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- Country: United States
- States: California, Nevada
- 2nd deepest lake in the United States
- North Shore cities: Tahoe City, CA; Tahoe Vista, CA; Kings Beach, CA; Incline Village, NV
- South Shore cities: South Lake Tahoe, CA; Stateline, NV; Zephyr Cove, NV
- Maximum elevation: 6,229 feetVirtual Tahoe: Lake Tahoe
- Length: 22 milesVirtual Tahoe: Lake Tahoe
- Average depth: 989 feetVirtual Tahoe: Lake Tahoe
- Surface area: 122,200 acresVirtual Tahoe: Lake Tahoe
- Time zone: PST
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Lake Tahoe is a popular vacation destination that is right on the border of California and Nevada; Reno being the closest and largest city to the lake. There are a number of accommodation options on both the North and South shores of Lake Tahoe. Lodging ranges from budget hotels to luxury ski resorts and casinos. There are also some homeowners that rent or lease their homes and cabins for a night to possibly season long.
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Luxury Stay
The PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn is a well-rated lodging option, located on the North Shore in California.PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn: Welcome It's open year roundPlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn: Welcome and is one of the most "most refined" and "elegant" lodging available in the area.Frommer's: PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn The inn is situated just "steps" from the Squaw Valley USA ski lifts.PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn: Welcome Rooms have "high-end"Fodor's: PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn amenities such as down comforters,Fodor's: PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn "hooded terry robes"Fodor's: PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn and "expensive"Frommer's: PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn mattresses. The service is "exceptional" and the location is great for hiking and skiing.PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn: WelcomeAffordable Stay
Hotel chains seem to be the choice for budget accommodations around the Lake Tahoe area. The Motel 6 South Lake Tahoe is an affordable option in South Lake Tahoe, California. The motel is situated a short distance away from Heavenly's ski resort, as well as Caesar's Palace Tahoe, Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, the Tahoe Amusement Park and the Lake Tahoe Airport.Motel 6 South Lake Tahoe: Details The amenities are basic and include wireless internet access, children stay free and complementary coffee in the morning.Motel 6 South Lake Tahoe: AmenitiesMahalo Suggests
When planning your trip, please see the pages on a Lake Tahoe Vacation and Lake Tahoe Restaurants.-
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Lake Tahoe Luxury Hotels
- The Resort at Squaw Creek Phone: 800-327-3353 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "The most deluxe resort on the lake is the $130-million Resort at Squaw Creek, a paradise for skiers, golfers, and tennis players."
- TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
- PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn Phone: 800-323-7666 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "The hotel is draped in muted, earthy tones, with swirling sconces and sculpted metal accents. Rooms have thick hooded robes, terry-cloth slippers, down comforters atop expensive mattresses, and mountain views."
- Fodor's Choice: "PlumpJack may not have the bells and whistles of big luxury hotels, but the service -- personable and attentive -- can't be beat."
- Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Phone: 800-466-6784 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "Northstar prides itself on being the ultimate self-contained family destination, and it's even better now, since completion of the new Village -- seven buildings, with 213 new luxury ski-in-ski-out condominium residences, stylish boutiques, outdoor restaurants, an ice rink, and a pedestrian plaza."
- TripAdvisor 3.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
- Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino Phone: 775-832-1234 Google Map
- Frommer's Highly Recommended: "The adjoining Lakeside Cottages are a wee bit o' heaven for families or honeymooners who want beachfront access and large, comfortable rooms with unobstructed panoramas of the lake."
Lake Tahoe Moderate Hotels
- River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Phone: 866-991-9912, 530-583-4264 Google Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "Alongside the Truckee River, the lodge is minutes away from Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley ski resorts, and a short drive (or ride along the bike path) into Tahoe City. The best rooms have balconies overlooking the river."
- TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
- Cal-Neva Resort, Spa & Casino Phone: 800-233-5551 Google Map
- Frommer's Highly Recommended: "It's here that Marilyn Monroe allegedly had her rendezvous with John F. Kennedy (you can even see the secret tunnel), and ownership passed around to moguls with names like Pretty Boy, Babyface, and Sinatra, who built the famed Celebrity Room."
- TripAdvisor 3.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
- Best Western-Station House Inn Phone: 530-542-1101 Google Map
- Frommer's Recommended: "The decor is corporate dull, but the location is ideal, the large swimming pool and hot tub are a huge bonus, and LewMarNel's, the on-site restaurant, won a Wine Spectator award."
- TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
- Sunnyside Lodge Phone: 800-822-2754 Google Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "Built as a private home in 1908, this hotel and restaurant is one of the few grand old lodges left on the lake."
- TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
Lake Tahoe Affordable Hotels
- Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Phone: 866-588-8246 Google Map
- TripAdvisor 3.5 Traveler Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
- Super 8 South Lake Tahoe Phone: 800-237-8882, 530-544-3476 Google Map
- TripAdvisor 3.0 Traveler Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
- Motel 6 South Lake Tahoe Phone: 530-542-1400 Google Map
- TripAdvisor 4.0 Traveler Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
Lake Tahoe Hostels
- Monaco Inn Hostel Phone: 530-544-4300 Google Map
- Hostelworld.com: "This alpine lake setting is a perfect place to enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities including hiking, swimming, mountain biking, casinos, nightlife and just relaxing in the summertime and some of the best skiing/riding anywhere in the world during the winter."
- Doug's Mellow Mountain Retreat Phone: 530-544-8065 Google Map
- Lonely Planet: "This funky 15-bed private hostel is a fun place to chill and meet fellow travellers (though it could be cleaner). Casinos are just a mile away, and the party often continues back at Doug's."
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