Ione Hotel

“A charming, old hotel...and the only hotel in Ione”

A group of us (4 couples) stayed at the Ione Hotel while we were in Ione for the Preston Castle Haunted House. Overall, I found the hotel charming, affordable, and convenient. I did not find the hotel run down as others have commented. The hotel is a little rough around the edges but it is a hist… more

A group of us (4 couples) stayed at the Ione Hotel while we were in Ione for the Preston Castle Haunted House. Overall, I found the hotel charming, affordable, and convenient. I did not find the hotel run down as others have commented. The hotel is a little rough around the edges but it is a historical building and I think the owner has done a good job of keeping the place up and running considering the price of the rooms (around $100 night) and the costly upkeep of maintaining an old building. Every room is decorated differently giving each room its own character. Room 9 is a nice honeymoon suite with a big claw foot tub in the room. Room 13 is apparently the most haunted (FYI - our group did not experience any paranormal activity during our stay). Fernando, the manager, is very nice and helpful. The rooms do let in light from the hallway so you might want to bring one of those eye cover things if you’re sensitive to light while trying to sleep. The Corner Café across the street opens early and makes a great breakfast burrito and sandwich.

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“Charming hotel but over priced. Don't get a room overlooking the street”

Downtown Ione is very quaint and the hotel fits in perfectly. It's an old hotel and charming in an "old world" way. For what it is it is pretty expensive and we mistakenly chose a room overlooking the main street. The air conditioner made a fair attempt to be the noisiest thing in town but the arri… more

Downtown Ione is very quaint and the hotel fits in perfectly. It's an old hotel and charming in an "old world" way. For what it is it is pretty expensive and we mistakenly chose a room overlooking the main street. The air conditioner made a fair attempt to be the noisiest thing in town but the arrivals and departures of Harley Davidsons to the bar opposite gave some stiff competition. If you could get a room here for $70 or less and could land one at the very back of the hotel then I think it might be worth giving it a try.

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“Think Gold Rush Old West”

I was traveling by myself and looking for a relatively inexpensive place with character and I found it. Alex has done a fine job of maintaining the character of this very old school hotel in a town that's off the beaten path. The room was clean and maintained. There was the usual TV and fridge a… more

I was traveling by myself and looking for a relatively inexpensive place with character and I found it. Alex has done a fine job of maintaining the character of this very old school hotel in a town that's off the beaten path. The room was clean and maintained. There was the usual TV and fridge and the bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. I paid about as much as I would have for a chain motel, but got a lot more character and friendly staff than I would have at one of those motels. Food in town is fine and it also keeps the old west character. If you're looking for 5 star accommodations; this isn't the place, but then you wouldn't experience the character of this place either.

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