In 1859, Heinrich and Hannah Neilson established a hotel, bar and restaurant, that was to become known as the National Hotel. The two wooden buildings were among the first permanent structures in this early (1848) gold-rush town of Jamestown. Earlier establishments were mostly tent and non-permanent wooden structures. The National Hotel has been in continuous operation from this date having survived two damaging fires in 1901 and 1927.
The fire of 1901 destroyed several blocks of Jamestown, but only damaged the National Hotel. Fire in 1927 destroyed the Forester Hall, located next door, and severely damaged the National Hotel, which had to then be remodeled. Today's restoration work was begun in 1974 by present owners and has been ongoing some 32 years later. Legalized prostitution was conducted here until the late 1930's and gambling including slot machines until 1949.
The original back bar is still utilized today and a working cash register dating to 1881 is also in view, although it is handicapped by the fact that a maximum of $6.95 can be rung at any one time.
The fire of 1901 destroyed several blocks of Jamestown, but only damaged the National Hotel. Fire in 1927 destroyed the Forester Hall, located next door, and severely damaged the National Hotel, which had to then be remodeled. Today's restoration work was begun in 1974 by present owners and has been ongoing some 32 years later. Legalized prostitution was conducted here until the late 1930's and gambling including slot machines until 1949.
The original back bar is still utilized today and a working cash register dating to 1881 is also in view, although it is handicapped by the fact that a maximum of $6.95 can be rung at any one time.
Services
Main Street Jamestown will be closed the 2nd Saturday of each month between 8am and 4pm for our local street fair.
Access to parking can be impacted.
Add a "Special Touch" and we will have it in your room upon when you check in.
Order with your reservation or call us at 800-894-3446 up to 24 hours before your arrival date.
Bucket of Ice Cold Micro Beers ~ In room upon arrival ~ Surprise him with a bucket of four micro-brewed beers in your room.
Bouquet of Love ~ In room upon arrival ~ A beautiful arrangement of seasonal flowers in vase, awaiting your special someone - and keep the vase!
Access to parking can be impacted.
Add a "Special Touch" and we will have it in your room upon when you check in.
Order with your reservation or call us at 800-894-3446 up to 24 hours before your arrival date.
Bucket of Ice Cold Micro Beers ~ In room upon arrival ~ Surprise him with a bucket of four micro-brewed beers in your room.
Bouquet of Love ~ In room upon arrival ~ A beautiful arrangement of seasonal flowers in vase, awaiting your special someone - and keep the vase!
Romantic Escape ~ 2 Nights Lodging Dining Champagne Keep the Glasses ~ All for $479.00 - 524.00 Includes hotel taxes.
Enjoy a chilled bottle of champagne or sparkling cider in your room upon check-in and keep the National Hotel Glasses.
Romance her/him with dinner in our restaurant both nights with two $40.00 meal vouchers.
Includes dinner at the National Hotel Restaurant with choice of any entree, choice of homemade desserts, our Vienna Roast coffee or assorted teas, and one nights lodging in our elegantly restored hotel.
Enjoy a chilled bottle of champagne or sparkling cider in your room upon check-in and keep the National Hotel Glasses.
Romance her/him with dinner in our restaurant both nights with two $40.00 meal vouchers.
Includes dinner at the National Hotel Restaurant with choice of any entree, choice of homemade desserts, our Vienna Roast coffee or assorted teas, and one nights lodging in our elegantly restored hotel.
Order your favorite beverage, specialty cocktail or craftsman beer or select from our award-winning wine list.
Appetizers and our full restaurant menu are also available.
Relax and ponder what it may have felt like to be a gold miner in the 1850s drinking at this historic saloon.
The award-winning wines served at the Historic National Hotel are all from the Gold Country.
In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, this wine area ranges from Mariposa to Nevada City and includes the counties of Mariposa, Tuolumne, Calaveras, Amador, El Dorado, Placer and Nevada Counties.
Appetizers and our full restaurant menu are also available.
Relax and ponder what it may have felt like to be a gold miner in the 1850s drinking at this historic saloon.
The award-winning wines served at the Historic National Hotel are all from the Gold Country.
In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, this wine area ranges from Mariposa to Nevada City and includes the counties of Mariposa, Tuolumne, Calaveras, Amador, El Dorado, Placer and Nevada Counties.
Weddings, Reunions, Business ~ plan your event in the historic ambiance of the National Hotel.
The gathering that you will remember, be it your intimate Wedding or that special Anniversary Party, a Reunion of the family or old friends, or a business event needing that special something.
Enjoy exquisite cuisine, whether it be an informal lunch or formal dinner, in our wonderful dining room and vine covered patio.
And if your guests are coming from afar our nine well-appointed rooms can become a part of your event package.
The gathering that you will remember, be it your intimate Wedding or that special Anniversary Party, a Reunion of the family or old friends, or a business event needing that special something.
Enjoy exquisite cuisine, whether it be an informal lunch or formal dinner, in our wonderful dining room and vine covered patio.
And if your guests are coming from afar our nine well-appointed rooms can become a part of your event package.
Allow your mind to wander into the past as you drive by places named Chinese Camp, French Flat, Poverty Hill, and Mi Wuk Village.
The elevation ranges from 1,405 feet in Jamestown to 9,628 feet at Sonora Pass.
With a population under 60,000, Tuolumne County is one of the least populated counties in California.
From Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove - Highway 156 East to US-101/156E towards Hollister.
Continue to Highway 152 East.
Go over Pacheco Pass and continue East, past Los Banos.
Take Highway 59 to Merced and then J59 North to Sonora & Highway 108 East to Jamestown and Sonora.
The elevation ranges from 1,405 feet in Jamestown to 9,628 feet at Sonora Pass.
With a population under 60,000, Tuolumne County is one of the least populated counties in California.
From Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove - Highway 156 East to US-101/156E towards Hollister.
Continue to Highway 152 East.
Go over Pacheco Pass and continue East, past Los Banos.
Take Highway 59 to Merced and then J59 North to Sonora & Highway 108 East to Jamestown and Sonora.
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