Alpenhof Lodge

Plus: Excellent location, just across the street from the gondola to Canyon Lodge. Walk out of your room in your ski gear and you're good to go. Great restaurant and wine bar, free continental breakfast very convenient to grab something quick before getting on the mountain. Would definitely stay here again.

Plus: This is an older hotel that is very nicely kept. It is clean and in good repair. The staff was nice and helpful. It is in a good location right across the street from the Village and just a few miles from the Mammoth Mountain Resort. We would definitely stay there again.

Minus: We didn't like that the spa did not open until 10 am.

They go out of their way to make you feel welcome

Plus: I was absolutely impressed by staff. Part of it was Kayak's new check-in process allows you to make requests, and the hotel was absolutely on point with follow-up. But even then, they went out of their way to make my stay pleasant and fun. I stayed at condos for the same price, but I'd definitely go back here instead. Also, the location is perfect to the lifts.

Minus: The hotel still uses real keys instead of key cards. Easier to lose, especially on a mountain. But you may think of it as a plus.