Tallman Hotel - Upper Lake, California

Linda W

This is a lovingly restored hotel with interesting period furnishings. My room had a lovely clawfoot tub and I quite enjoyed sitting on the balcony catching the evening breeze. We enjoyed an excellent dinner at the Blue Wing cafe in the courtyard. The only negative was breakfast, which is noted as being Continental. That would be fine, but at there were some odd pastries with an egg on top that were cold - as if they had been removed from the refrigerator but had not yet reached room temperature. Definitely unappetizing. There were packaged yogurts with some fresh fruit and granola, and excellent coffee. I did not see breakfast room staff while I was there - suspect the front desk was doing double duty. My second morning I skipped breakfast and walked down the street to the great coffee shop that has good breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and coffee. Other than breakfast, it was a lovely stay.

febtraveler2018

My daughter and I stayed at the Tallman Hotel, in Upper Lake, CA for 3 nights in October 2024. My son was getting married in Kelseyville, CA so this was good location. Back in July, I had reserved 2 rooms for 2 nights (Friday & Saturday). One for me and one for my daughter. As the time approached we decided we wanted to come a night early (Thursday.) The rooms we had reserved for Friday & Saturday were already booked for that Thursday. So it looked like we would have different rooms for the one extra night and then have to check out at 11am and check back in at 4pm on the Friday. The staff was wonderful and they were able to move things around and arrange it so we could keep the same rooms for all 3 nights. The rooms were beautiful. They were Upper Garden rooms. Our 2 rooms opened to a private deck so we could visit each other without going downstairs and back up to the other one’s room. The beds were so comfortable, the sheet so soft, the towels thick and clean. There was an iron & iron board in each room (important for wedding guests!) Breakfast in the morning was unique and tasty. I had a misunderstanding on the 2 packages of cookies that were in the room in the coffee cabinet and thought they were complimentary. When the charge appeared on my bill I called the hotel. The manager was wonderful. She refunded the charge and said it opened their eyes to label things more clearly for future guests. The town of Upper Lake is small and quaint, but it was only a 12 minute drive on Rte. 29 to Lakeport which had a Safeway, CVS, bank and other stores right off the exit. I cannot say enough about this lovely little Inn, and want to thank all the staff for their kindness which made our stay so pleasant.

Luci M

That Japanese soaking tub MADE my experience. It seemed the perfect temperature (thanks to the heater and bubblewrap cover). I enjoyed the outdoor shower and soaked away my fatigue after each of my busy workdays and it helped me drift off to sleep easily. I especially enjoyed the moments when I could soak in it without overhearing other visitors or the musicians from the restaurant. I wonder if there's another tub further away from the scene that I might book next time?

KristieGosh

A hidden gem for sure and definitely the best hotel in either Upper Lake or Clear Lake. The Tallman is an incredible recreation of late 1800s served with a contemporary vibe. Perfect in every way. The music and gardens are magical. Blue Wing Saloon next door (connected by the garden) is a definite highlight and they even have a swimming pool and hot tub!

Jenny O'Leary

The Tallman Hotel is a very special place. The facilities are beautiful, quaint, clean and have a rich history, located in a more remote patch of Upper Lake, CA. The staff were some of the kindest people I have ever met and really made me feel welcome.

The surrounding area is tranquil offering ample opportunity for hikes and relaxation (highly recommend Wilbur Hot Springs if you're in the area as well).

I had a wonderful stay at Tallman and would highly recommend.

DrPfeiffer

Once upon a time, I loved this hotel. I thought it was the best hotel for overnight stays in Lake County. I frequented the hotel and restaurant, I recommended it to many friends and colleagues.

But then I had an unexpected emergency, and I needed to cancel one night of my stay, 5 days in advance. The person who took my call did not inform me that I would be charged 100% of the night that I missed. When I explained this to Management, their response was to blame me.

Sometimes, when you have a loyal customer, it helps to take the long view. Sure, you can rob them of $260 in the short term and feel righteous about it. But doing so means that you have wrecked what could've been a decades-long, mutually beneficial relationship.

Mike C

Located prominently on Main Street, the Tallman Hotel is a five star oasis in historic Upper Lake, CA. The hotel and neighboring Blue Wing restaurant are shining examples of country class. We went up last Sunday for brunch and an evening away from the SF Bay Area. It was delightful. Our brunch under the cool shade trees in the lush garden consisted of coffee, veggie omelet, grits and greens. (I went with the grits and greens, oh yea.) The staff was cheerful, polite and attentive. a talented trio of musicians serenaded a full house of relaxed diners. Our room was spacious, immaculate and well appointed. We enjoyed the coolness of the swimming pool during the day and at night looked up at the stars from our rooms outdoor Japanese soaking tub. The entire experience was a lasting delight. We will be back.

K Patrice Williams J.D.

I stayed in a room with the Japanese Hot Tub and it was wonderful. That morning I had brunch in the courtyard while listening to live music. I was able to charge my car for free. The entire experience was wonderful