Desolation Hotel Hope Valley features Sorensen's Resort Café, an inviting and cozy dining spot near Lake Tahoe. Set in a beautiful location close to Desolation Wilderness, the café offers an intimate atmosphere that combines comfort with a touch of elegance. Guests have praised the food, describing it as elevated comfort food with highlights like the chicken pot pie, spinach and strawberry salad, corn chowder, and berry cobbler. However, some have noted that the menu can be limited at times and that certain items, like the bread basket, may not meet expectations. Service at the café is consistently attentive and friendly, with staff members being helpful and casual. The indoor and outdoor seating offers a rustic charm, perfect for both relaxed meals and special occasions. Many visitors have expressed their desire to return, making it a must-visit destination for anyone in Hope Valley. Whether celebrating a birthday or enjoying a meal with friends, guests leave impressed and satisfied after their dining experience.
Beautiful area, but very high so if you come up from sea level be prepared.
June 2026
It was too chilly to sit outside. Super loud table near us inside. Tasty pot pie, limited menu and, they used to have a great wine list now only 4 choices. Their martini's were very good. Love staying at this spot!
June 2026
It's a beautiful setting for a special occasion. I stayed in a yurt with its own bathroom. It was very nice, but had the outside temperature been any hotter it would have been unbearable during the daytime. It was plenty warm at night.
