Word of the discovery spread like wildfire and lured California gold miners in a reverse migration back over the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and within no time, a ramshackle town of tents and shacks was born.When a miner named James Finney, who was more often called "Old Virginny" from his birthplace, dropped a bottle of whiskey on the ground, he christened the newly founded tent-and-dugout town "Old Virginny Town" in honor of himself. By 1862, the population had soared to some 4,000 and would continue to increase over the next decade and a half. Famous men like William Ralston and George Crocker, who would found the Bank of California; Leland Stanford, George Hearst, John Mackay, and William Flood made their fortunes in Comstock mining.Silverland Inn & Suites offers 66 guest rooms and suites that are the most comfortable and affordable in Virginia City, Nevada.Featuring our unique brand of hospitality and service, guests will enjoy rooms with king or queen beds and a fine list of standard amenities.They built mansions, hospitals, churches, opera houses and schools, and imported furniture, fashions, and entertainment from Europe and the Orient.They helped finance the Civil War, and went on to build empires around the world.
Although the Sutro Tunnel, completed in 1878, never served the pivotal function for the Comstock Mining District that Adolph Sutro imagined, it remained a bustling business throughout the nineteenth century.Our non-smoking hotel is the largest in Virginia City, with large baths, whirlpools, business center, gift shop, and modern amenities.Perfect for resort, family, groups, and business travelers, we offer the most convenient and affordable accommodations with a charming presentation and friendly hospitality.Guests will enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience at Silverland and will make a memory to last a lifetime.We also have the perfect place for parties, weddings, corporate functions and business meetings.