Lodging
Here’s a list of lodging local to the area, listed in order of proximity to the wedding site.
We highly recommend booking early as places fill up fast during the summer weekends in this popular destination spot.
We've reserved blocks of rooms at the Holiday Inn and Best Western; be sure to ask for reservations as part of the Hughes/Wohlwend wedding. This will help you get your room and will aid us with logistics. Thank you!
We've visited all of these locations (except the Sierra Mountain Inn) and feel comfortable recommending them. There are certainly many other places in the area, so don't feel obligated to limit yourself to those accommodations listed here.
The Outside Inn
575 East Broad Street.
530-265-2233
www.outsideinn.com
Location: Nevada City
Distance from Harmony Ridge Lodge: 5 miles/10 minutes
Price: $90-145 for a variety of rooms from simple to with kitchen/fireplace.
There were 6 rooms available here as of the beginning of March, none are being held.
Description: A fun motel which has unique themed rooms. It’s in a quiet residential neighborhood 2 blocks from downtown. Located on a small creek with lovely landscaping and cute outdoor social area.
Pros: A social place. “Fresh, affordable, fun.” Wilderness and athletically themed rooms- the climbing suite actually has an indoor climbing wall!
Cons: some rooms can be dark
Emma Nevada House Bed and Breakfast
528 East Broad Street
800-916-3662
www.emmanevadahouse.com
Location: Nevada City
Distance from Harmony Ridge Lodge: 5 miles/10 minutes
Price: $159-$239 for a variety of rooms from grand high ceilinged to cozy intimate rooms, all with private baths, queen or king beds, fluffy down comforters
No rooms are being held here.
Description: A beautiful historic upscale bed and breakfast with impeccably restored rooms. Andy and Susan (owners) are great hosts- helpful, knowledgeable about Nevada City history, and great chefs.
Pros: Lovely wooded setting and very tasteful décor (no teddy bear collections or lace doilies…). Get the true Nevada City experience. Delicious full breakfast, outside massage available by the river.
Cons: appropriately pricey
Sierra Mountain Inn
816 West Main Street
(530) 273-8133
www.sierramountaininn.com
Location: Grass Valley
Price: $99-189 for variety of combinations including a quite a few suites with 2 separate bedrooms
13 rooms available, no rooms are being held here
Description: rated highly on TripAdvisor, “peaceful, quiet atmosphere” located in a quiet residential area
Pros: nicer location than the bigger hotels, very affordable for sharing a suite
Cons: we haven’t visited so not sure
Holiday Inn Express Grass Valley
121 Bank Street
530) 477-1700
www.hiexpress.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/gsvca?&url=true&stopredirect=true&cm_mmc=mdpr-_-googlemaps-_-ex-_-gsvca&dp=true
Location: Grass Valley
Distance from Harmony Ridge Lodge: 8.9 miles/13 minutes
Price: $149 for either single king or 2 queens.
A block of 15 rooms will be held until 7/28/10.
Description: a newer hotel with well appointed rooms, happy hour and continental breakfast included. Mini fridge, coffee maker, and microwave in the room.
Pros: a significant step up from the Best Western, comfortable and predictable
Cons: no local color
Best Western Gold Rush Inn
972 Sutton Way
(530) 273-1393
www.bestwesterngrassvalley.com
Location: Grass Valley
Distance from Harmony Ridge Lodge: 7.2 miles/12 minutes
Price: $89 for a single king bed, $99 for 2 queens.
A block of 15 rooms will be held until 7/28/10.
Description: a basic Motel 6 type place with breakfast included. Mini fridge, coffee maker, and microwave in the room.
Pros: price, free cookies at various times throughout the day
Cons: no frills, no local color
Renting a house in the area
Location: many in Nevada city, often downtown or just outside of town in rural setting
Websites:
www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/california/gold-country-high-sierra/nevada-city
www.a-victorian-rose.com
Pros: Your own place – often a much better bargain and more amenities than a hotel. There are some really special properties listed on the VRBO website (creekside cabin with private swimming hole, organic garden cottage with teepee, artist’s bungalow, 3 bedroom house with spa on forested property)
Cons: Renting sight unseen
Swan Levine House
328 South Church Street
(530) 272-1873
www.swanlevinehouse.com
Location: Grass Valley
Distance from Harmony Ridge Lodge: 8 miles/12 minutes
Price: $100-115 for one of 4 unique rooms, all with private baths with claw foot tub/shower combinations, queen or king beds. 2 night minimum
No rooms are being held here
Description: A unique historic bed and breakfast with brightly colored décor and an extensive art collection throughout the house. Howard and Margaret (owners) are great hosts- very friendly and involved in local arts and community.
Pros: Quirky. Laid-back and inviting atmosphere. Great hosts. Comfortable beds with plush linens.
Cons: Quirky. Low showers. The surgery suite is a bit too clinical for my taste (it was after all the old hospital in town many years ago!!)
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