Lake Tahoe, CaliforniaIncline Village
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Alpine casino lodge
Incline Village Lake Tahoe, California
Renovated
2012
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
HyattAlpine casino lodge
It runs like an old-school mountain lodge with timber beams and stone fireplaces, but keeps a 24-hour casino downstairs.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Twenty-six pine-clad acres with an on-site casino, mountain grounds, and lake excursions.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Pine groves surround the grounds on Tahoe's quiet north shore, and Diamond Peak's ski slopes are minutes away.
The rooms
Tower rooms come in quiet mountain tones, and higher floors look out over the pines toward the peaks.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor lagoon pool stays heated to 90 degrees Fahrenheit through winter, flanked by two jetted whirlpool tubs.
The spa
Couples sanctuaries have stone fireplaces and infinity soaking tubs. Eucalyptus steam rooms sit just off the lounges.
The gym
Peloton bikes and rowing machines fill the 24-hour fitness center, which includes a dedicated studio for yoga classes.
Bar
Cutthroat's Saloon
Taps pour more than two dozen craft beers, and the kitchen serves late-night pub fare until the games finish.
Restaurant
Osteria Sierra
House-made pastas and prime steaks are served beside a stone fireplace, with ingredients sourced from the Tahoe Food Hub.
At the table
Tahoe Provisions pours morning espresso and packs picnic sandwiches into eco-friendly containers for day trips around the lake.
How it began
Caesars Palace co-founder Nathan Jacobson remade the original 1964 hotel into Kings Castle, a Camelot-themed casino, in 1970.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.