Lodging
The closet town to Whitney Portal is Lone Pine. It is about 8 miles from downtown Lone Pine to Whitney Portal. The drive will take you across the Alabama Hills. This is the area where they filmed many movies and television westerns. There are also a number of places to eat in Lone Pine. Here is a sampling of some of the lodging.
| Name (Some have links) | Address & Phone Number | Distance from trailhead* | Price** |
| Alabama Hills |
1920 S. Main
Junction of (US395 & 136) Lone Pine, CA 93545 800 800-6468 760 876-8700 |
B | $$ |
| Dow Villa Motel |
310 South Main Street Lone Pine, CA 93545 760 876-5521 800 824-9317 |
B | $$ |
|
Best Western Frontier Motel
|
1008 S Main
St Lone Pine, CA 93545 866-597-9330 |
B | $$ |
|
Comfort Inn
|
1920 South
Main Street Lone Pine, CA 93545 866-597-9330 |
B | $$ |
|
Mount Whitney Motel
|
305 North Main Street Lone Pine, CA 93545 760 876-4207 800 845-2362 | B | $$ |
| Portal Motel | 425 South Main Street Lone Pine, CA 93545 760 876-5930 760 876-5517 800 531-7054 | B | $$ |
|
Trails Motel
|
633 South Main Street Lone Pine, CA 93545 760 876-5555 800 862-7020 | B | $$ |
*Distance is from the route listed in hiking directions. Distances are listed as A - under 5 miles, B - 5-15 miles, C - 15-25 miles, D - 25 miles or more. Many highpoints have different routes, some which may be 20 or more miles apart.
** Price ranges are as follows and based on one night, one room, two double bed rates: $ under $50.00, $$ $50.00-$100.00, $$$ $100- $150, $$$$ over $150