Border House at Crystal Bay Casino

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First off the hotel staff was amazing Now, before you stay here you must know the hotel is not connected to the casino. It’s in an odd “house” building around the corner Our room was niceish, but the biggest thing was the bathroom didn’t have a door so if your sharing the room using the restroom is awkward. Linens are clean I did not see a ice machine either Parking is very limited by the rooms, they do have a parking garage at the Casino, but again rooms are not connected to hotel, so it’s a short walk outside Overall not the worst place to stay, but the few inconveniences might turn me away from staying again Lake Tahoe is so amazing though!

Nothing to indicate that the check in was in the casino - unattached to the actual property. No directions or arrows to take you to the casino. Guests need to figure that out on their own. No staff at the front desk which added to the difficulty of the check in process. The room was nice, clean and spacious

Location and decor outstanding.

Great little hideaway! Can't wait to come back!

If I were to review just the Border house building itself I would give it a 10 out of 10. It is a really cool building, beautifully designed, great patio deck area and on historical registry. Great location for all the activities that we did. The room was amazing! A brand new jetted tub was great at the end of a long day of hiking. However it is connected to the Crystal Bay casino. It was very confusing to check there was no Clear Directions ever given. No information at the building are in the room as far as getting a hold of somebody. The casino is old, run down, and the smokiness is unreal! The area that it's located on is between a really nice area on the lake leading into a very iffy kind of area. Two major casinos one behind one in front that have been shut down and are elapidated. If it wasn't for this property being attached to the casino I would give it a 10 out of 10 for sure. One thing that I did not address with the establishment was at 12:30 the second night that we were staying there was banging on the door it was the sheriff's department. Three patrol cars three Sheriff's Department demanding we opened the door. I did they said somebody in the casino said I stole their phone. We had never been in the casino. So it was very upsetting and scary at the same time. I don't know how that came about and I have no idea why there would be three sheriffs just for somebody's phone being stolen.

Cons: Aside from the heavy deodorizer smell in the room, the window shades didn’t work. Also, there wasn’t a blow dryer. Pro: it was quiet and the accommodations were nice.

Nice, clean comfortable room and nice check in staff. Rooms are in a building separate from the casino, so smoke free except for the check in and check out inside the casino.

Our room on the top floor was fabulous. This hotel is close to Incline Village and other great locations in Lake Tahoe. We look forward to staying at the Border House again in the future.

Check in was a bit confusing. Nicely decorated room and superior bathroom. Missed reading light for bed. Great restaurant across the street!