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National Exchange Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with bars and a coffee shop

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The National Exchange Hotel blends historic charm and modern comfort after its 2021 revitalization. Enjoy meals at Lola's restaurant, relax with coffee in the garden café, and stay connected with WiFi throughout your visit to this storied landmark.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
211 Broad St, Nevada City, CA, 95959-2501

What's nearby

  • Off Broadstreet Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nevada City Chamber of Commerce - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nevada Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tahoe National Forest Headquarters - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Colfax Station - 23 min drive
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪National Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stonehouse Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dakan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Communal Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

National Exchange Hotel

Hotel in the historical district, remodeled in 2021
Consider a stay at National Exchange Hotel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and 2 bars. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Lola, the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Grand Lounge
  • Lola
  • National Bar

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1856
  • Renovated entire property - February 2021
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service fee: USD 22 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

National Hotel
National Exchange Hotel Hotel
National Exchange Hotel Nevada City
National Exchange Hotel Hotel Nevada City

Frequently asked questions

Is National Exchange Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at National Exchange Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at National Exchange Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is National Exchange Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is steps from Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, Historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum, and Off Broadstreet Theatre. Nevada Theatre and Nevada City Firehouse No. 2 are also within 5 minutes.

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National Exchange Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 406 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bar is great and so is the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sioban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great renovation & cool bar with delicious food!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loriene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Old, historic hotel with a great breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute, comfy bed and friendly customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, cool vibe, and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The authenticity of this hotel and Nevada City itself brings you back in time. You feel like a wealthy person from the 1800s. Impeccably clean and well-appointed with all the comforts of a modern hotel, including robes. The sometimes crooked floors and steps, the huge moldings and wainscoting, the winding passages, and the antique furnishings add authentic historical charm. I think it might be haunted, but in a good way. Finally, the huge second story balcony overlooking Broad Street was the perfect spot to relax in the afternoon with a glass of wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious comfortable room, good breakfast, helpful staff.

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was such a fun hotel! Great food, wonderful location… Everyone was very nice. This is my kind of place. So much history. It really has a vibe. The shower is awesome too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nursing Student Spring Break Trip

This place was perfect and every single staff member was so kind. I can not wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with lots of history. Nicely refurbished with all the modern amenities. Very limited parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful historic hotel with exceptional in-hotel dining and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully redone property and amazing food/drinks! Also amazingly dog friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Very sweet and hospitable folks ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, you can walk to everything. Will go again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. The shower was amazing! The restaurant on property was fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great History!

This is a beautiful hotel with a super friendly staff! It was a fun old building transformed into a wonderful destination spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good condition and enjoyable atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a wonderful unspoiled town. Hotel room is amazing with private balcony overlooking the quaint street. Very good restaurant and bar also
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Kathy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what you’d expect.

I won’t go back. The room was in the back, by the back door that was very busy. Bed was small. Walls were thin. You have to get all the way into the shower to turn it on, hoping it won’t be to cold or to hot. And worst of all there was a blue light near the ceiling that kept strobing all night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building in prime, walkable location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve the hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant stay and nice rooms. It is an historical property with a few minor issues. Will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lifang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely place to stay. It is very clean and safe. I had dinner at the restaurant. Delicious food with excellent service. Everyone is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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