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Empeiria High Sierra Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Downtown Mammoth Lakes

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Miscellaneous
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Village Gondola Station
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Bedroom king suite with full kitchen

2 Bedroom king suite with full kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard king on top floor

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard two queen on the first or second floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard king on second floor

Standard king on second floor

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King, top floor, shower only, larger room with view

King, top floor, shower only, larger room with view

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard two queen on top floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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ADA king room. larger room

ADA king room. larger room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Two queen larger room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Two queen larger room, top floor, partial mountain view

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for King room with bunk bed-larger room-top floor-shower only

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

King room with bunk bed-larger room-top floor-shower only

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King suite-separate living area-shower only-partial mountain view-larger room

King suite-separate living area-shower only-partial mountain view-larger room

King suite-separate living area-shower only-partial mountain view-larger room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for ADA king room with roll in shower

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

ADA king room with roll in shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

ADA king room with tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mammoth Lakes

Downtown Mammoth Lakes stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Mammoth Lakes hotel, you'll find Mammoth Hospital and Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center. Village Gondola Station and Edison Theater are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Village Gondola Station - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sierra Star Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Eagle Express Ski Lift - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort - 10 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mammoth Brewing Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Old New York Deli & Bagel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Warming Hut - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Looney Bean - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Empeiria High Sierra Hotel

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Downtown Mammoth Lakes
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Empeiria High Sierra Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Empeiria High Sierra Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Mammoth Lakes hotel is smoke free.

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Empeiria High Sierra Hotel offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Mammoth Lakes hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Seasonal Road Closure Notice: HWY 120 (Tioga Pass) generally closes for the winter from late October through late June. Daily closures can also occur during periods of inclement weather in spring and fall. The Eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park is located 45 minutes from Mammoth Lakes. Yosemite's Eastern Gate or Tuolumne Meadows is not accessible when Tioga Pass is closed. All other Yosemite National Park entrances are open year round. Guests are advised to check local road conditions/closures before travel with the California Department of Transportation at www.dot.ca.gov or by calling 800-427-7623.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Best Western High Sierra
Best Western High Sierra Hotel
Best Western Plus High Sierra
Best Western Plus High Sierra Hotel
Best Western Plus High Sierra Hotel Mammoth Lakes
Best Western Plus High Sierra Mammoth Lakes
High Sierra Hotel

Empeiria High Sierra Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to access all Mammoth has to offer. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vinod

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remodeled to a modern look. Good Staff. Breakfast was fine (though have to pay). Lighting in the room was less, especially towards the farther side from door. Its probably old thin wall. Luckly our neighbors did not make much trouble. Quality of soaps could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the cleanliness of the room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Hotel, it was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is one of the few hotels in Mammoth with A/C. The A/C is quiet, powerful and you set it yourself. We arrived during a heatwave, switched from an apartment in a 4* hotel with multiple problems, I was in a terrible mood hassled and covered in mosquito bites despite using spray. This hotel staff could not have been nicer. A load of hotels in Mammoth had construction after a brutal winter, this one too installing new windows, but we did not hear construction noise at this hotel at all! It is a very modern, sleek hotel, simple no fluff . Wifi- Apple phones no problem. Androids may have to reconnect near reception when reentering the hotel before going to room. Breakfast was good selection. I don't eat meat. Husband liked the sausages and bacon. Real OJ but not best quality. Shower head needs cleaning, not dirty, but not all jets open. Make sure house cleaning mops floor. Otherwise everything clean, good beds, fridge, microwave. Pool and hot tub empty. We are light sleepers, we could hear the vending machine noise outside our room. I would shift the machines away from the wall and sound proof it a bit. But I really like the range of vending machines, for snacks and essentials. We were in a larger than average room that actually worked better than the apartment for a couple. Overall, this hotel has great management, really nice staff. And best of all A/C!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The bed was really hard and therefore I didn’t get much sleep. The pillows were equally firm and uncomfortable. There was no table in the sitting area. No hand soap. The bottle was either empty or didn’t work. The lighted mirror blinked and flashed like it had a short in it. So, there was no light available to put on make up or brush our teeth. The toilet paper dispenser was really squeaky. It was loud and like nails on a chalkboard annoying. The breakfast was not included. It cost $12. It was cold and very basic. The cut up fruit was over ripe pineapple with very, and I mean very small pieces of cantaloupe with it. The orange juice tasted like water downed tang. And the milk tasted like powdered milk. You can get scrambled eggs, sausage, and pancakes with Hashbrowns and real orange juice at McDonald’s. At McDonald’s it will be hot and cost less. It was clean. Having a refrigerator and microwave was nice. If we would’ve had a table in the room, we would’ve been able to enjoy our food that we brought. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The checkout staff was equally pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Very functional and clean room with extra seating and new carpet and furniture. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful quiet couple of days at Mammoth. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👌
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Maria Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room! Convenient parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The free breakfast is now a $12 per person rate. I didn't get a reduction on the rate I paid.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Christopher, Folsom

Liked: Cleanliness
I liked the location of the property, it was close to the town center of Mammoth Lakes and it's only a few minutes drive from the hotel to the ski resort. What I didn't like was the price, I paid for 3 nights and this was one of the cheaper hotels in town. In any other town this hotel would cost a third of what I paid, yes it was clean but it was very old and out dated. The Empeiria High Sierra Hotel was equivalent to a Motel 6 or a highway stop Best Western, nothing special it was just clean, which is good I guess!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

weronika

Liked: Cleanliness
Awful staff at front desk.
Awful staff! Very rude and unfriendly, the hotel itself was clean and nicely updated, great rooms, but the staff it’s a whole different story…needless to say I won’t be back at this hotel, unless the management is new.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stay was great it is in a convenient location to use the Mammoth bus system. We enjoyed the jacuzzi, pool, and breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023