Historic Cary House Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Banquet hall
Lobby sitting area
Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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300 Main Street, Placerville, CA, 95667
  • Place, Historic Main Street Placerville
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bell Tower
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(85 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Placerville

With a stay at Historic Cary House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Placerville, within a 10-minute drive of Red Hawk Casino and Historic Main Street Placerville. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bell Tower and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Fountain and Tallman Soda Works Building.

What's nearby

  • Placerville City Hall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Historic Main Street Placerville - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bell Tower - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Mel's Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Tap House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buttercup Pantry - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sequoia - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Historic Cary House Hotel

Hotel in Placerville with free casino shuttle
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 transport

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Uncovered 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
  • Lift
  • 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
  • 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

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 50.00 for check-in after 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Parking

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

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per stay (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 50.00 for check-in after 10 PM
  • 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.

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
Lexington Historic Cary Placerville
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Historic Cary House Hotel Hotel Placerville

Reviews

Historic Cary House Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 480 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Freddy, TEQUESTA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The property needs a face lift.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great service at check in. Really cool area with shopping, restaurants, and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Andia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Once a year.

we like the Cary house for our getaway to the wine country in Plymouth area. Generally, the weather is good, but this weekend was up to 100 degrees. Across the street is a nice little public house restaurant which had good bites and beer choice and meal choices. We went to the Buttercup Pantry restaurant for breakfast and that was also very good. It is the old part of town so there is some history that is interesting. Thank you Placerville.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Historic

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeri

Disliked: Room comfort

Historical Experience

If you are just wanting a historical experience, this is a good stay. The lobby is beautifully rich in history. The rooms are very dated and small. The plumbing is questionable. The lady that checked us in was very kind. However, I really didn't see anyone else and we were there 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, friendly staff, excellent location. A great value
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at the Cary House when we visit Placerville. It's within 15 minutes drive to great wineries, you're across the street from great restaurant's and the local shops are charming. We enjoy taking a stroll around the town after dinner and look in the shop windows. Maybe on day we will even encounter a ghost!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
VERY HISTORIC-ORIGINAL ELEVATOR FROM GOLD RUSH ERA
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyse

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

Another great visit

Happy with property not so happy with hotel.com not letting me use my gift card or being reachable by phone- finally get a human and still can’t use the gift card The property was was very nice just be aware of the elevator, it’s old and they tell you to watch your step and I forgot and tripped but there’s a VibesUp store nearby and they fixed my sore knee quickly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff, especially Carly, was really helpful. She even came to our room to help us with the tv remote and air conditioning. The only downside was nighttime noise from the nearby highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history of the hotel and the decor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott, San Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Tucson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel our room was dated but comfortable. The air conditioning REALLY worked. We couldn’t figure out how to turn it up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

marco

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025