http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2009-11-25T14:44:18Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/lake%20tahoe%20hotels http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/9/11/121036/935 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/32083/ritztahoe.jpg" class="top"><p> <p>Lake Tahoe is one of those mountainous Northern California (<i>way</i> North) destinations that is popular during the summer, but really bustling with activity during wintertime, what with the chance for visitors to channel their inner Jonny Moseley on the slopes. <p> The hotel scene in Tahoe, though, conjures up images of buffet breakfasts at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Harrah%27S+Lake+Tahoe+Resort+&+Casino/ian/123827">Harrah's</a>, though with resorts like <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Plumpjack+Squaw+Valley+Inn/ian/124139">Plumpjack</a> nearby, there isn't a total lack of luxury. <p>But when <a href="http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/LakeTahoe/Default.htm"><b>The Ritz Carlton Highlands</b></a> moves into town you'd better believe that the upscale stakes will be raised, which is what will happen when <b>a Lake Tahoe location opens on December 9th</b> of this year, a little later than the original fall opening that was Heidi Atwal 2009-09-11T13:30:35-05:00 39.2675245 -120.12818 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/5/22/83811/3083 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/ritztahoeconstrux.jpg" class="top"> <p><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/lake tahoe hotels">Lake Tahoe</a> is getting a bit of its own <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/ritz-carlton hotels">Ritz-Carlton</a></b> action, with the <b>Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe</b> slated to open up this coming ski season. This shot of the construction &#151; which Ritz-Carlton posted to <a href="http://twitter.com/RitzCarltonPR/status/1876142387">their Twitter </a>yesterday &#151; is showin' that the hotel is topping off nicely, though we know by now not to judge a hotel's completion by its exterior (the permits can be major issues; we get it, blah blah). <p>Here's what we know: the 170-room luxe ski retreat is a ski-in, ski-out property that sits mid-mountain in the Northstar-at-Tahoe ski resort, with its official opening date announced as "fall 2009." In addition to the ski concierge services, Jenna 2009-05-22T08:56:58-05:00 39.2675245 -120.12818 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/10/23/171955/28 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/eow_deals2.jpg" class="imgborder"><br><b>Village at Squaw Valley's Two-Day Lodging Sale</b><br><b><a href="http://www.thevillageatsquaw.com/packages/index.htm">15% off pre-season stays</a></b><p>Who's up for some skiing? The <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Village+at+Squaw+Valley/local/1049">Village at Squaw Valley</a></b> (in Squaw Valley, CA -- super close to Lake Tahoe) is offering a two-day sale on <b>October 28th and 29th</b>. If you arrive anytime between December 19th and 24th and stay for five nights or more, you can stay the 25th for free. <p>Or, if you're interested in a little pre-holiday ski vacay, you'll receive 20% off your pre-season stay of two nights or more. The "pre-season" is officially now through December 18th. <p>If you're not into the whole 2-day sale thing and aren't down for committing to a trip just yet, there are some sales going Jenna 2008-10-23T17:20:59-05:00 38.7254857 -121.19835 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/9/18/11254/4475 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/8742/SquawValley1BedroomsSleeps6_11569068916461.jpg" class="imgborder"><p> Winter's just around the corner and soon enough those stylish ski bunnies will be hitting the Lake Tahoe slopes (Wasn't it just summer a minute ago?) <p>But you can beat the rush (and avoid the black diamonds) by heading to Squaw Valley, just minutes from the mountains, and at a much lower price. Sure, it's a few months before fresh powder falls, but peepers are already lining up for the fall foliage package at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/VILLAGE+AT+SQUAW+VALLEY/ian/198498"><b>Village at Squaw Valley</b></a>. It's the perfect way to unwind after summer and gear up before the holidays hit. <p> Visitors stay in luxury condos that come complete with a balcony, fireplace and kitchen, too. (But this <i>is</i> vacation after all, jnaw 2007-09-18T11:43:54-05:00 47.927071 -122.68306 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/2/7/212743/1483 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/petey_block.jpg" class="imgborder"> <p><br>As could be expected, we're heavy into <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/1/16/123318/171/hotels/G4_s_The_Block_Hotel_Reality_Show_Debuts">The Block</a>, the reality show/30-minute ad for the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Block/local/88">Tahoe snowboarder hotel</a> on the G4 cable network. Now that we're a couple episodes deep, we feel like we've got a pretty good handle on how things work at the hotel.<br> <p>After holding our breath for the first episode, we got pretty much what we expected. It looks like hiring a bunch of snowboarders who smoke pot on camera doesn't lead to the most efficient operation. However, The Block is a serious operation, so management bought these kids army jackets and tried to kick these kids into shape? Is it working? Well, the hotel is sold out almost every winter pbb 2007-02-08T15:02:13-05:00 38.960030 -119.94459 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/