- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, are required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
- The seasonal pool is open from June to September.
- Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
- No cribs or infant beds are available.
- No rollaway or extra beds are available.
Truckee Donner Lodge
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Truckee Donner Lodge
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We stayed here for a weekend ski trip. We are very satisfied w/ the lodge. The location is right next to I-80, but the room is quiet. Beds are comfortable. Hot chocolate at the lobby is a nice surprise on a cold winter night. Breakfast has sausage, egg, waffle, a basic upgrade from continental.
The good: The hotel is wonderfully located. It is next door to Donner Lake Recreation area, only one highway exit from downtown Truckee, and just right off the freeway but not too close (no noise). The staff was friendly to me and my family and accommodating. They had free hot chocolate and coffee which was much appreciated in the cold/snow. The bedrooms were quiet and comfortable. The bad: There appear to be a variety of ways this hotel needs upkeep and isn't getting it. There were small details like broken bathroom locks in the room, broken phones in the room, and an elevator that was out of order. There were major eye sores like a pool that is 1/3 full of green algae water (visible from front entry) and had an electric cord hanging in it! (from a flood light). The person checking us in was incredibly friendly but seemed poorly trained. WARNING. She said our orbitz reservation was underpaying for the value of the room and we "almost" didn't get the room we booked. She fixed it, I guess. But I thought that was weird. Her objection was that we were paying so much less than the (vacant) room normally goes for. She didn't give us wifi information and she forgot to take our license and credit card at check in. She was pleasant but the experience felt very confusing and unprofessional. All in all, the experience was pleasant but I am glad we paid a discounted rate. If I had paid the "normal rate" she quoted for our room I would have been severely disappointed.
We had a family emergency that brought us to Truckee. The hotel staff was very compassionate and went the extra mile to ensure we had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again
Great location near donner lake; good value; included hot breakfast items.
Breakfast was really awful. Road noise in room. nice location.
We stayed one night there, nice and pleasant environment and good service for the area
Very nice hotel close to the Boreal ski resort. The room was very clean and roomy. The staff was very nice and friendly. The breakfast was great and substantial to start the day for skiing. We were very pleased with Donner Lodge and will definitely stay there again in the future!
We've always had a good time at Truckee/Donner Lodge. It's located w/in minutes or miles of all the things we want to do on short vacations. I've recommended this because of the easy access to so many options in the area.
No problems. Comfortable. Expensive for what it is.
when we tried to check in a little early we were told,absolutely not. In fact there was no point in coming back at 3:00 pm the regular check in time because they had given late check out privledge to everyone staying in that size room so she was not sure when we could get in. Her whole attitude was extremely rude.
The holiday Inn express is very comfortable.
it was nice. The internet did not work. A little far from downtown.
The Holiday Inn Express in Truckee while relatively new and well kept is a bit off the beaten path and had a less than enthusiastic staff during our visit. The most annoying thing however was a strange antiseptic smell in the lobby. My wife thought we were in a hospital. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and have a ceiling fan so you don't have to listen to the noisy room cooling system all night. But what draws 'em in evidently is the continental breakfast...very busy every morning with the feature being their cinnamon rolls....you need to have at least a couple.
Hotel highlights
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Free parking
- Business center
Truckee Donner Lodge places you within a 10-minute stroll of Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum. This 65-room hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking. In the mountains, the hotel is also close to KidZone Museum and Coyote Moon Golf Course.
Dining
Free breakfast is included with your stay.
Rooms
All of Truckee Donner Lodge's 65 rooms are air-conditioned and have an array of amenities, including microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and satellite TV. Free newspapers, free local calls, and hair dryers are other standard amenities.
Property features
Guests of Truckee Donner Lodge enjoy a spa tub, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the area. Additional amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and free newspapers.
Guest reviews for Truckee Donner Lodge
a decent stay for overnight ski trip
Families
We stayed here for a weekend ski trip. We are very satisfied w/ the lodge. The location is right next to I-80, but the room is quiet. Beds are comfortable. Hot chocolate at the lobby is a nice surprise on a cold winter night. Breakfast has sausage, egg, waffle, a basic upgrade from continental.
great location and staff, some upkeep issues.
Everyone
The good: The hotel is wonderfully located. It is next door to Donner Lake Recreation area, only one highway exit from downtown Truckee, and just right off the freeway but not too close (no noise). The staff was friendly to me and my family and accommodating. They had free hot chocolate and coffee which was much appreciated in the cold/snow. The bedrooms were quiet and comfortable. The bad: There appear to be a variety of ways this hotel needs upkeep and isn't getting it. There were small details like broken bathroom locks in the room, broken phones in the room, and an elevator that was out of order. There were major eye sores like a pool that is 1/3 full of green algae water (visible from front entry) and had an electric cord hanging in it! (from a flood light). The person checking us in was incredibly friendly but seemed poorly trained. WARNING. She said our orbitz reservation was underpaying for the value of the room and we "almost" didn't get the room we booked. She fixed it, I guess. But I thought that was weird. Her objection was that we were paying so much less than the (vacant) room normally goes for. She didn't give us wifi information and she forgot to take our license and credit card at check in. She was pleasant but the experience felt very confusing and unprofessional. All in all, the experience was pleasant but I am glad we paid a discounted rate. If I had paid the "normal rate" she quoted for our room I would have been severely disappointed.
nice hotel, friendly staff
Everyone
We had a family emergency that brought us to Truckee. The hotel staff was very compassionate and went the extra mile to ensure we had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again
Everyone
Great location near donner lake; good value; included hot breakfast items.
Everyone
Breakfast was really awful. Road noise in room. nice location.
Everyone
We stayed one night there, nice and pleasant environment and good service for the area
very nice hotel
Everyone
Very nice hotel close to the Boreal ski resort. The room was very clean and roomy. The staff was very nice and friendly. The breakfast was great and substantial to start the day for skiing. We were very pleased with Donner Lodge and will definitely stay there again in the future!
another great vacation in the area!!!
Families
We've always had a good time at Truckee/Donner Lodge. It's located w/in minutes or miles of all the things we want to do on short vacations. I've recommended this because of the easy access to so many options in the area.
family trip
Couples
No problems. Comfortable. Expensive for what it is.
my review of holiday inn express truckee
Families
when we tried to check in a little early we were told,absolutely not. In fact there was no point in coming back at 3:00 pm the regular check in time because they had given late check out privledge to everyone staying in that size room so she was not sure when we could get in. Her whole attitude was extremely rude.
