We stayed at the PlumpJack Inn in Olympic Valley for a ski trip and booked the one-bedroom suite. Just a heads up -- it's essentially two connecting hotel rooms. One side had a king bed, and the other had a pull-out couch with a table and chairs. Both rooms had their own bathrooms, which was actually a huge win. Ladies... you know how nice it is to have your own bathroom while traveling. He used one, I used the other. Zero sharing. The absolute best part? They are SO dog friendly. They provide bowls and dog beds, and they even give your pup treats. It made traveling with our dog feel easy and welcome. Location-wise, you really can't beat it. It's right across from the Village and the closest lift is the Tram, which is a huge plus when you're clunking around in ski boots. Being that close makes ski mornings (and afternoons) so much easier. We had a mini fridge in the room, and you can rent a microwave for $25 for the stay -- totally worth it for us. The front desk staff was amazing. Everyone was warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. They gave great recommendations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and even offered road safety tips when we were heading out. The hotel also has a restaurant/bar on-site that's open Thursday through Monday. We were able to eat there one night and it was delicious. My only complaint? I wish it were open seven days a week! Another great perk for skiers: they'll hold your skis behind the front desk, which is such a convenient touch. We can't wait to come back. Perfect spot for a ski trip -- especially if you're bringing your dog along. read more

A bit of an unusual review, but I had a very unusual situation where our infant had an allergic reaction that caused us to derail our plans. The staff at Plumpjack were incredibly accommodating and helping us figure out the situation in real time, including finding new lodging on short notice. I give them complete credit for putting the customer first and would recommend them to anyone even though we weren't able to stay. The location is perfectly situated right in the heart of the village. read more

Charming and relaxing place! Amazing staff in this cozy boutique Hotel!! Professional, knowledgeable and so friendly! Andrea, Taryn, Garett were the stars of this place. We absolutely love our room, so cozy and so quiet with the view of the Pool. Ben at the Bar was so friendly and professional! The bar was lovely with a great selections of cocktails and wines. Do not hesitate to book a table at The restaurant on site . Gorgeous view of the beautiful garden with lots of trees, the food is excellent, always fresh and tasty, the service is impeccable and the wines list is superb! A must excellent free coffee in the lobby in the morning, pets friendly and free bikes. A dream vacation! We tried many places around .. this one is a GEM read more

I would give this place a 2.5. You're paying the high prices only for the location. We booked this place off a travel website and needed a place that was walking distance to the mountain so we could easily come back and check on our pup. The king room was good size and the bathroom was very spacious. The system for the mini bar was just beers in the fridge with some bottles of wine available for purchase on the counter. I was expecting a bit more since it was lacking mini bottles of spirits. There was no microwave which was a bit disappointing. I wanted to pop some popcorn. There was no covered parking for our car. With the snowy weather being very common I was surprised this wasn't available. Pros: very accommodating for our dog. There was a dog-bed with treats and food bowls at the ready. The staff helped us with our bag up the stairs since there was no lift. They can hold your skis so you can easily pick them up at the front desk in the morning. We didn't get a chance to eat a the cafe or check out the jacuzzi. read more

To start with the obvious, the property is older. That said, it is clean and has everything you need. The parking was close to the entrance to the rooms. Even during the 4th of July holiday, there was ample parking. I booked this right after the new year anticipating a 4th of July ski day due to the amounts of snow. I was thinking it would be Palisades that was open and not Alpine Meadows, but it worked out ok. They offered shuttle service back and forth but I had already purchased a parking pass. The rooms had clean linens, ample area for luggage and clean bathrooms. When we requested extra towels they were delivered promptly. The check in process was easy and fast. The only two complaints would be the pool and the food options. Online it said they had a pool. They do. It is about 3 feet deep. Though I understand that's a pool it wasn't really something you could relax and float in. I wish I had known it was basically a large bathtub so I could have brought a pool float or something to make it more enjoyable. They did have two hot tubs so that was nice. The towels at the pool are also kind of hidden in a storage container so without the help of another guest, we probably would have spent quite awhile looking for them! The other compliant is the food. I understand it was off season but during our three day stay, the restaurant was never open. The bar was open but nothing dining related was available. Spots in the village were open which was fine, but onsite would have been nice. That said, this spot worked well for my wife and I and our 4th of July staycation activities. read more

Have you ever been somewhere where you swear everyone who works there must be related because they all have the same cheerful demeanor and attitude? Well, Plumpjack exudes family-style hospitality. If you're there to ski, you're less than a three-minute walk to the lifts and the village, maybe five minutes if you're wearing ski boots. I was there for a friend's wedding. They did a tremendous job on all fronts. The rooms were adequate, the food was good, and again, the staff was fantastic. They go the extra mile if you have any requests. They could write to book on creating a great customer experience! There are no elevators so keep that in mind. Also, I could hear the people above me clomping around throughout the day. I think they must have kept their ski boots on all the time, and spent the rest of their time dropping their luggage on the floor. Talk about harshing one's mellow!! Anyway, even the noisy clodhoppers above me couldn't sway my opinion of loving my stay at PlumpJack Inn! read more

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My husband and I got married at the end of September and still can't stop talking about how incredible our wedding was at PlumpJack. Not only was the venue in the most stunning location with beautiful views (especially with the fall colors), the team we worked with at PJ were absolutely wonderful. I firmly believe the group of people who are tasked with organizing and executing your wedding day can make or break the day, and we couldn't have been happier. We owe a HUGE thank you to Sarah, Bonnie, Rob and the rest of their team who made our wedding day perfect and far better than anything we could have expected. From the initial venue tour, to the many emails to ensure every detail was perfect, the accommodations made, and executing everything seamlessly on our wedding, I can say with full confidence we would do it all over again in a heartbeat. We are so happy with our decision to have our wedding at PlumpJack. Not only was the staff wonderful, and the location super dreamy, but the food was AMAZING. We chose to serve our guests fish and steak, and we were so impressed with how it turned out! We also really enjoyed the drink selections and know our guests did too! If you are looking for a venue that has it all, PlumpJack is the place- you will not be disappointed! read more

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This is a motel. This is not a resort. Pro: location for skiing is excellent. Con: the rooms are threadbare, old torn carpet and furniture, thin sheets, lumpy beds and pillows, no blackout shades on windows. You hear everything outside: cars, people, luggage, etc. Cost: on a peak weekend we're paying $695/night with a 2 night minimum and a $28/night resort fee I will never come back. read more

5 stars for the hotel staff, 3 stars for the accommodations. PlumpJack Inn is dated, the rooms are pretty minimal though they are clean, but the furnishing are tired. However the restaurant, PlumpJack Cafe has a nice, cozy atmosphere and although we didn't get to sample the menu, the food looked very good. Overall this place feels neglected, but you don't stay here for the ambience, you stay here because it's dog friendly and steps from The Village and chair lifts. That said, the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. Mark is a prince among men, offering to help us change the flat tire on our rental car for the spare in the parking lot at 8AM. The hotel needs a renovation but we enjoyed our stay. read more

I've always wanted to stay at the PlumpJack inn in the palisades. I love snowboarding and finding great ski in ski out locations are always a dream. PlumpJack just wasn't it. I would actually compare this inn to a motel for the room condition and service. I stayed on the first floor and noise was absolutely horrendous--you can hear everything on the floor above you. Suitcases sound like the train. I was also surprised when I had checked out and found out they were charging me for a bunch of things that I didn't use--so surprised I gave him my room number because I wasn't sure if it he was looking at the correct room. The guy at the register jokingly said if you didn't drink all the waters who did? I didn't find it funny because I didn't touch the water/food in the room. Check your bill and do not expect resort conditions even though you have to pay a resort fee. read more

First time ever visiting Squaw Valley/Tahoe area and could not have asked for a better experience! I was immediately charmed by the cozy aesthetic and the incredibly attentive staff as soon as we arrived. We were welcomed with a bottle of wine and bowl of popcorn (that was actually incredible!) and were ready to start exploring. When we spoke to the gentleman at the front desk, we were recommended one of the most beautiful trails I've ever hiked and were taken with how gorgeous the entire area is. Upon our return back to the hotel, we ended up renting a few bikes and doing some more exploring. The fact that you can rent a bike WITH a basket and ride around the grounds is one of the most charming and whimsical ideas and it really added to our experience. We loved our room, it had everything we needed and it took everything in me not to take every single bottle of soap/shampoo/conditioner because they all smelled incredible! Overall, it was an amazing experience that I definitely plan on repeating. The entire staff was a pleasure, everyone was more than friendly and attentive and were quick to offer some great ideas to enhance our stay and visit in the area. Thank you for a wonderful time! read more

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This review is for the Bar and cocktails ONLY! We wandered into PlumpJack on a eerily quiet Thursday night. We were the only ones in there, this enabled us to pick the bartender Jake's brain on the best craft cocktails on the menu. We were flat out amazed, these were some of the finest craft cocktails I've ever had. We came to learn that Jake and his fellow bartenders put a ton of cultural and ethnic research into their drink recipes. To make it even more amazing he said they started mixing different ingredients from different cultural regions, which produced some amazing results. The last two cocktails, wish I could remember their name, but one was a lavender gin cocktail and the other a spicy mezcal drink. They change the drink menu up frequently, so my recommendation, just tell bartender "dealers choice" and you won't be disappointed! read more

I stayed at PlumpJack for a wedding recently, and was continually disappointed. Not to say there obviously weren't factors directly due to the pandemic, but the staff at Plumpjack made a number of situations entirely worse by their choices/actions. To start, Plumpjack changed the wedding reception from what was already scheduled to be indoors, to outdoors. They did this only 6 weeks out from the day of the wedding. The bride and groom were not given a choice, this was forced upon them almost at the last minute leaving them to frantically scramble. Not only that, Plumpjack raised the cost of the wedding at this time too. The amount had already been agreed upon and set, yet Plumpjack did not honor this. To top it off, the staff during the wedding events made rude remarks. As an example, the wedding planner asked the staff to change the guests water glasses. Leaves and dirt had flown into the water glasses from the trees because the dinner was now outdoors. One of the staff responded in a condescending tone "well, they CHOSE to have their wedding outside." Even IF they had chosen to have the wedding outdoors, why wouldn't you want your guests to have an optimal and enjoyable experience at your hotel? This came across as unprofessional and outright disrespectful. There were some exceptionally helpful staff, however, it was not enough to make up for the overall experience. Another component of my disappointment was the lack of air conditioning. Not a single room had air conditioning. The top floor of rooms was oppressively hot. So hot you would be sweating doing absolutely nothing in a tank and shorts. That combined with an unexpected heat wave made the stay at Plumpjack miserable in that regard. There was also no elevator. Thus, everyone had to carry their luggage up the multiple flights of stairs. No bellhop or staff offered to help. I understand they are most likely short-staffed due to the pandemic. The hotel itself was decent. Typical room and property accommodations. Slightly outdated, but I would assume most of the guests spend their time outside anyways. The exterior of the property itself is obviously beautiful and that is the Plumpjack's saving grace. I would not stay here again, and I would not recommend Plumpjack Inn to anyone. read more

This review is solely on the customer service we received from Andrea and Michelle at the front desk of Plump Jack Inn in December 2022. The team at plump jack inn have gone above and beyond to help my partner and I after our trip to Tahoe had to be changed due to a severe snow storm. After driving four hours on a Friday afternoon from the Bay Area, we arrived at PJI to learn of a snow storm that would bring 100mph winds and close down the roads through Sunday. All the lifts at Squaw were also going to be tentatively shut down on Saturday (the only day we would have been able to ski). Given we needed to be back home by Sunday night - there was no chance we'd be able to stay for our highly anticipated ski trip that was months in planning. As we were exhausted, frustrated, and embarrassed at our poor planning, Andrea and Michelle stepped in and made us feel better. They helped us reschedule our trip and were beyond kind in the process. Additionally, they gave us tips on where to stop along the route home (at that point, we were preparing to drive ~8 hours round trip in one afternoon/evening). We made it home and avoided the road closures that went on for the whole weekend. I've spoken to Andrea over the phone since our trip and she is always courteous yet clear and direct. I appreciate that! Andrea, Michelle, and the team at PJI have our loyalty. Thank you for helping us find calm and humor in what felt like such a disaster!! read more

The hospitality at Plumpjack in is outstanding. A big shout out to Ricky for going above and making us feel extremely welcomed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and made many great memories. This place is great, it has all the amenities you need including food, clothes, recreational activities. I highly recommend Plump Jack Inn over the bougie other hotels here and tahoe area. Our dog enjoyed it too and they treated him like family. Thanks guy! We'll be back read more

Really enjoyed our stay here. The staff was so friendly and easily accommodated any request we had. Appreciated that it was basically ski in/out, right in the village, and super dog friendly. read more

This used to be a great place to stay but the last time I stayed there it was bad! 1) The servers in the bar area for breakfast were rating women on a number scale and it was really weird! One woman who worked their would ask this guy what number he thought someone was and he would answer and they would do it right in front of people but people are so focused on the food and their kids they weren't paying much attention to the workers but I heard it all! Totally UNPROFESSIONAL!! I have to say that the food is pretty good but listening to these fools was embarrassing and awkward. The rooms have gone downhill somehow. My mother in law had a separate room from ours and she was not happy with her room cleanliness wise when compared to the money she spent. Dogs were barking as people left their dogs in the rooms. Kids were jumping on beds and you can feel it and hear it. I think with the addition of dogs in the rooms that the carpets are looking worn and dirty and smell a bit. This place has a great location and used to be great before Plumpjack bought it. read more

This place sucks. Noisy. Lousy service. Amenities that you pay for that you can't use. WiFi doesn't work. Did I mention this place is noisy??! Not only are the guests noisy, but so is the staff! A wedding party kept my daughter and I up into the middle of the night, then the staff had loud conversations and laughter at 7am the next morning! People are stomping around, talking loudly, slamming doors, etc. I am exhausted! The wedding party prevented us from using the pool. We went to the restaurant to try to eat something. We waited for 10 minutes before finally getting up to leave because no one came to our table. This stay has been extremely frustrating and I will not recommend this place to anyone. read more

I couldn't believe how much PlumpJack Inn had to offer until after our stay here for 3 nights. We were looking for a dog-friendly hotel in the area and this came up on top of the list. I called a couple of times to confirm on bringing our golden retriever and making sure it was ok to check-in at 1 am at night. The staffs over the phone were super nice and accommodating. They said they're 24/7 and asked me what size my dog is so they can provide him a bed and bowls. This warmed my heart immediately. They put us in a first-floor room on one side of the hotel that is more shaded so our room stays mostly cool during the summer weather. The king bed was a little too soft but still comfy, and we appreciate the clean white sheets and towels. The bathroom was nice and spacious. We love how close it was to the outdoor pool and hot tubs which we got to enjoy every day. The breakfast bar is awesome. It had a little bit of everything and was made fresh. And at night time we really enjoyed the cocktails and the amazing peach cobbler dessert. Love how our pup was able to join us in the outdoor seating areas too. And we completely regret not having dinner here after having a mediocre dinner experience at a restaurant in Squaw Creek Resort!! The inn is convenient and across the village with all the shops and restaurants. We didn't have trouble finding parking. We absolutely loved how they provided a list of doggy friendly restaurants and beaches we can visit. We truly appreciate all the little details at PlumpJack Inn and it truly made our stay relaxing. We can not wait to come back again! read more

The worst hotel we have stayed in decades. The first room wreaked of mold, the second and last was filthy, dated and the worst bed in history. We were here for a concert, last room in town. We would have been better off in a tent, and I don't camp! Tear this dump down and build a quality hotel! read more

Pro: 1. Convenient location. Right in the village and walking distance to the lifts. 2. Allows pets with a $150 cleaning fee. The only hotel in Squaw Valley that allows non service dogs. 3. Clean rooms and decent service, if you are paying less than 200. Fits a 3 star hotel - some aspects 4 star. If you are expecting 5-star luxury, you would be disappointed and the room is a "con". Con: 1. Non-existent lobby, very noisy and crowded. 2. In ski season, they charge 500 plus for a regular room. You would be much better off staying at Squaw Valley Lodge or others in the village. The same price would get you a suite. 3. Hidden fees. They charge a $19.80 resort fee which is hidden on the reservation page (needs to click through a link). The total wasn't shown until one confirms payment and cannot cancel. I am ok with hotels charging extra fees but if the fee is mandatory it should be clearly shown before one makes the reservation. Other hotels in Squaw charge resort fees but show them much more clearly. 4. Some staff are dishonest. a. I requested a late check-out until 3pm for one of my two rooms. They wanted to charge half of a day (though they have plenty of vacancies). I agreed to it, only to find out that they charged half of the peak day rate, not the actual rate of the day I checked out. The difference in rate is over $200. When I pointed it out to the front desk staff, they sheepishly changed it, with no apology. b. I suggested to them that they should change their website booking to reflect resort fees more clearly. They were annoyed, denied the problem, and said that only 1 out of 400 guests complained about the fee. read more

My favorite place to stay in Squaw Valley, if not all of Tahoe. Through extensive renovation, design sense, and strong management they've turned formerly run down budget lodge into a tom-notchb full service boutique hotel. It's not as grand or expensive looking as the bigger hotels, and it's not a five star urban hotel in terms of all the services, but it's a lot more refined and attentive than your other options here. If you like boutique hotels you know the routine -- wine hour (sometimes), concierge, convenience and luxury and hip style over fanciness. Only here, the style is not ultra-modern or retro, but ski indulgence. This would be one of the best hotels in, say, Aspen. They've got a first-class restaurant downstairs where they serve a thoughtful breakfast buffet -- fresh fruit, homemade granola, etc. read more

PlumpJack Inn - Hotels Near Me - Olympic Valley, California

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Horrible place. Spent the weekend here and woke up Saturday morning to not running hot water. No one in the hotel seemed to know why and actually made you feel like they really didn't care. We were with a large group and we tried to enjoy drinks and food at the cafe. Unfortunately, the staff and manager made us feel like we were bothering them. We had to hunt down the waitress several times just to order our drinks. We also had to turn on heaters for ourselves outside as no one from the hotel staff came out to offer assistance. The cafe was also closed until the evening so you couldn't get breakfast and/or a cup of coffee in the morning with you and your family. There is no elevator in the building and it has 3 floors. Stairs, hallways, and rooms are covered in old dirty carpet. I can only imagine what is on that carpet. Will never visit this place again. read more

We stayed at plumpjack for a summertime wedding and thought the grounds were beautiful. The place is tastefully decorated, the grounds were gorgeous for the wedding, and we really appreciated the free bikes you can take for that mid-afternoon bike ride out to the meadow. Overall, it's a great location if you can deal with the price. read more

Their version of mulled wine is really good but is on the small size scale. It's nice and Cozy by the fire!

The location gets 5 stars. The hotel gets 3. The bed was rock hard, the sheets not very soft, the light switch to the bed light broken, no microwave, and the lighting in the bathroom very poor. For the price, there are many improvements needed. read more

The accommodations for this hotel are perfectly acceptable. Beds were comfortable, rooms were clean, and bathrooms were well-stocked. It's a step below in terms of niceness compared to the nearby Resort at Squaw Creek, but the price is also appropriately lower. However, this review is mostly regarding the hotel's customer service. When we had to leave in a hurry due to a medical emergency, the hotel staff offered us a refund on the night not stayed. Because we left a jacket behind in the room when we left, the hotel called us about mailing the jacket back to us. Just based off of the staff's customer service, we would stay here again. read more

Here's the skinny, Expect a old, vintage experience and you will be thrilled. Expect new everything and u will be disappointed. Hotel needs a major renovation for sure, but I'll come back no doubt. Convenient ski in ski out. Food is exceptional, service amazing. U are in the mountains, expect a little dated hotel in the best setting in the world. read more

I recently stayed here for a summer weekend while attending a wedding, and had a great time. The ceremony location was stunning with the mountain in the background. We had the cocktail hour by the pool, but it was a little weird that they kept the pool open to guests so from time to time the guests would be swimming up by us. The breakfast included for those staying at the Inn was great as it was a full spread of bacon, eggs, pancakes, toast, fruit, juice, etc. Also, some of the options changed on a daily basis so it never got monotonous. The staff was very helpful, and the location is perfect with the squaw valley village just across the way. We had a single king bedroom on the ground floor which was nice, but not as nice as the suites above. If I were to return I would stay on the upper floors for the money we would be spending. read more

Perfect location, immaculate rooms and a great restaurant and bar, what more do you need? After a one-nighter in Tahoe City, we got snobby and wanted to stay at Squaw for some easy ski in ski out, apres ski and stumble back to your room. Just walking in the room provided instant relaxation. The room was very spacious accommodating all your ski and boarding equipment, plus a huge bathroom with slate tile and lovely bath amenities. I've never had the privilege of a ski in and out room. Now i don't think i can go back to the pack up your car and sit in the front seat trying to pry off your ski boots type of experience. Free breakfast is included with your room rate which was served in the bar area. Hot and cold items are served, which is a nice change of pace from the typical cold pastry and soft red apple continental breakfast. Definitely hit up the bar for a cocktail and appetizer or better yet, splurge at the restaurant. read more

PlumpJack Inn - Hotels Near Me - Olympic Valley, California

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The included breakfast was the best thing about this place. Sorely missed ! Amazing they don't even have coffee in the lobby. Seems like they are just biding there time until they are turned into condos. read more

The pictures are lies. This hotel is beat up and runned down. The service was 1 star just because I can't put it any lower than that. Was not impressed at the slightest with this hotel. Not sure who owns PlumpJack but if I was the owner I would be at the hotel making sure it was clean, presentable, and employees have better attitudes. read more

What a disappointment!!! Came in the summer, stayed in the penthouse sweet that was so rundown that there were constant issues! Furniture looked like an army had used and abused it. No elevator so you are hauling your own luggage like you are staying at a Motel 6. Service was at about the same level as a crappy La Quinta. The pool area is disgusting at best. The so called included breakfast was trumped by any Holiday Inn Express. My family will never stay at any of this chains hotels and I will be sure to advise any of my friends to steer way clear! I will be writing the corporate office as Soon as we get back home. Waste of money, stay somewhere where they actually want you to be there! They kept telling us that all the services were diminished because there were only 3 rented rooms, don't see how this is our problem. Maybe best to close for the summer and do a serious remodel!!! So frustrated and cheated! read more

I came here for a conference dinner. Basically, the conference attendees occupied the entire dining room. The only unfortunate thing about my dinner here was that the dining room is too small to accommodate a group of 50 people. Of course there are few restaurants that can easily accommodate a group that size. However, the restaurant did its best to make everyone comfortable. I ended up sitting with one of my coworkers at a table for two. We enjoyed the conversation, but it also would have been nice to be included in the larger group. The food was good. I had a sirloin steak that was very well cooked. My coworker enjoyed her salmon. I do not know how much dinners are here because I was not paying. However, the service seems to be very good. The servers were attentive and responsive. If I am ever back in the area, I will give Plump Jack a try. read more

Beautiful and spacious rooms with minimal décor so it keeps with the "in the woods" theme. The beds were comfy and the sheets smelled fresh out the dryer clean! The resort is always clean despite the fact we're allowed to wear our skis inside. They offer a free breakfast buffet and they're not just pastries, they've got some good stuff like eggs, pancakes, sausages and bagels. There's an outdoor pool and jacuzzi although it's way too cold to be skinny dipping this time of year! The staff is friendly but don't expect a bellhop to fetch your luggage, you have to lug that yourself. Prices range $200 -$700 a night. A must stay at least once when visiting Squaw. read more

First Star: Location is optimal and they have bicycles you can borrow for free to ride around the amazing bike trails when it's not snowy season. Second Star: The staff is super awesome, super friendly, and super knowledgeable whether I'm asking them stupid tourist questions at 2am or 6am. Minus Stars: Have you seen the prices?? I don't mind paying for a nice hotel, but this was not that. Walls are paper thin, rooms were chilly (and it wasn't even snowing yet), room was not very clean and seemed drabby. If I am paying $300/nt plus a resort fee, I expect something better. read more

I just returned from a wedding at Plumpjacks and am not sure I would return... The good: -the staff was friendly and attentive -the food was hit or miss (included breakfast, ahi sandwich and steak: good, salads and sides: eh) -the wedding was beautiful (I credit my friends and their planner for that, but will list under the good) -hotel interior is lush and sexy -great location The bad: -the walls are paper thin, I could hear everything going on in the hallway and neighboring rooms while trying to sleep off my post wedding hangover -overpriced (even with our group rate) -small pool and hot tubs -room interior, more eh I left with mixed feelings, nothing really wowed me...maybe I expect more from Gavvy. read more

Sorry Gav. I love you. I do. I think you are a wonderful mayor to the fine city of San Francisco. And you are very handsome. And yes, want to touch the hiney. But, I wasn't impressed with Plumpjack of Squaw Valley. The ambiance is sexy, I must admit. And I wouldn't expect anything less of you. The snow was falling outside, the air was chilly and there was someone special(ish) with me. But, you see, Gavin, my table, it wasn't ready. And that, well, that was just the beginning. Had you been there waiting for me, I probably would have been a little more excited. But you weren't. And yes, we did bring our own wine. The same wine that was on your extensive wine list for over $100.00 was at Costco for under $60 (that's how we roll, though...) Salad course was alright. Nothing to write home about. I had a Butter Lettuce with Flame Grapes and Blue Cheese. And let me tell you, there weren't nearly enough Grapes and Cheese in there. My dining partner had Shrimp three ways. Who isn't a fan of a little 3-way action? Come on??? Mr. Mayor, even you must be down for a little of that once in a while? But, sir, they brought him Shrimp Gratinee. It was a shrimp flavored slushee. And with all due respect, it was grody. I puked in my mouth a little. We moved on to mains where my companion fared much better than I, with steaks done up a duex. It was well prepared, and very nicely presented. Sadly, my fish was overcooked, and had almond froth on the plate, which I don't see as serving much of a purpose besides looking like sea foam. At dessert we went for the 3-way again. Honestly, I can't stay away! Call me crazy, Mr. Mayor -- but I love em! Peanut Butter and Chocolate done three times. Orgasm on a plate. However the best one was a PB and Chocolate Milkshake served in a teensy weensy glass with a teensy weensy straw. And we fought over it. I almost punched my date in the arm when I heard the gurgling sound of the last delicious remnants being drained from that little glass. So not only was the food eh, but by the end of the meal you caused a rift between by date and I over a PB and Chocolate Milkshake. Yeah, I know. We don't like each other that much anyway... If you would like to take me back for a second opinion, please PM me and I will happily accept. 3-Way can be on, or with me. Thanks! Happy New Year. Yours, Rachel G. read more

Great location steps away from Squaw Valley's lifts, nice staff, decent amenities, free breakfast buffet. They also offer a season pass-holder's discount, which makes the hotel a tempting deal to those who frequent Squaw Valley. All the above would have been great features - if not for one huge deal breaker. We could not sleep one wink in this hotel with all the noise upstairs and in the adjacent rooms. Other Yelpers are right - they raised warnings about how the rooms walls and ceilings were paper thin - but I turned a blind eye to this valuable advice. In addition to the loud human movement noises, there was a structural squeak that occurred every 20 seconds throughout the night that was worse than a dripping faucet. If you choose to stay in PlumpJack, please heed this advice: First and foremost, request a room on the second floor. Most of the noise we experienced came from above, so following this simple rule may afford you a few extra ZZZ's. If you weren't able to obtain an upstairs room (or you have already arrived and are sleepy eyed from your first night's stay), I recommend the following passive contingencies: 1) Turn on the fan in the room. This will help provide you with some white noise that may help you sleep. 2) Get earplugs. 3) Keep the TV on at a low volume. This is probably the worst of the three options, but desperate times call for desperate measures. read more

Although the location is great, Plumpjack Resort really wasn't worth the price paid. Cons: - The rooms had nice decor but were small. - There was a fan propped in the window, which was kind of tacky(Air conditioning would have been sufficient). - The bathroom only had a shower and no tub(If I had just spent a day on the slopes, I definitely would want a place I could soak in). - The pool and jacuzzi reminded me of something you would find at a Motel 6. Both were very small. Pros: - The restaurant was nice. It was a beautiful day and dining in the fresh mountain air was very pleasant. I had a Bleu Cheese Burger w/ garlic fries and my girlfriend had the Ahi Sandwich. Both were very good. We had a complimentary breakfast which was fresh, even though we showed up in the last 5 minutes. - The Bar was also nice.The Bartender made a good drink and was very attentive. - I would definitely say that the overall service was good and if the prices were more reasonable, I might give it another star. So lower your prices Mr. Newsom! read more