South Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe, California
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Alpine motor lodge
The 1970s motor lodge has been refreshed for easy mountain living, centered around evening fire pits and the poolside patio.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Sitting near the shores of Lake Tahoe since 1972, the Station House Inn is a modern boutique hotel with a rustic-chic atmosphere
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Lakeside Beach sits four blocks away, and Heavenly Village is a short walk down Park Avenue.
The rooms
Rooms have warm timber furnishings and wall-mounted ski racks to stow winter gear.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool opens for the summer, ringed by reservable daybed cabanas and an outdoor hot tub.
The spa
At the table
Toulouse pairs California cooking with Creole flavors, opening onto a heated outdoor patio steps from the pines.
How it began
The 1972 property operated for decades as a roadside Best Western before a 2021 overhaul turned it independent.
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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.