Typically, summer temperature on the south side of Lake Tahoe run 10 to 15 degrees below what is being experienced “off the hill” in Sacramento and Reno. While this spread is holding true this year its been warmer than usual at The Lake. Temperature this week will average 85 degrees!
Like the great blue lake, the INN remains cool as one of the few centrally air-conditioned properties in South Lake. Our family fun center, Tahoe Bowl, was also air conditioned last summer. Trust me, this is not a cheap marketing ploy but a public service announcement. See other sections of our website for cheap marketing ploys.
As you have no doubt read and we have experienced, travel plans are being made at the last minute. Inn by the Lake’s reservation counts rise sharply one to two weeks out. We have some attractive weekend/mid-week discounts and packages available on this site or via our 800 number. While there are a finite number of packages and room types available, we endeavor to honor these percentage discounts to the last day possible, We not only want your initial business but hope to earn your repeat patronage with our value offerings.
Quite candidly, it is not a good idea to drive into the Tahoe basin (especially on a weekend) without a room reservation. When the room supply is tight, rates can escalate at some lodging establishments beyond what you may consider fair and reasonable.
These are just suggestions, as we want you to enjoy your Lake Tahoe experience regardless of where you bed down for the night.
Happy Trails,
Dan
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
We're ready when you are!
Thanks for reading my last posting. More importantly thank those of you who came up to Lake Tahoe in June to take advantage of our value packages and special offers. We are delighted by your positive response to the improvements we made to the Inn this past spring.
Sorry, we are sold out over the 4th of July weekend. However, thanks to you Johnny & Jane come latelys space and special value deals remain available for many periods throughout the balance of the summer. As you may have read, airline pricing is now escalating. Those of you flying in may wish to consider booking flights sooner rather than later. Remember San Francisco International is roughly a four-hour drive to Tahoe. Reno/Tahoe Airport is only an hour and a half away. Sacramento Airport is about a two-hour drive. Highways are scenic and excellent in all directions.
Early last month we benefited from a series of afternoon showers that has turned the Tahoe Basin (and our grounds) greener than usual for this time of year. Allow some time for hiking during your next Tahoe visit. It is an activity that is good for you, beautiful and like many of our outdoor activities it’s free.
We have replenished our supply of lawn games and are just completing a new Club Room. This space has board games, cards and books for our guest’s complimentary use during their stay. Let us know what else you feel we should add to this space. Our Tahoe Bowl has turned up its new air condition system to offer the “coolest” in family fun.
Hope to see you soon! In any event have a great summer.
Best Regards,
Dan
Sorry, we are sold out over the 4th of July weekend. However, thanks to you Johnny & Jane come latelys space and special value deals remain available for many periods throughout the balance of the summer. As you may have read, airline pricing is now escalating. Those of you flying in may wish to consider booking flights sooner rather than later. Remember San Francisco International is roughly a four-hour drive to Tahoe. Reno/Tahoe Airport is only an hour and a half away. Sacramento Airport is about a two-hour drive. Highways are scenic and excellent in all directions.
Early last month we benefited from a series of afternoon showers that has turned the Tahoe Basin (and our grounds) greener than usual for this time of year. Allow some time for hiking during your next Tahoe visit. It is an activity that is good for you, beautiful and like many of our outdoor activities it’s free.
We have replenished our supply of lawn games and are just completing a new Club Room. This space has board games, cards and books for our guest’s complimentary use during their stay. Let us know what else you feel we should add to this space. Our Tahoe Bowl has turned up its new air condition system to offer the “coolest” in family fun.
Hope to see you soon! In any event have a great summer.
Best Regards,
Dan
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Summer 2009 - A Travel Buyer's Dream!
Just read an article titled as above. It’s very true, there are more deals out there than you can shake a “confirmation” at. By all means check them out. Take care to separate the so-called “deals” from True Travel Values.
Lodging establishments for instance are very capital and labor intensive. Inn by the Lake enjoyed a good winter season however; business has definitely been slower than usual, throughout Lake Tahoe, during the spring shoulder season. What did we do during this down time? Obviously, I did not update my Blog. We did update our facilities completing our three-year cycle of painting the interiors of our 100 guest units. Hope you will like our new contemporary Tahoe color scheme! We also updated areas like our bi-level spa, which can only be tended too during low occupancy periods. Our housekeeping & maintenance staffs were kept employed and busy executing spring heavy cleaning programs.
The point I am trying to make is that Inn by the Lake, while cost conscious, realizes the need to invest in our program of repairs, maintenance and capital improvements. We do our best to support and maintain, our greatest asset, the Inn by the Lake Team, through year round employment. The business reason for this is simple. The guest experience must meet or exceed expectations if we are to maintain and enhance our market share. There, now you know our secret to success!
Taking True Value a step further, Inn by the Lake is offering attractively priced packages and room discounts during this years prime summer season. Quite candidly, weekends are filling up as usual. Regardless, until May 31st we are offering a 15% off Early Booking Special on some Friday & Saturday nights. Currently, we have ample space available during the week. Traditionally, mid-week pricing (Sunday through Thursday) is approximately 20% less than weekend rates. We are presently offering a 25% discount off mid-week summer Seasonal pricing, subject to availability.
Packages include Bed & Breakfast, Family Value and an Emerald Bay Cruise. Click on our Specials & Package button to check availability and for more information. Should you prefer call 1-800 877-1466 to speak with one of our on-site knowledgeable team members 24/7.
In further support of Inn by the Lake’s value proposition, we offer FREE - wireless Internet access, lobby computer station, lake view fitness room, 2-hour use of bikes, BBQs and picnic areas. Safeway is a block away should you wish to fill the mini-refrigerator available in your room. We also have microwaves in each or our rooms. Beautiful lake and mountain views are also FREE from many parts of our spacious, attractively landscaped grounds.
Come up and see for yourself.
Best Regards,
Dan
Lodging establishments for instance are very capital and labor intensive. Inn by the Lake enjoyed a good winter season however; business has definitely been slower than usual, throughout Lake Tahoe, during the spring shoulder season. What did we do during this down time? Obviously, I did not update my Blog. We did update our facilities completing our three-year cycle of painting the interiors of our 100 guest units. Hope you will like our new contemporary Tahoe color scheme! We also updated areas like our bi-level spa, which can only be tended too during low occupancy periods. Our housekeeping & maintenance staffs were kept employed and busy executing spring heavy cleaning programs.
The point I am trying to make is that Inn by the Lake, while cost conscious, realizes the need to invest in our program of repairs, maintenance and capital improvements. We do our best to support and maintain, our greatest asset, the Inn by the Lake Team, through year round employment. The business reason for this is simple. The guest experience must meet or exceed expectations if we are to maintain and enhance our market share. There, now you know our secret to success!
Taking True Value a step further, Inn by the Lake is offering attractively priced packages and room discounts during this years prime summer season. Quite candidly, weekends are filling up as usual. Regardless, until May 31st we are offering a 15% off Early Booking Special on some Friday & Saturday nights. Currently, we have ample space available during the week. Traditionally, mid-week pricing (Sunday through Thursday) is approximately 20% less than weekend rates. We are presently offering a 25% discount off mid-week summer Seasonal pricing, subject to availability.
Packages include Bed & Breakfast, Family Value and an Emerald Bay Cruise. Click on our Specials & Package button to check availability and for more information. Should you prefer call 1-800 877-1466 to speak with one of our on-site knowledgeable team members 24/7.
In further support of Inn by the Lake’s value proposition, we offer FREE - wireless Internet access, lobby computer station, lake view fitness room, 2-hour use of bikes, BBQs and picnic areas. Safeway is a block away should you wish to fill the mini-refrigerator available in your room. We also have microwaves in each or our rooms. Beautiful lake and mountain views are also FREE from many parts of our spacious, attractively landscaped grounds.
Come up and see for yourself.
Best Regards,
Dan
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