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Empeiria High Sierra Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Mammoth Lakes with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Standard two queen on top floor | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Escape to the mountains and rejuvenate at Empeiria High Sierra Hotel, where an indoor pool and spa tub await. Indulge in breakfast at The Resting Nomad restaurant or grab a snack from the vending machine. With helpful staff, free newspapers, and coffee/tea in the lobby, this hotel is perfect for relaxation.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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2 Bedroom king suite with full kitchen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

2 Bedroom king suite with full kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Standard king on top floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard king on second floor | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard king on second floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King, top floor, shower only, larger room with view | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard two queen on top floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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ADA king room. larger room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

ADA king room. larger room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Two queen larger room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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King suite-separate living area-shower only-partial mountain view-larger room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for ADA king room with tub

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

ADA king room with tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Mammoth Lakes, a neighborhood in Mammoth Lakes, Empeiria High Sierra Hotel is in a rural area and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Mammoth Mountain and Convict Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing and snowshoeing.
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Mammoth Lakes, CA

What's nearby

  • Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Village Gondola Station - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sierra Star Golf Course - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Eagle Express Ski Lift - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mammoth Brewing Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Looney Bean - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪John's Pizza Works - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Empeiria High Sierra Hotel

Hotel near Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort
Take advantage of an airport shuttle, laundry facilities, and a gym at Empeiria High Sierra Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Skadi Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 73 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

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 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

Restaurants on site

  • Skadi Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

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)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 within 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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, 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Empeiria High Sierra Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Empeiria High Sierra Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 35 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Empeiria High Sierra Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Empeiria High Sierra Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Empeiria High Sierra Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Empeiria High Sierra Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Mammoth Lakes, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Mammoth Hospital and Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center. Village Gondola Station and Edison Theater are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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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

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
one of my favorite places to stay in mammoth!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our new favorite place to stay for sure!

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, we will stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and a lot better than expected. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maximo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying here! The pool and Jacuzzi were a perfect option!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed this hotel so much we stayed here again on our way back through Mammoth Lakes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good for families…Pool area very nice my kids enjoyed employees very friendly and communicative we would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is in a great location. It is clean the rooms are real nice. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and Quite Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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

Andrew

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

Domenica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is clean and pleasant and the staff are professional and helpful. Definitely looking forward to stay here again next time we visit Mammoth.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in great shape. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay!

Perfect little spot near mammoth mountain. Rooms were very nice and there was free coffee
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New, clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable, room was clean and spacious, plenty of parking, quick and easy check in & out, the pool/hot tub and fitness areas were pleasant to use.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and quiet place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to lakes in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022