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Marriott's Timber Lodge vs River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant
Marriott's Timber Lodge and River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant are both highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant ranks marginally better than Marriott's Timber Lodge. River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant scores 76 with accolades from 3 sources including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Marriott's Timber Lodge
Fodor's
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
Lonely Planet
4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
From $151 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"You can't beat the location of these two gigantic, modern condominium complexes right at the base of Heavenly Gondola, smack in the center of town."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"Marriott’s Timber Lodge is a three-pearl property that offers a solid lineup of amenities, located in the heart of bustling Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe."
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U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"Offering guests prime access to one of the region's most popular ski areas...the hotel itself is modeled after the quintessential ski lodge, with a cabin-like exterior and a steamy hot tub."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Don’t let the Marriott chain-gang brand put you off this modern ski lodge with an enviable position, where you can watch the Heavenly gondola whoosh by outside your window."
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River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
2285 River Road, originally Deer Park Inn, Tahoe City, CA 96145
From $0 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"Tucked into a bend of the Truckee River, this intimate lodge is a short distance from major ski resorts and the town center."
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Frommer's
"This old-fashioned lodge situated along the scenic banks of the Truckee River offers guests a choice of 19 rooms, individually decorated with antique wood furniture; many units boast balconies."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Though there's some noise from traffic outside and the bar downstairs, request a river-facing room so you can drift off to dreamland as the Truckee River tumbles below your window."
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