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An icon of downtown Tonopah, the Mizpah Hotel is one of the most historic properties in the Silver State. The opulent, five-story hotel was built in 1907, and for more than a decade, it—and what is now the nearby Belvada Hotel—were tied as the tallest buildings in Nevada. Lovingly restored to pair its Victorian-era authenticity with modern amenities, a stay at the Mizpah feels as luxurious today as it did more than a century ago.

Built in 1907 and heralded as “the finest stone hotel in the desert,” the Mizpah Hotel transports guests to Tonopah’s glamorous mining-era heyday.

Mizpah Hotel History

In 1900, when Jim Butler and his burro discovered massive amounts of silver in the mountains surrounding Tonopah, this region of the Silver State was relatively undiscovered. After that, though, the silver boom was on, transforming this quiet mining camp into the “Queen of the Silver Camps.” Between 1900 and 1910, the population of the town soared with the growth of the mines. A small group of businessmen worked together to build the Mizpah Hotel as a place to entertain and conduct business with powerful politicians and investors from around the world.

historic Mizpah Hotel
Historic Mizpah Hotel
Mizpah Hotel today
The Mizpah Hotel Today

Not immune to turbulent economies, the historic hotel closed its doors around 2000, remaining vacant for more than a decade until Fred and Nancy Cline purchased the property. With familial roots in Tonopah, the Clines welcomed the opportunity to preserve a valuable piece of history and honor their past. The Mizpah underwent a detailed restoration, and in 2011, the hotel’s doors reopened.

Travel Nevada Pro Tip

The Mizpah Hotel enjoys the distinction of being the lone Nevada lodging on the Historic Hotels of America register.

Stay at the Mizpah Hotel

Featuring era-authentic chandeliers, antique cash registers, and Victorian couches, the lobby of the Mizpah sets the scene for one memorable experience. Plush hotel rooms include premium mattresses, luxury linens, spa-quality toiletries, and flat-screen TVs. For even more elegance, opt for the Lady in Red Suite or the Jim & Belle Butler Suite, which has a bed frame made from a wagon. The on-site, award-winning Pittman Cafe serves a variety of delicious breakfast and lunch favorites.

Mizpah Hotel lobby
Mizpah Hotel Lobby
The Lady in Red
The Lady in Red

Seeking a spirited sleepover? You’re in luck. The Mizpah Hotel was voted the #1 Haunted Hotel in the country by “USA Today” 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The Lady in Red—arguably Nevada’s most famous ghost—is known to whisper sweet nothings in ears and leave pearls under pillows. Guests have reported hearing phantom children playing in hallways, and staff has stories about two men who still reside in the basement.  

Whether you’re grabbing a bite, sampling the Lady in Red Wine at the historic bar counter, going ghost hunting, or treating yourself with a luxury stay in one of Nevada’s most legendary hotels, be sure to make the Mizpah Hotel part of your Tonopah discoveries.

This Location:

Central, Nevada

City

Tonopah

Region

Central