I got a great price for Travel Inn (previously Econolodge) in South Lake Tahoe for $46/night for 2 double beds on orbitz. Once my friends wanted to join, Orbitz no longer had available rooms at the same place. My friends called Travel Inn directly and got a rate of $59/night with a confirmation number. Once we arrived, the person in the front desk ...
everything was clean, and how you'd expect a decent hotel room to be. paid $45 bucks/night on a weekend...i couldn't complain. slept well, heater worked, never ran out of hot water, and on top of it all, it was easily accessible and close to all sorts of attractions such as ski resorts, shopping centers, restaurants, and casinos.
We used this motel right after New Year and got great deal. This place is recently renovated and rooms are in very good condition.
The hot spa and sauna work. The carpet is new and clean, the shower has pleanty of hot water and the most important - the heater works. The help desk is very polite and extra towels or blankets are not a problem. ...
I wanted to get something decent and cheap for a night to go skiing. Econo Lodge was the answer. They are near everything, right on the main road (55), clean, good bed, good service and nice helpdesk. If your are not looking for luxury, but a cheap clean and good place to stay, this is your answer.