Definitely our "go to" place to spend the night whenever we're en route to SoCal from our Tahoe…read morehome. Great smelling and clean rooms always await us.

Old school since 1923. We came out here to spend the weekend for an event with friends driving in…read morefrom other nearby states. The motel has a perfect location on the main drag in this small town. If you book any motel in this small town everything will be withing walking distance. They made an error during our check in and I was not happy about it. The front desk agent called me while we were out for dinner and had it corrected. We were satisfied with the rooms comfort and amenities in the newer 1957 section.

Picked this place because of the uniqueness and character. Didn't see that there was no A/C in the…read morerooms. The building uses a swamp cooler, which is not ideal when the temperature is high. Rooms have that "vintage" feel but that's about it.

Well, it was clean, but it really needs an upgrade. It is cheap so maybe you get what you pay…read morefor. The heating system sucks. They have notes in the room to not use the radiator heating. So you freeze they offer an extra blanket, but it's not enough. I understand the nostalgia of the place, but it could use a major upgrade and I feel they could still keep it looking old

I'd give negative stars if I could. Start off with the room seeking of dirty feet, gross. The a/c…read morecame on maybe 2-3 times throughout the night, turned down as low as possible. The fridge didn't work, which we didn't realize until we had to throw away $60+ in fruit and juices. The shower wouldn't drain and found rolled up tissues in the bed. If all that wasn't enough to complain to management, he woke us up at 4am singing (praying) for an hour in the room next to us where it seems theyre living. Finally was able to fall back asleep around 5am, only to be woken up 30 mins or so later from a VERY loud yelling and shouting phone conversation. Not sure if its worse not being able to understand the conversation, or not. But when we knocked to ask them to be quieter, they came to stand next to the wall to speak even louder! WTF? Lone Pine, CA is one of the most adorable country towns. Its so sad someone would purchase a business and then take no pride in it or the community it belongs in.

Historic Hotel withsuffocating heat. My wife and I stayed at the Portal Hotel on our way from…read moreNevada to SoCal. There were no rooms with private bath left. We took a room with a shared bath and shower down the hallway. The room itself was nice, we love old historical things. This was in March, still below freezing outside. When we entered the room, the heat was stifling. I was able to shut off the steam radiator, and opened the window In spite of that, the room was almost unbearable all night. The radiator was cold in the morning, so that was not the souce. The room was on the second floor, maybe the rooms below are super hot? The lobby has historic photos of John Wayne and others The shared shower was clean, and we didn't have a wait at 8 AM. Be ware, the tile floor is like ice when it is wet. The room had a sink, so you can brush your teeth and wash your face. A must see is the Western Film Museum, on the other side of the street. Great breakfast at Mount Whitney Cafe across the street. I also highly recommend Seasons Resturant Good steak at very reasonable prices. Would I stay at the Portal Hotel again? Probably not. The room temperature led to very little sleep.

+ 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.

this store has anything that a hiker or a backpacker need, and the food is just as great. Big…read morepancakes and juicy hamburgers! The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. It would be even better if the kitchen stayed open a little later. but overall this place is awesome!

REVIEW FOR SHOWERS ONLY - rest of place looks good…read more Two of us took showers. In mine, there was no place to put clothes except 2 tiny, small shaky hooks on door and wall. No floor mat; no bench (a must); no place to put towel; no place to put clean clothes; no place to put anything; floor all wet after shower (bare feet on god-knows-what). Shower aimed at open curtain so HAD to get into shower lest everything got sprayed before temperature was adjusted. After shower, ZERO ventilation so worse than a sauna - instant sweat. Also, HIGHEST price of all options along Hwy 395. Other person said her shower was awful - water never mixed/adjusted. It was either all hot or all cold water. BAD plumbing. Outside the showers, in mixed-gender area, plenty of room after shower. But zero privacy so had to undress/dress in tiny shower cubicle (about 2x3ft space). MUCH BETTER SHOWER at Mammoth - "Camp High Sierra" ... very pleasant and spacious BUT have to drive almost 2 hours just to get there.

Even though the motel was renovated and had fresh paint, carpet, and other amenities, I was…read moreunsatisfied with my stay. AC is loud, and it is impossible to sleep at night if you are a light sleeper. If the AC is off, there is no air circulation at all. Pillows were extremely flat and uncomfortable. The hot water in the shower lasted 15 minutes. How should someone wash themselves in 15 minutes after a big hike? What if I need to take a bath? Not enough soap and shampoo. There is not enough parking. Some guests had 2 cars for one unit, and they took 2 spots. So, if you come late, you will be forced to park on the street. It's unfair.

Beds were from the '80's, spring supports could be felt at the edges. Pillows were flat and hard,…read moreand in short supply. Shower had weak pressure stream. Parking, especially for larger vehicle, was also in short supply. There are too many others choices available, to waste your money here.

Pros: This place is a very well kept roadside motel. It's super clean. There have been renovations…read moresuch as shutters on the windows, new bathroom counters and fixtures, a new desk, and what looks like new carpet. The owners/employees are friendly and helpful. It's quiet despite being on the main road. Cons: The cleaning product they use is way too strongly scented, despite my poor sense of smell. I opened the windows and front door and ran the fans for about 20 minutes but it wasn't helpful. The toilet looked sudsy so I flushed that, hoping it would help. Nope. The worst part is, my eyes burn because of it. Reading or watching TV is out because my eyes tear up so much when they are open. So I took a nice walk up to the museum to get away from it, leaving my room windows open and the bathroom fan running. This has only happened to me once before in my entire life: when I spent a day in Fresno when they had an AQI of 149. That day, going inside a nice restaurant stopped the burning, so I knew it was the air outside. Lone Pine's AQI today is 8, so it's the air quality INSIDE the room here, not outside. Editing to add: 2nd day the smell decreased quite a bit, 3rd day it was gone. I've stayed here before with noticing any cleaning product smell. I'd chance it again

Tiny little space. Stained chairs and floor. Water trickles from the faucet. Not very cleanread more

Enjoyed my stay at Lone Pine Budget Inn, everything was as expected, easy to check in and finding…read morenearby places to walk to eat

Rooms are clean, love that we have a fridge and microwave. Front office people are super friendly…read moreand nice. I find the bed comfortable my husband probably found it too soft. The only thing that was not so hot is the AC unit is loud even on low. But it works good. I would recommend this place and come again

We loved our teardrop rental! It made camping in cold October super comfortable to the point of…read moreseeming luxurious. Caroline and Tony are friendly, accommodating, and efficient owners who made the entire rental experience easy and pleasant. The price of their teardrop rentals is a real value and we will definitely be renting from EZ Kampin' again soon. Sarah and Drew

The best camping experience ever! Caroline & Tony have every need covered from a comfy bed to a…read morefull kitchen (including running water and a fridge!) to chairs to paper towels & toilet paper! I cannot wait to be reunited with my Tear Drop again next year! ........

We used the Mt Whitney Shuttle Service for a backpacking trip to Mt Whitney at the end of July…read more,2011. The owner of the service Bob was super responsive and reliable who provided an awesome service ! They shuttled 26 of us to Horseshoe Meadows and then drove/parked our cars at Whitney Portal so when we got off the mountain 4 days later our cars were there waiting for us! Everything went as planned and the service was perfect !!!