
Mizpah Hotel
Best for visitors who want historic character, on-site fine dining and a saloon-style casino in downtown Tonopah.
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Mizpah Hotel is a historic 1907, 52-room downtown Tonopah hotel with two restaurants, a lobby bar and a saloon-style casino—good for travelers who want character, dining and a central base for mining-history sights. Best Western Hi-desert Inn is an 86-room roadside Best Western a few blocks away that focuses on practical amenities like a free buffet breakfast, pool and shuttle—good for families and anyone who wants a predictable, budget-friendly stay.
Updated · about 0.3 mi (0.5 km) apart

Best for visitors who want historic character, on-site fine dining and a saloon-style casino in downtown Tonopah.

Best for travelers who want predictable, family-friendly basics (free breakfast, shuttle, seasonal pool) and accessible rooms.
When Mizpah Hotel wins: Choose Mizpah if you prioritize history, individually decorated rooms, evening dining at the Jack Dempsey Room, a lively lobby bar and an on-site saloon-style casino within walking distance of Tonopah Historic Mining Park.
When Best Western Hi-desert Inn wins: Choose Best Western if you want a straightforward, accessible stay with complimentary buffet breakfast, a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, airport shuttle service, and more standard business-oriented facilities.
Bottom line: Mizpah is the pick for atmosphere, dining and local history; Best Western is the pick for dependable amenities, family-friendly policies and a lower-friction practical stay.
| Category | Mizpah Hotel | Best Western Hi-desert Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic boutique, Old West character, on-site casino and lobby bar | Chain roadside hotel with straightforward, practical rooms and services |
| Location | Downtown Tonopah, steps from Tonopah Historic Mining Park and Barsanti Park | Downtown Tonopah, about a 4-minute walk from Mizpah Hotel |
| Size (rooms) | 52 individually decorated guest units | 86 air-conditioned rooms |
| Building / era | Five-story landmark (built 1907), historic register listing | Modern midscale chain property |
| Pools & hot tubs | No pool or hot tub on-site | Seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub (pool open June–September) |
| Dining & bars | Two restaurants (Jack Dempsey Room, Pittman Café) plus Long Shot Bar | No signature restaurant listed; complimentary buffet breakfast daily |
| Wellness & fitness | 24-hour fitness center; no on-site spa | Fitness facilities and wheelchair-accessible spa listed in amenities |
| Accessibility & family features | Family-friendly, connecting rooms on request, wheelchair access noted | Family-friendly, many wheelchair-accessible features and accessible rooms |
| Transport & parking | Free self-parking, free airport shuttle arranged in advance | Free self parking, free roundtrip airport shuttle (on request); free RV/bus/truck parking |
| Known for | Historic atmosphere, dining, on-site saloon-style casino | Reliable chain comforts, complimentary breakfast and practical accessibility |
Mizpah Hotel sits on North Main Street in the center of Tonopah, a short walk to the Tonopah Historic Mining Park and local restaurants.
Best if you want to be in the heart of Tonopah and within walking distance of historic sights and downtown dining.
Best Western Hi-desert Inn is also downtown and listed as a short walk from the Mizpah Hotel.
Good for drivers and families who want convenient downtown access with easy parking.
Mizpah has 52 individually decorated rooms and several named suites, each with period touches.
Choose Mizpah for unique, historic rooms and a handful of distinctive suites.
Best Western lists a broad range of standard and accessible room types and a number of suite/family options.
Choose Best Western for predictable, family-oriented rooms with in-room microwaves/refrigerators commonly available.
Mizpah emphasizes three on-site venues: a dinner restaurant, a breakfast café and a lobby bar.
Mizpah is the choice if you want evening dining on-site and a more atmospheric bar/casino experience.
Best Western does not advertise a signature dinner venue but highlights a daily complimentary buffet breakfast.
Best Western is convenient for guests who want a free, early breakfast and simple on-the-go dining options.
Mizpah Hotel does not have a pool or hot tub; its signature draw is history and on-site dining/casino.
If a pool or hot tub matters to you, Mizpah is not the right pick.
Best Western lists a seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub among its recreational amenities.
Pick Best Western if a seasonal pool and hot tub are important to your stay.
Mizpah combines a 24-hour fitness center with an on-site saloon-style casino and a lively lobby bar.
Mizpah suits guests who want an evening scene on-site—dinner, drinks and gaming—plus a 24-hour gym.
Best Western offers a fitness center and lists spa-related accessibility features; nightlife options rely on nearby downtown venues.
Best Western is more focused on fitness, accessibility and daytime convenience than on-site nightlife.

Mizpah Hotel — stay here for historic 1907 architecture, individually decorated rooms and a central Old West feel.

Best Western Hi-desert Inn — free daily buffet breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool/hot tub make it family-friendly and convenient.

Mizpah Hotel — two restaurants plus a lobby bar and an on-site saloon-style casino provide evening dining and entertainment without leaving the property.

Best Western Hi-desert Inn — a wide set of accessible rooms and public facilities, plus airport shuttle service and business-center hours.
Mizpah Hotel is closest—about a 2-minute walk to the Tonopah Historic Mining Park; Best Western is a short walk as well but roughly 4 minutes from Mizpah.
Best Western Hi-desert Inn includes a complimentary buffet breakfast. Mizpah Hotel does not include breakfast in the room rate; Pittman Café serves breakfast for an extra charge.
Best Western Hi-desert Inn lists a seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub (pool open roughly June–September). Mizpah Hotel does not have a pool or hot tub.
Yes. Both properties list accessible rooms and public-area accessibility features; Best Western specifically lists a range of wheelchair-accessible amenities.
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