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West River House

2.0 star property
Hotel in Truckee

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Front of property
Front of property
Reception
Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom Upstairs | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Redlight Historic Bunk Hotel and Speakeasy - Hostel, a hidden gem in Downtown Truckee. Unwind with friends on the charming garden patio or retreat to the library for some quiet time. With dry cleaning services, luggage storage and a bar at your doorstep, this hostel is perfect for those who love to explore.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
$87 nightly
The total price is $99
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1292 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1098 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom Upstairs

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom Upstairs | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom Upstairs

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Front of property

The Inn at Truckee

  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
7.8 out of 10, Good, 1,018 reviews
$126 nightly
The price is $143
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
10101 West River St, Truckee, CA, 96161

What's nearby

  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Donner Lake - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 15 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 5 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 40 min drive
  • Truckee Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Craft & Logic Taproom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wagon Train Coffee Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar of America - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cornerstone Bakery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

West River House

West River House puts you within a 10-minute drive of Donner Lake. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests should be aware that a dog resides at this property.

Also known as

Redlight Hostel Truckee
Redlight Hostel
Redlight Truckee
Redlight Historic Bunk Hotel Speakeasy Truckee
Redlight Historic Bunk Hotel Speakeasy
Redlight Historic Bunk Speakeasy Truckee
Redlight Historic Bunk Speakeasy
Redlight Historic Bunk Speake
West River House Truckee
Redlight Historic Bunk Hotel Speakeasy
Redlight Historic Bunk Hotel Speakeasy Hostel
West River House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
West River House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Truckee

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at West River House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at West River House?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at West River House.

What are the check-in and check-out times at West River House?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25.

Is there an onsite casino at West River House?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crystal Bay Casino (20-min drive) and Jim Kelley's Tahoe Nugget Casino (20-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at West River House and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like ice skating, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding. West River House also has a garden.

What's the area around West River House like?

West River House is a short 6-minute walk from Truckee Station and 4 minutes' walk from Commercial Row.

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Reviews

West River House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Bar
Ambience
Bed
Coffee
Public sauna
Building
Children

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Very nice being close to downtown and the Truckee River
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for what I needed. A clean bed and a bathroom for a couple of nights, right near downtown Truckee.
Nehal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, place, tremendous location. Contactless check in was an adjustment but it worked. This kind of independent, high quality but affordable lodging is just what Truckee needs.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location downtown. Staff helped us store luggage for a few hours. We got the room with its own bathroom and it was great for the one night we were there.
Phillip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little hostel option in downtown Truckee, clean, easy and mellow midweek.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Small but Mighty!

The best small room in Truckee!
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceeded my expectations. Comfy beds. Family room was perfect for us. Lots of bathrooms to choose from. Check-in was super smooth. Would definitely return!
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was extremely clean and quant. Newly renovated yet still feels like you are stepping into the 1900s
Star, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fredrico very kind & helpful with my check-in process! Kudos to him!!
catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The other hotel guests were quiet and I was able to sleep well on my day off from work. I recommend room 13 for those guests that want privacy. Fyi, one can save money at this property by booking a "communal room".
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute, clean, and generally 👍👍👍

For such a communal space, the whole place—and especially the bathrooms—were remarkably sparkling clean. Plus the location is great, it’s cute… It’s a winner!
Josh, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room did not have any air conditioning instead they had a very loud fan and with the window open I heard every loud noise which caused me to lose sleep. With the weather and the conditions we’re going to be the same I decided to leave a day early. The property was very clean and unique.
Terrell, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved this place. We stayed here with several friends for a disc golf tournament nearby. Loved the rich colors and almost haunted feeling, the low price. The shower heads are tall enough for my 6’9” husband. Check in and out is simple. The beds are comfortable which is most important for us. There’s no shampoo/conditioner so bring your own. Sheets/pillows/blankets/towels are all nice. Perfect for a place to rest without breaking the bank. We will be back!
Denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jj
Gregory, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

This hotel was half the price of other hotels and

The photos online made the room look cute. The room was on the third floor and there was a very steep climb. I knew that the room would be small but, the room was very small with sloping ceilings. I hit my head getting out of bed and on the ceiling. Im 6ft tall. The bed platform is about 4in off the floor, old mattress, not very comfortable. Basically you have to sweat out of bed, onto your knees and not hit your head on the ceiling. The place is carpeted in what look like carpet samples from the 80’s. I have stayed at hotels with shared bathrooms and I have no problem with that. The problem was I was on the third floor and the bathroom was on the second floor. Getting up in the middle of the night and climbing down a flight of stairs has no fun. I was on a motorcycle and parking is practically nonexistent. Basically. They tell you to find parking were you can.
Only one room in the 3rd floor. The bathroom is on the second floor.
larry, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I loved that there was halfway affordable accommodation in Truckee and the room was clean and bright. But West River was also somewhat awkward, especially given the price range of over $200/night which is cheap only by Truckee standards: my private bathroom had faucets which sprayed water out the sides, no shower curtain and no body wash soap (just an empty container). The place also felt a little unwelcoming, especially for a hostel: the initial hall felt like a combination of an empty brothel and an empty fast food restaurant.
william, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed in the annex. Super nice staff, very cool vibe. Was there for my cousin’s wedding so didn’t get to hang out at the little bar at all but will next time. Friends who were through-hiking the PCT highly recommended and they were right.
Erik, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

First of all, there was no hair dryer in the room. So I had to go downstairs and get that.There's no water left for you.There is no TV in the room and you could hear everyone coming in and out of rooms, thier solution was to offer earplugs. History os neat but O got little sleep. The parking is a pain as well.
Kate, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Budget travelers, stay here!

Cool place! Has what you need for an affordable stay. Slept like a baby. Would book again.
Gabriella, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

rex, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Macy, 1-night trip