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Cal Neva Resort in Crystal Bay, Nevada |
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Cal Neva Resort
2 Stateline Rd
Crystal Bay, Nevada 89402
Call Expedia at: 1-800-551-2409 |
| Opened in 1926 and owned by Frank Sinatra in the 1960s, this vacation resort is just steps from scenic Lake Tahoe. Spacious guestrooms have Colonial-style decor with dark wood furnishings, and offer great views of the lake. Guests can swim back and forth across the state line in the hotel's unique outdoor pool, or get a massage in the on-site spa.
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Amenities | Recreation | Features | Reviews
Cal Neva Resort Amenities
This resort boasts a colorful history: once a “Rat Pack” hangout owned by Frank Sinatra, it hosted the likes of Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Marilyn Monroe. Where else but the Cal-Neva can someone swim across a state line? In the heated outdoor pool, guests can stroke from Nevada to California and back again. A fitness center, hot tub, and cedar sauna are also available on-site. For guests in need of some pampering, The Euro Spa offers manicures, pedicures, mud masks, herbal wraps, and other therapeutic services—even outdoor massages overlooking Lake Tahoe. During winter discounted lift tickets are available. A casino is on-site and valet parking is complimentary. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas (surcharge).
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Recreation
The Lake Tahoe area is a haven for outdoor recreation of all kinds, from champagne sailing in summer to backcountry skiing in winter. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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Features
Lake View Dining Room - Guests can dine on upscale American cuisine while enjoying spectacular views of Lake Tahoe. This semi-casual restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner from an eclectic menu that features steaks and seafood. Asian-influenced dishes, as well as vegetarian and Atkins-diet-approved entrees, are also available. Guests can complement their meal with a selection from the extensive wine list. Circle Bar - This lively bar is famous for its original wood carvings and glass dome, which contains over 7,000 pieces of individually-cut glass. Guests can enjoy happy hour from 3-6pm daily while gazing across the azure water of the lake.
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Cal Neva Resort Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for Cal Neva Resort
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Overall: 2.93 |
Service
3.07 |
Condition
2.80 |
Cleanliness
3.60 |
Comfort
3.47 |
Recommend
60.00 % |
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| A Real Disappointment |
Overall: 2 |
Service
2 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| Front desk help was surly and not very bright. Spa/hot tub was "out of service. Bar drinks were thin and tastless. Dining room was OK but very pricey. General condition of hotel, casino, and public rooms was run down and smelled musty.
Reviewed by traveler from Las Vegas, Nevada on September 7, 2006 |
| just so/so |
Overall: 3 |
Service
1 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
No |
| The CalNeva is a nice hotel and is clean and comfortable in that respect. The rooms are actually really nice and over look Lake Tahoe. Its just the customer service that was an issue. Upon checking in, the room I reserved with a king bed was supposedly not guaranteed, so two double beds were given instead without much offering by the front desk to fix the situation. The next day, the maids were cleaning rooms all day long and finally got to our room at about 4pm when we were resting. I told them we wouldnt be leaving for another hour or so and apparently her shift was over by then so we never got maid service for that day. Lastly, while the hotel restraunt is actually really good, the service is very very slow. Overall, yes this is a nice hotel but I do not think I would stay there again.
Reviewed by traveler from Davis, CA on September 6, 2006 |
| Overpriced for what you get - Not Impressed |
Overall: 2 |
Service
2 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
No |
| We paid for Premier Lakeview Room and ended up on the 3rd floor tower overlooking the roofs of cottages and trees with a little mountain view. In order to go down to the lobby/casino floor, we had to push the UP button for elevator service, then if no one was in the elevator, quickly push the down button. Mattresses were the most uncomfortable I ever slept on in all of the hotels I have been to - including much cheaper hotels. We paid the same rate for this room as a 5 star hotel in San Francisco that had offered discounted rates.
Reviewed by traveler from Chicago, IL on August 30, 2006 |
| Good deal in Tahoe |
Overall: 4 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Older hotel that needs some renovation and updates, but the rooms are nice and clean, with great views of Lake Tahoe. The casino is small and not noteworthy, and the food is average and somewhat over-priced, but the dining room does have a fantastic view of the lake as well. Pool is small but you can swim across the California/Nevada state lines.
Reviewed by traveler from San Francisco, CA on August 23, 2006 |
| NIce price for North shore |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Fair price, only stayed one night but would have liked to stay longer. Rooms are a bit outdated but clean. Service was OK- bar staff was great. Not the place to stay if you're looking for a huge casino, but there are a couple in walking distance. might return next summer
Reviewed by traveler from Sacramento, CA on August 2, 2006 |
| Seen better days |
Overall: 2 |
Service
3 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| It's a beautiful location and a classic old resort, but the building is not well maintained and they are short of staff. I wouldn't recommend staying there. A couple of examples: 1) Peeling wallpaper 2) Exercise room machines mostly broken 3) No one to clean up around the pool
Reviewed by traveler from Los Angeles on August 2, 2006 |
| Day at Cal Neva |
Overall: 2 |
Service
4 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| Neat hotel with some history; Frank Sinatra used to own it and was forced to sell it when the Nevada Gaming Commission revoked his license. This has been many years ago and that was probably the last time anyone worried about the maintenence of the hotel. Wallpaper is coming off the walls, puckered carpets, mildew smell.....not too nice. The pictures on Expedia don't look like the rooms at all.
Reviewed by traveler from Houston, TX on May 31, 2006 |
| good |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| it was Comfort
Reviewed by traveler from la on May 31, 2006 |
| Cal Neva |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We went to Tahoe for a weekend to do some spring skiing (April 21-23 2006), and the Cal Neva had the best rate on Expedia at the time I looked. We were a bit apprehensive about the hotel since there is gambling, and we brought our 6-year old with us. However, there was no problem at all, we booked a deluxe lake view room, and it was perfect for the three of us. It was very spacious and updated with tile in the entry and bathroom. The view was fantastic, and all in all, a real steal for the price. The hotel lobby, gaming area and other public areas were a bit dated, but lets face it, so are most of the hotels/motels in Tahoe. I went to the bar for drinks the evening we arrived and the service was very friendly and the drinks were made well. We didnt try the restaurant, but herd from others that it wasnt bad. The hotel is also relatively close to Northstar at Tahoe where we went skiing, another plus. I will definitely stay there again if the price is reasonable.
Reviewed by traveler from Gilroy, Ca on April 26, 2006 |
| Pleasant but not exceptional |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel was a little run down and the staff is not very personable. The restaurant hours were not correct - we could not get food after 9pm. However, the room was beautiful, comfortable and inviting.
Reviewed by traveler from San Jose, CA on April 5, 2006 |
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