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Boreal Mountain Resort

I-80 at Donner Summit, Truckee, CA 96160
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Boreal Mountain Resort
Ranked #11 of 14 hotels in Truckee
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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013 via mobile

My family has stayed here twice now. Both times the staff has been outstanding. They now have a small selection of food for snacks. They also provide a small variety for their continental breakfast that is included with your stay. The price is higher but hey you don't have to drive anywhere when you are staying the weekend for snowboarding.... More

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Redwood City, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

The location is great if you want to take your kids to Soda Springs (a mile away) or Boreal (down the street) for tubing or beginner skiing. The complimentary breakfast was a hit with my kids with offerings of cereal, yogurt, fruit, and bagels with cream cheese. But the hotel room was a disappointment considering we paid for a superior... More

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San Leandro, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

The pictures are a little deceiving. The premium rooms were not available so we settled for a standard room. There are no elevators so we carried our luggage three flights of stairs, a little tough if you are not used to the high elevations. The rooms were large but very dated, walls were thin, large space under the door, bath... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011

By virtue of being the ONLY place within easy access of Boreal - the first to open for the season, and a haven for beginners (esp families with kids) - it can get away with charging $120 even on weeknights for rooms below a Motel 6 level. But for its proximity to skiing I'd have given a one, but then... More

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2011

We come here every year. It's perfect for what it is. We drive up on Friday night and its the first resort on the 80. Its old but clean. There is a basic breakfast of cereal, muffins, bagels, coffee, juice in the morning included. When we have gone it was always pretty quiet. We snowboard at Boreal for the day.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2011 via mobile

It was great that this inn is as close as it is to the ski resort. The young guy at the reception on the night we checked in was very pleasant and helpful. The room was big enough although it still looked outdated despite the recent renovation they advertise about. I will not stay here again nor would I recommend... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2009

Boreal Inn is just 5 min walking distance to the ski area and it's so conviniente to stay there after long day on the slopes. The place is little outdated but rooms are big and warm. Staff is nice and frendly. Continental breakfast is decent. we are planing on going soon, just waiting for snow. Our kids had great time... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2008

This is a two star hotel folks. For starters, consider the clientele. People who stay at the Boreal Inn are snowboarders and skiers. Mostly 20 somethings who want to ride and then party, and 30 somethings who bring their kids for a ski/snowboard experience. It's almost always snowy and muddy so YES, the floors are gonna be dirty as everyone... More

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San Francisco
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2008

I knew going in we'd have to travel for decent food. But I didn't expect dIrty room, no consideration for kids and tons of attitude. Biggest complaint is service. I asked to fix a clogged sink 1/2 hour after we arrived. Was told I could move (9:30pm -with young tired kids almost asleep - right) or wait until maintenance came... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2007

Planned three night stay, Myself and my eleven year old daughter, we checked out after one night, 7:00pm to 8:00am. The staff didn't even ask why ?? but of course charged me per policy. Besides the rude staff and the room that smelled kinda like a cross between a mushroom farm and a high school locker room, WTF is that... More

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Address: I-80 at Donner Summit, Truckee, CA 96160
Region: United States > California > Lake Tahoe (California) > Truckee
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Ranked #11 of 14 hotels in Truckee

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