The overall feel of a ski lodge and alpine village was wonderful. It's great that they had spa and pool facilities although we didn't use them because we were there mostly to ski. The restaurant and its alpine Austro-German specials like Fondue and Goulash were excellent, plus the excellent German Chocolate Creme Brulé. The wine bottles were high quality and well priced, the cocktails like Martinis and Old Fashioned were excellent too.

Nothing to mention here.

Cozy room, exactly what we expected. Nice that the lodge rooms are clumped in 4's so one shared entryway for 4 rooms, not just rooms along a long hallway or corridor. Made fore a more homey feeling! Wish I had brought my kids when they were younger so we could take advantage of the snow activities.

Nothing to do with Granlibakken itself, but we got stuck in a storm on the way there so arrived much later than anticipated, and were not able to take advantage of any of the extras (pool and hot tub specifically). We weren't able to do the buffet breakfast since we needed to head to Palisades early, and unfortunately ended up checking out a day early to get back on the roads home ahead of the next approaching storm (the much-feared "Atmospheric River"!).

Location of the property. Quite surroundings outside although it was the off season. Staff was helpful and friendly. We did like the small fridge and microwave in the room.

The bed was comfy but the sheets and pillows were not. Bathroom was small may be a problem for folks 6' and bigger. You can hear people talk in the hallway. We did smell an odor in carpet in the hallway.

What I loved: Winter wonderland vibes: The location nestled amongst the pines and the snowy grounds truly captured the Christmas spirit. Sledding fun: The on-site sledding hill provided endless entertainment for the whole family. We made memories that will last a lifetime! Relaxation under the stars: Soaking in the jacuzzi and sauna under the snowy sky was pure bliss. Culinary delights: The tavern's food was delicious, and the holiday drinks were festive and warming. The breakfast buffet was a perfect way to fuel up for Christmas day adventures. Friendly service: The staff was incredibly helpful and welcoming, making us feel right at home. Cozy and convenient: The lodge itself had a warm and inviting atmosphere, and the location was perfect for exploring Tahoe City.

What could be improved: Treetop park blues: It was a bummer that the treetop park was closed during the winter. It would have been a fantastic addition to our Christmas experience.

Being close to a Snow park that my grandkids could enjoy

Getting a room located on the third floor of an old building without elevator. I was expecting EV chargers at the facility based on the description on their online application, but EV chargers were not available within 20 min of the facility.

It’s tucked in the trees so it feels like you’re part of nature.

The bathroom was small. The beds were full so it was a little tight. Lastly, the air filter was so bad that both myself and my son were coughing a lot. Immediately after we left and stayed somewhere else the next night, our cough went away. We stayed for 4 nights and only got fresh towels once.

The location is beautiful and convenient to town The staff are wonderful and friendly. The food at the restaurant, though a small menu, was excellent. The tennis court, pool and hot tubs were clean and in good repair. The grounds are well kept and beautiful.

We stayed three days and received no room service. When we requested restocking of towels, coffee and trash removal, we received clean bath towels only. The room was old and the noise between rooms is significant. I think we were booked in the oldest building (typical when you book on booking). Breakfast was extra $20 each because we did not book direct. Overall, these are just cautions. It was a good stay.

As some point out the hotel might not be the most up to date or flashy but it really surpassed my expectations by a mile. I’ve been to a lot of 3* and 4* hotels in the US and it had by far the best breakfast I ever got in the states in a hotel with a good variation and a lot of freshly made food and fruits. The heated outdoor pool and sauna were nice, the gym was totally worth a visit. We had food in the pub which was also very nice. And all of the staff members were super friendly and welcoming. Would definitely love to comeback for snow season someday.

Nice hot tub. Didn’t use the breakfast so can’t comment on that. Close enough to drive to Palisades but too far to walk to downtown Tahoe City.

The building layout is a bit odd so lots of up and down hallways and stairs to get to the exit closest to the pool area, unless you’re on the first floor. Also the television didn’t work; no cable TV or streaming features and none of the local broadcast channels worked.

Great pricing, nice bed, we brought our own pillows or that probably would have been something we did not like.

Finding the lobby was challenging in the dark. Maybe better signs.