Hotel at a Glance: Hotel Becket

The Hotel Becket borrows its name from the nautical rope used to bind two other ropes together. It’s a concept that also exemplifies the hotel’s dedication to bringing travelers together for memorable vacations in South Lake Tahoe’s vibrant downtown. This sense of unity also influences the hotel’s guest rooms; choose from alpine-accented Woods room or boutique-style Village rooms, each of which come with amenities including flat-screen TVs, furnishings from designer Jonathan Adler, and architectural flourishes including reclaimed-wood fixtures.

• Explore the mountains: The hotel sit across the street from Heavenly Village, the bustling shopping center that acts as the gondola gateway to the region’s unparalleled mountain trails. Warm-weather sports here include biking, hiking, and ziplining.
• Eat well at Ten Crows, the resort’s signature restaurant, where cooks pair delectable barbecue cooked over authentic Alabama-style fire pits with craft cocktails and beers from local Tahoe breweries.
• Sun by the lake: The resort fee, which is waived for Groupon guests, includes access passes to a private beach (open during the warmer months).
• Take a dip in the resort’s seasonal outdoor pool, or stay warm in the indoor hot tub and sauna.
• Meet Remington, the hotel’s resident Bernese Mountain Dog, for pats and walks as part of the hotel’s Borrow a Bernese program.

South Lake Tahoe, California: Year-Round Haven for Outdoor Adventures and Late-Night Revelry

Lake Tahoe has no real off-season; people find ways to make use of its pristine water, beaches, and mountains all year long. In the summer, the lake’s clear, freshwater surface—which straddles the California-Nevada border—is dotted with swimmers, boaters, and jet skiers. Several ski resorts with world-class slopes typically stay open from November to April, and Emerald Bay State Park is accessible year-round. A moderately easy hike to the base of Lower Eagle Falls reveals breathtaking views of the waterfalls crashing down from above.

A diverse crowd of spectators gathers at night for South Lake Tahoe’s various events, which range from wine and food festivals to rock concerts and fireworks displays. A few miles northwest of South Lake Tahoe sits Stateline, Nevada, where a handful of casinos host high-stakes games of blackjack and solitaire.

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