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Historian Inn

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Shared Balcony No Pets Faces Highway) | Street view
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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1427 US Highway 395 N, Gardnerville, NV, 89410
  • Place, Sharkey's Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lampe Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible,Ground Floor (Pet Friendly with Pet Fee)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible,Ground Floor (Pet Friendly with Pet Fee)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible,Ground Floor (Pet Friendly with Pet Fee)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Shared Balcony No Pets Faces Highway)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Shared Balcony No Pets Faces Highway)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Shared Balcony No Pets Faces Highway)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (No Pets )

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (No Pets )

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (No Pets )

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly with Pet Fee)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly with Pet Fee)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly with Pet Fee)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly with Pet Fee)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly with Pet Fee)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gardnerville

A stay at Historian Inn places you in the heart of Gardnerville, steps from Sharkey's Casino and 5 minutes by foot from Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center. .This motel is 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino and 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe.
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What's nearby

  • Sharkey's Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lampe Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carson River - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carson Valley Casino - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carson Valley Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Katies at Carson Valley Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪JJ's Mexican Food - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Shoppe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Historian Inn

Historian Inn offers 33 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 33 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and a fireplace in the lobby.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a state park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Historian Gardnerville
Historian Inn
Historian Inn Gardnerville
Historian Inn Motel
Historian Inn Gardnerville
Historian Inn Motel Gardnerville

Historian Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very nice room with coffee and donuts in the morning. We visit family in the area and its our go to place. Recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keturah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and didn't smell.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and staff was courteous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have changed their dog rules since we were there last year. You can’t leave dogs in room while you go eat. Should tell you that before you come so you have opportunity to leave dogs at home. The 100.00 dollar fine is a little much for leaving your dogs for 1 hour. Messed up our anniversary dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst place ever. Stained pillow cases on all the pillows. Loud and noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes room was excellent everything I needed refrigerator microwave soap good towels nice decorative things and good coffee and paddles:)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
couteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Frank

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the flooring was coming up and the furniture was falling apart. i sat in the chairs and it all but fell apart, when i asked to have the chairs replaced they brought me two folding chairs. they did not have another king room so i was stuck with it. It really sucked. i stayed there last year and it was nice dont know what happened.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The AC was really loud. The front porch light was strobing all night. Had to smoke on a sidewalk next to the main road. No coffee till 7 am and the breakfast was eggs and potatoes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was friendly and helpful. The location allowed for plenty of walkable dining and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. I was given the wrong room and overall that wasn’t that big of a deal. What was a big deal, the clerk gave someone else my room code and at approx. 9:30 pm someone came in my room while I was in bed and the safety latch didn’t hold the door so needless to say I didn’t sleep well nor did I feel very safe. I was by myself and a woman. What if I had been naked, in the shower or in the midst of something. I called the front desk and while they were apologetic it didn’t change what happened. I asked for a refund at check out and was denied not offered any sort of compensation. The employee on duty had to call the manager, Lydia and she wouldn’t even talk to me. Expedia is dealing with this now. I get things happen but that’s something that should never happen! The Historian is an older hotel but it’s in a good location. It could use some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great room awesome view of mtns.

Nice place staff was friendly let us check in early
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Parking was easy and secure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara, Claremont

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to spend the night. Very walkable area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and reasonably appointed, though somewhat dated. We enjoyed the proximity to downtown Gardnerville, and the presence of a pair of L2 chargers on the fairly quiet street next to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice downtown location. Good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Rapid City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and it was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In order to check-in 55 minutes early they wanted to charge us an additional $50. I have never heard of this practice. The pillows were hard as a rock and the mattress was extremely uncomfortable. In addition, the place has a great deal of traffic noise throughout the night. We were very disappointed, especially considering some of the reviews we read. They must have been posted by the owners and their relatives.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Madeleine n

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute & comfy place. Food, shops, & a casino in walking distance. The wedding venue- The Jacob Berry Farm was a 3 minute drive. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025