Title: West River House (Hotel) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=16408391&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # West River House Step into a historic Downtown Truckee hangout where travelers gather for both social connection and quiet moments in a building with stories to tell ## Photo gallery for West River House ![Front of property - West River House (Truckee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16410000/16408400/16408391/f9310486.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - West River House (Truckee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16410000/16408400/16408391/7418ccd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - West River House (Truckee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16410000/16408400/16408391/3677e858.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic Room - West River House (Truckee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16410000/16408400/16408391/62a4c339.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - West River House (Truckee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16410000/16408400/16408391/079c9da0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Redlight Historic Bunk Hotel and Speakeasy - Hostel offers a charming garden patio for socializing and a library for reading. Located in Downtown Truckee, it provides practical amenities like luggage storage, dry cleaning services, and an on-site bar for evening relaxation. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Laundry ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=16408391&PinnedHotelID=16408391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=16408391&PinnedHotelID=16408391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=16408391&PinnedHotelID=16408391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=16408391&PinnedHotelID=16408391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=16408391&PinnedHotelID=16408391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=16408391&PinnedHotelID=16408391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=16408391&PinnedHotelID=16408391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=16408391&PinnedHotelID=16408391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 9 of 9 rooms ### View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom ![Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16410000/16408400/16408391/b98d075e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom - 120 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom ![Double Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16410000/16408400/16408391/e1d24570.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains - 1292 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom ![Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16410000/16408400/16408391/4913db83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains - 120 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm ![Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16410000/16408400/16408391/cfebfbcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm ### Highlights Heating Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains - 1098 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Basic Room, Shared Bathroom ![Basic Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16410000/16408400/16408391/b4a3d54f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains - 120 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom ![Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16410000/16408400/16408391/cfebfbcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom ![Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16410000/16408400/16408391/026e8319.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Family Room, Shared Bathroom ![Family Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16410000/16408400/16408391/54907c8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, Shared Bathroom 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains - Sleeps 6 - 1 Queen Bed and 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom Upstairs ![Basic Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16410000/16408400/16408391/d8cf67bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom Upstairs ### Highlights Heating Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLake-Tahoe-Hotels-Redlight-Historic-Bunk-Hotel-And-Speakeasy.h16408391.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLake-Tahoe-Hotels-Redlight-Historic-Bunk-Hotel-And-Speakeasy.h16408391.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Downtown Truckee, a neighborhood in Truckee, is home to West River House. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake. Village Ice Skating Rink and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowshoeing. [Visit our Truckee travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Truckee.dx10064) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.32661%2C-120.18546&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fV-L5VskDt1ubrFA1y1m1X5h_G0=) 10101 West River St, Truckee, CA, 96161 ### What's nearby - ![#OnTheRoad from Reno to Lake Tahoe, it felt like we stepped back in time at this charming little one horse town. Stopped for a coffee and a look around the free Truckee Railroad Museum! Lots of shops and restaurants to choose from. #OnTheRoad #Truckee #California #RoadTrip #summer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10064/9fc31e04-bfa3-4ac4-82c6-7b7541624039.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Commercial Row 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - ![Beautiful Truckee river](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6803/288ac6f1-a587-48cf-b7a6-da1fd3fabc7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Truckee River 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Rocking Stone Tower 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Tahoe Forest Hospital 20 min walk \- 1.7 km - Ponderosa Golf Course 2 min drive \- 2.2 km ### Getting around - Truckee Station 6 min walk - Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) 9 min drive ### Restaurants - Panda Express 4 min drive - Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House 7 min walk - New Moon Natural Foods 4 min drive - Wagon Train Coffee Shop 5 min walk - Craft & Logic Taproom 9 min walk ## About this property ### West River House Hotel near Donner Lake Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library at West River House. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at West River House feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. 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Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age: 16 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Late check-out fee: USD 25 ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Access code, private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Late check-out fee: USD 25 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Guests should be aware that a dog resides at this property. ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Redlight Hostel Truckee Redlight Hostel Redlight Truckee Redlight Historic Bunk Hotel Speakeasy Truckee Redlight Historic Bunk Hotel Speakeasy Redlight Historic Bunk Speakeasy Truckee Redlight Historic Bunk Speakeasy Redlight Historic Bunk Speake West River House Truckee Redlight Historic Bunk Hotel Speakeasy Redlight Historic Bunk Hotel Speakeasy Hostel West River House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation West River House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Truckee ## Frequently asked questions ### Is West River House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at West River House? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at West River House? ### What time is check-out at West River House? ### Where is West River House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## West River House Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 122 8 - Good 67 6 - Okay 20 4 - Poor 9 2 - Terrible 10 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana Jan 6, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location and budget friendly option. Rooms are cozy but have all the essentials and are very clean ##### Dana Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff Nov 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Close to train station and good places to eat nearby. Bike rental next door. Got us in early, no room keys but a code that worked great. ##### Jeff Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nehal Oct 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Perfect for what I needed. A clean bed and a bathroom for a couple of nights, right near downtown Truckee. ##### Nehal Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phillip Jul 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location downtown. Staff helped us store luggage for a few hours. We got the room with its own bathroom and it was great for the one night we were there. ##### Phillip Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Cute little place, my new favorite. Easy checkin and slept comfy. Not hot water in hand sink, but that's OK. Towels were on the bed, place was ready for us when we arrived! Easy communication too. Thank you! ##### Stacy Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael May 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Small but Mighty! The best small room in Truckee! ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Exceeded my expectations. Comfy beds. Family room was perfect for us. Lots of bathrooms to choose from. Check-in was super smooth. Would definitely return! ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Star Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Amenities The property was extremely clean and quant. Newly renovated yet still feels like you are stepping into the 1900s ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/58029c77-3926-4e4f-909b-6a3d7609581f-1749998827669.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f9729f07-3f45-49d8-a895-117cb4b63056-1749998826165.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ed85d2f8-0ed3-4909-a422-2f49924a0eae-1749998836626.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2e233cc9-c148-4710-b0cf-3f71f5f0aea7-1749998908268.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Star Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### catherine Jun 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Fredrico very kind & helpful with my check-in process! Kudos to him!! ##### catherine Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Kenneth Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, amenities This place is hard to review as they are giving you a feel for the “old west “. Shared bathrooms ( mostly ) Loud as it’s next to the Union Pacific main line and the doors loosely shut. They do give you a “white noise machine” and earplugs. It is located in town so you can easily get food and do some shopping. Also, parking is on the street and is paid parking between 10am to 6 pm. No AC also. ##### Kenneth Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh Feb 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Cute, clean, and generally 👍👍👍 For such a communal space, the whole place—and especially the bathrooms—were remarkably sparkling clean. Plus the location is great, it’s cute… It’s a winner! ##### Josh Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved this place. We stayed here with several friends for a disc golf tournament nearby. Loved the rich colors and almost haunted feeling, the low price. The shower heads are tall enough for my 6’9” husband. Check in and out is simple. The beds are comfortable which is most important for us. There’s no shampoo/conditioner so bring your own. Sheets/pillows/blankets/towels are all nice. Perfect for a place to rest without breaking the bank. We will be back! ##### Denise Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Justin Mar 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great hotel but limited parking This was a good place to stay in Truckee. Close to the resorts. My only issue is the limited parking. It was incredibly stressful trying to secure one of the limited overnight parking spaces, especially on a just weekend. For only this reason, I would not come back. ##### Justin Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Terrell Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities The room did not have any air conditioning instead they had a very loud fan and with the window open I heard every loud noise which caused me to lose sleep. With the weather and the conditions we’re going to be the same I decided to leave a day early. The property was very clean and unique. ##### Terrell Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### william Jan 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service I loved that there was halfway affordable accommodation in Truckee and the room was clean and bright. But West River was also somewhat awkward, especially given the price range of over $200/night which is cheap only by Truckee standards: my private bathroom had faucets which sprayed water out the sides, no shower curtain and no body wash soap (just an empty container). The place also felt a little unwelcoming, especially for a hostel: the initial hall felt like a combination of an empty brothel and an empty fast food restaurant. ##### william Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### larry Aug 29, 2025 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### This hotel was half the price of other hotels and The photos online made the room look cute. The room was on the third floor and there was a very steep climb. I knew that the room would be small but, the room was very small with sloping ceilings. I hit my head getting out of bed and on the ceiling. Im 6ft tall. The bed platform is about 4in off the floor, old mattress, not very comfortable. Basically you have to sweat out of bed, onto your knees and not hit your head on the ceiling. The place is carpeted in what look like carpet samples from the 80’s. I have stayed at hotels with shared bathrooms and I have no problem with that. The problem was I was on the third floor and the bathroom was on the second floor. Getting up in the middle of the night and climbing down a flight of stairs has no fun. I was on a motorcycle and parking is practically nonexistent. Basically. They tell you to find parking were you can. ![Only one room in the 3rd floor. The bathroom is on the second floor. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2b999f53-8094-463f-9718-caf504f6765f-1756434035408.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e3893f91-da01-4c85-a162-b5f77aef3d23-1756434035418.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8bb658b1-f29e-40e2-85cc-886859a41502-1756434035506.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### larry Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Marco Jan 24, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness The check in process was a little confusing. ##### Marco Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth Oct 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very nice being close to downtown and the Truckee River ##### Elizabeth Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities A super hostel experience. ##### Jeff Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Aug 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely, place, tremendous location. Contactless check in was an adjustment but it worked. This kind of independent, high quality but affordable lodging is just what Truckee needs. ##### Sarah Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russ Sep 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was all I needed, just passing through on my way to SF. The price was very fair ##### Russ Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Apr 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great little hostel option in downtown Truckee, clean, easy and mellow midweek. ##### John Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James Aug 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Everything was nice. Very close to the main street. All within walking. ##### James Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### John Oct 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Dorm rooms very small. Otherwise excellent. Good value. ##### John Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities West River House was a pleasant surprise. It has a hostel vibe. The room was clean and the bed / pillows are very comfortable. We were most impressed with the detailed instructions for everything including parking, shower use, check in and checkout. We enjoyed the balcony as well. 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