Our Rooms The Murphys Historic Hotel features 29 rooms, 9 of which are in the original historic building, which was built in 1856 and is recognized by the California Senate as the "Oldest Continuously Operated Hotel in The State, celebrating its 154th Anniversary on August 20, 2010." and is a registered National Landmark. The remaining 20 rooms are our modern lodge rooms, located directly adjacent to the Historic Hotel. Not sure if your reservation lands on an event date?    Check our Event Calendar to see upcoming events in and around the hotel. Modern Lodge Rooms and Suites           These charming rooms are directly adjacent to the original building. They are split up between our single story wing built in the 1950's and the two-story wing built in the 1970's.  We call them modern rooms as all rooms do have televisions, telephones, alarm clocks and coffee makers as well as a private restroom in each room. The historic theme is apparent in our decor. Our modern suites are extra large for your comfort, located with views of Main Street.                                                Rooms 301-308 Single Story Wing Single Queen Rooms These single queen beds are equipped with modern amenities and are closest to the original building, and are right next to the lawn/garden/patio area of the property. Rates: Midweek $89 Weekend $109 Events $159         Rooms 101-206 Two Story Wing Dual Double Rooms These rooms are available on both levels of the wing.  Each room contains two double size beds with modern amenities.  Rates: Midweek $89 Weekend $109 Events $159         Single King Rooms Our King Rooms feature a single king size bed.  The room features modern amenities and is available on both levels of the wing. Rates: Midweek $99 Weekend $119 Events $169         Room 101 - Main Street Mini-Suite The Main Street Mini-Suite is located on the first floor, and contains a single king bed with a sofa that pullout out into a queen size sleeper.  There are also two seating areas with a larger television. Rates: Midweek $109 Weekend $129 Events $179         Room 201 - Gold Country Mini-Suite The Gold Country Mini-Suite is located on the second story.  It features two queen size beds with two sitting areas and a large flat screen television. Rates: Midweek $109 Weekend $129 Events $179                                         Historic Rooms and Suites Our historic hotel rooms are furnished with authentic period antiques and have been occupied by such notables as Mark Twain, Black Bart, Susan B. Anthony, John Wayne, Sunny Ficus, and President Ulysses S. Grant. Each room features one or two double bed(s) and vanity. To keep the historic ambience of the hotel, the historic rooms do not have televisions, telephones, alarm clocks or coffee makers, and the shared bathrooms and showers are down the hallway.      Ulysses S. Grant Historic Suite Ulysses S Grant was President of the United States from 1868-1876.  He stayed at the Murphys Hotel in 1880.  The room features a 19th century coal stove and California's second oldest piano. Rates: Midweek $99 Weekend $119 Events $169         Room 9 - Thomas Lipton Thomas Lipton was the founder of Lipton Tea.  He stayed here in 1880.  This room is reputed to be the most paranormally active room in the hotel. Rates: Midweek $89 Weekend $109 Events $159         Room 10 - John Jacob Astor John Jacob Astor was the great grandson of fur trader John Jacob Astor I. He helped build the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. He died in the RMS Titanic sinking in 1912.  He stayed here in 1878.  This room features front balcony access. Rates: Midweek $89 Weekend $109 Events $159         Room 11 - Samuel Pillsbury Samuel Pillsbury was the founder of Pillsbury, Inc.  He stayed here in 1867.  This room features balcony access. Rates: Midweek $89 Weekend $109 Events $159         Room 14 - William Hearst William Hearst was a newspaper publisher for the San Francisco examiner and later the New York Journal.  He was elected three times for he House of representatives. He visited in1878. Rates: Midweek $89 Weekend $109 Events $159         Room 15 - Daniel Webster Daniel Webster ran for the Presidency three times.  He did succeed in becoming the 14th and 19th Secretary of State. He visited in 1878.  This room includes side balcony access. Rates: Midweek $89 Weekend $109 Events $159         Room 16 - J. Pierpont Morgan JP Morgan was a high society financier and banker.  His company of the same name later merged to become General Electric.  He also financed the White Star Line when it built it's Olympic Class passenger liners, most notably the RMS Titanic, on which fellow guest John Jacob Astor perished.  He visited in 1869. Rates: Midweek $89 Weekend $109 Events $159         Room 18 - John Crocker John Crocker was a British veteran of both world wars and other battles.  He visited in 1973. Rates: Midweek $89 Weekend $109 Events $159         Room 19 - Mark Twain Samuel Clemens known primarily as author Mark Twain wrote many short stories and novels which have remained famous to this day.  Besides being an author and adventurer, Samuel Clemens was an inventor.  He stayed here in 1877. Rates: Midweek $89 Weekend $109 Events $159 Additional modern room amenities include: Cable television Phone system with private answering service Hair dryer Iron and ironing board Hotel Amenities Reservation Amenities Package (You may request wine, champagne, cheese and fruit platters in room before arrival) Full service restaurant, open daily, includes indoor and outdoor fine dining Saloon with occasional live entertainment Meeting and banquet facilities Fax and copy services Ice and soda machine Ample, off-street parking All rooms are non-smoking Within steps of shops, restaurants, wine tasting, park, and theater