PlumpJack InnvsRiver Ranch Lodge & Restaurant
Both PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn and River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn is the choice of most professionals compared to River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant. PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn is ranked #2 in Lake Tahoe with positive reviews from 7 reviews including Lonely Planet, Gayot and Fodor's.
PlumpJack Inn
1920 Squaw Valley Road, Located in North Lake Tahoe, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
From $295/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Jetsetter
"5-room inn set against Squaw Valley’s rugged mountain backdrop, just seven miles from Lake Tahoe." Full review
Frommer's
"Erected in 1960 to host the Winter Olympic delegation—the games took place in Squaw Valley that year—this luxe boutique hotel offers stylish lodging with an elegant blend of modern and rustic elements." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 61 rooms are available in a variety of configurations and sizes, some with a kitchenette, all with breakfast included in the price. The hotel is situated within Squaw Village." Full review
Gayot
"Luxury of Olympic proportions in a beautiful mountain setting."
Travel + Leisure
"At Plumpjack, a 56-room hotel at the base of Squaw Valley, there’s no request too large for the enthusiastic staff, who perk up to help you find the best biking trail, choose the right Californian wine, or carry your bags up the stairs." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"Set in Squaw Village near the Lake Tahoe’s north shore, PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn features amenities for all seasons. For winter adventurers, the hotel offers ski-in/ski-out access, as..." Full review
Fodor's
"Stylish and luxurious, this two-story, cedar-sided inn has a snappy, sophisticated look and laid-back sensibility, perfect for the Bay Area cognoscenti who flock here on weekends." Full review
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Not all rooms have tubs: if it matters, request one.
Travel + Leisure
"This pet-friendly lodge-style resort near the north shore features 55 guest rooms and suites, upscale and casual dining, and is steps away from the Palisades Tahoe Aerial Tram "
Lake Tahoe Travel Guide
March 9, 2022
Frommer's
"Erected in 1960 to host the Winter Olympic delegation—the games took place in Squaw Valley that year—this luxe boutique hotel offers stylish lodging with an elegant blend of modern and rustic elements" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Bed down at this artsy boutique hotel in the village, where every room has mountain views and extra-comfort factors like plush terry-cloth robes and slippers." Full review
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant
2285 River Road, originally Deer Park Inn, Tahoe City, CA 96145
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"Tucked into a bend of the Truckee River, this intimate lodge is a short distance from major ski resorts and the town center." Full review
Frommer's
"This old-fashioned lodge situated along the scenic banks of the Truckee River offers guests a choice of 19 rooms, individually decorated with antique wood furniture; many units boast balconies." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Though there's some noise from traffic outside and the bar downstairs, request a river-facing room so you can drift off to dreamland as the Truckee River tumbles below your window." Full review