Historic Cary House Hotel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
Gift shop
Front of property – evening/night
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Fountain

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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300 Main Street, Placerville, CA, 95667
  • Place, Placerville City Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Main Street Placerville
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bell Tower
    ‪2 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(93 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Historic Cary House Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features self parking, coffee/tea in a common area and conference space. Free WiFi in public areas and a free casino shuttle are also provided. Additionally, limo/town car service, wedding services and a garden are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Historic Cary House Hotel offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Placerville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Historic Cary House Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Placerville City Hall. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free casino shuttle, plus meeting rooms.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and conference space
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the proximity to shopping
  • Steps from Placerville City Hall and Bell Tower
  • Free casino shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include meeting rooms and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 603 square feet (56 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Historic Cary House Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Placerville hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 10 per stay; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 603 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1857
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 10 per stay (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM.
Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Cary Hotel
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Lexington Historic Cary Hotel
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Historic Cary House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1000 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel, might see a ghost
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in went very well. Carrie was very kind and efficient. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, historic old hotel with great downtown location. Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms at this old historic hotel remodeled of course located in the middle of town great staff very courteous and very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AC was perfect. Parking was easy and allowed us to walk downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are two star and need some TLC but staff is friendly and the hotel has charm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kieron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check-in from Ariana.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The beds were firm and it was very quiet. The switch that controls the fog in the bathroom didn’t work but we would probably stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay across street best bar ever
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positives Great room - nice two room suite, perfect for two people Great location - all the restaurants and shops were walkable, as well as path along the river Super staff - greeting and during the day, excellent recommendations Very helpful signage explaining how to enjoy an old hotel (heating, hot water) Lovely interior lobby, hallways, room Good quality linens, bedding Very historic! Very economical price Negatives Really none, except there should be better reading lamps in the sitting room - impossible to read
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good, clean room, comfy bed. Shower pressure was great only issue is there was a faint smell in the room. Location is great to explore main st., parking for guest is convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history of the hotel and the decor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay downtown Placerville, walk anywhere. Felt safe and cool vintage vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The townspeople, and the Hotel staff were amazing and kind. The bed we slept in however, was very uncomfortable! Still a great stay though. We’d love to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great service at check in. Really cool area with shopping, restaurants, and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Historical Hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice. Staff amazing. We couldn’t find ice. Also we had to check in by 8 pm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel is a dump, smells gross, doors don’t fully close. It’s surrounded by bars so at 2am loud drunks come out yelling and one puked under our window. Parking is 2 blocks away. Downtown Placerville is a cool little town, but there has got to be a better option.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

louis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, very cool historic place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025