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Sierra Motel

380 E. Sierra St., Portola, CA 96122
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Sierra Motel
Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Portola
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sacramento, ca
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012

In the town of Portola there are no three star or higher motels. I would rate this as a two star motel in the range of 1-5 stars. However, as a two star motel it is is quite nice. My wife and I stayed on a Tuesday night and paid about $80. Our room had a double bed, a small... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2012 via mobile

We stop by here every year. The owners are very nice. We always stay on the new side of the motel. No problems. We do wish for a blow dryer in the room and Kleenex and a shelf by the sink and the walls r thin, but it is Very clean. Movies in the office which is nice. Nice place.... More

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Santa barbara, CA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2010

Stayed here after fleeing Sleepy Pines at the other end of town. We stayed in the newer section, which was immaculate with large bright rooms, good beds, showers and flat screen TVs. Walls were a bit thin, but thankfully the neighbors during our stay were quiet. Breakfast was included via a voucher to a very pleasant local cafe (Nicole's). Would... More

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Palmerston North, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2010

I had booked accommodation over the web. Had no problems with confirmation and booking on arrival...I'm not from the US. Not sure what the expectations of previous reviewers are but I had no problems with hosts.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2009

I worried that I would hear highway noise, but I was pleasantly surprised at how quiet it was. It was nicely located right in the center of town. The price was good and my room was clean and had everything I needed. I will go there again this summer.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2009

Our room was filthy. The stand-up shower (no tub) dripped constantly as it would not shut off completely. The water built up and puddled on the bathroom floor; this was BEFORE we checked in. The electrical outlet in the bathroom (not GFI) was installed upside down!! And finally, the rug in the room looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2008

when i arrived at the motel, the owner had no record of my reservation. i told her the date that i made the reservation and the price that i was quoted. i had made the reservation based on that price. she said that price was not valid and would not honor it. she did not apologize or offer any explanation... More

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Sierra Hotel
Address: 380 E. Sierra St., Portola, CA 96122
Region: United States > California > Plumas County > Portola
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Free Parking
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Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Portola

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