ACCOMMODATIONS The Tahoe House Hotel has been lovingly restored to its original 19th century splendor. Built in 1859, in the heart of bustling Virginia City, the Hotel served as an oasis for visitors—including a young Samuel Clemens before he became Mark Twain.
The hotel features 14 updated guest rooms, a private cottage (Carriage House) and the historic Lobby Bar/Great Room where you can visit with people from all corners of the world. The courtyard garden and the Great Room provide the ideal setting for weddings, holiday parties, family reunions, and business meetings. Each guestroom has its own private bathroom and a luxurious antique bed. Although the rooms and halls are still alive with the sounds of yesterday, there are also modern conveniences such as wireless internet access, spa amenities and in-room massages.
ACCOMMODATIONS The Tahoe House Hotel has been lovingly restored to its original 19th century splendor. Built in 1859, in the heart of bustling Virginia City, the Hotel served as an oasis for visitors—including a young Samuel Clemens before he became Mark Twain.
The hotel features 14 updated guest rooms, a private cottage (Carriage House) and the historic Great Room and Balcony Bar where you can visit with people from all corners of the world. Our Courtyard Garden and Great Room provide ideal settings for weddings, holiday parties, family reunions, and business meetings. Each guestroom has its own private bathroom and a luxurious antique bed. Although the rooms and halls are still alive with the sounds of yesterday, there are also modern conveniences such as wireless internet access, and spa amenities.
01) Mark Twain's Study - Balcony
This charming room with antique furnishings and a historic 1908 Photograph of Mark Twain overlooks the center of the main street of Historic Virginia City. A pair of 1859 French doors lead to your personal balcony where you can enjoy a glass of wine and the famous "100 Mile View". We have taken the liberty of adding to each room a private bathroom along with TV and Wi-Fi Come enjoy the charm of the 1850's with the amenities of today.
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02) Clair's Room
This cheerful room retains the original nearly 2 foot thick brick walls from 1859. On the antique Queen size brass bed is a quilt to curl up under on a wintry evening. On a quiet night you can almost hear the tinny piano and dance hall girls singing and walking the halls.
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03) Rosie's Room
Set into the original 1859 brick wall is an electric fireplace boasting a mantel made from an old timber used to hold the weight of Sun Mountain off the miners as they dug for silver. Antique furnishings include a Queen size Iron bed, a brass bed warmer, a carved Pine chair, an antique radio and a small pine washstand for the TV.
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04) Bullion Room
This quiet King room has a view of our garden and the 1850's Normandy Mansion on Millionaires Row. Rustic old Pine tables hold the antique lamp and a quaint old Pine cabinet hides the TV. Just outside your door is a stone patio where you can enjoy your morning coffee or evening wine. A short walk up the block you can tour the beautiful old Pipers Opera House.
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05) Laura's Room - Garden View
This lovely west facing garden room is shaded by our 100 year old apricot tree. The antique furnishings include a Queen size iron bed, a hand painted chest of drawers and a beautiful oak armoire and chair. Open your wonderful old window and enjoy the cool afternoon breeze.
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06) Hoisting Works Room
This spacious and soothing interior room has a tall antique brass Queen size bed. Enjoy the high ceilings with the "shaft" window for light in the day and "Edison Electric Light" by night. Use the antique step stool to climb into your comfy bed to watch TV, read a good book or connect to our high speed internet and catch up with the outside world.
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07) Bonanza Room - Balcony
This accessible friendly King room also enjoys Virginia City's famous "100 Mile View" through the old French doors leading to your balcony. Located on the main street side of the hotel, you can enjoy any of the many special events and parades of our historic city from your balcony. Just down the hall and you're in the garden where you can take in the fragrance and beauty of the flowers.
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08) Julia's Room - Balcony
From your cozy iron and brass Queen size bed you can enjoy the view of the old mill works, or learn your school "lessons" from the the old school desk in your room. Sitting on your balcony, in the afternoon shade of The Tahoe House Hotel, you can enjoy your complimentary cocktail or glass of wine.
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09) Shaft Room
During the ten years of renovation of the Tahoe House Hotel the Shaft Room, with its skylight and high ceiling, was the favorite place for the owner to stay. With its antique iron and brass Queen bed and lovely oak furniture, it may become your favorite cozy corner of the world too. Quiet and comfortable and just a few steps up from the boardwalk in the center of Old Virginia City.
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10) Garden Room - Garden View
This secluded garden view room is located at the end of a short hall and filled with antique furniture including a small old step stool to assist with your climb into the high iron & brass Queen bed. When you open your window in the Spring the room fills with the fragrance of the apricot blossoms just outside. In the Winter, snuggle under the warm quilt to read a book while you sip hot tea or cocoa.
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11) Silver Room - Garden View
This cozy Queen room is small and charming with a garden view and the patio just outside your door. On a warm summer day open your window and the transom over the door to enjoy the cool afternoon air. On a brisk Winter day enjoy the warmth of the afternoon sun streaming in your window while you watch the fluffy snow falling outside.
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12) Combination Shaft Room
When you want to "sleep-in" this interior shaft room is for you. With a cuddly quilt on the comfy Queen bed, you'll love the quiet. Enjoy the comfort with a good book or watch TV across the room on the heavy antique chest of drawers. The high ceiling, shaft window and transom over the door allows for nice air flow. Quiet and comfortable and just a few steps up from the boardwalk in the center of Old Virginia City.
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14) Dan DeQuille's Library - Balcony
Whether your home is close by or around the globe a visit to Old Virginia City is a step back in time. Through the French doors to your balcony listen for the jangling of spurs and the whistle of V&T's steam locomotive. Look down the main street at night for the ghosts of the past who live in this old mining town. Enjoy the charm and history of the wealthiest City in the World, 150 years ago.
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15) Presidential Suite - Balcony
This spacious room with its King size eight poster bed is the perfect romantic getaway. You can enjoy breakfast or a good book in the sitting area of your room. Two pair of French Doors lead to your balcony over historic C Street where you'll enjoy the lively sights of Old Virginia City by day and the wonderful cool evenings with a glass of wine or craft cocktail from the Lobby Bar.
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16) Carriage House - Private Cottage
The Carriage House has been home to many an old miner. It boasts a King size iron bed, a pot belly stove, full kitchen with a balcony, claw foot tub in the bathroom and a comfy sleeper sofa for added guests in your personal little cottage. Located behind the hotel on "B" Street, you too can be a part of history and live on "Millionaires Row". Come stay a while and explore the fun and history of Old Virginia City.
