Tahoe bound... lodging recc's?

[Magoo]

I know most of you will be at the Summit, but I'm going to be arriving Tahoe area Friday, Feb 4. Will be working my way to Mammoth for 2/7-12 condo stay and skiing. Hope to meet up with some mags who might be around!
Was thinking Squaw Sat 2/5 and KW on Sunday 2/6. Thinking it'll be best to get lodging in Tahoe City for Friday and Saturday nite.
Wondering if anyone's got some beta on decent motel accomodations at a reasonable rate? It'll be me and the wife (and another couple), so something clean and comfy (rather than rustic) is what we're looking for.

[irul&ublo]

Its about 10 mi up the road toward Nevada, but the Biltmore and Cal_neva casinos at Stateline sometimes have cheap ski/stay deals. They're older, but people I know have stayed there and say they're ok.

There's a ton of hotels in TC and nearby...Kings Beah, tahoe Vista etc. Don't know of one which is signifcantly better or a bargain compared to the rest.

[SLSki]

If you want shoestring...the Travel Inn in SLT is $27 a nite. Its not the Hilton, but it's a clean bed and a hot shower. I believe we made our reservations on one of those online travel sites.

[Magoo]

Thanks. I'd still like some beta on options more towards Tahoe City, if possible.
Since its a Friday and Saturday I'm looking for, am I better getting reservations now or am I OK just finding something when I get up there? Not too familiar with how booked out they typically are up there.

[Darkside]

I believe that the cheapest place to stay in TC is the Travelodge.

[powpig]

Thanks. I'd still like some beta on options more towards Tahoe City, if possible.
Since its a Friday and Saturday I'm looking for, am I better getting reservations now or am I OK just finding something when I get up there? Not too familiar with how booked out they typically are up there.

For a Fri/Sat I'd recommend booking ahead.