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Mark Twain Lodge

947 Park Ave., South Lake Tahoe, CA 91650
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Redondo Beach, CA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Loved this hotel. We were looking for a nicer hotel since we were staying over Christmas. I noticed they had suites and were pet-frinedly. Also needed a location close to the Heavenly gondola. Mark Twain fit the bill! The website was not great, it's easier to call if you have questions. Plus, when I called, Cindy gave me a better... More

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Walnut Creek, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

I recently stayed here and was quite happy and will go back. I was recommended it by a friend and she was right. Great location and extremely clean rooms. Outside and lobby was being redone while I was there. It does look average from outside....but incrediable inside.

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Sunnyvale, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

This Labor Day, we chanced upon Mark Twain in Tahoe because the Rodeway Inn had messed up our 2 rooms reservation. Turns out the Mark Twain has wonderful remodelled 2 and 1 bedroom suites complete with fireplace, fully stocked kitchen, TVs in each of the bedrooms and the living room, heated pool etc. We were pleasantly surprised that it was... More

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Basalt, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2009

The lobby was not too reassuring, but it did have crown moulding and a cute dog named Mutley. The hotel is dog friendly, and the price was fair. In the morning we walked to Heavenly village, so the location is nice. The room had a nice slate fireplace and a Jacuzzi tub in a remodeled bathroom. There was coffee and... More

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Northern California
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2009

Nice location, nice and clean room. The reception area is not that impressive but the room is nice! We got the room with 1 king bed, shower tub with jacuzzi!, it has a small kitchen (microwave, ref., and lots of cabinets) About 2 blocks away from Lake Tahoe Blvd, and across is the famous outdoor mall of Tahoe and the... More

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LA, California
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2009

I just returned from an extended weekend with my 13 year old daughter and family friends. We were in town for a soccer tournament. I cannot say enough good things about this hotel! It looks fairly nondescript from the street, but once inside, the rooms are amazing! We were in a 2 bedroom suite that looked as if it had... More

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Forest Ranch, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2009

Upon entry into the lobby we got a poor impression, but the room was totally remodeled and very nicely done. New plaster walls, new tub (GREAT bathtub with jets - LOVED it), and a nice gas fireplace. The beds were a bit hard, but we slept well. The hotel is right off the main street so you don't get the... More

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Northern California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2008

My husband and I stayed one night at this lodge for a quick trip to Heavenly. The staff was friendly and the room was very nicely done. The bed was a little hard, but overall the small touches, the beautiful tile in the bathroom and the cozy "cabin" feel is hard to beat at this price. It's also within walking... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2007

This place was super clean, really nice and perfect for the price. I would recommend it any friend and will definately stay there again. The decorations in the rooms really give you that Tahoe Mountain feel...

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placerville
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2007

Who's fudging the reviews? I stayed here a couple years back, and it was just average and really not very clean. Unless they've done a dramatic turn-around, this place is a long long ways from being a top-ranked motel.

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Also Known As:
Mark Twain Hotel South Lake Tahoe
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Mark Twain Hotel
Address: 947 Park Ave., South Lake Tahoe, CA 91650
Region: United States > California > Lake Tahoe (California) > South Lake Tahoe
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Pets Allowed Swimming Pool
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Ranked #34 of 68 hotels in South Lake Tahoe

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