Winter
Snow worth the trip
Three world-class resorts sit minutes away. Pick your mountain and go.
Northstar CaliforniaSilky groomers and a lively village. 3,170 acres to roam.10 min
Palisades TahoeThe valley's biggest and best loved mountain, and home of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Ride the tram and ski high above the blue.15 min
Sugar BowlIt gets the most snow of all the Truckee resorts. Powder days live here.20 min
Tahoe Donner · friendly slopesBoreal · eight terrain parksSnowshoe tours · sunset and stars
Summer
Float, cast, and climb
The river runs right past town. Summer days here feel endless.
Donner LakePiers, paddles, and clear alpine water. Bring a towel.5 min
Fly FishingLocal guides know every riffle. Golden evenings on the water.Steps away
Alpine GolfFive courses in the thin air. Your drives fly farther here.5 courses
Treetop parks · zip-lines in the pinesRaft the river · Tahoe City floatsHike & climb · trails in every direction
All Ages
Play in the canopy
Zip-lines and rope bridges soar through the pines. Kids talk about it for weeks.
Eat & Drink
Dinner is a short stroll
Truckee cooks far above its size. Start right across the street.
Coffee & BakeriesDark Horse roasts nearby. Cornerstone bakes fresh each morning.Steps away
Commercial RowHistoric storefronts and one-of-a-kind shops. Wander and browse.2 min walk
Nightcap at HomeEnd the night in our parlor. Tea, cocoa, and good company.Down the hall
Jax at the Tracks · famous dinerMoody's · live music1882 Bar & Grill · riversidePianeta · homemade pastaSqueeze In · legendary omelets
Inside the Star
Step inside
The 1870s house, the rooms, and the parlor. Tap any photo to look around.
The RoomsEight rooms, restored for deep sleep. Tap to tour.Sleeps 2 to 7
The ParlorCoffee, tea, snacks, and calm. Open all day.Down the hall
The Red DoorA registered piece of Truckee history. Read the plaque.Est. 1870s
Room 7The snug queen hideaway.
The ADA RoomMain floor. Roll-in shower. Full of charm.
The PatioSeats 30 for dinner. Holds 50 for cocktails.
Donner LakeFive minutes away, in every season.
The River WalkStart it right down the street.
The Truckee RiverIt sings behind the hotel all night.
Beyond
Come by train
The California Zephyr stops two blocks from our door. Lake Tahoe is 14 miles away. Reno is 35 minutes.