The Block
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Opened by a professional snowboarder, Marc Frank Montoya, and a veteran hotelier in 2003, THE BLOCK is billed as the world’s first snowboarder hotel. It offers a central location in South Lake Tahoe, 1.5 blocks from Heavenly Resort’s gondola base and two blocks from Harrah’s and Harvey’s casinos.
Designed specifically for the snowboarding lifestyle, the South Lake Tahoe hotel offers a laid-back atmosphere in a contemporary setting. Snowboarder-friendly amenities include board racks in all rooms, boot and glove dryers in winter months, and discounted board waxing on winter weekends. A rooftop spa tub is open during limited hours, and barbecue grills dot the property. The lobby features a pool table, wide-screen television, and Internet café with five computer stations. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available (network cards available).
Other complimentary extras include an extensive library of CDs, DVDs, and video games, Clif Bars at check-in, and VIP access to the high-energy Altitude nightclub at Harrah’s. A private lakeside beach is located two blocks from the hotel, and massage services and bicycle rentals can be arranged. The California hotel is 100% nonsmoking.
- Private beach
- Spa tub
- 24-hour front desk
- Billiards on site
- Ski shuttle
- Parking (free)
- Internet access - wireless
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Business services
- Number of floors: 3
- Television in lobby
- Video library
- Patio
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Coffee in lobby
- Microwave in lobby
- Smoke-free property
Many of THE BLOCK’s guestrooms offer views of Harrah’s Hotel & Casino and/or Heavenly’s imposing Gunbarrels run. Guestrooms feature vibrant colors and modern decor, along with ceiling fans and boot and glove dryers (winter only). Many rooms are decorated with images by snowboard photographer Dean “Blotto” Gray. All rooms provide Sony PlayStation 2 video-game consoles, DVD players, and complimentary wireless Internet access (network cards available). Guestrooms at this Lake Tahoe hotel have bathrooms with showers only. Refrigerators and microwaves are available on request. All rooms are nonsmoking. |
4143 Cedar Ave
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
USA
Nearest major airport:
Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe International)
Area:
South Lake Tahoe, California, United States of America
