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Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
3961 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Good location and breakfast”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2013

Pleasantly surprised. The breakfast was always delicious and hot. It is a short walk to the gondola. I was pleased with the location. We were close to restaurants and the village. The room was very nice, big and updated. The staff was very responsive to our needs and very friendly. My only complaint was the lack of internet service in the room but it seems to come with the mountain territory. I would definitely stay here again!

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Hotel S, Manager at Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe, responded to this review
January 12, 2013
ANGfromFL-

I am glad that you had a fantastic time while staying with us recently and, thank you for your review of our Holiday Inn Express in beautiful South Lake Tahoe! I understand that there were some problems caused by an overload of internet traffic during your stay and I do apologize for that. We have since increased our bandwidth by over 250% and guests should no longer have connectivity issues. We hope to see you again soon. Have a wonderful day.
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Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“I could live here!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

I'm not sure if it was the hotel as much as the whole area. It was magical, one of the most beautiful places on earth! The staff was great, the hotel was very clean and cozy! The breakfast was a well done Holiday Inn Express Free breakfast. It's close to anything you could possibly want to do. Great place!

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Hotel S, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe, responded to this review
January 8, 2013
parkranger964

We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here at the Holiday Inn Express in South Lake Tahoe. We strive to provide our guests with the highest quality of service and am so proud that we could provide you with nothing less. We are very fortunate to be in such a central location and within walking distance to several main attractions. Thank you for choosing us and i hope you will come and see us again!
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California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Nice Alternative Hotel In Tahoe”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012

This hotel is located within walking distance of the Nev state line. The room was on the small size but did have a work table, however, it was not located near an electrical outlet. Therefore, I used battery power on my laptop. The room was clean including the bath, however the bathtub/shower drain was very slow. The bath room had a nice granite countertop. The room also had a mini fridge and microwave.
There is a complimentary breakfast of the standard fare but also included biscuits and gravy, sausage, boiled egg,etc. Overall a good breakfast. The breakfast area is also small. Staff was very helpful and accomodating. Complimentary coffee in the lobby. Once the coffee was out and the staff gladly made more. A nice place to stay, in lieu of the casino hotels.

Room Tip: Has complimentary guest parking on site
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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Hotel S, Manager at Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe, responded to this review
December 28, 2012
Travel447-

Thank you for choosing the Holiday Inn Express here in South Lake Tahoe. We are very fortunate to be in such a good location. I am very proud of the level of service we offer our guests and am happy you had a good experience. In some of our rooms, the electrical outlets are located on the desk lamp if not on the wall by the desk. Feel free to call to front desk for assistance, as we are here to make your stay as comfortable as possible. I understand that our breakfast area can get very full at times. I wanted to make sure that you are aware that we do offer to-go trays for our guests.

We hope to see you again soon!
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Mexico, New York
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“South lake Tahoe”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2012

Excellent lodge to stay in, the brekfast included is really good for the price. The rooms are comfortable I stayed with my friends. Heavenly is real close to the hotel so don´t miss the chance to go for snowboarding! I recomend to go on february to get real snow, however if it is not snowing the park make their own snow up in the mountain. The only bad thing is that there are not many ways to get to the north so you better rent a car. A shopping center is near as well and if you are lucky you may find atttractive discounts in Roxy´s.

  • Stayed January 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Hotel S, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe, responded to this review
December 25, 2012
Matresschief

I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us here in South Lake Tahoe. We are very lucky to be in such a great location, and proud that our guests can easily access all the wonders of Lake Tahoe. The local transportation has connecting transit that can take you to north lake tahoe and reno if rental cars are not available. I hope you will come back and see us again soon!

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San Ramon, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Simply enjoyable”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2012 via mobile

I am writing this in my room as I take a rest before heading back home tomorrow. Place is cozy, staff is warm and friendly and so easy to register. Took me less than 5 minutes to complete. If this is the way they attend to their guests, then people will just keep coming back. Family enjoys this place as it is central to everything. We definitely recommend this to anyone who seeks for a place that is clean and quiet and with friendly staff.

Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
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Hotel S, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe, responded to this review
December 18, 2012
Rudy M
I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here at the Holiday Inn Express in South Lake Tahoe. We only aim to provide the highest quality of service. I hope you will come and us again soon and relax in front of the fireplace in our main room on a cold snowy morning!


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Also Known As:
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Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe Hotel South Lake Tahoe
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Holiday Inn Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Holiday Inn
Address: 3961 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Region: United States > California > Lake Tahoe (California) > South Lake Tahoe
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#8 Business Hotels in South Lake Tahoe
#13 Family Hotels in South Lake Tahoe
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Holiday Inn Express, South Lake Tahoe is centrally located on Hwy 50, nestled in the heart of South Lake Tahoe. Getting here is fast and convenient too. Only 60 miles from the Reno Tahoe Airport with shuttle service or auto rental available. We are the ideal place to enjoy fresh mountain air, beautiful scenery and natural landscaping. The Holiday Inn Express is just minutes from Lake Tahoe, Nevada Stateline Casinos, Skiing, Horseback Riding, Shopping, Movie Theaters, Boat Cruises, and so much more! Our facilities include an Seasonal Outdoor Pool and Spa, and year round Indoor Spa and Sauna Room. We are a completely Smoke-Free facility. Our hotel features include Complimentary Express Start Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access and Local Phone Calls. You are close to Restaurants and Night Life yet amid graceful Pine Trees. Visit South Lake Tahoe, CA and Stay Smart at the Holiday Inn Express. ... more   less 
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