Visit the Historic National Hotel near Yosemite

Surrounding Area

We are located in Jamestown from which one may enjoy a multitude of actvities , including: fishing, hiking, gold panning, whitewater rafting, spelunking, antiquing, shopping, live theatre, art galeries, museums, movie sets, picknicking, Civil War Reinactments, rodeos, etc. If you desire more active activities, try: backpacking, bike riding, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, jogging, kayaking, mountain biking, sailing, skiing (snow & water), snowmobiling, tennis, swimming, serious spelunking, and challenging whitewater rafting.
We are also near: Yosemite National Park; Railtown Historic State Park (The Movie Railroad); Columbia State Gold Rush Park; and Big Trees State Park.

Accommodations

Our historic building circa 1859, is two story with the nine rooms on the upper floor and the restaurant and saloon on the lower level. All rooms are mostly original in appearance, except for the addition of bathrooms to all rooms. Hotel rooms are equipped with modern heating and air conditioning and are quite well insulated for sound. The exterior of the hotel is redwood shiplap siding, constructed from aged redwood heart. The balconey is an exact reproduction and was mostly constructed in a redwood mill near the town of Mendocino.

Rooms/Suites

You will love our nine award-winning restored rooms, each with wonderful brass beds, patchwork quilts, lace curtains, fresh flowers and all with private bath. Each room is charmingly authentic individually appointed, and includes most of the original furnishings, not to mention FLO, our longtime resident ghost. A soaking room (our 1850's version of the spa - 2 person tub with brass feet & fixtures) with all the amenities is also provided for our guests convenience. You will start your day with a sumptuous buffet breakfast served at a time to please you. Homemade breads, fresh fruit, sliced melons, assorted cereals, juices, hardboiled eggs, toast, jellies, fresh brewed coffees, teas, and the morning newspapers.

Amenities

Dining in our acclaimed restaurant is a gourmet's delight. We have a "three star rating" and whether you desire a romantic and relaxing dinner for two, champagne brunch, or an appetizer or two, prepare yourself for a pampered experience. Relax in our garden courtyard or the casual elegance of our dining rooms. We also handle banquets, wedding receptions, meetings, seminars, and small conferences. Our award-winning wine list features wines from this foothill region, and of course, the original saloon still serves one's favorite cocktail or espresso whether with or without alcohol. We also have a large number of singlemalt scotches. Our warm and friendly staff will tend to you needs.

Services Offered

We offer room service from our restaurant and may include any meal that the customer may desire. Also, one may take cocktails or a bottle of wine to their room, or enjoy them on the balconey. House guests are welcome to relax in our saloon or in either dining room or the patio garden. Many choose to read quietly in our patio while sipping on a wonderful alcohol or non-alcohol beverage from our saloon. We also have an assortment of games and puzzles for the pleasure of our guests.

Restrictions

We are a non-smoking inn, and, that includes our restaurant and saloon. However, we do offer our balconey for those in need.

Well behaved pets are welcome and they may choose to bring their masters, if their masters are also well behaved. We supply some amenities, including: water and food dish, pet towel, a bedspread for the pet, snacks and disposable doggie bags for their droppings when out on a walk

Children above the age of 10 are welcome, but most families find that the rooms are not suitable for smaller children. Most of our rooms are limited to two persons. Also, the balconey is unsupervised and the rooms contain a number of antiques which can often make it difficult for parents to maintain supervision.

Rates & Availability

Rooms are priced from $110 to $150 per night, breakfast included. Reservations may be made by contacting us on our toll-free 800 number; by requesting on our website; or booking on-line with a number of outside agencies.

Directions

We are located in the center of Jamestown, on Highway 108/49, 3 miles West of Sonora. From Yosemite, we are 45 minutes North. Take Highway 120 North to Highways 108/49 and then East for approximately 4 miles. From the San Francisco Bay Area, take Highway 580 East to Manteca, then 120 to Jamestown.

Discounts Offered

Generally, we will offer $10-15 discounts off our regular rate for Sunday through Thursday nights. In addition, we will often offer an additional $15 discount during these week nights, for those with membership in AAA, AARP, etc.