Welcome to the charming and cozy Northern Queen Inn, nestled in the heart of Nevada City, California. Our hotel offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, providing a comfortable stay for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel is conveniently located near major attractions and business districts, making it easy for guests to access what they need. Enjoy a tour of the deepest gold mine in California, a relaxing getaway at one of the nearby scenic trails and swimming holes, or at the oldest original use theatre in California, the Nevada Theatre. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, allowing you to keep in touch with loved ones or stay on top of your work commitments. At Northern Queen Inn, we aim to provide affordable accommodation without compromising on quality and service. Whether you're passing through Nevada City or planning an extended stay, our hotel offers a cozy and welcoming environment that will make you feel right at home. Experience comfort, convenience, and genuine hospitality at Northern Queen Inn. We look forward to hosting you and ensuring your stay in Nevada City is memorable.
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Family
Location
400 Railroad Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959-2868
Northern Queen Inn
177 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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This was the most uncomfortable, lumpy, bouncy mattress I’ve ever slept on. The soap dispenser in the shower was empty. The place looks like it hit its peak in 1984 with aging and stained wallpaper, faded pastel artwork, and a general tiredness to it. The internet was pretty much useless. In short, not worth the price.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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There’s a lot of bad reviews that had me nervous to stay. But I didn’t see any blood spatters in the wall or junkies living there. However it was a busy weekend in NV City so they had a lot of reservations and may have cleaned it up for the occasion. My “large suite” was actually a one bedroom with a pull out couch in the living room and little fridge and coffee maker. The sofa bed mattress was straight up coils and the pillows are quite large and not pliable at all. But the sheets and towels were clean and the bathroom was a nice size. My cousin said she had no hot water when she showered this morning. It was fine for me last night. The decor is sparse and screwed to the wall so it gives you that feel of a dumpier hotel. But again, it’s fine for a quick stay if you have something going on in town- this hotel is just not a destination. But I did hear they just reopened, so maybe they’ll get there someday.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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I chose this inn because I needed an accommodation for one night in NV City, and most places require a two night stay. The room smelled like smokers had stayed, the coffee pot was covered in dust as well as the packets of sugar/creamer. Handle to microwave was broken off - about 1/3 of it remaining. The toilet had mold around the water line. On the positives, carpet looked new and bed was comfortable. Room was quite large.
The inn has numerous rooms and it appears that people live in some of them. Parking is plentiful. Alexander's, an upscale restaurant, is on the property but is a separate business.
Bottom line: It was okay to stay one night but if I could have found another hotel, I would have gone there.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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If you like dirty walls, fluid stained chairs, smelly rooms, and pre-graffitied hotel art, this is your dump! With the most current selection of furnishings donated by the unhoused - I hope your standards are very, very low. WiFi? …. What WiFi? Don’t forget your sleeping bag (for obvious reasons) - and keep your shoes on because as the mold and filth in the will tell you, the local gas station bathroom would be safer to walk on, unprotected.
Don’t be fooled by the expensive Steakhouse on the property - you are in for a low-class treat!
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Look elsewhere if you appreciate sanitary conditions. .
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We were referred here by the Great Western since they own the property. Its address is Nevada City and it's slightly off the freeway on a quiet street. It's surprisingly large, in a lovely woodland setting with many trees and there is a wonderful waterfall and stream!
The rooms are basic, but clean and comfortable - and at a much better price than Great Western. In the morning, they offer coffee and pastry. We will come back here.
Needing Improvement: The registration office is not in the motel. It's in an odd building across the parking lot hat used to be a gift shop. There are few signs, and we were told that many people complain about not being able to find it. (How much do signs cost?) We had to ask someone where it was. They also have a restaurant on the property if you are interested in a dinner for $50.00 and up. We went to Lumberjack.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Make sure you have directions before you go.
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We came from out of town to stay here during a family gathering on a holiday weekend, when nothing else was available. On arrival, I opened the sofa bed and found only a dingy mattress cover, littered with crumbs. Behind the sofa was a wadded up used bathroom towel, and on the floor nearby, plastic wrappers, a bottle cap and other debris. There were no linens for the bed and no blankets. The corners of the downstairs bathroom floor were grungy and the rest of the place looked unclean.I told the clerk in the office, who seemed unconcerned but said she'd have someone bring linens. The young man who came handed me a pile of linens and started to walk away when I pointed out the need to clean the room. He seemed confused so I suggested he get a vacuum. He did but never picked up the garbage or used towel. In a pandemic it's hard to believe these are the cleaning standards. That sofa bed by the way was like sleeping on box spring, could barely feel the thin mattress. The heater rattled all night long. The door cards never worked, requiring a visit to the office each night when we returned to get new ones. On cold nights with a sleeping 3-year-old, this was an unwelcome inconvenience. In a tourist town like Nevada CIty, it's also hard to believe that they charge local rates but don't keep the inn up to the local standards.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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This was the worst and most terrible experience I’ve ever had at a place. The cabin was so dirty and run down. I didn’t even want to sit on the couch without putting down a blanket first. The room had a weird smell which I figured out later was from the vomit in the couch. When we notified the staff they took forever to come look and then we’re upset we even complained!! We were in the second cabin on left. Basically the furniture was worse than something you’d find on the street besides the vomit the couch was broken. The fireplace didn’t work and you wouldn’t want to touch anything in the kitchen. We ended up leaving and booking an Airbnb. Thank goodness we were able to find something with no notice. The staff was upset that we called Hotels.com and told them we wanted our money back. The whole experience almost ruined the weekend. I’m amazed that based on reviews we thought this was an ok place!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Avoid this place
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I love this place. The lobby has real terracotta tile and smells like leather. Relaxed and real vibe but everything is nice. The desk clerk said well I think we have a lot of people so the internet may be slow, if you get on it, it is what it is. But it is plenty fast.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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I should have read the bad reviews because they are accurate. We reserved one of the cabins and when we got there at 4:30 they were still cleaning the room (check in is 3pm). The room was disappointing. The ceiling fan was CAKED with old dust and there were gross looking spots on the ceiling. There were nasty stains on the sofa, gross dripping stains on the wall, fireplace didn’t work and the blinds in the bedroom were covered in greasy dust. I do not recommend staying here. It was about $160 for the night and we couldn’t wait to leave
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed here a few years back and our visit was pretty standard. I was shocked at the condition of the hotel when we returned a few years later. We got a chalet and I was horrified at how gross it was. The room smelled like dog pee, there were literally holes punched in the walls, the couch was so dirty that we couldn’t even sit on it. The bathroom had a dated and dirty toilet seat, the fire place and heat did not work. The vibes I got in this place were awful. We could not sleep the night there so we left without touching anything. Management said that we could receive a full refund and they lied and charged our card in full. I am unable to get a hold of anyone to dispute this and honestly I don’t think anyone would help me with it anyway. I received a call the day after we checked out and they asked if we had given our keys to anyone! Apparently they don’t have a tracking system for this? I told him we turned them in and he hung up on me before I could say another word. Stay far away from this place. Seriously creepy vibes going on here. You couldn’t pay me to stay here ever again.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We are a pet friendly hotel (there is an extra charge for people with pets) with a year round stream and waterfall running right through our property. Downtown is just within walking distance, but far enough away so that it is still quiet and peaceful.
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The Northern Queen Inn
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PRICE RANGE
₹6,763 - ₹8,757 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
northern queen hotel nevada city, northern queen nevada city
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaNevada City
NUMBER OF ROOMS
86
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