October 12 2023. I was prepared for the Lakehead Rest Area to be closed so when I was driving…read moresouth, I peeked over the side and saw that the O'Brien Rest Area had vehicles in it. Hooray! I continued south to the next exit and looped back, pulling into this northbound rest area only about 15 minutes later. Yes, it feels like about half of the rest areas along I-5 in NorCal are closed. I parked as far down the parking lot as I could as I wanted to be away from the truckers using engine brakes to decelerate into the lot. And so it was a mostly quiet night in my Sprinter van. You can't beat the spot for scenery and the (very low) arm of Lake Shasta to the rear. The rest area also has restrooms (hooray!) and vending machines. There is a sign indicating that parking is limited to 8 hours. I arrived at 6pm and departed at 5am (11 hours) and was not hassled by the CHP. [Review 20963 overall - 493 in California - 1948 of 2023.]

The workers there are rude . No grass every single bathroom was dirty tiny parking lotread more

During this past summer while in the area of Shasta there were a lot of places to stop and gawk at…read morethe view. This one could use being updated and cleaned a little more frequently is my memory of being in the area during an extra warm summer day. Extra TP left is a great idea. Just in case carry your own extra roll.

Oh YEAH! I recall sort of a dark ages for roadside rest stops in a California. It seems like in the…read more1990s they were all dirty and gross and neglected and frequented by unruly clientele. I'm glad that California is again maintaining roadside rest stops the way we all desire a pit stop to be. California is a LARGE state! Some people are driving a LONG ways! Roadside rest stops provide a service to everyone--not just those who need to pee--by keeping our roads safe from sleepy drivers, clean from roadside poopers, and just a nice place to relax and view a small piece of this great and varied state. Some gems like this rest stop are innately endowed with the additional virtue of grand views! Clean bathrooms, family bathrooms, picnic tables dispersed throughout, informative displays, seemingly working payphone, garbage cans and recycle cans, AMAZING vistas of the mountains above and the canyon below! If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

Trifecta Of Needs Met…read more SITREP Traveling North on I-5 and needed to STOP. But where? Oh. HERE! THE SETUP I was getting irritated with the Sound system in the car. My was trying to call and I didn't have the "hands-free" set up correctly. I had a tupperware of leftover chow mein I wanted to eat. [Oh. AND I had to pee really really bad....] Sometimes the answer just appears before you. WEED REST STOP * Once stopped, I was able to run in and use the rest room. Clean. Stocked full of TP. Nice maps. * There was a nice picnic area I was able to go to and get that impromptu late lunch I was craving as I ran out the door without any other plan for a food stop. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/weed-rest-area-weed-2?select=fa8bUp-r87-OOHmSABB-1g&reviewid=4Bx2AyFysm_K2mjD7PNaSQ * While eating, I was able to converse with mom about some important details on my trip to Seattle (my eventual destination): tickets to the Space Needle which I purchased while picnicking; picking up some grocery items at Trader Joes before I hit her place, etc.. * And before I drove off from the rest stop, I finally figured out the settings for the rental car's stereo so I didn't feel like I was listening to music in a tin can. THE LOWDOWN A great stop for whenever / whatever you need it for.

There was not any toilet paper to be found in any of the stalls. Good thing I carry extra TP with…read moreme any place I go just in case the paper is gone. I don't want to sound disgusted but this time I was. The floors were a little tad messy but I chalk that up to lazy patrons who could make an effort to pick up the paper off the floor that they drop.

Not sure if I have the correct area (there is one on both sides of the freeway). Plenty of parking…read moreas well as clean and well stocked restrooms. A large dog area for your dog. There is an actual pay phone which I don't see a lot of any more.

Clean restrooms.. nice rest area very clean and seems safe to rest they have security cameras…read more. very busy place and the workers were working on keeping this place nice for us visitors

*** 2025 review #42 ***…read more CLEAN rest stop on the road! -00- So nice when it's kept in good conditions.

On the day we were driving north it had snowed the day before. No place for the dog to go because…read morethere was so much snow. The sidewalks were clear though and the restroom was clean and stocked.

Party of 3 for 1 night on a road trip…read more Arrived around 8:30 pm. Greeted nice and friendly. Reserved room #7 which is at the end. Loved that. Room was super quiet. Beds are ok but better than a lot of budget hotels. Of course the room is dated and can use upgrades but it does the job. Air conditioning works great. Room is clean. Property is cute and would be nice for a longer stay as well. Not much to each right on this area so make sure you have snacks and drinks is my only suggestion. I would definitely stay here again.

The hotel does deceptive advertising and probably also gets someone to write positive reviews for…read moreit. The pictures display in the ad shows a nice room that feels like 3-star but when you go there you will see that the place is barely even 1 star. The decor is old and dingy and furniture is scratched like bought from a flea market. I booked a 2 day stay but left on the night I checked in itself. When I complained to the manager they told me that room #2 is old and dinghy but the pictures are from room#1 but if you look at several of the reviews even that one is bad. Ensure that you look at all the negative review and all will confirm my experience

Very friendly. Great price…read more Nice room. Highly recommend. My brother and I stopped by because of the weather and Durk was really cool and down to earth, made us feel like we were long time friends.

My room was so cozy and full of character! All wood and very…read moreclean. The property is beautiful and plenty of parking for the boat. Great restaurant directly accross the street and the local market right next door. The owner is very nice and very accommodating. Pet friendly, even in the pool! Definitely stay here again when we visit lake shasta

We stayed two separate nights recently at the Dunsmuir Inn and were very impressed with the quality…read moreof the hotel and the service from the owners. Both rooms were clean, well-maintained and in top condition. We had a good sized room, king size bed, table and chairs, fridge and microwave, sofa, TV, heat and A/C, sink separated from the bathroom, shower/tub and coffee maker. The hotel grounds are attractive and nicely maintained. It's in a safe neighborhood and there is a small to-go coffee shop across the street. A small, well stocked grocery store is just down the street. It's a husband and wife operation and we found them to be warm and friendly in any interaction. On our initial check in the wife not only quickly checked us in but clued us as to waterfalls to see, nearby restaurants she frequented and Dunsmuir 's wonderful tap water, from the same source that is bottled and sold elsewhere (the tap water is to die for). The husband was also quite helpful checking us in the second time, changing our room to the second floor, giving us some backstory on the hotel and directions to a nice Riverwalk. The price was quite reasonable and we had a pleasant stay both times. Highly recommended.

The mattress, the shower, the atmosphere…read more After a decent 4 hour drive we arrived here exhausted from the rain and ready to rest. upon opening the door I was hit with the smell of my long gone grandparents house, followed by a welcoming warmth. we proceeded to shower which was PERFECT it was soft but with a good amount of pressure to scrub the crud off you. Now the bed, how do you make something both perfectly soft but unimaginably firm? COMFORTABLE isn't even close but uugghh will be returning to sleep a weekend away.

Needed one night and stayed one night. During this short visit, it met all expectations…read more Prime location to convenient town things (eg. shopping, restaurants, bank, freeway access) and Mount Shasta entry. Walkable too. Parking lot in a large L shape so it's easy to park in front of the room. Room itself was clean, comfortable, fully stocked and quiet. Check-in is easy. Got a door code to access which is nice and convenient. Communication was excellent, too. Texted my ETA on arrival and texted when Ieft, which is good because I left before the sun came up. So easy!

Pleasant stay | Clean…read more We booked the same day we needed a hotel. Booking was easy, check in was quick. The room was first floor near the stairs and smoking area outside, but that was not a problem at all. The room was clean, towels and bedding were clean and crisp. I liked the welcome note on the bed. That was really sweet of them! The room had a microwave and small fridge w/freezer. There was a small office desk with coffee and ice. Tv, a/c, heater unit. Two things to note: 1. If you use 3 ports to charge at the clock on the nightstand, it uses too much power and one of the electronics needs to be unplugged. There are wall outlets, so you'd need to use those. 2. We didn't have a shower curtain when we arrived. I thought it was one of those modern places where it's just open, but we definitely needed a shower curtain. I felt so bad showering and getting everything wet in the bathroom. Housekeeping was kind to answer quickly and gave us towels to clean up. The fan in the bathroom isn't that effective. I suspect they'll have a mold problem in the future. The light switch to the bathroom is on the outside, which I thought was odd. Other than that, we had a pleasant one night stay. We would stay here again!

Stayed here on a whim on a Thursday in February ~ I'm so glad I did…read more I am an In-Home Supportive Services Provider (IHSS) in California, USA. I was traveling with a client of mine who has very occasional seizures, and early on in our first morning here he had one while alone in the shower. Luckily, this hotel is sandwiched between lots of different hotels and restaurants, but more importantly, between the fabulous Shasta Regional Medical Center the proximate Redding Fire House. First Responders were on site in about ten minutes (which felt like an hour) and transpo went smoothly despite there being no elevator and us being on the second floor (the staircase has a landing and everything). Now, this is all well and good, and relatively standard if I may be so bold, but I'm here to say that the staff at the Americana went way above and beyond the call of duty. Housekeeping was in the next room when he collapsed. When I saw the severity of the situation I-in a relative panic, ran over to nearby staff to ask for help. This incredible woman, Darby, was the perfect person to help (second only to an actual first responder, RN or doctor). After calming the situation down with nothing but grace, she explained a little bit of her own history with seizures and what it meant to her to be able to help us in any way. Darby supported my client and I both physically and emotionally while he came out of his seizure and fell into a deep sleep, thank God, and she even stayed with me for a few minutes after he had been loaded into the ambulance. She and her boss, the manager Heather, and another lovely woman from the Americana whose name I never caught, were so supportive, kind and patient with me while I tried my best to help the PMs gather the information they needed about my client. I'd imagine some people had to check in or out a bit late because of us, sorry! But I couldn't be bothered by other guests after how helpful the staff was. PS . He was cared for in the nearby SRMC, a great hospital about two blocks away. He is now home and in stable condition. TL,DR Staff came in clutch for IHSS worker when senior client had a seizure in the shower - Housekeeper & management absolutely rock The local hospital is excellent!!

Stayed here on our roadtrip. Check-in was easy and the guy who checked us in was very friendly and…read morekind. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The parking lot is a bit tight but they do seem to secure access at night which was nice. The bathroom was very big. Everything we needed for our one night stay. At checkout we were given snacks and water for our road trip. They also have coffee and tea all complimentary. Some of the nicest staff we have met in a while. Great find! Lots of fast food and bars within walking distance.