When you read this review, please understand that I spend about 100 nights a year in hotels…read more This is probably the finest hotel I've ever stayed at in this price range anywhere. It's well kept, the price is fantastic, and even had a great shower as well. Plus you're within walking distance of all the cool spots in Lone Pine. The hotel is about 2 miles from Alabama Hills.

I've stayed in here many times, and loved the old historic hotel experience. I stayed there this…read moreweek and was disappointed. The new owners don't seem to grasp the historic importance and charm of this place. I sat in the front area trying to read a western book 9pm at night while trying to ignore the front desk person who was on a loud Zoom call oblivious to any guests. And there's the warm lighting i the once-cosy front area.that has been replaced with cold LED bulbs. Wait, one more thing. The pool & hot tub are out of order, the sign on the gate says NO TRESSPASSING. How about "So Sorry, this Area is Being Repaired". Would have been nice to know this before I booked. I'm done.

Nice small motel with a view of Mount Whitney and Death…read moreValley Mountains; right off of Highway 395. It was really quiet most of the time after midnight: except for a few 18 wheeler semi trucks passing by every night; but got used to it and didn't really disturb our sleep. Clerk was nice and attentive. Decent breakfast and fast service; budget friendly prices. Decorated rustic lobby and bedrooms. Parking was very secure and adjacent to outdoor pool. Great place to stay here for a day or two while you are on your adventure hiking trip to Mount Whitney and Death Valley National Park. But beware; winters are chilly and summers are scorching!

We wanted to stay here for our hike on the holiday weekend and were happy when some rooms opened…read moreup. The other people were right; the receptionist greeted us and gave us some good advice regarding activities for the local area. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast is great! The girl working knew how to work the coffee machine, there were options for everyone, and they even had mangos and peaches. Also, the views are incredible. Overall, I highly recommend this establishment.

Stopped in after 4 days in the backcountry looking for a shower…read more This hostel and gear shop offers $10 showers (towels and soap included). The folks here are friendly, showers are hot and clean. There's also a hiker box in the store.

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!

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.

Finding accommodations in this remote area is not easy. Motel rooms book up quickly, particularly…read moreon weekends. The Portal Motel is conveniently located on the main road into Lone Pine, and the price is reasonable. The rooms are modern, updated and clean.

+ 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.

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

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.

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

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

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.