歴史的なドリントンホテルへようこそ-家族でのリトリート、友人との休暇

The Dorrington Hotel and Lube Room Saloon were purchased from the Saville’s in 2015 by the Sweeney, and Mitchell families. The hotel has been refurbished and is open for group reservations, weddings, anniversaries, and parties. Also, the cottage is getting a lot of attention as it sits on the back of the property and is a great spot for couples to get away.

The Mitchell family owns Behan’s Irish Pub in Burlingame and has ties to Fiddler’s in Millbrae, and the Sweeney family is in the commercial real estate business. The families have been long-time friends and are now proud and fortunate co-owners of this historic landmark.

We are committed to the locals and the many guests that come up on the weekends and holidays. We intend to reinvest in our dreams and will continue to make the property thrive while keeping the rich history alive.

Our entire family and staff (now family!) appreciate your continued support and friendship.

Sweeney’s, Mitchell’s, and the Lube Room/Dorrington family

The Dorrington Hotel was a historic stopping place on the Big Tree Carson Valley Road, was a vacation spot for Big Trees visitors, and a place to rest for cattlemen, miners and traders. The ranch was originally called Cold Spring Ranch.

The Dorrington Hotel was built in 1852 by John Gardner, John Gardner married Rebecca Dorrington and moved her out from Scotland. Rebecca quickly fell in love with the property and together they had four children.

In 1902 the US Post Office moved to the site and Dorrington officially became a town. At or around 1949, the adjacent building was built for auto repairs. There were two grease racks in the main bar area. In 1977, the building was converted from a grease rack to a beer/burger saloon. Hence “The Lube Room Saloon.” It has become “the meeting place” for locals and visitors alike.

Legends swirl around the property… from Mark Twain’s plaque that is in the Murphy’s museum from when he would drink from the cold spring out back - to the silver and gold trades - to the Miwok and Washoe Indians that once hunted the property. The greatest tale is about Rebecca Dorrington. She loved the property so much, it is told that she never left. One story has it that she went out one cold night during a storm, lost her way and froze to death. Some insist that Rebecca was massacred by Native Americans. Another legend is that she fell down the stairs and bled to death. It has been said that Rebecca died October 16, 1910 in Altaville, CA. Many guests have reported seeing her wondering the halls or rocking the chair out front. Regardless of the legends, we are happy to have her around, be apart of the history, and look forward to having a very long relationship!