We stayed 3 nights at the Best Western over the Thanksgiving holiday this year. Normally, all the hotels book up a month or two in advance for this holiday but we were able to get Tues-Thurs and then on Thurs morning (thanksgiving) we called the front desk to see if we could stay another night. Lo and behold there was availability at the last minute, so we had a retreat from family that night!

The rooms looked like they had been recently renovated. The carpets are clean and no signs of wearing ragged. Bathrooms were free of mold, leaks, stains etc. We had a second floor, King room with a balcony overlooking a green lawn area. The only drawbacks to this place was the front desk staff. They were a bit surly and rude when we checked in and when we checked out. Nothing big, just a little attitude when I didn't hand her the key cards (only one of which worked during our stay) upon checkout and a little delay as the two of them bickered about something administrative when we checked in at 10:30pm the first night.

I would definitely stay here again given the conveniences of the location (try the bakery across the street Flour Garden, it's great for breakfast coffee and pastries!) and the price. Definitely an above average motel stay.

I stayed at this hotel while I was in the area for the Nevada County Fair. I come to Grass Valley every year for the fair and have stayed at many of the hotels in the area, but this one has got to be the nicest one for the price I got. The front desk staff was very friendly and the rooms were very clean.

We needed something last-minute so I didn't shop around for this like I usually do. It was expensive, but all other hotels were booked.The room was clean and despite the overflow, there was ample parking. There was nothing remarkable, good or bad, about this hotel.

I stay here several times a year during business trips. I have always found the front desk staff to be very friendly and accommodating. Pets are welcome in all rooms for a $15.00 fee.
The rooms are comfortable and all have a microwave and a waist-high mini fridge.
During my last stay on 01 Feb 2006, the hotel was in the process of upgrading the room furnishings and my room had all new furniture and a new TV. This stay I was in a room adjacent to the freeway and was concerned about noise but I heard none and I slept very soundly. It would be nice if in the renovations they could update the old wall-mounted heating and cooling system; although adequate for temperature in the main room, the bathroom was quite cold in the morning. Otherwise I was very comfortable and appreciated the new linens & towels.
Note: The hotel is not walking distance to the historic part of town but there are plenty of eateries and other conveniences nearby: across the street is a 24 hour Ralph's supermarket, a Long's drug store, an American-style coffee shop, sub sandwich shop, and an awesome bakery with a Cyber Cafe ($3.00/hour internet access), among other shops. A short walk down the street are more options including a Round Table Pizza, the excellent Uptown Burrito and a movie theatre. Walk over the freeway bridge for several fast food options plus a good Chinese food restaurant and other eating choices.
The historic downtowns of Grass Valley and Nevada City with their many gorgeous Victorian structures are both a short drive away (less than 4 miles), about equal distance in either direction off the highway, and both towns offer many more pleasures for food, shopping and sightseeing.
Keep in mind that this is a Best Western, not a luxury hotel, and accommodations in the area are limited. Yet I will continue to return to this hotel for its reliability and comfort, and the fact that it is truly pet friendly!