Kit Carson Lodge

We booked a hotel room for $300 for a Tuesday night. Our expectations were for a clean rustic room. Our room was very worn and smelled. The bedding was very old and uninviting. The bathroom was old and had a tiny toilet and shower with mismatched old towels. The room had two sliding glass doors, one with a stick for security, the other had a broken lock and no stick. We requested another stick as the room did not feel secure. We found clothing in one of the dresser drawers (missing a drawer pull) and turned it into the front desk, wondering how thoroughly someone had cleaned the room. The patio furniture was an eclectic combination of old, worn and uncomfortable pieces, with a broken metal support protruding on one of the lounge chairs. Being in a hotel room, we had planned to eat in the restaurant during our stay. The website indicated the restaurant was closed on Tuesday so we called and they assured us it would be open. It was open but only a few of the items on the lunch menu were available when we tried to order. They explained that most of items on the menu were not available due to the fact it was the cook’s day off. So reluctantly I ordered a hamburger that came with fries and asked to substitute the fries with something else. I was told no. The hamburger was very greasy. I inquired about the dinner menu which was brought to me but told nothing on that menu would be available tonight, only the same few underlined items on the lunch menu. We went back to the room, grabbed our bags and left. After many years visiting here and bringing friends here, we have crossed this place off our list of favorites.

Stopped in for lunch last week! We ate outside overlooking beautiful Silver Lake. The server was attentive, responsive and delivered our food in a friendly manner. The food was excellent with large portions. French fries may have been the best, with McDonald's 1B. Sam the General Manager was gracious and insured our visit and meal was top notch. It was! we'll be back!!! Jack Y