Winnedumah Hotel

"I have stayed at this hotel before, and the ambiance, the hospitality, and generally everything about this historic hotel is FIRST RATE! If you are planning to be traveling through the Owens Valley, don't miss it! Stay at the Winnedumah! Winnedumah is my travel destination!"

"Summary: This is such a cool old building! It needs to catch up on maintenance and repairs. We had an issue and the management was unhelpful unfortunately. Recommendation: The owner is planning renovations and repairs in 2022. Perhaps this will mean a more comfortable stay and better hospitality in 2023. I will avoid the hotel until then. Issue details: The shower head was missing the faceplate and would just do an intense jet stream. We explained this to the manager Cristy. She responded by saying that it's an original fixture and that's the way it's supposed to work. She proceeded to explain that my expectations are off because I'm from a younger generation. She also said she could help us if we had booked directly booked with the hotel instead of a third party site. I assume this is because her profit margins would justify the effort/expense."

"The hotel is located right off one of the main streets in Independence. While there are a few small convenience stores and places to eat, I would suggest loading up in Lone Pine. The hotel itself is a historical property that takes you back in time. With simple provisions, we found the rooms met the needs of our quick trip. Don’t come here expecting it to be the Ritz Carlton. What you WILL find is a nice clean, safe property, with caretakers who are INCREDIBLY sweet. They went out of their way to accommodate some last minute reservation modifications. They even set aside a few early morning breakfast bags for us as we were preparing to hit the trails at four in the morning. If I’m ever in the area, I’d gladly stay here again."

"A very interesting hotel, architecturally and historically. The original features and furnishings are charming and she feels like a time capsule. The couple running her are very nice and informative. The bed and linens are soft and comfortable, affording a very nice sleep. I hope that as the covid restrictions loosen up some basic amenities might improve in spite of the awaiting restorations. No televisions in rooms is quite fine but to have ice available for guests would be nice."

"Love the simplicity of this historic hotel! It definitely takes you back to a different time. You get the dated smells (nostalgic), creaky floors, and quiet hallways. The rooms have showers with plenty of hot water and a comfortable bed. The staff are very friendly. Bag breakfast is included, as the normal buffet has to be postponed at the moment. Hair dryers and shampoo/conditioner are not provided in the room, so make sure to bring some along! Can only imagine the vibe of this hotel without the presence of a pandemic. There is also a nice, peaceful courtyard to sit and relax. An old kitty will most likely, immediately greet you! He/she loves lots of petting and attention. Highly recommend if you love simplicity without all of the modern technology. A great getaway from that."