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    Mount Whitney Motel

    2.4 (36 reviews)
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    Michael L.

    The bottem line is this shin dig wasn't bad. I can't imagine why it has such negative reviews from Yelpers. This town is only so big, after all, it only has 1 street light in the whole town. It's like the town of Baker on the way to Las Vegas from So Cal except this place is actually better than Baker (those who have driven through Baker would know what I mean). The service was great. She identified herself as the daughter of the owners & that she was visiting and helping out for the weekend. She was pleasant, friendly and very helpful. She gave suggestions on where to eat and where not to go. The room was okay for a motel this size and in this setting. The A/C worked well (except it was a tad loud). The room had a small frig and a flat screen TV. The free wifi was great. It had the necessary amenities that one would expect from a mom and pop business. I'd stay here again if I'm ever passing through Lone Pine.

    Miniature motel toilet...hard for big guys to sit on.
    Jashua P.

    Great stay for busy tired hikers. If you want a little cleaner, go to Best Western. Super tiny motel toilet. Watch out men!! The swimming pool is in middle of the parking lot and about the size of my bathtub. I'm not complaining though, because it's just a quick place to get some sleep. Clean, old interior, rock hard bed, especially feminine floral sheets. That was funny.

    Nice granite counter.
    Susan M.

    You get what you pay for except when it is summer! We paid $140 ($157 w tax) for a 2 Queen room on the first weekend of August. Checkin was easy and the guy at the front desk was friendly and gave me recommendations for food. Carpet is pretty dirty - don't take your shoes off and the towels are thin but serviceable. Shower was ok - handle was broken so hard to adjust the water and amenities include: shower cap, soap, lotion, shampoo, coffee maker, mini fridge and a microwave. Cups are wrapped in plastic (which I prefer so I know I'm the only one to use it) and some foam cups for the coffee. Breakfast isn't included. There is a nice small pool to deal with the 100 degree heat. Totem Cafe was meh - not recommended. Drive up the WHITNEY Portal road to see some awesome rock formations. It doesn't take long - 10 minutes out of town and you see some very different landscape. AC is very noisy - it kicks in automatically when you set the temperature. But keeping the door closed keeps the highway noise out. Things to do in the area: -Alabama Hills for hiking and some beautiful granite formations. -8 miles to the North of 395 is Manzanar, relocation camp that is excellent for historical value.

    this sign is cool huh? :-)

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

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    The place is not clean. You can see lots of dirts and on towels, pillows and coffee maker. The AC works well in winter.

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    Best Western Plus Frontier Motel

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    We had a nice one night stay here. Staff were all lovely, room comfortable, grounds well…read moremaintained, nice breakfast buffet. This motor lodge offers a variety of room styles. Each room has it's own entrance from the parking area with assigned parking close to the room. Our Queen bed room included a small table and two side chairs. Table could be used for dining or as a desk. Plenty of plugs bedside. Large TV, large dresser and closet with iron/board. No luggage rack, but a padded bench at the foot of the bed would work. Room is 'tight' so not really room for open luggage in general. The bed was very comfortable with nice linens and a variety of pillows. The heating/cooling worked quite well without a lot of noise. Floors are carpeted. Room had a small fridge with the coffee maker and ice bucket in the bathroom. Multi-use products in shower and by sink. Hot water was quick. Everything worked. Bathroom was clean. Towels were older, but clean and in good repair. The ice machine is in guest laundry on the far right side (away from the office side) of the complex. Two dollars per wash and two dollars per dry. Soap dispenser and beverage vending here as well. The outdoor pool is large with plenty of lounge chairs and seats. Some in the shade. The area is kept clean and tidy. A grassy area by the office has tables and chairs for all guests to enjoy. Breakfast daily 6am-9am off the lobby. Buffet includes hot foods, toaster items, cold cereal, coffee and juice. A staff member is available to keep items stocked and the space tidy. The lobby has a small seating area and market place.

    Takes credit card. 20 min drive to Mt Whitney Portal. 45…read moremin drive to cottonwood trail head Has a lobby open 24 hours. Free parking assigned to your room. Additional parking in the back if your party has more than 1 car. The cost of lodging is high though, one of the highest in the Lone Pine, like $180/night. Free breakfast included open 6am-10am. Includes hot eggs, tater tots, bacon, tortilla, juice, coffee, pastries, milk, almond milk. Rooms are clean. Showers include shampoo, conditioner, body wash.

    The Portal Motel - Shared shower

    The Portal Motel

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    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.

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

    Timberline 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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