caitlin

Has anyone ever been to the hyatt at lake tahoe. Is it really possible to ski during the summertime? Positive experiences? Negative?
Thanks.

guy

Have stayed at the Hyatt @ the North Shore a few times..It is very nice place nestled in the Pondersoa pines on the shore of Lake Tahoe....I have nothing but positive to say bout it...but I think that skiing in the summer is a bit of a stretch....although the ski resorts are closed...it may be possiblel to hike and backback to a place where you can " technically ski"...I would not bet the ranch on it..

PS Local

Hi:

You can waterski, but not snow. At least not conventionally. In a heavy snow year (which this was not) you could snowshoe to the top of Mt. Tallac and ski down the snow cross area (done it many times). But that may not be what you had in mind. Mammoth traditionally closes on the 4th of July, but not sure about this year. Snowfall was well under 100% of normal.

Get out on the lake in the morning at 5:30. Quiet, glassy and surreally beautiful.

Sal

We were just in Tahoe. If you stay at the Hyatt, be sure your request the newer low-rise section. The high rise is very outdated.

caitlin

thanks you guys for the good advice. I was wondering about that whole skiing thing. It sounded too good to be true. I thought maybe they had man-made snow all over the mountain.
And thanks Sal, for the advice about the low-rise vs. the high rise. Much appreciated!

VG

Hey, Caitlin, when are you planning on going to Tahoe, this year? We're planning to be out there in early June for some last minute skiing. Viggie and Jim (we tried to book at Hyatt but ended up in a Marriott or Wyndham, not sure which ... she did the reserves). Hyatt had some sort of sales thing, reps or the like, with sponsors or maybe that was Sheraton ... apologize, but got the details secondhand. Anywa, good trip, and post reports if you have time.

Suzie

Last summer we stayed at the Hyatt in Incline for 5 nights. We were assigned a room in one of the 3 story wings with a view of the pool. Would have been a great room if it wasn't so old and decrepit. We asked to be moved to the tower into one of the rooms that had already been refurbished. Were were advised to do this by another couple who knew the ins and outs of the remodel. There was a great deal of work going on at the time because the construction period in Tahoe is short due to the snow. Was a glorious room but the whole hotel was in the middle of a majot overhaul. When we arrived the reception desk was inside the door, by the time we left it had been moved to it's new location. The wing buildings were scheduled to be refurbished and if they have been they'll be pretty nice. In the wing sections it is possible to come and go without exposure to the casino. If the remodel is complete the hotel should be really nice. We enjoyed ourselves there. Just so you can get some perspective I've been going to Tahoe for vacation every summer for my whole life, either camping or in cabins. This was a nice change but staying in a hotel in Tahoe is much too confining. The outdoors there are just huge. You will love it. The Hyatt also had a catamaran last summer and we took the 4:00 pm sail when the wind kicks up. Although the boat sails with up to 50 there were only 8 other people plus the crew. This was the most incredible experience I've had sailing at Tahoe. By the way, most ski resorts are already closed for the season.

Sal

As I said, we were just there 4 weeks agoand the Lakeside cottages are beautiful. I would highly recommend them over a room in the main hotel.

caitlin

thanks guys for the response. I have one other question. Do you happen to know if the hyatt resort is the nicest resort in Tahoe? Is there a better one?
Thanks!

Suzie

Sal, aren't the prices in those beautiful lakesside cottages really high? I know they are quite high during the summer. Wow if you can afford them Caitlin Sal's right those cottages are something to see. Right on the lake, ringing a beautiful grassy area. The rest of the hotel is across the street from this area. Depending on how long you're staying you may find a better deal and more room in a condo or cabin.

Sal

Yes, they're extrmemly pricey. But as I understand from Caitlin's other post, it's for their honeymoon, so it would be worth it--even to splurge and stay just a couple of nights. You're right though, there are a number of homes and condos available for rent in the area. I guess the best thing about staying at a hotel is that you're not on you're own when it comes to getting local recommendations and help with activity and dining reservations.