South Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe, California
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Alpine motel revival
Courtyard fire pits crackle with evening s'mores, while the open lobby lounge and rooftop deck gather skiers and lake hikers alike.
“Created from two renovated vintage motels in 2016, the 102-room Coachman blends midcentury bones with a modern, outdoorsy sensibility.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Custom plywood furnishings, slate-grey board-and-batten walls, and rubber entryways give 1960s motel bones a modern alpine look.
Listed
An open lobby cafe, outdoor fire pits with evening s'mores kits, and a rooftop deck with mountain views.
Listed
Set in Lakeside Park, minutes on foot from Lakeside Beach and the Heavenly Mountain Resort ski gondola.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
A thoroughly renovated pair of mid-century motels, the Coachman is now the hip mountain lodge this part of the country has long needed.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Lakeside Beach and the Heavenly Mountain Resort ski gondola sit just a five-minute stroll away through quiet pine-lined streets.
The rooms
Beds dressed in Italian linens sit alongside Malin+Goetz bath products, with practical rubber entryways designed to drop snowy boots.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool is heated to 85 degrees year-round and ringed by wooden loungers under tall pines.
The hot tub and gym
An outdoor hot tub steams under the pines, and the indoor fitness room has Peloton bikes.
Dogs stay too.
The Bar and Coachman Cafe
Morning espresso and breakfast give way to craft beers on tap and regional wines by the fire.
How it began
Born as roadside motels during the 1960 Winter Olympics boom, the mid-century motor lodges were reimagined into a minimalist alpine retreat.
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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.