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2.0 of 5
790 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA 96145
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3.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
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Palo Alto, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Will cancel reservations and replace you with better paying customers”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
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They "lost" our reservation. We made a reservation for Friday and Saturday night two weeks in advance on their own website. When we showed up, they first told us that I must be mistaken, and then when I showed the confirmation email they said they forgot about it. They then told us that they could not house us for two nights, as they were fully booked Saturday night. We later heard of walk-ins without reservations getting rooms Saturday night.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Pine Grove, California, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“We'll be baaaack!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

I was a little skeptical about this place after reading the reviews, but always say "don't knock it till you try it!" I am so glad I gave it a chance! It's not the Ritz Carleton; it has its own great character. The staff is worth coming back for all on its own! From the minute of check in, to the next day, we have been nothing but pleased! The rooms aren’t perfect, and the shower is a little awkward but the bed is super comfy! Will write more before we leave, we would highly recommended by us! The free movie selection rocks! We will be back!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Overpriced. Worn out Beds. Bad Sanitary Equipment.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

Our experience was anything but good at this Motel!
The location was great and we were just Walk-Ins + German Accents -> let's double the price!!!
We went in July, so I understand if the prices are higher than off season BUT we paid for a 2 Queenbed Room $150 + tax = $170
Expedia and other sites price the room at about $80-$100.
The room we were given SUCKED! The beds hung thru. The bathroom had things wrong with it. The Continental Breakfast didn't have much to offer.
We wouldn't stay there again and do not recommend it!!!

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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Amy Ferrarese, Manager at Tahoe City Inn, responded to this review
13 January 2012
I'm sorry to hear that you did not have a good stay with us. We would love if you gave us another chance. We would like to offer you a 15% discount on your next stay. If you decide to give us a second chance we would like to offer you a stay in our remodeled rooms.
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“Two words: Hated It!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011

This place is not good. Very dirty, the blinds didn't close properly and the heart shaped hot tub (that's right it had a heart shaped tub inches from the bed) really grossed us out. Could have been the sign that read "No pets in the tub!" something told me that that rule had been violated on more than one occasion not to mention the other myriad of nefarious deeds that I can only imagine took place there! We stayed one night to attend a wedding in town, tossed a few back to get some sleep, didn't shower, popped out of bed at the crack of dawn and headed home, ASAP.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Powderly, Kentucky
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Old, noisy, but inexpensive in a good location.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011 via mobile

Old, in need of repairs (crumbling walkways) but clean. More road noise than preferred. Office attendants were often out of the office and had to be contacted with the "find handset" button on cordless phone base station. No free wifi, No fitted sheets, good location, less expensive than others, but you get what you pay for.

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Amy Ferrarese, Front Desk at Tahoe City Inn, responded to this review
25 August 2011
We are sorry about the walkway, we are working towards doing renovations soon, we are happy that you enjoyed the location of our inn and we would really like to have you as our guest again. Please come back and stay with us in one of our newly remodeled rooms at 15% off of your stay. Once again we are sorry about any inconveniences that you may have encountered.

-Christina
Front Desk
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790 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA 96145
Price range (per night):* INR3,232 - 8,861

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