Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Incline Village, Nevada

Hyatt hotels are known for being posh. The hotel chain began in 1957, and has spread to over 100 hotels worldwide, including the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort. The Hyatt offers 422 newly renovated rooms. Among these rooms are lakeside cottages for more privacy. Accommodations provided are set in a rustic style building. Brick, with wooden balconies await guests at the Hyatt. The rooms may overlook the pool, forest, or mountainous region.

Inside the hotel lobby is a massive rock fireplace, surrounded by leather furniture in a south western motif. Handmade pillows with Mexican decor at the heart of it, brass lamps, and votive candles sitting around add to the ambiance in the lobby.

The south western decor is not brought into the rooms, but a 1920's era decor is providing a slightly western appearance with wood furniture, while maintaining elegance. The walls are painted with soft shades that are not overbearing. All rooms have the Luxurious Grand Bed, a specific brand Hyatt uses. Guest room amenities include Hyatt iPod Stereo, robes, mini bar, iron and ironing board, 25'' television, dual line telephone, voicemail, data ports, internet access, room service, in room safe, and rollaways. A maximum of four guests can fit in the rooms. The cottages have more space for larger groups. Choices for room size are double beds or one king.

Guest services present 24 hour business center, hotel shops, parking, car rental onsite, internet access, and baby services. The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort has a pool, spa, and casino on location. The pool sits above the private beach allowing for views of the mountains, hotel, and Lake Tahoe.

As a full service resort water craft rentals and water sports equipment is on hand. Other activities at the resort include the Grand Lodge Casino. It is a smaller casino than what one is used to in Vegas, but it does offer many of the most popular games. The table games are set in the center of the room, with the slot and video poker machines lining the walls. Private areas for groups can be set up for gamblers. On a summer evening the fire pits near the lakes edge are available. The fire pits have wooden chairs ringing around the wire covered pit, with the lake in the background. Evenings spent on the beach watching the sunset are perfect at the fire pits. Golf can be set up through the Hyatt Regency.

Dining options are as varied as the entertainment. Lone Eagle Grille is the formal dining room, with windows looking out over the lake. Again wood furniture for the western decor has been used. American cuisine is served at the restaurant. Near the casino is the Lobby Bar for anyone in need of a cocktail. The Hyatt Regency has the Cutthroat Saloon for parties interested in the Old West. Relics favor the western heritage in a mountain cabin atmosphere, where traditional American cuisine is served to guests by a rock fireplace.