Stayed here in October 2012 asked for an upstairs renovated room & they were able to accomodate without hesitation ! Staff was remarkable friendly & can't say enough how clean it was !! The kind bed was comfy & pullout sofa sleeper was perfect for my two kids ! They had ping pong , wii, board games & free bikes !!! Area is close to a couple casinos but far enough away for quietness .... Very close to the water & boat tours ! Shopping center for food to use in the kitchenette nearby was just amazing and we'll be back next October for sure !!!

Have been to Lake Tahoe many times but have never stayed at the Americana. It is a very quiet and centrally located area. The personnel are super nice and helpful. The room ( a studio ) was upgraded with two huge flat screen TV's, a double head shower and a very comfortable air mattress sofa bed. We loved this area for its many bike trails, and restaurants, that were walking distance from the Americana. Saw three movies, three long bike rides, one to Taylor Creek to see the salmon ( a must see in October ) and a great lunch at Beacon Cafe @Camp Richardson, and a great comedy show at Harvey's. The management of the Americana have done a fantastic job in renovating this resort along with the landscaping and exterior of this resort. We will be back.

These are the most welcoming group of people we have had the pleasure of vacationing with. This is our 7 th year in a row staying here. They have great activities and a great location for walking or biking anywhere in town

Spent 2 nights with my mom on her RCI points. We were disappointed the this is nothing more than an old motel that has been updated. We were expecting a low-mid end resort. The room was not ready when we arrived 30 minutes early & we told that it would not be ready until 1 hour after our expected check in. The room itself was very nice. However, it is just one large room with a curtain that pulls shut. There is little privacy within your group. Two tv's are within sight of each bed area and when 2 different channels are on, you hear everything. The small kitchen area was nice with a full frig and dishwasher.
The complimentary breakfast was basic but nice. A fresh assortment of donuts, hard boiled eggs, 2 fruit choices, juice, and coffee the morning we were there. We found our room to be noisy from the sidewalk area and from the 2nd floor inhabitants. We slept on the pull out couch - which is a blow up mattress built into the sofa - and were very uncomfortable. Didn't bother pulling it out the 2nd night we were there - just slept on the sofa.
The pool was out of service during our stay...a walk across a somewhat busy road to the neighboring hotel was offered. I appreciated the complementary washer/dryer. The front desk staff did not seem to be able to answer many questions about the area, but we did find a concierge was available during the day, which was helpful. The last day of my mom's stay, her car was burglarized.
Despite the nice room, I would not stay here again.