I have stayed here three or four times in the last four years, each time in the summer. I have always given it great reviews in the past. This time however I noted the propertry is beginning to show wear. We had two separate rooms, one for us (a couple) and one for the two teens. The beds were very firm, and not comfortable. We signed a no pet policy form yet we heard a dog barking loudly non-stop from inside a room. It was cooped up alone no doubt. I contacted the desk and they didn't seem to care, and said a couple of rooms were set aside for pets. The gutters were dripping (from the dew) onto our A/C unit, and it was so loud it sounded like someone banging a garbage can, so I got up in the middle of the night, walked around to the outside of the room, and placed a towel on the spot where the water was dripping to eliminate the metalic noise. The carpet was showing wear and tear, and the room door latch was loose, and you could pull the door a solid inch or more back and forth even when locked completely. I saw many people (myself included) having lots of trouble gaining access to the hallway from outside because swiping the room key seldom worked. Had to try it a half-dozen times every time. (all three keys-same thing!)

So having said that, I would suggest the maintenance staff not let this place go down hill, as it is such a good location, close to north shore Tahoe, and trail heads. The pool and hot tub area is nice with a vacation atmosphere, and trees. The Pizza Hut attached to the premisis is good, and the complimentary breakfast is excellent with many choices, including sausage, omlettes, dainish, muffins, toast, and more. The staff at the front desk need to be more personable, and at least pretend they care. They didn't seem friendly at check-in, and didn't care about the barking dog. On checkout there was no inquiry from them as to how our stay was, and not a smile to be found. We might check elsewhere in the future, but I will miss the complimentary breakfast.

The Best Western Truckee Inn is about 12 miles north of Lake Tahoe and we only stayed here because we had been too dozy to realise we were going to be staying over the 4 July weekend and all of the decent places in south Lake Tahoe were fully booked. The Truckee Inn has everything it says it has, including a nice pool, but somehow it just doesn't quite make the grade or have that little extra that turns an OK place into a good one. A big plus for them was free guest internet access in the lobby and the reception staff were unfailingly helpful and friendly. Our room was just fine, everything you would expect at a Best Western but we would only return at a push as Truckee itself is dire with only a couple of decent places to choose from to eat.

Clean, great breakfast, working hot tub, sauna, wireless - everything as promised. Great service from all staff members.

Stayed here with the family (wife, 11 yr old and 3 yr old boys), during the 2nd weekend of December for our annual Christmas tree hunting expedition. Hotel is off of Highway 89, away from everything and very warm and friendly.

The room was clean and a computer is available w/ internet access, for guests. There is a Pizza Hut restaurant inside which is open until 10pm- but what really makes this place though, is the absolute KILLER free breakfast offered until 9am.

I'm not talking just donuts, danishes and cold cereal (though you can get those also), but straight up omelets with cheese, biscuit and gravy, bacon, sausage, fruit, yogurt, etc., etc., all awesome tasting, as much as you can eat, and FREE.

This has become the only spot we will go to, whenever taking the kids for overnighter boarding, or whatever else.

Price is no higher than anything else in the area, and sometimes is even less. Make reservartions early, it's full often (but if you call everyday, something will generally open up).

good deal all around!