Historic Cary House Hotel
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About this property
Historic Cary House Hotel is a 3-star independent property located in the heart of Placerville, California, steps from Placerville City Hall and the Bell Tower. The hotel sits centrally on historic Main Street, within easy reach of local attractions including Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine (1.1 miles away) and the El Dorado County Fairgrounds (2.6 miles away). Sacramento International Airport is approximately 55 miles from the property.
The hotel offers 39 guestrooms, including 25 suites. Each room features a pillowtop bed with premium bedding, a refrigerator, complimentary wireless internet access, and satellite television. Private bathrooms include a shower/tub combination, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Guests consistently rate room comfort at 4 out of 5.
Amenities include a terrace and garden where guests can take in views of the surrounding area. The property features a hair salon, gift shop, and wedding services. Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout. A complimentary casino shuttle is available for guests interested in gaming. Additional amenities include conference space, meeting rooms for events, a banquet hall, and access to a nearby fitness center at a discounted rate. The property is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible, and offers elevator access. Self-parking is available for a surcharge.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and extends until 12:30 AM, with standard check-out at 11:00 AM. The hotel welcomes pets—up to two dogs per room with a maximum weight of 50 pounds each. Two Pet Suites are available and book quickly; contact the hotel directly to confirm availability. The property maintains a guest satisfaction rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, with 100% of guests indicating they would recommend the hotel.
Location & nearby attractions
Historic Main Street Placerville - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Placerville City Hall - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Bell Tower - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Fountain and Tallman Soda Works Building - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Placerville Historical Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Lumsden Park - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Placerville Speedway - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
El Dorado County Historical Museum - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
El Dorado County Fairgrounds - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Smokey Ridge Winery - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Lewis Grace Winery & Tasting Room - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
South Fork of the American River - 8.3 km / 5.1 mi
Chateau Davell Winery - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
The preferred airport for Historic Cary House Hotel is Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 88.4 km / 54.9 mi
Rooms
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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 fire extinguisher
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- We have 2 Pet Suites. Please contact hotel for availability as these rooms go fast.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Late check-in fee: USD 50.00 for check-in after 10 PM
- Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
Know before you go
- One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-out is available.