Truckee Donner LodgevsHarrah's Lake Tahoe
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Harrah's Lake Tahoe scores marginally better than Truckee Donner Lodge. Harrah's Lake Tahoe is ranked #18 in Lake Tahoe with endorsements from 2 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's.
Truckee Donner Lodge
10527 Cold Stream Road, Truckee, CA 96161
From $159/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Truckee Donner Lodge is a mid-range, relatively small, motel-style property off I-80." Full review
Lonely Planet
"No-nonsense, spacious hotel rooms come with microwaves and mini-fridges, and some have gas fireplaces." Full review
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
15 Highway 50, Stateline, NV 89449
From $79/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
U.S. News & World Report
10.0
"Perched on the California-Nevada border, this casino resort in Stateline, Nevada, is great for Lake Tahoe visitors looking to test the kindness of Lady Luck." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The 18-story, 512-room hotel offers two full floors of luxury suites in addition to deluxe standard guest rooms with soundproof walls, blackout curtains, and lake or mountain views"
Lake Tahoe Travel Guide
March 9, 2022
Frommer's
"World-class skiing by day and gambling by night—this is what splashy Harrah's offers the escapist traveler." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Clad in an oddly tasteful forest-green facade, this buzzing casino hotel is Stateline’s top contender." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"There’s plenty to keep travelers occupied here, including the large casino and nice indoor/outdoor pool. A spa offers a wide menu of treatments, plus there varied dining options" Full review