We've stayed at many pet-friendly hotels as we've traveled across the country, but this one has been the best. They welcomed us with a basket of goodies for our small dog. The staff was nice & helpful and the decor rustic in keeping with the downtown theme. They're eco-friendly and hospitable. Definitely a nice stay. Thanks! read more

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DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT stay here. BED BUGS. I know it's pet friendly, but these aren't fleas! They are bed bugs. Run as fast as you can

This hotels staff is horribly rude. It's 8:30 at night and they are calling me over and over saying we are disturbing other guests and need to keep it down. We are literally laying in bed watching tv with our toddler sleeping next to us. They are acting like it's 2 am and we are throwing a party in the room. I'm really offended and will never stay here again if this is how we are treated. Our room was not very clean when we arrived on top of it. I don't recommend staying at this place. read more

Thank you for not refunding our 321.00 . We are first responders and were ordered to quarantine the time we were due to stay. Can't believe you would do this. We contacted the reservation company first notice. They were even sorry. We will not return. read more

I booked this hotel for up to three night stay. I am a disabled person requesting a disabled room. The room was extremely cold with a 2 inch gap under the front closing door. The only door. The bathroom sink leaked all over the floor. They had a bucket for ice I had to use to capture the water or the floor would be flooded. Unable to take a shower there was hair and other debris in there. It was late I slept left the next day five minutes after 11. I was told I could not receive a refund on my other two days but only on one. I was charged for two days in a dirty room as a disabled woman I was a palled. The front desk appeared to be nice and kind. Get prove to be farther from the truth. I asked that you do your research before stopping at this room look inside before paying. Location was nice. It was convenient off the highway and centrally located for restaurants and such coffee shops as well. I wish I could see better. I'm a local person from Lake Tahoe for 45 years and this was just a few minutes away from where I needed to be. read more

We were doing last minute plan for memorial weekend. We looked online on Monday prior to memorial weekend. When I looked at the pictures it looks like a nicr, clean quaint place to stay. And to top it off they allow pets.... ;) I told Snoopy.... he will get a road trip soon. He was so happy he wagged his tail. And even help me packed by sitting inside the duffle bag while I packed. So we got here late around 10:30 on on Friday night. The room was spacious and clean. Snoopy checked the perimeter with his sniffing nose. He was glad that the place was spacious. The website says 2 queen beds. But we later on figure out that it wasn't. Snoopy my little man was hogging the bed. And my other man was hogging on my right side of the bed. I was sandwhich in between. The next night, he moved to the other bed. It made me feel like we are old couple that slept at different beds. The market cafe was a ok... not really surprised. But if you are looking for breakfast just go down the street to Wooster diner. Overall, we will come back again if we are visiting Tahoe area. read more

The Hotel has undergone a huge renovation project! It looks great, rooms are very nice, bed is super comfy and comes with tons of pillows! Coffee and yummy tea available in lobby 24 hours a day, bikes to use for free, healthy to-go breakfasts!, pets OKAY! The place is a gem overall. Their housecleaners could use some schooling but they are eager to please and correct if you do have a problem. My husband and I stayed their for 10 days. We loved it overall and would recommend to family and friends. Did NOT hear anything in our room looking out to mainstreet... we enjoyed the view. Our internet worked fine, room smelled good, and the staff was nothing but eager to please. Manager is a doll. Overall... happy, happy. read more

Stayed at Historian Inn last night and it was wonderful. The owner gave me a military discount and was cool with my service dog,Eskimo. The room was well appointed and comfortable after a day of driving and hiking in snow. The Sunrise cafe had delish spinach quiche ,muffin and the coffee hit the spot! We shall be Bach... read more

Very rude greeting from a woman on the phone since nobody was at the front desk. I was told very rudely that check in time was not until 4pm! Ok, we knew we were early but didn't expect to be yelled at about it. A few minutes later a very dis-shuffled looking woman appeared at the desk huffing and puffing and talking about how busy they are and that they are all booked up. By now we just wanted to leave but after assuring her that being booked was a good thing we agreed to return after 4. Of course there were no ground floor rooms available so we had to haul everything up stairs. The room was minimal at best. There were nasty notes full of do's and don'ts all over the place. The "continental breakfast" was an absolute joke. Hard boiled eggs and muffins with notes stating "take one only" and watered down coffee. Never staying here again read more

What an exceptional staff. My family was attending a wedding, booked several rooms in advance and over a couple of weeks made numerous changes. Spoke with 3 different people and received extremely professional and friendly service each time. The rooms were nice and very clean. We would definitely recommend and be using again. read more

I had such a nice day. Plenty of parking really nice people at the front desk. The room was really clean. They give you vouchers for Main Street coffee shop which had excellent pastries and coffee. read more

We just stayed at this inn for 3 nights. More negatives than positives. The first room we were given had an ant infestation. Room two had a big oatmeal spill in the microwave. We asked to have it cleaned, front desk promised it would get done. It did not and we were informed by the front desk that it was our fault for not putting a request on our door. The landscaping is horrible, weeds and dirt only. Their website is misleading about the quality of their rooms and building 4 burnt out lightbulbs in our room, lampshade dropping plastic bits. Not impressed with the staff, busy on their cellphones Also freezer in our refrigerator was unusable. Full of frost Couldn't even put our reusable ice packs in to refreeze read more

Good reviews prompted us to stay one night at the Historian. Another reason for staying here was it was right across the street from JT Basque thus only a 15 second walk. After a few picons before and after dinner along with wine, it is best not to get behind the wheel of your car and drive any distance. The check in did take a little time. The 2 ladies behind the reception desk were admittedly new to the job and a little unsure about the procedure. Given a little more time on the job, they will be fine. The room was spotless, except for several stains on the carpet when you come in. If you are a light sleeper you had better ask for a room in the back. Our room was overlooking Highway 395 (Main St.) and we loved looking across the street at JT. The traffic noise was moderate and really didn't bother us. The bed was comfortable and the room was nicely furnished. The breakfast, which used to be a take away paper bag of some food items, has evidently been discontinued. If the spots could be cleaned this place would be a 5 star.. read more

We made reservation through internet for one night. We arrived late afternoon in the Town and hit straight to the hotel. Cute room but the bathroom floor was dirty and windows have spiders web . So gross old towels still in the shower and coffee still in the coffee machine. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY !!! read more

Love the hotel since I can bring my pooch. Too bad they cancelled he breakfast in the front of the hotel. Just a note that was nice.

Karl is a through professional in the hospitality industry! We have stayed at the Historian Inn twice, last year and have nothing but very high regard for the entire staff. Karl has done a very professional job managing staff, patrons needs and making changes to improve the property. We plan on another visit in May and are looking forward to another very comfortable stay. The hotel is in the process of improving all of its rooms and amenities; a real process since being purchased by a hospitality group, after being closed for some time. read more

We had the privilege of staying at the Historian Inn this past week! We took our two poodles, Winston and Lulu with us for the first time ever on a road trip. We enjoyed the comfortable and laid back atmosphere the Inn offered. The staff, Devon, Geri and Justin were extremely accommodating, very friendly and most importantly, Winston and Lulu loved them all and the comforts of the room. We all cannot wait to go back to visit! read more

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I can see you take no ownership in this matter and clearly pass the blame. I should have known the staff is clearly a reflection of the top personnel.. id like to ask what difference it makes how we paid?? I'm not sure MY wife even spoke to a "deb" was more like 9:30 (not quite hours) regardless, not a place is ever stay at again. EVEN COMPLIMENTARY.. that should tell you something. But as I can see in past reviews it's got a history of negativity.. a simply apology would have been wonderful and maybe got my review deleted but clearly only new management can help this place. Way to go deb read more

I really wanted to like this place. We ended up not staying here so we canceled our reservation. Due to timing, there was an $18 charge for canceling, which is not a problem, I accept that. My problem is that instead of reversing the charges, they charged me again, and charged me twice for the $18 charge. When I called to find out what happened, the gentleman I spoke to was nice enough. I talked to my bank, and they should have been able to do a reverse authorization, which immediately stops the transaction on their end and releases the funds in my bank account. When I talked to the hotel, they stated it was all taken care of, but it has not been. The charges are still on my bank account and have not been released. The person at the hotel assured me that it was all taken care of, yet I have still been charged twice for a room that I will never stay in, and get charged twice for a cancellation fee. The excuse he gave me was that he was sick and the other personnel that attempted the credit didn't do it right. Well guess what, that does not help me out in the slightest. If you don't know how to do something, get someone who does. It appears to me that hotel staff is not being trained properly. This messes with people's lives and money. Now I have a big chunk of money that I can't use until this gets settled, which may be in 10 days. Like I said, the guy on the other end of the phone was very nice, but just didn't seem to want to be too helpful. He just kept saying that it was all taken care of, but it is obviously not. If this gets handled today, I will revisit and update my review, but I cannot in good conscience give this hotel more than two stars. They would have had one if the guys wasn't nice on the phone. I have downgraded to a 1 star. They did charge me twice for a room that I did not stay in, and they told me that all of the charges were reversed, but they were not. This caused my account to go negative. This is unacceptable. I understand when people make mistakes, but you correct those mistakes, not make them worse. I am a native to Gardnerville and I have never had this kind of service from any business there. I urge anyone who is thinking about staying her to not stay here. Not worth the headache I am going through right now. read more

I can't review the hotel interior but I do want to warn people about their lack of refunding your money when you have to cancel. I booked the room in July and they immediately charged my cc for the entire amount even though my reservation was for September. Unfortunately, due to a knee injury and the fires in California and Oregon my hiking trip was canceled. I contacted the manager and he confirmed I was within the 3 day cancellation period required and sent me a Cancellation Confirmation by e mail. He also told me they would charge a $20.34 cancellation fee but would refund $132.21. (of the 10 hotels I was booked in this was the ONLY one that charged a cancellation fee). 20 days later I still did not have a refund on my cc, finally after numerous e mails and phone calls I contacted my credit card company and they are disputing the original charge. I have rescheduled my trip and will be staying at the Holiday Inn where I had no problem getting credit when I had to cancel.!! read more

Dave and I had the pleasure of staying here for 2 nights!!! Carl, is amazing along with his staff. The rooms are very clean and comfortable and the Inn just a walk away from "Sharkey's Casino" double wow, very good and affordable food !!! Win, Win... Thank you everyone at the Historian Inn....and a shout out to one of the cleaning staff that helped us out with our luggage !!!!! Stay here !!! read more

A good place to stay, just stay on the 2nd floor. My 2nd floor room had wood/laminate flooring instead of carpet, usually a plus but here the flooring was no installed correctly with gaps in the planks. The gaps showed the lack of padding underneath so every step I took sounded like dropping a brick, sorry 1st floor!?! The gaps also were holding dirt and other 'stuff' (I didn't get close enough to identify it ). It was obvious that the floors had not been cleaned any time remotely recently, which I confirmed when I wiped a section with a clorox wipe. A nice place to stay, if you're on the 2nd floor and you keep your shoes on! read more

Great place to stay. Minimal frills, but clean rooms, easy access, friendly staff, and if you need, pet friendly. The rooms have refrigerators and microwaves. There are some decent restaurants within walking distance and it's located in a nice area. I will definitely return. read more

I've stayed twice at the Historian Inn. Our room was comfortable and clean. The only reason I gave it a 2-star instead of a 3 or 4 star rating was the noise from the rooms above us. On both stays, we had really loud stomping and banging sounds from the rooms above. I contacted the front desk on our first stay because the noise started at 1AM -- the staff apologised about the noise, but didn't do anything about it. read more

We stayed here on 2-27-17. It was a great stay! Room was very clean and staff were really helpful. They even gave us a puppy basket!! Super cute! Easy and fast check in and check out! They even upgraded our room because they didn't have any dog friendly ones available! Highly recommend it! read more

My mother checked into this hotel on August 30, 2019. Along with her was my father, niece, and my own daughter. We also had other family staying in other rooms of the hotel. On August 31 my mother woke up with bug bites all over her body. She disregarded thinking maybe she had been bitten from mosquitos the night before at a family outing. HOWEVER on the evening of August 31, when she returned with my daughter and my niece after laying my daughter on to the bed my mother immediately noticed BED BUGS! She quickly got both of the kids out of the room and went to the front to confront the situation. The girl at the front seemed mortified when my mom told her what she had just discovered. The owner promised my mom and one other family member in another room in the hotel full refunds. My mother accepted the offer, gathered all of the items (which now had been in the room for over 24 hours) and left. Today is September 10, and we have only received one refund...we have YET to see our other family members money refunded. The owner is now avoiding calls on this issue, and has not once apologized to my mom for this!!! DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL! Very unprofessional on top of the already disgusting bed bugs!! read more

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First off, we chose the Historian Inn because of location however, it is not 15 minutes to Lake Tahoe. The gentleman (Bob) who checked us in is the manager come to find out. Although trying to be humorous he was not accommodating. At the time of reservation, I had requested a ground floor because of handicap and upon check-in he denied us because we booked through Travelocity and his exact words were "you get the cheap rooms for going cheap" plus he said they were sold out. Both nights we stayed, there were no more that 6 vehicles in the parking lot. Secondly, the upper level room on the main street side was extremely noisy because of the traffic on the highway. After going up crumbling concrete steps and non-existent rebar on the steps to get to the room (extremely dangerous) , the key cards would not open the door. Good ole Bob hadn't programmed the key cards. I will say once in the room it was clean which, is totally different than the filthy and dilapidated exterior. Lastly, the $200 deposit good ole Bob charged our credit card has STILL NOT BEEN REFUNDED after two weeks from our 9/2 check-out. I've spoken with him three times and he keeps blaming it on the CITI Bank. CitiBank says the merchant keeps the funds fraudulently until it's automatically released after 30 days. We would never recommend this property to anyone and I intend to report to the BBB in Sparks. read more

Love this sweet place. It is more like a sweet "French style" Hotel... nice touches and the hotel staff is so friendly... Note: If you are a late riser...suggest to not get a room facing the highway. Otherwise watching the sun come up on the mountains from those rooms is marvelous. read more

This place was the best! The rooms were spotless and big! Great price! And the best was James! So polite, friendly and helpful! He really has been the best concierge I've delt with in a long time. He made our stay perfect. We can't wait to come back! read more

Based on my surreal experience with this property I can't even give it any stars but had to so I could post this. It goes beyond explaining what Historian Inn have put us through. I made a reservation for a friend who is moving to this town, and they said they would use my card just to hold the room. Then he could use his card to pay for it. Well both of our cards got charged and now they refused to credit my card so we paid twice for one room night for one person. We have visited the hotel twice and I've called four times. They refuse to credit me and they actually hung up on me today. I felt like I've been reasonable in dealing with this but now in all seriousness I can no longer recommend this hotel for anyone to do business with. They have no professional business methodology and even my friend who stayed there one night said he was not impressed. I would tread carefully when dealing with this place. I have now had to go to visa and report a fraud. That opened up many more phone calls and back-and-forth faxes and just in general several hours of my time. But compared to dealing with the historian and I will take Chase Visa any day! Next up I report to the BBB. read more

Expected to walk into a smokey and dirty hotel room in a town in the middle of nowhere in Nevada but was surprised at the cleanliness and the pleasing layout of the hotel. Front desk was helpful and friendly. read more

Fraudulent charges- I am sad to have to post this but after over a month and 4 phone calls I feel I am without options. I stayed here in May and was not only double charged but charged a much higher rate on duplicate and management has failed to address this and call me back let alone process the refund. We actually had a pretty good stay at the time until my credit card statement posted and I started making calls to the reservations staff. Very unprofessional, disappointing and unacceptable. Stay elsewhere in this region. read more

Very comfortable, simple hotel. We learned from the friendly Terri at the front desk that it is under new management and has just been redone, and it shows. Clean, counters in rooms and lobby are granite, not the linoleum you would expect in such an affordable place. Bed is very comfortable with decent linens. Not a hotel with lots of amenities like a spa and such, but if your goal is a good night's sleep after a long day on the slopes, this hits the spot. read more

Absolutely an amazing place, service and people! I googled places to stay since we were going up to Tahoe to snowboard. This place is so clean and new. The beds are so so comfortable. Pillow top mattress! The staff are so friendly and go above and beyond expectations. They have a cute market with things made by local artists plus wine and many cheeses. The biggest plus is that you are allowed to bring your pets for only $20 for the whole time you stay!!! There is a dog park right next door where my pup had a blast. I am going to always stay here!!! Thank you for everything! read more

They have 2 night minimum stay. Was told to call a "few days before or just show up on the date" ("80% chance we'll get a one night room")..The point of making a reservation is just that. We are busy & would like to reserve a room. Shouldn't be my responsibility to continually call to see if you've lifted you're dated policy. I'm sure you'll have rooms to spare, sadly you forget you're in the hospitality business. Even in this small town, there's other options. So I'll see you're 2 days & give you 0. read more

The staff is very nice but the room was dirty. We splashed some water on the floor and when we wiped it up the rag cam back black. The door in the bathroom had black fingerprints all over it and the bathroom floor was also dirty. Both the shower/toilet area and the sink area had ants. Beds were clean. There was a 2 shaded lamp hanging on the wall that didn't work so someone had stuck another table lamp in front of it on the bedside table rather than just removing the wall lamp. Their continental breakfast was banana bread, small banana muffin or a hard boiled egg with a sign that said each guest should only take one item. There was coffee and hot water for tea but powdered creamer and sugar. Pretty big let down. read more

Very big rooms that are nicely furnished and dogs are welcomed. Free coffee in the bistro. The place is being refurbished.

Dirty floor and broken toilet. Called to let the front desk know and they hung up on me. Thanks Lisa! read more

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Cleanliness is lacking greatly. Read below. The reviews of this place are mixed. You either love or hate it, which tells you it's the Customer service above everything which is greatly lacking. Stayed the night here last night, did not get in until around midnight. Hotel and room is gorgeous, but upon going to bed we found we were sleeping on a bandaid. YES, a bandaid. You could tell the sheets were clean & had been pressed (which he agreed) and that it was stuck to the bottom sheet. There were tons of little black specks at the foot of the bed. We moved to the other queen bed in the room and slept just fine. The next morning loading our things to the car we noticed light pet hair all over the floor, I mean all over. Gross. We told the front desk who did nothing, but apologize and looked at us as if we were making half of it up. We brought the bandaid up. He even said a dog stayed in the room. I took pictures and offered to go show him. I have traveled all over the US and have never complained about my stay and I've stayed in some pretty old road side motels. Working in the hospitality industry I would never treat a guest this way. We weren't wanting a free stay, but a discount off of a $100 room which wasn't clean is what should have been done. We didn't ask for one either. Front office clerk said they thoroughly clean them and then a manger follows after. He clearly thought they were perfect and make no mistakes. He gave me a card if you come back so many times you receive a free stay. Lol As if that will happen. Not to mention they also charge a $100 deposit as well when you stay. What? Very sad because as I stated the room/hotel was gorgeous. Go elsewhere for customer service. Will be posting pictures if read more

We were stuck in this town because our car was towed in for repair. We came in way before check-in but the manager was nice enough to check us in rather than wait until 3pm. The room (2 queens) were very nice and clean. All the amenities, wifi that actually works and a healthy (did I say healthy?) continental breakfast which consisted of a generous slice of banana bread (made at the bakery next door), a hard boiled egg and coffee or tea. We were also conveniently located right on Main St and restaurants were all within walking distance. The staff was very friendly and it was quiet. Black out curtains, too. If you have an electric car, there is also a charging station right on Eddy Street next to the Inn. Had a very pleasant stay. Definitely would recommend it. read more