The Ione Hotel

Is this hotel still in business? I ask, because when I call their number listed here, on their web site, and several other places... I get a message saying the number has been disconnected.Trying to reserve a room online via their site results in a message stating: "This property has been disabled and is not available for online reservations. Please contact the property directly to make a reservation." Not helpful when their published number has been disconnected.

The definition of "hidden gem"! Located right in the middle of downtown Ione is the Ione hotel and I've been wanting to try this place out for years. I am seriously shocked at how good the food was and the overall experience. My girlfriend kept saying how the inside reminded her of how the titanic looked on the inside and I can definitely see that. The food was amazing. The menu had a bunch of great options to choose from but we went for the sirloin steak & shrimp scampi for entrees. Before the main course we ordered a plate of boneless wings (1/2 lemon pepper 1/2 buffalo). I can't tell but I think this were cut up and trimmed in house because I've never had boneless wings like this. They usually resemble chicken nuggets but these had a different shape to them. They were golden brown and fried to perfection with an amazing crunch! The flavors were just right and made the whole plate delicious. Like seriously I would go back just for the boneless wings.If you come here come HUNGRY because the portions are huge. My steak came with a choice of about 5 sides to choose from AND either soup or salad AND garlic bread. I went for the minestrone soup and I was very pleased. It was almost closer to a chili than minestrone but I enjoyed every single drop. It had a little kick of spicy that I loved! My steak was cooked to perfection and was a huge cut. Served with a big side of rice pilaf & veggies made it the perfect dinner for me. My girlfriend loved her shrimp scampi especially with the risotto and she ate them together as one. She liked how cheesy and creamy the risotto was. We also each got a desert to take home (we haven't tried them yet but they are huge). The prices of everything are really amazing as well! We had so much food and the total was around $75. Overall if you're in the area at all you should definitely stop in and eat here. You will not be disappointed!! I can't wait to go back!!

Great food, service and dining options in an old world hotel restaurant. The staff is very attentive and friendly.

Food was excellent. Service was excellent. Great value but yet good quality. Staff were very friendly.

Cute little hotel with a restaurant and bar. We're unable to see the rooms but it has been in operation since the gold rush days (1850).

This place is a hidden gem. I've been taking motorcycle rides through the NorCal foothills/Gold County for over 30 years and never took the time to stop at the hotel. I spent most of my time and $ at the bar across the street. I am a paranormal enthusiast for reasons that could go on for pages... when I heard about the Ione Hotel being "haunted," I reserved "the most active" room for my birthday. Supposedly room #13 is pretty active and someone actually died in the room.. and was the former "Black Rose" prostitute's room. Good enough for me. To make this short, I did see a figure to my left as I was locking my door to go down to the saloon. Actually looked like a miner. I turned around again and it was gone (2nd floor staircase, first room on the left near a display case). BESTOF ALL... the steakhouse is great. It actually has on old Miwok Indian well in the middle of the restaurant. My personal experience.. it was my birthday and my wife called ahead to pay for my dinner as a surprise. The restaurant owner found out and bought me a birthday Brandy Old Fashion (my fav) and went above and beyond that to make my birthday dinner exceed all expectations. The prime rib was awesome Thank you, Cindy. I'll recommend the Burke Family restaurant to anyone traveling though Ione or just looking for a great steak dinner. I'll be stopping more often on my motorcycle rides for sure. Oh, only reason for 4 stars.. the rooms could use some new paint and TLC, but as it is, it adds to the impression that this was an old West hotel/brothel back in the day. I liked it and hope to spend a few nights in the other "haunted " rooms. And eat more steak

Have not spent the night yet here but hopefully in the future. I did eat at the restaurant and it was fantastic! There is a well inside that you can look down. I had the spicy chicken sandwich which I recommend my friend had veggie omelet with potato hash. If you are ever in the area or are passing through you have to stop and eat here. Friendly staff and atmosphere is to a T.

I can't believe this place only has 3 stars! It's awesome! Old building in downtown Ione- every room is uniquely decorated and completely old school! The entry walkway is beautiful! The stair case going up to the rooms is one you'd want to slide down as a kid! Restaurants and shops all at your convenience!! Even the magazine on the desk in the room is from 1987!!

Did not spend the night here.Did wait in the lobby for guests who where staying there.Old charm of a mining town.Wonderful huge staircase.A collection of curios in several display cases.Old chairs and furniture.Lobby bar has a collection of historic photos.Lobby could use a good dusting.

I have been here a couple of times before I'm sorry I have failed to review but this is a very quaint hotel the restaurant food is phenomenal iDrive an hour just to have their stuff mushrooms in particular the accommodations are lovely And the atmosphere of the hotel is far and few between from many others I have come to this place gives you that definite old time flare