Historic Cary House Hotel

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An outdoor dining area with brick walls, string lights, and tables set for a meal.
A lobby with a patterned carpet, wooden furniture, and a glass display case.
A banquet hall with tables covered in golden tablecloths, decorated with golden centerpieces and hanging decorations.
A multi-story building with a sign reading "CARY HOUSE" and a storefront below.
A round dining table set with red glasses, plates with food, and silverware.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $125
$114 nightly
$125 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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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

Superior King Suite with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Placerville

With a stay at Historic Cary House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Placerville, steps from Placerville City Hall and Bell Tower. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

What's nearby

  • Placerville City Hall - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Historic Main Street Placerville - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bell Tower - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sequoia - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chuck's Wellness Center - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Historic Cary House Hotel

Historic Cary House Hotel offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Placerville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, a hair salon, and wedding services. Guests who want to try their luck at the slots can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Planning an event in Placerville? This hotel has 603 square feet (56 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per stay; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • 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 available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges 2 percent 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 percent

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 fire extinguisher

Property is also known as

Cary Hotel
Cary House
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Historic Cary House
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Historic Cary House Hotel Placerville
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Historic House Hotel
House Cary
Lexington Historic Cary Hotel
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Historic Cary House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam Langley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay! Very helpful staff, neat historic property! Right next to a cool historic downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very charming and well maintained. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here anytime we visit Placerville. Best location in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in the historic part of Placerville and made it easy to walk to the shops and dine close by.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff was very kind and friendly. The hotel was very nostalgic and filled with antiques. A very fun hotel experience in a very fun town!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the historic atmosphere. The elevator was very intriguing. Staff were helpful and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

hamta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very historic rooms. Very limited amenities ! Excellent location with great restaurants . Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice, peaceful & staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a few times. Staff is friendly. The rooms are clean. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a historic place did not meet the standards of today’s accommodations but gave a comfortable representation of the time period for which it was operated. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hotel built in the 1850’s so different yardstick for amenities. A lot of great history. And the cleanest place I’ve ever stayed. Plenty of hot water and pressure as well. Staff were super nice and very helpful. Really enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cary Hotel is my favorite place in Placerville. It's beautiful, comfortable, and convenient. The staff just couldn't be nicer. My favorite part is the little bits of historical knowledge all over the place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here a lot, it is a funky OLD Hotel, you can see, feel (and smell) the history - Staff is always great, the Kitchen is not stocked with anything other than having a stove top - no pots, pans, silverware..... just an FYI - I am thankful for the Cary House - will go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic landmark! Conveniently located in the heart of Placerville, CA.My second stay here after years past. Staff is what makes your stay here pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cary House is a historic landmark in Placerville right in the middle of hang town. Easy walk to shops, pubs and great places to dine. Love the Cary House and its staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great better then I was expecting little difficulty with luggage and small slope to the evaluator that's not noticeable at first with the lobby lighting half baths parking is behind hotel and with a fee we'll lighted but not real secured great experience everything with in 200 feet all reasonable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frost

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs a breakfast location/working bar. Not fully staffed...waited for them to show. Need more staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and beautiful historic hotel! Right in downtown Placerville. We loved strolling from the hotel to all the cute shops and antique stores along the row. Hotel itself was clean, well managed with friendly staff. Shower was hot with great pressure! We loved the antique look of the rooms. Bonus: if you like ghosts and spooky stories, this hotel is great! We loved watching the Portals to Hell episode about the hotel… in the hotel! Overall, fantastic experience. We would stay here again if we found ourselves in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This is a 170 year old hotel with an elevator from the 1920's and it does show its age but it's conveniently located right on the main street going through the tourist destination of Placerville. Acceptable cleanliness and staff was very friendly and helpful. The decor and carpeting and fixtures showed a significant amount of wear. If you're looking for the fun and the ambiance of the town it's good - if you're looking for a hotel comparable to Marriott or Hyatt it's not in that category.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly historic hotel, large suites, very friendly front desk staff, remember it’s old-so don’t expect newer amenities, historic elevator very fun to ride (again, it’s old)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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