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Travel Inn

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3 of 5 stars 22 reviews
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#44 of 77 hotels in Lake Tahoe
Description: Rusty Lodge - Downtown.
  • Address
    3536 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
    South Lake Tahoe
    Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 22 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 18 reviews Rooms
    • 3 based on 19 reviews Service
    • 3 based on 20 reviews Value
    • 3 based on 19 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 1 review Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 20 reviews Older travelers
    • 50% based on 20 reviews Families with young children
    • 50% based on 20 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 50% based on 20 reviews Young singles
    • 10% based on 20 reviews An amazing honeymoon

Reviews of Travel Inn

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3 of 5 stars
Sacramento
Jul 21, 2008

We stayed at the Travel Inn in South Lake Tahoe on July 18, 2008 for a dive trip. It is a small traditional motel right on the main drag. The price was reasonable and we even got a reduction when we checked in. Clerk was very friendly and helpful. Room was rustic and basic, but clean and neat. No A/C,... more

3 of 5 stars
Portland, OR
Jul 20, 2008

The room was REAL cheap with a coupon from a travel magazine. We didn't expect much but hoped for cleanliness. I would not go back to a place that was dirty, no matter what the price. Travel Inn exceeded our expectations. It was very clean, newer paint and bathroom appointments. Everything worked. There was no air conditioning, but a fan... more

Jun 27, 2008

Drove in to this place simply because it was convenient. Didn't expect too much, but was very pleasantly surprised given that I only paid about 44USD per night (June 2008). Receptionist (Lisa?) was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and well maintained. The free wireless internet worked fine. There is a brew-pub right next door, if that's your thing.... more

Feb 20, 2008

This place exceededt my expectations. The hot tub was great after a day on the ski slopes and $164 for 3 nights in South Lake Tahoe and about a mile from Hevenly in mid Febraury. how can you go wrong. Its an older motel but I had no problem and would stay there AGAIN! more

1 of 5 stars
Kingwood, TX
Jan 30, 2008

BEWARE! Large room but the positives end there! No A/C had to open window to trash strewn alley for some fresh air. Rooms are in extreme need of upgrade as they have seen way too many parting teenagers. Stained carpet and ancient bedspreads, funky smell. Was completely grossed out the entire stay. Will NEVER return. more

5 of 5 stars
San Luis Obispo, CA
Dec 24, 2007

We picked this hotel since it was the cheapest, and it turned out to be a really nice place. The rooms were very spacious and clean, and the people working there were very friendly. I came in to the front desk every morning before going snowboarding to drink some coffee and chat with the lady working there who was always... more

1 of 5 stars
California
Nov 26, 2007

Although the hotel was cheap, we had a horrible stay! The sheets were very itchy, the bathroom light wouldn't turn on all the way a day into our stay, the TV made a loud humming noise (it was probably a 20 year old tv) and the first morning of our stay we found a tick in our bed. We told... more

1 of 5 stars
oregon
Aug 7, 2007

I would never come back again. Prices make the place look good, but the inn is horrible. So many better options in So Lake Tahoe. Go ellsewhere! You won't regret it. more

Management response from
spatel1, manager

I apologize if your stay was not comfortable, we pride ourselves on providing clean rooms and friendly service. If you wish to contact us and provide more details as to your stay we would greatly appreciate it. Once again I sincerely apologize for any problems during your stay. Thank you

1 of 5 stars
california
Jun 17, 2007

Don Delgado is a liar. We reserved a room at Travel Inn for a weekend trip to Tahoe, but no one was in the lobby when we wanted to check in. We rang the bell, and waited. Still, no one answered. We called the provided number, no one answered. In the end, we went to the Howard Johnson nearby (which... more

Management response from
spatel1, Manager

I sincerely apologize for the service that you have received from the staff during your visit. Please be rest assured that this is not the way our establishment conducts business and the staff member mention is no longer with the property. I hope that you would give us another opportunity to provide the level of service that you would expect....

May 30, 2007

I read the reviews before booking so I didn't expect much. In fact, the pictures at Tripadvisor.com made the motel look worse than it really is. The motel exterior currently has a fresh new grey coat of paint and the furnishings turned out less rickety and 50ish than shown. Surprisingly the bed was very sturdy and we were able to... more

Reviews of Travel Inn

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Travel Inn Address

3536 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, CA 96150