Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe – 1 to 3 Bedrooms & Pent

Upon our arrival, we were immediately impressed when were able to check in well before the "written-in-stone" 4:00 check-in time. We were flabbergasted, for sure, as all the Marriott Vacation Club sites that we have visited have usually strictly adhered to that required 4:00 check-in time. We were quite pleased with our suite........enjoyed the two fireplaces in it. We found it to be very quiet, for the most part, too. Everything was well-cleaned and in proper working order. We were a bit disappointed that we had no washer/dryer combo in the room, but we were aware of that before we had booked. (We found the Laundry Room very easily and had the whole place to ourselves the morning we used it.) Many provided amenities/activities available....including a beautiful pool, Fitness Center, miniature golf, bungie trampoline, etc. The staff was friendly and very helpful in answering questions and recommending restaurant options, etc. The valet staff did an AMAZING job with dealing with the never-ending incoming/outgoing vehicles. A terrific location too! We were able to walk to most shops and restaurants during our stay. Hope to return here in the future!

Stayed here so many times, but this is definitely the last one!!! Last visit - valet lost our car keys , found the 4th days of our stay, which was our last day. Missed a very important meeting. No apology at all! Just checked in (studio for the two of us), walked into our room and walked out after 5 min. The room had a horrible “death mouse” smell , whatever it was. We called the front desk immediately and were told to wait in the room , a key will be brought for the next door room. After 10 min, the receptionist called and said we need to walk all the way back to another building to pick up the key with our entire luggage. On top of everything, the keys were not activated, we had ti go back to to the front desk to be informed that the wrong keys were given. The room/studio should be given a 2-star rating. It is disgustingly dirty and uncomfortable, with a small, extremely soft mattress. Unfortunately, we could not cancel the room either, it was against the cancellation policy, nor we could get an upgrade, the last min booking price was outrageous. Very disappointed!

My favorite place to stay in South Lake Tahoe. Comfortable and central to most things my husband and I like to do. Staff is friendly and personable. The pool is a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery and sounds.

The Grand Residence has a warm and friendly feel, less hectic and more intimate than the Timber Lodge. Wonderful connecting rooms an plenty of room at the pool. Nice work out rooms and Van Sickle park is practically right outside the door. Staff are wonderful.

As longtime Vacation Club members, we were somewhat disappointed by our first visit to Marriott Grand Residence. Pros and cons of the experience: - Our rooms weren't ready at the 4 pm check-in time - Our 2-bedroom villa (rooms 369/371/373) was located on an inside corner which meant that our main room didn't have a balcony, only a small window, which made the room feel dark & rather gloomy. - The hotel is located in downtown which is great for walking to dinner, shopping, and right next to the Heavenly Gondola. -With the restaurants so close by, the hallway to our rooms had a constant hamburger smell (but not our actual room) -Parking is via valet-only. This is not mentioned on the Vacation Club booking website. While I wasn't charged the $35/day fee (presumably because we are owners), I would have appreciated knowing this ahead of time. While the valets were hustling, there was one day with a backup that almost caused us to lose our prepaid kayaking reservation. Other visitors frequently clogged up the valet circle arranging their vehicles with canoes/bikes/jet-skis. - Getting a chair around the pool during the weekend is difficult. The area is beautiful, but small and there was an area roped off without lounges. There are 3 grills available with grilling tools which made for a nice dining experience at the poolside tables. -Van Sickle Bi-state park is just a short walk away for hiking.

Platinum member. We were in 2175 and 2177 joint rooms and stayed with points and points upgrade. The only platinum benefit was they were willing to offer late check out 12:00 instead of 11:00 (I was told to ask for the late check out at the day of the check out). Pros Big clean and comfy rooms with a full kitchen. The location is as close as you can get to the Gondola and with many restaurants in walking distance since it is the center of the village. The staff was always smiling and wanted to help with a shout-out to Nate from the Vallet services who made it a 5+ stay. We came with an oversized vehicle and as it could not fit into the underground garage Nate asked for our schedule during the stay, laid out the alternatives, and helped us to find the best option that suited our specific needs, all with a smile. While the hotel is not new it is very well-kept and in great condition. Cons - For families, if the price is identical I would stay in the sister property (Timber Lodge) as they have the same amenities plus a kids club that has some activities. Overall great stay