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As soon as you arrive, you’ll see the natural stone and soothing wood panelling, like a giant Alpine-style retreat. This one overlooks the picturesque Sierra mountain range and Lake Tahoe. You can even enjoy these views from the picture windows in your room which, handily, is soundproofed to make sure you get a good night’s sleep. You may need it after exploring Heavenly's trails. Plus there’s so much to do here, from gambling in the casino and taking in one of the shows, to dining in fabulous restaurants (or in the all-you-can-eat buffet if you’re really hungry!). If all that sounds far too strenuous by half, fear not. The spa treatments, steam room, heated pool and sauna are all perfect for relaxing.
Amenities
Ski
Bar
Casino
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
Hot tub
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Night Club
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming Pool
Where is it
Two blocks from Lake Tahoe and a similar distance from the speedy Heavenly gondola.
Hotel information
512 soundproofed rooms on up to 18 floors in 1 tower with 8 lifts. All with his and hers bathrooms, sitting area, air-conditioning, satellite TV with pay-per-view films and games, WiFi access, alarm/clock radio, mini-bar, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, safe, and bathroom amenities.
Deluxe Rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults. Cribs, rollaway bed and fridge available on request*.
Premium Rooms feature upgraded views, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Executive Rooms with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Friday’s Station Steak & Seafood Grill with lake views (open for dinner). American River Café. Fatburger. LA Italian Kitchen (fresh Italian fare; food court). Starbucks®. 4 bars. Casino with tables and slots (over 21s only). Peek Nightclub*. Glass-domed indoor swimming pool. Hot tub. Fitness centre* with gym, sauna and steam room. Spa* (massages, Roman baths, steam room and saunas). Beauty Salon*. Gift shops. Business centre* with Internet access*. Golf* nearby (summer only). Self parking $15 per night for hotel guests, valet parking $20 per night for hotel guests (payable locally, subject to change).
This hotel has a resort fee of $25.95 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).
Resort fee includes: - In-room internet access daily for 4 devices - Fitness centre admission for 2 - local phone calls. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.
*Denotes local charge
Please note: a Douglas County Tourism Surcharge of $5 per room per night will apply to bookings at this hotel (payable locally).
Based on 6471 reviews
Rating summary
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Excellent (3240)
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Average (760)
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Great for RnR!
Nov 26, 2023Karen Y
Linda from VIP lounge is the BEST! Our room is clean and we just love staying here whenever we are in Tahoe. Food at Fridays Station is amazing! Always nice to stay and relax at this hotel. Location is near to shops, walking distance.
bathroom
Nov 18, 2023guwapoiniNewark, California
dirtiest bathroom i have stayed in a hotel.The floors 7 counters was not clean. took 4 hours. to get our booked room. There is no direction on where to park because of all the construction going on in the area..
Save your money
Nov 13, 2023dawnlinnaneEl Dorado Hills, California
I’m actually surprised that this hotel has paying guests. The guests that have given any positive feedback either have significantly lower standards than myself or Harrahs has beautifully renovated rooms with outstanding customer service hidden from a large percentage of the guests. The staff and owners are well aware that this poor old hotel is…
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I’m actually surprised that this hotel has paying guests. The guests that have given any positive feedback either have significantly lower standards than myself or Harrahs has beautifully renovated rooms with outstanding customer service hidden from a large percentage of the guests. The staff and owners are well aware that this poor old hotel is in need of major renovations at the least soft renovations for the rooms/hallways/lobby.
First off, making the room reservations online took over 40 minutes! I ended up calling and speaking to a CSR who thankfully was able to handle booking my two night room reservation which was “difficult” because I had one comp room and the other night my teacher discount was supposed to be applied. The CSR told me that Harrahs online isn’t set up for that type of reservation. Besides going over thoroughly all associated costs including taxes and resort fees, and asking if I’m “self” parking my car, the CSR never informed me of any fees for overnight parking. In addition, the website never had a pop up advising the closure of both Harvey’s and Harrahs hot tubs and the CSR never mentioned it during our conversation even though I told her how much I was looking forward to sitting in the hot tub!
Once we got to the front desk, the clerk advised me that I would have to check out after the first night and check into another room for my second night stay. I asked how I could avoid this and she told me to pay an additional $36..so I paid. The front desk clerk reviewed all costs including a $75 incidental fee but never mentioned parking.
The room was extremely dated, perhaps from the late 80s early 90s, no hot water in the shower in bathroom #1 and no hot water in bathroom #2 sink, furniture looked as if it came from a thrift store, the internet was unavailable to connect to during our stay on both of our phones, the TV is very small and old, dust was everywhere, the mattress however, was nice and firm. But it wasn’t until the morning when I was on the floor foam rolling that I noticed how truly filthy the room was! There were toenail clippings in several areas, there seemed to have been a dog that recently stayed in our room given the amount of dog hair in the carpet, the garbage appeared to have some type of dried liquid on the outside.
I called the FD and she offered to move me which I just paid $36 not to move! I asked if housekeeping could come by and clean instead but that was not an option.
So we packed up and moved. The next room was not much better minus the toe nail clippings, hair, and hot water issues. At no time did the CS agent offer to remove the $36. I had to ask and I felt as though I was asking a huge favor!
We tried making dinner reservations at Sapori’s restaurant that evening using the landline phone in our room. After 4 attempts, I was successful.
If there were a couple of things that went awry, that’s understandable but, this was really obnoxious.
We were there a few months ago staying for one night. I noticed the lobby downstairs women’s restroom in need of immediate attention..leaking water and a foul odor. I reported the issue. During this stay, however the same foul odor and leaky water but now a pool of this foul smelling water had accumulated over months! There is no striving to do better. If there was, Harrah’s hotel would make the necessary investments needed to restore this beautiful landmark to a functioning hotel that guests are excited to go to. I have been staying at Harrahs for over 40 years and I am very disappointed. I definitely do not want or need an apology from Harrahs I’m sure nothing will come of my disappointing review but, I am hoping that Harrahs will do better.
Instead of me paying to stay, Harrahs should have paid me to stay!
Pros: Sopori’s restaurant was excellent, and our server Veda was outstanding.
In the Diamond club, Linda went out of her way to assist in the room change. Additionally, our bellman who’s been here for 23 years but unfortunately I did not catch his name was wonderful.
Mattresses in both rooms seemed newer.
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Harrahs Lake Tahoe
Nov 8, 2023TaffiakeightMumbai, India
The lady at the VIP check in is always fabulous!! Friendly, polite and a wealth of knowledge. Our stats are always very enjoyable! Our room was clean and comfortable and the steakhouse on the top floor is always a great treat and my partner loves the steak!!
Fun time over all.
Oct 30, 2023Pam B
All good except the cold water and sink drain in one bathroom did not drain. Room 1431. Other than that all was good. Resort fee was not good. This was supposed to be a free trip. Over all good. Thanks
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