Hotel casino in lake tahoe

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe is directly across Hwy 50 from Harveys. It was originally the Stateline Country Club and Nevada Club. Bill Harrah bought an interest in it in Harrah opened the South Shore Room in at a cost of million dollars. Red Skelton performed to a sold-out seat room. Harrah really wanted to add a hotel and was able to by going public for the financing in The hotel opened in Each sq ft room was furnished with a fully stocked bar, bay windows, TVs, telephones, and two bathrooms. It earned the first five-star diamond rating in casino history. Harrah’s has been remodeled several times to retain its aura. Friday’s Station is on the top floor, and like the Sage Room at its sister property, Harveys has magnificent views. The South Shore Room is still hosting top talent, and Peek Nightclub rocks DJ’s nightly. 

Bally&#;s Lake Tahoe (formerly MontBleu) was founded in , but the original casino opened in and was named the Park Tahoe for the historic, pioneer Park Family that owned it. Caesar’s World took over management of the property in and it became Caesar’s Tahoe. In line with Caesar’s name, the decor and uniforms of some staff became Roman-themed. Caesar’s brought some of the glitz from Las Vegas to Lake Tahoe. Caesar’s showroom hosted some of the biggest names in entertainment. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Jimmy Buffett, Tony Bennett, and Cher were among the famous singers to perform. Joan Rivers, George Carlin, Jerry Seinfeld, and Rodney Dangerfield made people laugh. Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley gambled many nights and dollars away. Today, Bally&#;s hosts live entertainment from music to comedy on weekends; Opal Ultra Lounge is a top club to dance the night away, and Ciera Steak and Chop House is a Four Diamond fine dining restaurant.