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Historic Dow Hotel provides amenities like an adjacent golf course and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Classic Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Economy Room

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Lone Pine, Historic Dow Hotel is in a rural area and next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Diaz Lake Recreation Area and Alabama Hills, while Museum of Western Film History and Eastern California Museum are cultural highlights. Take time off to check out the hot springs in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain biking, skydiving, and hunting nearby. Visit our Lone Pine travel guide
Map
310 South Main Street, Lone Pine, CA, 93545

What's nearby

  • A Western-style town with wooden buildings, a wooden water tower, and a mountain in the background.
    Museum of Western Film History
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A snow-covered tree by a lake with mountains in the background.
    Diaz Lake Recreation Area
    6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • A mountainous landscape with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.
    Alabama Hills
    9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Mt. Whitney Golf Club
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mount Whitney Trailhead
    18 min drive - 13.7 miles

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Tacos Los Hermanos
    6 min walk
  • Carl's Jr.
    7 min walk
  • The Mt. Whitney Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Vibras
    3 min walk

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 250.00 per accommodation

We have included all 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Dow Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Historic Dow Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Dow Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Historic Dow Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Historic Dow Hotel located?

Situated in Lone Pine, this golf hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Museum of Western Film History and Southern Inyo Healthcare District. Eastern Sierra InterAgency Visitor Center and Mt. Whitney Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Historic Dow Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was friendly although, the pool was unavailable. I had no idea I booked a room without a bathroom. The saving grace is that my room was upgraded to include a bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Gabe

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Sorry to say, but we wre disapponted. The sheet on the bed had a big dirty spot!!! It should have been noticed, when it was put on.The trash can in the room wa not emptied!! And the trashcan in the hall was full of trash. We stayed there before and the place was spotless. Not this time, sorry to say!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julia

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the old historic building, clean and comfortable enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The lobby is lovely, with all the actors’ pictures from Western movies, the room and bed were very comfortable, and the temperature in the room was perfect. I stayed before a hiking trip, which happened to take place at the same time as Badwater Ultramarathon, and there was a very exciting and enjoyable vibe at the hotel and in town. I will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real gem. A Piece of western history. I love staying here. I stayed in the older part of the hotel. The room was small, but very quaint and comfortable. I watched westerns on the tv. I slept well. The room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool area was nice and clean and upto date with patio furniture.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historical hotel. Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little boost with doors slamming near our room at night and early in the morning but other than that super cute hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cool hotel for the history of the place but a little rundown. Seems like they are doing renovations though, so improvements may be coming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Part of the hotel is "historic." Be prepared to take some compromises in stride.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neal

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tatyana

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tatyana

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Karen

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I chose the Dow Villa because of the price and reviews. I expected an older, vintage hotel with a few quirks, and was willing to overlook that for the price. The lobby was nice, staff friendly, and the grounds well kept. Then I saw the pool and hot tub were out of order. At 107 degrees, the hot tub wasn't a priority, but that was just the beginning. My room was around 76–80 degrees with no thermostat. I learned the original hotel has no individual AC—just a central swamp cooler. A SWAMP COOLER…in 107-degree weather? The front desk was nice and cold; my room was basically getting a gentle breeze. Worse, the vent occasionally brought in cigarette smoke. The newer section has individual AC, but it was full. Important: it's called the Dow Villa MOTEL. If you want modern heating/AC, book the MOTEL, not the HOTEL. Then came the real surprise. The connecting door to the next room wasn't secured as I assumed. Later, while relaxing in my skivvies, a woman from the adjoining room opened it and peeked in. I greeted her with “HI!” and she immediately closed it after catching a glimpse of something less majestic than Mt. Whitney. I laughed, locked the door, and announced, “I'm locking the door!” But the heat, spotty Wi-Fi, lack of climate control, and connecting-door surprise made this more memorable than enjoyable. Spring for the extra $100 if comfort and privacy matter. Lesson learned by me—and hopefully learned vicariously by you. Good luck, Historic Dow Villa.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Said there was a pool. We showed up on the hottest day to find out it was closed. Not ideal with minimal a/c in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here cuz they have a pool and jacuzzi. Not one but BOTH WERE INOP!!! They should have bought me breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026