Empeiria High Sierra Hotel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Outdoor rock climbing
2 Bedroom king suite with full kitchen | Living area
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • Mammoth Hospital
    10 min walk
  • Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center
    12 min walk
  • Village Gondola Station
    2 min drive
  • Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite)
    14 min drive

Room options

2 Bedroom king suite with full kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard king on top floor

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard two queen on the first or second floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard king on second floor

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard two queen on top floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

ADA king room. larger room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two queen larger room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two queen larger room, top floor, partial mountain view

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

ADA king room with roll in shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

ADA king room with tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Empeiria High Sierra Hotel

Mammoth Lakes hotel in Downtown Mammoth Lakes with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a spa tub. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they enjoy the helpful staff at Empeiria High Sierra Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Mammoth Hospital. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the spa tub
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a gift shop, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Mammoth Hospital and Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center
  • Airport shuttle service available
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Empeiria High Sierra Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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
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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, 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
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

Eric

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay we will definitely be back. Good deal for a really nice room.
Stayed 1 night 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