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Investment Highlights

  • Iconic Gold Rush-era hotel in the heart of Amador City with 9 guest suites, historic charm, and modern upgrades.
  • Prime wine country destination surrounded by wineries, boutique shopping, live music, and year-round tourism.
  • Turnkey hospitality opportunity featuring a restored bar, upgraded commercial kitchen, event spaces, cottages, and dedicated parking.

Executive Summary

In the heart of historic Amador City, the iconic Imperial Hotel & Restaurant presents an amazing opportunity for an entrepreneur or visionary hospitality operator to own one of the region’s true landmark destinations. Originally built in the 1800s during California’s Gold Rush era, this storied property blends rich history, timeless character, and the potential to create a premier boutique dining, lodging and event experience in the Sierra Foothills.
Positioned as the anchor of Amador City, the offering includes three parcels: the historic hotel, the charming cottages off Gods Hill, and a dedicated parking lot.
Together, the property offers nine total guest suites: six beautifully restored suites within the hotel and three additional cottage suites, each with its own ensuite bathroom. The hotel rooms retain the warmth and authenticity of the original building while benefiting from meaningful improvements, including restored flooring, updated lighting and electrical, and new furnishings.
The historic bar has been thoughtfully revived, showcasing stunning craftsmanship and an atmosphere that honors the building’s past while elevating it for modern luxury hospitality. A high-end espresso machine and keg system with new refrigeration brings functionality to the bar. Expansive indoor dining areas, along with large front and rear patios enhanced by the current ownership, create inviting spaces for guests to gather, dine, and experience the charm of foothill wine country.
The commercial kitchen has also received significant upgrades, including new equipment, redone kitchen flooring, improved lighting and electrical, and an updated walk-in refrigerator. These improvements create a strong foundation for restaurant operations, catering, private dining, and event service.
The cottage property spans approximately .34 acres and offers three additional suites with ensuite bathrooms, a spacious grassy front area—creating added flexibility for expanded lodging, private accommodations, or extended guest stays.
Beyond its lodging and restaurant use, the Imperial offers compelling event and revenue potential. The hotel, patios, dining spaces, bar, commercial kitchen, cottages, wine cellar, basement storage, dedicated parking, and additional cottage storage create an ideal setting for weddings, welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, private celebrations, corporate retreats, wine country weekends, culinary events, intimate group gatherings, and full-property buyouts.
Additional details: owned laundry machines, dedicated manger office, backup generator, most all furniture’s, fixtures and equipment convey.
Extensive renovations have breathed new life into the property while preserving the soul and authenticity that make the Imperial so memorable. Every wall tells a story—from Gold Rush travelers of the past to the new memories waiting to be created by future guests.
Surrounded by award-winning wineries, boutique shopping, live music, craft breweries, and year-round tourism, the Imperial Hotel & Restaurant is poised for its next chapter. Whether envisioned as a luxury boutique inn, destination restaurant, wine country retreat, event venue, or celebrated culinary and hospitality experience, the possibilities are endless.
Come experience one of Amador County’s most iconic landmark properties.

Property Facts

Price $3,169,354 CAD
Price Per Room $352,150 CAD
Sale Type Investment
Property Type Hospitality
Property Subtype Hotel
Building Class B
Lot Size 0.46 AC
Building Size 4,668 SF
No. Rooms 9
No. Stories 2
Year Built/Renovated 1879/1995
Parking Ratio 3.21/1,000 SF
Corridor Interior
Zoning COMMERCIAL

Amenities

  • Balcony
  • Restaurant
  • Patio
  • On-Site Bar
  • Wedding Venue

Room Mix Information

Description No. Rooms Daily Rate SF
Suite 3 $250.79 CAD -
Guest Room 6 $209.45 CAD -
Somewhat walkable
20/100
Exceptionally drivable
90/100
Limited public transit
30/100
Somewhat bikeable
20/100

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Numbers
Multiple
  • 008-285-002-000
  • 008-285-009-000
Land Assessment
$858,305 CAD
Improvements Assessment
$878,331 CAD
Total Assessment
$1,736,636 CAD
  • Listing ID: 40623790

  • Date on Market: 2026-05-21

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 14202 S State Highway 49, Amador City, CA 95601

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