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Historic Dow Hotel

Property class: 2

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Courtyard
Front of property
Pool
Lobby sitting area
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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310 South Main Street, Lone Pine, CA, 93545
  • Place, Museum of Western Film History
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mt. Whitney Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Alabama Hills
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bathroom

Economy Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Lone Pine

Historic Dow Hotel places you next to Sierra Nevada Conservancy and within a 10-minute walk of Museum of Western Film History. This 50-room hotel has free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a hot tub.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Western Film History - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mt. Whitney Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Alabama Hills - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Manzanar National Historic Site - 17 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Mount Whitney Trailhead - 18 min drive - 13.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Los Hermanos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Mt. Whitney Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alabama Hills Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Historic Dow Hotel

Guests of Historic Dow Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and meeting rooms. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Other amenities at this hot springs hotel include a meeting room, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Phones and desks are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Historic Dow Hotel Hotel
Historic Dow Hotel Lone Pine
Historic Dow Hotel Hotel Lone Pine

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Historic Dow Hotel?

Historic Dow Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to Historic Dow Hotel?

This hotel in Lone Pine is within a 10-minute walk of Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Museum of Western Film History. You'll also find Alabama Hills and Mt. Whitney Golf Club within a short drive.

Does Historic Dow Hotel have a casino?

No, Historic Dow Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Historic Dow Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Does Historic Dow Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Historic Dow Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Historic Dow Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Historic Dow Hotel.

Historic Dow Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 137 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the historical room and happy to get to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time nice period hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
price for a room is well worth it beautiful view of the eastern side of the sierra's... breezeway for outdoor relaxation a nice pool that's all that i needed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well maintained for an old historic hotel. Will stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub great pool. very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very quaint. Small but had all one needed. Very clean. Enjoyed the history artifacts.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just great,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good location. Cute lobby. Lobby staff was not overly friendly but clearly very busy. Beds were hard but other than that clean and cute.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a historical hotel. It’s very special but it is not modern. I love the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing stay. Pool and jacuzzi were great. Yes, the room on the historic hotel side was antiquated, but it was clean, comfortable, and quiet. It was fun taking a step back in time, and it is nice knowing for future travels, they have the more updated motel side if preferred. I hope I can return again soon. Charming hotel and town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shared bathroom was not great. Room was cute but musty. Common areas are very well decorated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was wonderful, especially for a historical place. Really enjoyed my stay. I would've given the hotel 5 stars had if not been for the swing shift Front Desk agent. I don't know her name as she didn't wear a name tag. She had a bad attitude from the point I walked in and said, "Hello." The rest of the staff was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Place is cute and well decorated but room smelled awfully musty. Shared bathroom was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice older property. I mistakenly booked a room without a shower or toilet. I was assured that the public bath would not be busy and that was true. Nice and clean. I will return but definitely will insist on a ground floor room - the stairs for this 82 year old with luggage was very difficult and no elevator. Still, enjoyed the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bed was hard and pillows too soft. Not comfortable at all. The pool and hot tub looked dirty but they did clean them in the morning after we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
I generally love the old-fashioned side of the Dow, and my room was comfortable and clean, but the fact that the shower runs from cold to scalding off and on as you shower is disqualifying. Also, I needed to briefly use a plug-in hair tool to get ready, and there was not a plug anywhere near a mirror.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nostalgic & historic hotel. Very comfitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was clean enough. There was a long hair in the tub and a dead bug on the floor, but that happens, it's not a big deal. The front desk cheerfully upgraded my room when I found that it did not have a toilet or shower. The room was tiny, but charming. There was a sink in the room, tucked in a nook, but no counter space, no outlet, and poor lighting. ("I guess I'll go au natural today. ") Sleeping was difficult because it was hot and stuffy, with a singular vent in the wall by the criminal. No fan. If I had to guess, I would say it was 80⁰ through the night. Made me want to leave. Overall the hotel was charming, but I probably wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

The Historic Hotel should be torn down..Buyer beware !! No air conditioning, only a small vent by the ceiling that I was told was a Swamp Cooler. Coming out of the vent was Hot Air. The room had to be 85 degrees. I found a bed bug in the sheets, one electrical outlet, dirty carpet, holes in the walls. HORRIBLE.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Make sure you know what you're booking: the Economy rooms in the old Villa do not have bathrooms or showers en suite. (I did know that.) If you're looking for a cowboy-culture rustic vibe and a cheap place to stay, Dow Villa fits the bill--there's John Wayne (and other cowboy film) memorabilia all over. There are no mini-fridges, microwaves or coffeemakers in the rooms, but there is decent coffee available from very early morning in the lobby. Wifi is good, AC maybe less so. But the place is over 100 years old. The exterior is picturesque and the lobby, which is stocked with games, books, a computer and comfy furniture is charming. Pool and hot tub are nice. Location is central to Lone Pine, which is pretty small and outside of its Whitney Portal status, doesn't have much going on.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible stay. No air conditioning on a 97F day. The room we were assigned also did not have a private bath - which was news to us. Their website did not disclose that tidbit of information. So we shared two toilets down the hall and one shower stall with 22 other rooms. (!) When we asked if we coukd upgrade to a room with AC, we were told they had plenty available - but we would have to pay triple the price. Really!? We did not even think to ask if a hotel room in the desert Southwest would have AC. Beware! These were but two of the disappointments. Take NOTHING for granted.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I chose the Historic Dow Hotel because of its location and historic character, but unfortunately my stay fell short of expectations. Upon arrival, we discovered that our room had only one bed despite our reservation being for two beds. This created an immediate inconvenience, and the staff was unable to provide a satisfactory solution. The most significant issue, however, was the lack of air conditioning. The room was uncomfortably warm during our stay, making it difficult to rest. While I understand that historic properties may have limitations, guests should be aware that comfort amenities are not comparable to those found in more modern accommodations. I also found the staff to be largely unhelpful when concerns were raised. Rather than providing alternatives or making a meaningful effort to address the issues, the response felt indifferent. The hotel has historic charm and a convenient location, but the combination of an incorrect room assignment, lack of air conditioning, and poor customer service resulted in a disappointing experience. Based on this stay, I would not choose to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
104' and the pool was CLOSED. Come on! They should've called all reservation holders to let them know so we could explore other properties. Oy vey! Other than that the rooms were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026