convenient lodging.

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