Desolation Hotel
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8.7Excellent
(153 Ratings)
"Very pet friendly, polite and helpful staff, clean and stylish. Superb stay!"
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Located in South Lake Tahoe, a 9-minute walk from Lakeside Beach, Desolation Hotel provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center.
Golf course (within 2 mi)
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Top rated by guests
8.7Excellent
(153 Ratings)
"Very pet friendly, polite and helpful staff, clean and stylish. Superb stay!"
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Very pet friendly, polite and helpful staff, clean and stylish. Superb stay!
Bed and pillow can be firmer.
4.0 / 10.0
Room was spacious.
A few to check in forty minutes early if the room is ready is greedy and the opposite of hospitality. I have travelled for work all over the world for twenty years and I have NEVER had the front desk tell me there’s a fee if I arrive a little early and the room is ready. There is also no space to wait and work comfortably if you get in early from travels and don’t get into your room. Also though someone has out energy into stylishness I found multiple things in the room poorly designed with zero foresight. And the price was a joke. I’d have been more confortable at a holiday inn. Or somewhere where the pretentious attitude matched the actual quality of the hotel. My room looked right out onto the street and a parking lot. I mean like feet from it There was a bathtub on the patio which I can only assume was designed by a voyeur. And the sheer curtain was drilled into the wall was decided on by someone who didn’t look at the space and understand that for privacy you want the side that’s screwed into the wall to be the one that you can move.
6.0 / 10.0
I loved the modern elements of the decor. I loved checking in through the app. I loved the fire elements and the soaking tub on the patio. I loved a functional kitchen and a lovely bathroom. Liked the decks. I also loved that there was a little electric car garage. Our car was too big, but that is a nice touch.
I was disapointed with the bed's mattress. Very uncomfortable. It was not typical of a luxious hotel. A comfy hotel bed is a key element in the overall experience. Also, there was some soiled areas (rug in living room and swing chair pad on the deck.
10.0 / 10.0
Cozy location close to lots of things to do
If you come when there is a big event, expect higher prices (same for all of South Lake Tahoe)
10.0 / 10.0
New and modern!
Location was in a sketchy area.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic place to rest and relax. We only stayed one night but we plan on going back for longer to take a reset week.
9.0 / 10.0
Perfect location. Everything you would want to do in the area is walking distance. Ability to rent bikes. The bed is very comfortable. Outdoor bathtub. Complimentary reusable water bottles and champagne.
Pretty loud if you are below the restaurant. Outdoor tub privacy screen was broken.
9.0 / 10.0
Beautiful small hotel with high quality amenities. Excellent bedding.
One size fits all for the bike. No coffee in the room. The location is not directly on the lake.
9.0 / 10.0
best experience in facilities and designs
frette towls and ropes dyson
slippers(thank you)
the swirling flame heater
and the wind way for steam to escape in shower
i guess you have everything just missing a japan toilet seat
7.0 / 10.0
The location is close to casinos and the lake but it’s not in a great neighborhood.
My room was beautiful but my view out my balcony was an apartment building that had kids screaming outside until midnight. They have a tub on the balcony which would be fun to use if there was privacy. They have townhomes which might be quieter than the motel side.
10.0 / 10.0
The Desolation Hotel is sublime! It lived up my expectations after a lot of research on the best places to stay in Lake Tahoe and based on all the expert reviews that I had read in advance. Amazing attention to detail across all aspects of the property and the wonderful friendly staff made this a great place to stay. The room aesthetics are fantastic, Maggie’s restaurant is top notch for either a delicious cocktail or a sumptuous meal, and the pool and spa area with the fire pits and the chill vibes were the perfect spot to relax after a day on the slopes. My wife I travelled from Australia to ski in Tahoe. We have travelled all around the world. So glad we chose to stay at Desolation Hotel!
Nothing! Desolation Hotel and their staff are awesome! We arrived late at night due to our flights being delayed, but despite reception being closed, the hotel kept in touch with us and made sure we could access our room without and problems. The service was exceptional.
10.0 / 10.0
the outside bath tub w/ heater was wonderful.
the shower head pressure could be better.
2.0 / 10.0
Townhouse type. 1st floor garage, 2nd floor living room with small kitchen, half bathroom
3rd floor bedroom
So no noise from other rooms
It is not clean, especially after the cleaning.
I overheard complaints from next door about lots of hair on the bed asking change the sheets. Shower was Clogged.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything in this place is perfect! The rooms are super comfortable, great location, staff, amenities! We loved it and will absolutely come back!!! Complete kitchenete, top electrodomestics! Great place
9.0 / 10.0
Maggie's was amazing. Had dinner and breakfast, both were delicious!
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9.0 / 10.0
Boutique hotel and not a busy big hotel.
10.0 / 10.0
We ate at Maggie’s and the food and drinks were wonderful. Elaina I believe is her name was excellent and made the experience that much better!!
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9.0 / 10.0
The bed was a bit soft and we both felt like we were rolling into the center of the bed....
4.0 / 10.0
Brand new. Staff was great.
Super small. We stay at a lot of 5 star places all I’ve the world and this must be the most overpriced hotel we’ve ever stayed at. $1500 a night and there was no desk or coffee maker. The air conditioner leaked all over the floor. It’s as big as a hotel in Manhattan or Tokyo. The photos are very misleading.
10.0 / 10.0
Location of the hotel is perfect. Suite was very spacious and very clean. So many tiny details in the room that you can customize to your liking.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the place ! Rooms were super comfortable and beautifully designed.
Great location!
That we had to leave 😢
10.0 / 10.0
Modern, clean, very friendly staff, nice amenities
limited parking
10.0 / 10.0
Location was not too far from the gondola.
10.0 / 10.0
gorgeous design and extremely comfortable.
nothing. everything was great!!
10.0 / 10.0
Front desk staff Amazing !!!! and the rooms are amazing I could live here
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was exceptional from the first phone call. April and Jack were exceptional getting my family together and making sure we had all of the best Amenities available to us.
I’ve stayed at many Hotels, Villas and usually with Marriott and Ritz Carlton properties but couldn’t find a thing wrong or would change.
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Desolation Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Desolation Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Desolation Hotel?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes golf course (within 2 mi), and concierge services.
