Harrah’s Lake Tahoe is an upper-middle-range casino hotel that’s been around since the ‘50s, conveniently located close to restaurants, a ski resort, and Lake Tahoe. It’s gone through renovations and remodels since, but many common spaces remain a bit dated here, like the carpeted fitness room. There’s plenty to keep travelers occupied here, including the large casino and nice indoor/outdoor pool. A spa offers a wide menu of treatments, plus there varied dining options, ranging from a buffet to an upscale restaurant specializing in steak and seafood. A nightclub, music venue, and cigar lounge offer late-night entertainment. The 512 rooms range from those with tasteful contemporary decor, to spaces that are traditional and outdated. However, they’re all spacious and come with two bathrooms, plus amenities like flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and mini-fridges, but Wi-Fi costs extra. It’s worth comparing rates with the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, which has modern rooms and an outdoor heated pool.

The 302-room Ridge Tahoe is a mid-range hotel located outside of town with gorgeous mountain views. Popular with families, this hotel has an arcade room, miniature golf course, two outdoor pools, and several hot tubs. There’s a restaurant on-site with a bar, and the hotel also has its own ski lift. There’s a free shuttle, but it can take over 15 minutes to reach the restaurants and casinos in town. Rooms are spacious and homey; some have stone fireplaces, balconies with mountain views, and kitchens. Guests wanting a more convenient location may want to check out Harveys Lake Tahoe.