West River House

Property class: 2
Hotel in Truckee

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When you stay at West River House, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Donner Lake. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowboarding.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking

Feel at home (4)

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a door with a keypad lock, and a window with curtains.

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A small, neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A bunk bed room with a window, curtains, and a trash bin.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 102 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A bunk bed room with a ladder, a window with curtains, and a small shelf.

Basic Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with a window, curtains, and a trash bin.

Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Room

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Bunk Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wardrobe, and a chair.

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Large Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Room

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a door with emergency exit signs, and a fan.

Basic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 1

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Map
10101 West River St, Truckee, CA, 96161

What's nearby

  • Tahoe National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Commercial Row - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Truckee River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Truckee Jail Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rocking Stone Tower - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 9 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 45 min drive
  • Truckee Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Rotisserie - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wagon Train Coffee Shop - ‬5 min walk

About this property

West River House

  • When you stay at West River House, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Donner Lake. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowboarding.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • Virtual front desk

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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-authorise 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.

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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 on-site 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 on-site 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 such as ice skating, cross-country skiing and snowboarding.

What's the area around West River House like?

West River House is a short 6-minute walk from Truckee Station and 6 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

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Steps away from the train station, shopping, restaurants & coffee shop. The place is very clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and budget friendly option. Rooms are cozy but have all the essentials and are very clean
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for what I needed. A clean bed and a bathroom for a couple of nights, right near downtown Truckee.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to train station and good places to eat nearby. Bike rental next door. Got us in early, no room keys but a code that worked great.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Small but Mighty!

The best small room in Truckee!
Verified review

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!
Verified review

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute little place, my new favorite. Easy checkin and slept comfy. Not hot water in hand sink, but that's OK. Towels were on the bed, place was ready for us when we arrived! Easy communication too. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The property was extremely clean and quant. Newly renovated yet still feels like you are stepping into the 1900s
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Fredrico very kind & helpful with my check-in process! Kudos to him!!
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel but limited parking

This was a good place to stay in Truckee. Close to the resorts. My only issue is the limited parking. It was incredibly stressful trying to secure one of the limited overnight parking spaces, especially on a just weekend. For only this reason, I would not come back.
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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!
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2/10 Poor

This place is hard to review as they are giving you a feel for the “old west “. Shared bathrooms ( mostly ) Loud as it’s next to the Union Pacific main line and the doors loosely shut. They do give you a “white noise machine” and earplugs. It is located in town so you can easily get food and do some shopping. Also, parking is on the street and is paid parking between 10am to 6 pm. No AC also.
Verified review

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.
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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.
Verified review

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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This place was great.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

4pm checkin time? Why not make it something more convenient to the property owner like 9pm! Ridiculous! Also, pretty sure when i went out at around 7am there was a homeless person who was lounging on a couch with his shoes off! Oh, and a lot of talking in the hallways late at night! Never again!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very nice being close to downtown and the Truckee River
Verified review

8/10 Very good

thank you
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little hostel option in downtown Truckee, clean, easy and mellow midweek.
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10/10 Exceptional

Budget travelers, stay here!

Cool place! Has what you need for an affordable stay. Slept like a baby. Would book again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great