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West River House

2.0 star property
Truckee hotel in Downtown Truckee area

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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10101 West River St, Truckee, CA, 96161
  • Place, Commercial Row
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Truckee River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocking Stone Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 102 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with a ladder, a door, and a small table with towels.

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Room

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom Upstairs

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Truckee

Downtown Truckee stay.A stay at this Downtown Truckee hotel places you steps from Commercial Row and within a 5-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest. Truckee River and Rocking Stone Tower are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Commercial Row - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Truckee River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Truckee Jail Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rocking Stone Tower - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tahoe Forest Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min walk
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪New Moon Natural Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Crest Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wagon Train Coffee Shop - ‬5 min walk

About this property

West River House

Truckee hotel in Downtown Truckee area
West River House offers its guests a library, a terrace, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. West River House also features concierge services and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This Truckee hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
West River House offers 12 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

Guests should be aware that a dog resides at this property.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is West River House to the airport?

West River House is 2.9 mi (9-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at West River House?

As of Apr 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at West River House on Apr 28, 2026 start from CA $142, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does West River House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at West River House.

How close is West River House to the beach?

This hotel is 6.1 mi (12-min drive) from West End Beach and 12.5 mi (30-min drive) from Kings Beach State Recreation Area. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does West River House offer free breakfast?

West River House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at West River House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Crystal Bay Casino (20-min drive) and Jim Kelley's Tahoe Nugget Casino (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at West River House?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at West River House?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does West River House have a pool?

West River House does not have a pool.

Does West River House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is West River House to downtown Truckee?

West River House is 0.2 mi away from Truckee.

West River House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 232 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness
The check in process was a little confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They provide earplugs and white noise machines for a reason.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
was not aware this was a hostel not a hotel room bathroom was shared, was a nice place but not what I was expecting
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanat, Rio Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and budget friendly option. Rooms are cozy but have all the essentials and are very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

zachary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mefree

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station and good places to eat nearby. Bike rental next door. Got us in early, no room keys but a code that worked great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First of all, there was no hair dryer in the room. So I had to go downstairs and get that.There's no water left for you.There is no TV in the room and you could hear everyone coming in and out of rooms, thier solution was to offer earplugs. History os neat but O got little sleep. The parking is a pain as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice being close to downtown and the Truckee River
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Alameda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A super hostel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

AdiShakti

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dorm rooms very small. Otherwise excellent. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nehal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for what I needed. A clean bed and a bathroom for a couple of nights, right near downtown Truckee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little place, my new favorite. Easy checkin and slept comfy. Not hot water in hand sink, but that's OK. Towels were on the bed, place was ready for us when we arrived! Easy communication too. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This place is hard to review as they are giving you a feel for the “old west “. Shared bathrooms ( mostly ) Loud as it’s next to the Union Pacific main line and the doors loosely shut. They do give you a “white noise machine” and earplugs. It is located in town so you can easily get food and do some shopping. Also, parking is on the street and is paid parking between 10am to 6 pm. No AC also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was all I needed, just passing through on my way to SF. The price was very fair
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

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

Budget travelers, stay here!

Cool place! Has what you need for an affordable stay. Slept like a baby. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

HELEN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rex

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

4/10 Poor

larry

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This hotel was half the price of other hotels and

The photos online made the room look cute. The room was on the third floor and there was a very steep climb. I knew that the room would be small but, the room was very small with sloping ceilings. I hit my head getting out of bed and on the ceiling. Im 6ft tall. The bed platform is about 4in off the floor, old mattress, not very comfortable. Basically you have to sweat out of bed, onto your knees and not hit your head on the ceiling. The place is carpeted in what look like carpet samples from the 80’s. I have stayed at hotels with shared bathrooms and I have no problem with that. The problem was I was on the third floor and the bathroom was on the second floor. Getting up in the middle of the night and climbing down a flight of stairs has no fun. I was on a motorcycle and parking is practically nonexistent. Basically. They tell you to find parking were you can.
Only one room in the 3rd floor. The bathroom is on the second floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025