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West River House

2.0 star property
Hotel in Truckee

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Shower, free toiletries, towels
Front of property
Double Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
10101 West River St, Truckee, CA, 96161

What's nearby

  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Donner Lake - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 15 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min walk
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪RMU Truckee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Zuri Coffee Co. - ‬4 min drive

About this property

West River House

Hotel near Donner Lake
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library at West River House. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at West River House feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special 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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

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
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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Redlight Hostel Truckee
Redlight Hostel
Redlight Truckee
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Frequently asked questions

Is West River House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at West River House?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at West River House?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at West River House?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25.

Where is West River House located?

Located in Downtown Truckee, this hotel is steps from Tahoe National Forest, Truckee River, and Commercial Row. Sierra Mountain Cemetery and Ponderosa Golf Course are also within 1 mi (2 km). Truckee Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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West River House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 183 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great little hostel option in downtown Truckee, clean, easy and mellow midweek.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The other hotel guests were quiet and I was able to sleep well on my day off from work. I recommend room 13 for those guests that want privacy. Fyi, one can save money at this property by booking a "communal room".
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Jj
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed in the annex. Super nice staff, very cool vibe. Was there for my cousin’s wedding so didn’t get to hang out at the little bar at all but will next time. Friends who were through-hiking the PCT highly recommended and they were right.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

The room was tiny.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

Great price for the location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10

When they offer ear plugs, take them. When you see the white noise machine, use it. Besides noise levels, it’s legit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10

Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

Great hostel in a great location! Nice staff, sauna, nice showers, wifi, small bar w ice cream and drinks available for purchase.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10

It felt like home away from home. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10

Had a great vibe proper balance between privacy and community.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10

This hostel is in a great location and has easy parking. It's very clean. The host, Michael, was fantastic -- a great gjuy and a credit to the Redlight (and humanity).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10

One of a kind, a unique experience for my kids and me, homey, very friendly and helpful manager/greeter/bartender/ice cream scooper. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022