Stayed here the day before thanksgiving, it had just snowed 8 inches. Right across the street from the Lake.
They did a great job of turning an average flop house hotel into a very hip place and maxed out its potential. Small but clean rooms decorated nicely, bathrooms totally updated, new energy-efficient heaters, etc. They have a community 'party room' with fireplace and TV, it will accomodate 30 people easily. There was no party but a nice place to hang and the fireplace took the chill out of our toes. The lobby area is very nicely done with two-sided firelplace, very friendly and helpful staff, happy hour with awesome craft beers on tap, nice breakfast. We drove to Squaw Valley for dinner, it took about 13 minutes, even closer to Alpine Meadows. I will definitely stay here next time I want to be in North Shore.