After
procuring some last minute supplies from Walmart off the US-395
in Carson City, NV, it was
only 30 minutes to Gold Hill, NV. If you are a child of the 1970’s, a familiar
theme song will start to play in your head. You guessed it, “Bonanza”.
- Travel Tip: Carson City is the major city where you will want to fill up on supplies and gas. The next major city north will be Reno, NV. There are also plenty of casual and fast food chain restaurants as well.
From the US-395, head north on the NV-342, also known as the “Comstock
Highway”, where you will make your way up into the hills to Gold Hill, NV. Gold
Hill is located in Storey County, just a mile south of Virginia City. From 1868
to 1888, Gold Hill was a highly prosperous boom town with at least 8,000
residents due to the mining of the Comstock Lode, a major deposit of gold and
silver ore.
- Travel Tip: GPS may not be able to pick up this little community and you may have to key in “Virginia City” to make it calculate the directions properly.
The oldest hotel in Nevada and the only lodging in Gold Hill is the Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon. Perched up on
the hillside on NV-342 which turns into Main Street, the Gold Hill Hotel has
the look as if you stepped back in time to 1861. The exterior has the feel of
an old western town with the weathered wood and stamped lettering. The front
has a lot of character from the old wagon near the front desk and chiseled rock
that line the walkways.
- Travel Tip: If you are a Tesla owner, the Gold Hill has a charging station here.
The rooms also have a lot of rustic character paired with modern
comforts. This hotel also reportedly features ghostly residents in some of the
rooms. If you would like to experience the paranormal, you can request one of
these rooms when you make your reservation. Each room has its own story so
check their website for more details. Room 11 is the Doubles Room. It comes
with two double beds, TV, coffeemaker, and private bathroom. There is a nice
view through the window of Main Street and the hills. No ghostly presence in
this room but there were two tiny tea pots from a child’s playset on top of the
closet. Toys of a ghostly child perhaps? There is also a thermostat in the
room. This room receives a lot of sunlight so if it does get too warm, open the
windows for some fresh cool air. With snow fall, the room can cool off pretty
quickly in the winter months.
After a being on the road all day, the last thing you might want to do
is get back in the car to find dinner. Gold Hill Hotel has an on-site
restaurant, Crown Point Restaurant. The dining room is very elegant from the
white linen tables and dark wooden chairs. It’s the perfect setting for a nice
meal. The service is attentive, friendly, and personable.
New York Steak & Lobster Tail (special - $24) seemed like a great
deal and the presentation was quite stunning! The steak was cooked to medium
rare and was tender and juicy. But the lobster had an ammoniated scent as if it
had been in the freezer too long. The texture was good, not rubbery or
overcooked. A wedge of lemon would help eliminate the fishiness. The mashed
potatoes were a little runny, but had a nice flavor. The brocollini was cooked
properly, but the carrots could have been cooked a little longer as they were
rather hard. Rating: 3.5/5
12 oz. Certified Angus Beef Ribeye ($26) seemed to be priced a little
high for its size. The steak looked great with cross-hatched grill marks, but
it was unevenly cooked. Half of the steak was cooked rare and the other half
was well done. The seasoning on the outside made the steak very flavorful. Even
at well done, the steak was pretty tender. The twice baked potato that
accompanied it was fantastic! The textures of creamy mashed potatoes, gooey
cheese, and crispy potato skin worked wonders. The other vegetables were just
like the special, not cooked evenly. Rating: 3.5/5
With tummies full, it was time to grab a shower and hit the hay. A day
of Rocky Mountain Oysters is just a few hours away.
1540
Main St.
Gold
Hill, NV 89440
+1.775.847.0111
Parking:
Free parking in front of the hotel and behind.
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