The National Exchange Hotel
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A California icon, yours to enjoy. Built in 1856 in what was to become the most sophisticated of the gold rush mining camps, the National Exchange Hotel is a treasured piece of Nevada City history.
This grand old dame is full of rich colors and patterns, opulent furnishings and lovingly restored original features. Whispers of stories past are to be discovered around every turn. The National Exchange Hotel invites you to spend unforgettable days and nights with her.
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