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Located about 30 minutes northeast of Nevada City along the banks of the South Fork of The Yuba River, Washington is one of the oldest mining towns in The Golden State. It is here that you will find the historic Washington Hotel.

Built in 1857, the Washington Hotel is one of the most historic hotels in the state of California.
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It was built by a Dutch immigrant named Hessel B. Buisman to be a refuge for, at that time, primarily miners and their families who came here during the great California Gold Rush.
The hotel survived two devastating fires, standing today as an important part of the history of Gold Country in Northern California.
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Even the way it looks, as pictured here from the front porch, hearkens back to a long-ago era when life was much simpler (by today’s high-energy, fast-paced tech world standards).

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The Washington Hotel encompasses 14 inviting and charming rooms.
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The Grover Cleveland Room is named after, of course, our 22nd and 24th president of the United States who was a guest here in 1901.
The Grand Suite Room has its own private entrance from a private balcony.
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Suitable for up to four guests, this suite room is roomy and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountainsides and town.
The Honeymoon Suite has hosted many newlywed couples since its early founding.
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With a queen-sized bed and a private bathroom with a cozy bathtub, it's all you need to start your nuptials off on the right foot!

The Washington Hotel also has a popular café and bar serving up great comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fun activities here include pool and horseshoe tournaments, live music nights, and themed costume parties, just to name a few.

For a relaxing stay that feels a world away in the midst of Northern California’s Gold Country, a visit to the historic Washington Hotel should be on your bucket accommodation list.

Have you stayed at the Washington Hotel? If so, what did you enjoy the most? We’d love to see your photos and hear about your experience there.

If you’re looking for other historic accommodations in the Northern California area, be sure to check out the Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel.

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Washington Hotel: Cafe, 15432 Washington Rd, Washington, CA 95986, USA