Best Western China Lake Inn

We stayed at Best Western China Lake Inn for one night en route to Death Valley. We were given a room on the second floor. The room was standard, with amenities including lotion, shampoo, conditioner, ear plugs, coffee, and wifi. The property has a pool and a hot tub on site. We were impressed by the free breakfast in the morning; it had a good variety, including hot foods. Staff was super friendly. Parking is free. less

We had a bad experience. My husband wrote to the manager, and also Best Western. An apology from BW and promise of checking this hotel further. No reply from the hotel of this date. Problems: Room with 2 queen beds so small that there was no place to put a suitcase, leave alone 2. Cockroach in bathroom. Dropped a pill on carpet by desk and found filth and accumulated debris on floor and baseboards. The most serious: the frame for one bed was too large for the mattress. Found that out when getting in bed... it injured my husband pic attached. It was hidden from sight by bedskirt. On checkout, price for room was reduced by 1/2... should have been full refund! less

Courteous staff, great hot breakfast with professional attendant. TV reception with below quality, at least in my room, I always stay at the Best Western in Ridgecrest because of it's staff, its convenience, it's price and it's breakfast. less

We were only staying in Ridgecrest as an overnight stop after spending the day at Death Valley. We were on the upper floor tucked in one of the corner rooms (not sure if all rooms are the same) the room was very cramped and not very well lit a little dingy and depressing. If you wanted pool towels you have to go to the reception unlike the other hotels on our road trip they were provided by the swimming pool - we did not go in the pool as it was very cold but we did use the hot tub. The breakfast was okay. Luckily I had booked this hotel quite early so managed to get at a reasonable price, had I paid full price I would have been very disappointed less

I found this facility by accident by touring through the city of Ridgecrest. The staff was courteous and helpful checking in and out. I had a problem the night before at a different BW facility; the front desk clerk listened and placed me away from crowded areas and was able to get a good night sleep. The clerk also helped in choosing a dinner place in the town.. less