Our mission is to provide guests with a tranquil and peaceful respite from their fast paced, chaotic worlds. During their visit, we encourage calm reflection while lingering in natural soothing hot mineral water. We desire that our guests leave in a restored and reinvigorated condition, returning to their worlds with enhanced balance and harmony.
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THE INN
The Inn is housed in a 1940s building constructed with local pumice materials. It was built to replace a 1904 hotel where 10 small rooms shared one bath. The Inn was originally renovated in 1998, however the original structural integrity was retained. All rooms except the Marquessa Suite (Room 7) share a bath. Recently due to Covid 19, we no longer rent adjacent rooms so all rooms have their own private bath room . Adjacent rooms can be rented by family or friends in the same group for a reduced nightly rate. All rooms have refrigerators, ceiling fans, robes, satellite TV, A/C in summer and radiant floor heat in the winter. Free WiFi service is available. Propane barbecue along with tables and chairs are located on a covered patio. Guests occupying one of the seven rooms at the Inn share three semi private outdoor soaking tubs, which are always open. A hearty breakfast is served to Inn guests. Cellular telephone service is generally not available, but can be accessed nearby or using the WiFi. The Inn telephone is available for registered guests on a limited basis.
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HISTORY
Benton is one of the oldest existing towns in Mono County; it was founded by Paiute people who used its hot springs. Later Benton became a stopping point for early white settlers and miners travelling west, north and south in the 1860s.
Silver was discovered in the hills east of Benton in 1864, and its population quickly grew to nearly 1000 people. Benton's reputation developed as an important source of silver and "a town without law".
Unlike many other mining towns however, Benton was able to thrive and flourish for about 50 years. Most of the main activity took place between 1865 and 1890. The Carson and Colorado Railroad reached the region in 1885, and made a stop at Benton Station, just four miles away.
Buster and MaBelle Bramlette moved to Benton after Buster's father Bill Bramlette purchased Benton and the surrounding area in 1928. The couple operated a store, gas station, and hotel as well as a cattle and alfalfa ranch just 6 miles north of Benton. Both died in the Benton's Stone Store in the 1990s. Grandson Bill Bramlette and wife Diane Henderson took over the care and restoration of Benton after their deaths. Their vision is to keep the original town character and historical integrity alive for guests to experience and enjoy.
Historic Benton Hot Springs nonprofit assists the owners with the preservation of Benton's rich history and historical features. It's important for guests to understand that Benton's rustic nature and uniqueness is by preference and design and may not be suitable for some people. Currently, 70 percent of the 1,255 acre ranch is included in a conservation easement in cooperation with the Eastern Sierra Land Trust to preserve the property from subdivision and unwanted development in perpetuity. While many people value it's conditions as refreshing and charming others may not find it to be "their cup of tea". The owners are committed to keeping it open and available to the segment of public who appreciate it's uniqueness and value in this fast changing world.
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Discover the history of Benton Hot Springs while staying at the Inn, houses, and overnight tub sites.
