Lake Tahoe Hotels & Casinos

Lake Tahoe's superb location, high in the Sierra Nevada mountains, makes it an absolute mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. But when you are done hitting the slopes at Squaw Valley or jet skiing the deep blue waters of the lake itself, it's a lot of fun to come back to one of the many hotel casinos and play the tables before resting up in luxury. Many of the hotels and casinos are near the lake and provide easy access to many of the outdoor recreation activities that Tahoe offers.

Harrah's

Harrah's hotel and casino is an 18-story building that dominates Lake Tahoe's skyline and is located right on the state line, making it one of the closest casinos for many Californians. Harrah's offers a number of Summit Suites, luxury apartment rooms on the top floor, that have amazing views of the mountains and include a personal butler. An on-site spa and the Vex nightclub, one of Tahoe's most popular nightlife destinations, make Harrah's a good choice.

Harrah's Lake Tahoe
P.O. Box 8
15 Highway 50
Stateline, Nevada 89449
(800) 427-7247
harrahslaketahoe.com

Harvey's

The oldest hotel casino in Lake Tahoe, Harvey's is also located in the heart of downtown and is just as popular for its Cabo Wabo cantina as it is for the gambling action. Harvey's is also close to the gondola that takes skiers and snowboarders up to Heavenly Valley to hit the powder during the winter season. The hotel offers many stay and play package deals for those who want discounts on gaming and shows as well as a good deal on a room.

Harvey's Lake Tahoe
P.O. Box 128
18 Highway 50
Lake Tahoe, Nevada 89449
(800) 786-8208
harveystahoe.com

The Biltmore

Located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, amid breathtaking alpine scenery, the Biltmore is a rustic hotel with a small casino on the premises. The Biltmore offers over 100 rooms, many with lake views and live entertainment every weekend in the Breeze nightclub. The Biltmore offers a variety of ski plus lodging packages on its website that are good deals and sometimes include incentives for games at the casino.

Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino
P.O. Box 115
5 Highway 28
Crystal Bay, Nevada 89402
(775) 831-0660
tahoebiltmore.com

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Article Written By Vincent Madrone

Based in San Francisco, Vincent Madrone is a professional freelance travel writer and voiceover artist. He has written extensively for online and print publications, including USA Today Travel Tips, A to Z World Travel and Viva Travel Guides. Madrone also writes health-related articles for various online publications.

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