Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site, with uncovered self-parking for a fee of USD 10 per stay, which includes in/out privileges.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms with a pet deposit of USD 100 per stay and a pet fee of USD 40 per accommodation. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25, and late check-out is available for USD 50, both subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

Accessibility features include elevators and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Placerville, just steps from Placerville City Hall and Bell Tower, and is 1.1 miles from Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine. Nearby attractions include the Placerville Historical Museum and El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

What are the policies for children staying at the hotel?

One child aged 5 years or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

Historic Cary House Hotel in Placerville

Average nightly price at Historic Cary House Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$122
February	$128
March	$125
April	$133
May	$138
June	$138
July	$130
August	$127
September	$132
October	$150
November	$149
December	$134

What guests think

At Historic Cary House Hotel, guests praise the unbeatable downtown Placerville location and the building's vintage character, while also noting that rooms and furnishings feel dated with quirks typical of a very old property.

Many find the staff friendly and responsive, though several report absent or unhelpful front desk coverage and occasional housekeeping inconsistencies. Street-facing rooms can be noisy, and comfort varies due to sloped floors, small bathrooms, and beds that some describe as lumpy or hard. Facilities feel basic: parking is convenient and the historic elevator is memorable, but HVAC can be seasonal or finicky and kitchenettes are often understocked. Expect a centrally located, character-forward stay with tradeoffs.

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Facilities

Historic elevator is a standout feature and parking behind the hotel is convenient. Amenities are limited, with several reports of no ice or vending and HVAC that can switch seasonally, leading to hot or cold rooms.

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Louis

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Was good, but no heat until November. With changing climate, this definitely needs to change.

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Fan

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All good. Parking is on a shared lot on the back of the building, thanks!

8

Heather

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a cool hotel! Very quaint and lots of stores, restaurants, and bars within walking distance. Very quiet at night and I slept well. The historic elevator is pretty sweet!

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stephen

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Vey quaint, old building in the heart of town. Room was snug and comfortable. Problem with TV remote. Could not get heater on. AC worked fine.

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Shayping

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There’s no air conditioning in the room.

8

Julie

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very quint and comfortable. Convenient parking and the hotel is right in Oldtown Placerville. The old elevator was amazing.

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Deanna

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The kitchen had no supplies whatsoever but that was ok. We bought some utensils and plates at the hardware store across the street. The big problem was that there is no AC in October apparently and the room was extremely hot. They gave us two fans to use and that helped but there was no way to keep the windows open to get a breeze. Our little room was sweltering during the day!

10

Christopher

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It's over a 170 yrs old. It's Historic and it's dated. It's also rumored that it's haunted. Its not a resort and amenities are limited. Everything is in walking distance. You are smack dab in the middle of Placerville. Huge plus. Convenient. Staff is friendly and helpful.

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Michele

Dec 9, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

It was a beautiful building, but there were NO amenities. Not even a beverage vending machine or ICE.

10

Linda

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel with so much history. Like stepping back in time. Love the antique elevator.

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Cleanliness

Reviews are mixed: many note clean rooms, but others report musty odors, stained or worn carpets and furnishings, and occasional lapses in housekeeping.

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Laura

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We have stayed at the Historic Cary House for many years while visiting wine country near Placerville. It is very convenient and walkable to Main Street restaurants and to regional wineries. The hotel is clean and quiet. The front desk manager is very helpful.

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Shilpi

Jul 8, 2024

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This place is disgusting. It is literally the worst hotel I've stayed at anywhere in the world, with the possible exception of student hostels in developing countries 35 years ago (but at 30x the cost of those places). The lobby smells of "history" as one of the other guests commented. The front desk staff is largely unavailable (they are not there in the evenings after 8pm or mornings before 8am), and surly when they are available. We waited on our room being "cleaned" and when we entered, there was an overwhelming smell of bleach. It smelled as though the entire place had been sloshed down with buckets of bleach. Our eyes began watering within a minute of entering. We left as soon as possible, opened all the windows while we were gone, but it was not much better when we returned. There was hair in the ("newly cleaned") shower drain, and the water had a suspicious (metallic) smell, so we forwent taking showers. When we threw back the covers on the bed, the we found long human hair (not ours), rumpled sheets, threadbare bedding, and pillows that were probably 30 years old). All the bedding was synthetic and looki

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Todd

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place was TERRIBLE! The desk clerk was passed out on the lobby couch, the bed comforter had stains, there was dirt running down the walls, paint peeled off the bathroom vanity, and filthy light fixtures. However, the room was newly painted, evident by the painters tape still stuck to the ceiling and paint on the fridge.

10

Pete

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

While it is a very dated facility, it was clean and quiet.

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Rose

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was not cleaned properly. The shower curtains had filth on them and the comforter had stains and holes. I like the ambiance of the place but they need to replace the comforters and clean the rooms properly. Not sure if I would stay again.

10

Elona

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So cool to step back in time. The room was clean, beds comfortable and the staff was helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend this spot.

10

Jody

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is very clean. It is conveniently located in downtown Placerville. We will stay here again.

4

Kathleen

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place seriously needs some work. Our room had concave floors. It’s very noisy. We booked the hotel because it had a kitchenette, but there were no pots, pans, forks, spoons, plates, etc. the stove and stove oven worked but there was no way to use them without pots or trays. The carpets were dirty. The bathroom ceiling is dirty. The bed was uncomfortable. The building is beautiful, even the elevator is charming. The lobby is lovely to stop into. But I absolutely would not recommend staying here unless it were renovated.

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Casey

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Location was great, bed was decent, shower was good. Friendly staff. This whole hotel could use a refurbish. I know it’s a historic building, but the fittings in the room were neither Gold Rush-era historic nor up-to-date. The whole building had a dusty musty smell. Aside from these minor complaints it was a decent value for the price.

10

Inez

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We chose this as a central spot to stay, close to our adventures. The room was clean and comfy. We had all the supplies that were needed. Definitely a go to for next time we're in the area.

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Rooms

Rooms vary widely in size and layout with historic décor; some suites feel spacious, but many mention sloped floors, small bathrooms, and kitchenettes lacking utensils. Street-facing rooms can be noisy, bed comfort is mixed, and Wi-Fi/TV reliability varies.

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Chaney

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the property location! The major disappointment was the rock hard bed! It was like sleeping on the floor.

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Jeff

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great except the refrigerator didn't work, and although there was a mini kitchen, there were no utensils or plates. There was only one kitchen thand towel. No paper towels or napkins. The room smelled strongly of disinfectant and isopropyl alcohol.

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Pamela

Sep 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a lovely historic interesting old hotel. If I stayed again, I would request a room in the back though. I was facing Main St., and the noise level of Bar Patrons until 3am was very disturbing. Otherwise great place. The price was right. A continental breakfast would be nice too.

8

Lance

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fun, historic hotel in downtown Placerville. Staff was friendly. Rooms were good. The king bed suite was spacious.

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Dan

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

TV intermittent

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Lisa

Jun 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The overall look of the hotel was very cute and nice theme! It was very convenient as it was located right in the middle of the downtown. The main thing for my disappointing score was the super uncomfortable beds! The mattresses fell to a slope when laying on them. They were awful!

8

Michael

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the beautiful lobby and the interesting, antique elevator. Our room was small but extremely clean. The bathroom definitely needs an overhaul; the tub was clean but peeling paint made it gross. Never stay in a unit at the front of the hotel. Several bars across the street with biker clientele revving their engines until late. However, we loved that the hotel is right downtown near great restaurants, galleries, and shops. Ask for a room in the back!

8

Robert

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place was interesting 😆 I booked this place because of its location in downtown and it being close to the wedding we were attending. When we checked in, there was a sign that they were away helping someone but to call the number and someone would assist. We called the number and someone come down right away. The person who checked us in was very nice and helpful. She said we had to try the elevator at least once. We did and it is not your typical elevator. Very old school. It was cool! The room was a little disappointing. The floors sloped, the beds were sloped, candy wrappers around the windowsill, and the closet had smoke alarms laying around with no batteries (rooms are equipped with functional alarms). The lobby was pretty cool though with the decor and parking was very convenient. This is a good place for an overnight stay. Probably not the place for multiple night stay. Overall a good experience.

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Tatiana

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one night for yarn crawl. Excellent location. But a little worn down and absolutely no utensils in the kitchenette which was super annoying

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jeff

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Historic venue. Rooms werent finished to historic time frame. 3 day stay wifi never worked . Requsted housekeeping after second night and was not completed. AC was noisy and had little to no control. I will not stay here again . Check out the lobby and history albums but dont stay overnight stay.

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Service

Many guests praise friendly, helpful staff and quick problem-solving, but others cite absent or curt front desk service and after-hours check-in or reservation issues.

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Laura

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We have stayed at the Historic Cary House for many years while visiting wine country near Placerville. It is very convenient and walkable to Main Street restaurants and to regional wineries. The hotel is clean and quiet. The front desk manager is very helpful.

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Allison

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a horrible (that’s putting it lightly) experience with the front desk employee today. My room was booked a month prior. I showed up today close to 3pm to be told very nonchalantly Taylor did not have time to call me prior, but my room had extensive damage and I could no longer stay there. I asked what I’m supposed to do and she said she called the Best Western and they had one room left. She had time to call them though, just not me who showed up with nowhere to stay. Horrible in so many ways. I asked her what if I didn’t want to stay at Best Western (3 exits down the road) and she said she didn’t know what to tell me and that was my option. You’ve read this far, so if you’re jaw isn’t open from the utter lack of any good customer service and even care on her part how inconvenienced I was, then I don’t know what to say. I never raised my voice. What I did was let her know how unacceptable that was and Taylor had a classic tantrum and yelled at me to leave for harassment. She called 911, I met the officer outside and explained what happened inside. His response was finding out there was no room at 3pm checkin was wrong. I will never recommend this hotel, but I will let every one I know about this experience. Absolutely horrible with the weakest way to even help accommodate me.

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Eileen

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Historic hotel with kitchenette...awesome We had to look for alternate location as1st choice could not accomedate disabled family member. Carly & Katie at front were the best ever! Really took care of us. Romero the maintenance man was equally helpful. One of the best experiences ever.

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Gary

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed our stay at this historic hotel. The history behind it is very fascinating and the decorations went along with that. The front staff Carrie was so super friendly if we are ever in Placerville, we would stay here again.

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Terry

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The door was locked when we tried to check in. We had previously received a call from the front desk and confirmed that we would be arriving around 7pm. We were told that if we arrived after 8pm there would be nobody at the desk. We called when we arrived and the person manning the front desk was “on break” and not in the hotel. We waited 10 minutes out in the cold for him to show up and let us in. Aside from this, the hotel is clean. Beds and pillows are so-so. Decor is very tired. Excellent location.

10

Nicole

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff!!!

4

Vickee

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

there was never anyone up front to greet or help.

4

raymond

Mar 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible service from desk clerk. I asked for a checkout receipt and was told no. Upon asking for manager to explain why, they called police to evict me. Police actually provided me with managers contact info. Treated a paying customer checking out early like a criminal!

10

Paulina

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The building history is cool. The elevator was small old and cute; It adds character to the stay. Tracy was working up front and was very helpful.

8

Joe

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall good. Great location, and wonderful history surrounding this hotel and the setting. We had some issues with our room, both tv's did not work. We let the front desk know, they came up immediately to check it out. They were not able to get the tv's to work so they moved us to another room where everything worked. I commend the staff for quickly responding and accomodating us due to the situation.

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Location

Excellent downtown location, walkable to restaurants, shops, and wineries, with convenient parking. Several warn of nighttime noise from nearby bars and traffic, so back-facing rooms are quieter.

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Brian

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved it! Walk to all of downtown! History is amazing 👏

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Sonia

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, great location.

10

Dan

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location to enjoy downtown Placerville

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Virgi

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Being in Old Town Placerville is such a treat. Cary House makes it convenient to explore!

10

Greg

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service at check in. Really cool area with shopping, restaurants, and bars.

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Donald

Dec 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We love the history of the Cary House. We love that it is right down town old historic Placerville. The night life is loud so you may want to consider a room facing back.

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Laura

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location at great price

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Michael

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the beautiful lobby and the interesting, antique elevator. Our room was small but extremely clean. The bathroom definitely needs an overhaul; the tub was clean but peeling paint made it gross. Never stay in a unit at the front of the hotel. Several bars across the street with biker clientele revving their engines until late. However, we loved that the hotel is right downtown near great restaurants, galleries, and shops. Ask for a room in the back!

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Debi

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location in town.

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Kimberly

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Little to much noise on the main street side at night.

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4 $153	5 $97	6 $94	7 $95	8 $100	9 $319	10
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