Best Hotels near Travertine Hot Springs, Bridgeport

I've been staying here at least a couple of times a year off and on since 1999. Much has changed in the world since then. But, where the Ruby Inn has changed in that time, it's always been for the better. My stay here in 2021 was for the renewed Friends of Bodie Day (Second Saturday in August), which is probably the bst party in the county. Every aspect of this stay was excellent. The spa/hot tub was re-opened as allowed by California law. The upshot here is that everything here works. Which is a rarity in this day and age. In fact, the quaslity of my stay here made my next stop (A Hilton Garden Inn) a serious disappointment. The heat works. The A/C works. The hot water works. The spa/hot tub works. There's even a fly-swatter in a drawer, if you need it. The location is in the heart of ”Beautiful Downtown Bridgeport” (RIP, Gary Owens of KMPC) and is a convenient walk to reasaurants and shopping. Note that if you arrive after the stores and restaurants have closed, the Ruby Inn has a limited selection of snacks and simple to prepare meals available for purchase at the front desk to keep you from going hungry. Also, the fridge here is larger than what I've found at some ”fancier” hotels. The WiFi quality is much better than that found at many hotels. Summary: This is quality and hospitality which used to be the norm in American travel. Both are alive and well at the Ruby Inn. I temper my strong recommend with the admonition that after you stay here, you will likely never be satisfied elsewhere again. It's not just the well-designed and well-kept facility. It's the people here who will amaze you. There are many hotels that are well-designed and well-maintained. But, pitifully few with the people of the caliber that will welcome you to the Ruby Inn.

I choose this place based on location since it was conveniently located near the Tioga Pass entrance. There aren’t a lot of options available in this area. This lodge is landscaped beautifully but doesn’t offer much in amenities. Check in is at 4:00. I arrived at 3:30 and was told I needed to come back at 4:00. No worries, we went to Whoa Nellies Deli and got a bite to eat. The room was fine, no frills. Just a basic room with 2 queen beds. They offer a military discount which was nice and they thanked me for my service which I appreciated. The room cost $250 for the night, quite steep, but you are paying for the location. Mono Market is close by for snacks and drinks, Whoa Nellie Deli which is located in the Mobil has good hot food choices. And Latte Da Coffee has delicious breakfast food and coffee. Mono Lake is near by along with several other lakes you can hike to. Bring bug spray because the mosquitoes are no joke!

We booked a week at the Heidelberg and added two more days. We were having such a great time and really enjoyed our stay. First things first. The hotel does not have to air-conditioning. We were there in July and the temps were in the mid-eighties during the day. We opened the windows after the sun went down and closed them and the shades in the morning before the sun hit the windows. The was a large fan in the room and the evenings cool down nicely. The bed was comfortable and we had everything we needed in the kitchen for cooking. We made use of the hot tub most nights. We would happily stay here again (and again!)

We have stayed here the last 2 weekends. Love this place. Bridgeport is a cute little town and a great place to stay the night and get out and see the beautiful lakes and rivers. Silver Maple is a gem! Beautiful immaculate grounds and our “dog room” is just spotless. There is outside seating on the huge lawn area..... very peaceful. Roxanne in the office is awesome. Makes sure you are happy and have what you need. Look forward to more stays here!

Very nice motel on the edge of Yosemite Park. The area is very pretty, between the mountains and the nearby Mono Basin. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed. A restaurant is also not too far away if needed, so it's very convenient. The hosts were very welcoming and invited us around a campfire! Tired from a lot of driving, we weren't able to enjoy it as much as we would have liked. But it was a very, very pleasant experience!