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Truckee Donner LodgevsPlumpJack Inn
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn ranks significantly higher than Truckee Donner Lodge. PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn comes in at #2 in Lake Tahoe with praise from 7 publications such as Jetsetter, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Truckee Donner Lodge
Oyster
Lonely Planet
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
PlumpJack Inn
Jetsetter
Frommer's Oyster
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report
Fodor's Travel + Leisure Frommer's Lonely Planet
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 Report5.0
"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 PlanetTop 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
