Truckee Donner Lodge

Set near Interstate 80, this modern hotel with a wood-and-stone exterior is a 7-minute walk from the Donner Monument, 1.4 miles from Coyote Moon Golf Course, and 5.4 miles from Donner Lake. The pared-back rooms have flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi, plus wet bars with minifridges and microwaves. Upgraded units feature fireplaces. There's an outdoor pool and a hot tub, plus a laundry facility and a business center. Breakfast and parking are available.