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Reviews of Historic Dow Hotel 2 stars

310 South Main Street, Lone Pine, CA 93545, United States

#4 of 10 hotels in Lone Pine

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 339 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice hotel, well maintained. Lots of history.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    A charming & comfortable stay at a historic motel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not enough outlets available to charge my laptop. watch, small chargers, cellphone. And the sink needs an outlet for my toothbrush and curling iron.

    I like staying in historic hotels. Rooms were cute and comfortable. It was a perfect location for our visit to Manzanar Relocation Site.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    Room and rest of hotel has pleasing character which is huge plus. It was very clean and maintained. Staff were friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    If you enjoy old-timey hotels, The Dow is a clean, comfortable, affordable choice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The housekeeper began pounding on my door at 8:20 in the morning. She became quite ugly when I got out of bed and told her to "go away". As I checked out, I mentioned the confrontation to the front desk. clerk. Much to my surprise, she told the manager. who called me later in the day to apologize for the maid's rude behavior. Apparently, I wasn't the first person to complain about her.

    The Dow is a quaint, homey, old-timey hotel. As such, one doesn't expect a large, appliance-equipped room or super quiet room. The little town of Lone Pine has grown up around it and time has marched on. Given all that, I sort of collect old hotels and The Dow is a delightful example of the type. Pictures of John Wayne and other cowboy actors who have stayed there grace the walls. The feel is cozy and down-home. It has been well maintained without losing its charm

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    A small desk or table area for my laptop would have been nice, but not completely necessary as I could have worked in one of the common areas.

    I love the historic charm, with an updated bed. Got to take a soak in a real bathtub, one of my great pleasures. The dinner/restaurant recommendation was excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    A perfect place to stay while exploring the Alabama Hills/Mt Whitney area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    A welcoming lobby where we were able to relax and eat our meal that we bought from the excellent taco truck down the street.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely decor

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Great value. Two different types of rooms - historic vs newer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    On this second visit, we stayed in the original historic building and it was much smaller and older with only one bed. I may have missed the fact that there were older, historic rooms and a newer rooms. Our stay was quaint and charming, but my expectations were off. There was nothing wrong with the room; it was clean and quiet, we simply could have used more space.

    We loved the location and, in fact, we had stayed here before. However, previously, we were in the "new" addition, and the room was much bigger and had two beds or a bed and a couch. This was what I was expecting.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    excellent overnight stop with pleasant facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    n/a

    great location, use of tea and coffee good to have, pleasant room, access , ability to have breakfast in room, close to car park

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable, comfortable and safe
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fire alarm was beeping in next room

    Love the history, and the view

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    Fun, historical hotel that was very clean but missing some basic comforts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The main hotel shut off heat during the day, so it was cold! there is no coffee maker in the room and the shower is tiny.

    A wonderful historical hotel with lots of lore of the area. Walk to dining.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    we will return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no reading lamp / bedside table for other side of bed

    cute rooms and property, friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    9.0
    I was easy check in and out, comfortable and quiet
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quit and comfortable

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to point.

    Very pitoresque hotel ideal for a night stsy before exploring the nature around. Rooms are clean and comfy. Very frirndly personnel.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    9.0
    I arrived at 8:20pm on Saturday and it was hard to find a place to eat. Places close early.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I stayed in the main "historic" part of the hotel. It's what you would expect from a old building, squeaky floors, etc., but it's kept up well. They even use real keys. Location is great, right in the middle of town. Staff was very friendly. There's coffee by the front desk.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    8.0
    overall nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    no coffee maker in the room but it was alright I got my coffee from the lobby

    the only dowfall was the room was kind of cold they gave me a little heater

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    9.0
    Western hotel stay feels like the Wild West
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a quaint and beautiful hotel! All the decor and the room felt classic and well maintained.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    8.0
    Fun and comfortable stay in historic hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Difficult to get up early (as we were for photography) and be quiet as room is creaky. However could always choose motel section.

    Historic hotel with lots of movie memorabilia. I’ve stayed in the motel before where rooms are much larger and more modern but old part of hotel was cool. Rooms are quite creaky but comfortable and clean. Good shower with all toiletries provided including hair conditioner. Coffee/tea and hot water available in lobby. Right in centre of Lone Pine, handy for restaurants and Whitney Portal/Alabama Hills. Very good value for price. Staff friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    9.0
    Lovely cosy stay in a cool little down. The perfect base for my weekend exploring.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I can't think of anything that could have been better. Everything matched my expectations. Of course, you can always hope it's a little cheaper (but $80 per night is not bad). Maybe the parking could have been secure, rather than just open to the street but it's a small town and I liked the freedom to come and go as I pleased.

    The staff were very welcoming, and helped me out with tools when I had to do a minor repair to my motorcycle. The room was perfect size, comfortable, and great temperature. The ensuite was comfortable, water was nice and hot with good pressure. I really enjoyed the lounge/lobby area as a place to converse with other guests on their way through the hotel. Ample parking. Right in the middle of town and walking distance to everything.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The bed is very comfortable, the staff friendly and helpful, great location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too hot! The heating was intense, and I’m the one who is always cold.

    Very friendly staff. Good location. Nice history

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a lovely.hotel: staff are wonderful, history is spilling out of every corner. Rooms are a little dated, but that's all part of the charm I think.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    9.0
    Great stay, will stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Queen room, accommodated me to have a private bathroom. Only thing was that the room was a little warm but it was also 100 degrees so I understood, it was fine. Maybe pedestal fans in the rooms would be good.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    8.0
    Good for a one night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms definitely need updated and the bed was very uncomfortable. But we stayed in a smaller room and it was the last available so I get it.

    It was the last room available anywhere and we got the room for a good price. Good for a one night stay.

    Stayed in July 2023

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