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13450 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
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BEST WESTERN Golden Key
Ranked #1 of 7 hotels in Auburn
4.5 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
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Boise, Idaho
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Very nice.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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We traveled during the holidays and spent one night at this hotel. The room was very clean and quiet, with plenty of coffee, a microwave and refrigerator, staff was very courteous, and they serve a nice complimentary breakfast, which also included fresh waffles and hot syrup. There was significant information concerning the area and amenities. They have a pool (indoor), a hot tub and a putting green. Additionally, there is a very nice restaurant next door (staff recommended), with a great menu offering appetizers, prime rib, steak, seafood, pasta, pizza, and a full bar. We had Prime Rib and Fettucine Alfredo with Shrimp, both were reasonably priced and excellent, their blue cheese dressing was perfect. It is one of the best stays and meals we've had while on the road.

Room Tip: Exit from the freeway is tricky, especially if you're using VZ Navigator. It told me to prepare...
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lynn Lundberg, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Golden Key, responded to this review
4 January 2012
Thank you for your great review of our hotel and the surrounding restaurant. You are right about the directions. Coming from Sac. the exit is on the right, but at the light, you need to make a right and then swing over to make a left at the next light on Lincoln Way. Another way is to take the Lincoln Way exit #120. At the stop sign make a left and continue thru the light past Raleys until you see our hotel.
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San Francisco, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Comfortable relaxed stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
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We stayed here one night after Thanksgiving to visit nearby family - first time visitors. Good location, comfortable, quiet. Liked the convenience of being near everything but did not hear the freeway traffic at all. Indoor pool was warm and fun (a luxury to swim when it was so cold out) and the breakfast had plenty of food options for my spouse (although I have food allergies so I brought my own gluten-free oatmeal). Front desk service was friendly and helpful. All around a great stay and I love that they are pet-friendly as next time we may need to bring our dog.

Room Tip: We faced the freeway and were on the lower level and there was no freeway noise. Room 112 I believe...
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lynn Lundberg, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Golden Key, responded to this review
3 January 2012
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to complete one of these reviews about our hotel. I am so glad to see that our hotel and my staff lived up to your expectations and I do hope you will be returning soon with your pet. We provide a special "Pet Treat Bag" at check-in with pick-up bags, gloves, and treats and have a wonderful lawn area to play with your dog, or directions to the great Dog- Park very close-by .
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Fairfield, CA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Questionably Dog Friendly”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

The staff is friendly and helpful and the property was nice. The bathrooms are very nice sized with plenty of room. I thought it was great that they provided a cover for the outdoor pool so it could be comfortably enjoyed during the fall and winter. The breakfast was waffles and small sweet pastries only. Some protein would have been nice if even a hard-boiled egg. We didn't eat there as we have a diabetic in the family. They have a very lovely lawn area opposite the office, but there is a sign that states no dogs on lawn please. They have no other area designated for dogs so I don't quite understand this. So, yes, you can bring your dog and stay the night, but there is no place for your dog to be a dog other than the Burger King parking lot next door and the backside of the strip mall across the street. I have stayed at the Best Western in Shasta which is much more dog friendly with a designated lawn area for your dog. I would stay here again if I didn't have my dog and would prepare to eat elsewhere.

Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
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Lynn Lundberg, Manager at BEST WESTERN Golden Key, responded to this review
14 December 2011
First I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to fill out this review. I am sorry you did not understand that the signs on our lawn are to discourage customers at the Burger King from using our lawn area as a park. The doggie treat bag you should have received when you checked in, along with the treats, disposable gloves and pick up bags had a note explaining that we know our guests are responsible pet owners and that the signs are not for them and that they are welcome to play with their pets on the lawn. I also apologize for your not knowing that we had hard boiled eggs and yogurt included in our complimentary breakfast and my staff would have been happy to help you. I hope this has cleared up any misunderstandings and I hope you will return to stay with us again in the near future.
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Northern Sierras, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Nice Stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

Great place to stay in Auburn. Friendly staff, nice greeting at check in and check out. Clean room and good breakfast. Didn't feel like having a burger at Ikeda's so we went to a new restaurant next door, Joe's Caribe Bistro, it was very good! Close to Raley's market for grocery needs. Will be back when we are in Auburn again!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Roseburg, Oregon
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“Best of the Best Western's”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

We were treated with the best hospitality we have ever seen in a Best Western.
The service was extremely courteous and helpful.
All the help we needed was provided, no problems with anything!
When we return to Auburn will stay here again. Thanks very much!

Room Tip: The upstairs rooms with no smoking are the best.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Best Western Auburn
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Address: 13450 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
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