Near the Stateline casinos is a smaller hotel called Lakeside Inn and Casino with 124 rooms and two good restaurants. Owner Mike Bradford pilots a Bonanza and a glider; he was national sport class soaring champion in 1994. He’ll pick up the tab for your tiedown while you’re a guest, rooms $79–$139, ask about winter ski packages, Hwy 50 at Kingsbury Grade, (800) 624-7980, www.lakesideinn.com.

An attractive downtown hotel near the Gondola is Forest Inn Suites. They have one and two-bedroom suites with living room, dining area, and kitchen, as well as hotel rooms. Heated pools and spa, sauna, health club, steam room, and continental breakfast are included. Rooms start at $109; suites at $139, ask about special ski and ride packages, 1 Lake Parkway, (800) 822-5950, www.forestsuites.com.