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Touch Control Panel
Simple on-unit controls give guests immediate access to the core fireplace functions.
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FIRE & WARMTH
A Fireplace Proposal for Gurney's Lake Tahoe
Hey Alana! —
We stopped by your project management office at Gurney's — sorry we missed you. We're the crew that installed the original sixty fireplaces across this property, and it was honestly a little sad to hear they’re all being ripped out — but hey, that's life and renovation. We know every wall, every chase, and every clearance in these buildings.
A fireplace is still the number one amenity Tahoe guests ask for, talk about, and book around. We put together a few ideas on how to keep that experience alive in the new Gurney’s — without compromising the renovation’s vision for more space.
We'd love to earn a continued place here.
— Pat Krol, Tahoe Chimney & Fireplace — Serving Lake Tahoe since 2007
SOLUTION 01
In-Room Linear Electric Fireplace
✓No gas line required
✓No venting or flue required
✓No ducting or exhaust required
✓No chimney — no hearth demolition
✓Just one dedicated 120V / 20A electrical circuit —
that’s it
The Modern Flames Orion V2 Slim recesses fully into a standard framed wall at just 6.5 inches of depth.
Next-generation LCD technology delivers multi-dimensional, lifelike flames with 24 flame options. Premium crackling audio, smart heating, and effortless controls.
Modern Flames Orion V2 — actual flame effect
Watch the Multi-Dimensional Flame Video Here
youtube.com/watch?v=p93eTg54JtQ · Full library:
modernflames.com/videos
Full product catalog: Orion V2 Catalog (PDF) — click to open
The Case for Fireplaces
Why Hearth Is the Highest-Value Amenity in a Lake Tahoe Property
In hospitality design, amenities are measured by their ability to influence the booking decision, elevate the perceived room rate, and generate emotional memory. The fireplace delivers on all three.
| Category | Insight | Tahoe Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Point Architecture |
The hearth is the primary focal anchor in a room — the element the eye seeks first. It organizes the guest’s spatial experience around warmth and refuge. | A fireplace defines the wall, reduces visual clutter, and signals intentional luxury from the moment of entry. |
| Biophilic Response |
Fire triggers a measurable parasympathetic response — reducing cortisol and promoting the state guests describe as “unwinding.” No other in-room feature replicates this. | Tahoe guests arrive seeking restoration. A fireplace delivers that neurological shift before a single service interaction occurs. |
| Elemental Balance |
Lake environments evoke water and expansiveness. Fire completes the elemental palette — a principle in high-end resort design called “elemental layering.” | The pairing of Tahoe’s water view with in-room fire is the defining sensory quality of a premium Tahoe stay. |
| Dynamic Presence |
Static luxury features read as quality but don’t move. A fireplace introduces kinetic energy: living light, ambient sound, changing warmth — making the room feel inhabited, not staged. | Mountain properties risk feeling austere. The movement and sound of a fireplace animate the room and make the property feel alive. |
| Booking Driver |
“Fireplace” ranks in the top five most-searched OTA filters for mountain and lakeside resorts. Guests explicitly select for it — and pay meaningfully more. | At a $40–60/night Fireside tier premium across 20–30 units: $175K–$330K in additional annual revenue. The fireplace is a revenue strategy, not a cost. |
| Review & Reputation |
Fireplaces generate disproportionate mention in guest reviews. Guests photograph, tag, and cite them by name — organic content driving bookings far beyond the room. | “Fireplace in room” is among the most repeated phrases in 5-star Tahoe resort reviews. The amenity guests brag about. |
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Specifications
Many Sizes Available — Fits Any Room
The Orion V2 Slim is available in four widths from 52" to 100". All models require only 6.5" of wall depth and a single 120V/20A circuit. Corner, bay, and single-sided configurations also available.
| Model | Width | Wall Depth | Heat Output | Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR52-SLIM-V2 | 52" | 6.5" | 5,000 BTU | 120V |
| OR60-SLIM-V2 | 60" | 6.5" | 5,000 BTU | 120V |
| OR76-SLIM-V2 | 76" | 6.5" | 5,000 BTU | 120V |
| OR100-SLIM-V2 | 100" | 6.5" | 5,000 BTU | 120V |
Orion Advanced Features · Touch Panel · Smart Controls
Guest Experience
Easy Controls — Three Ways to Operate
No instruction card needed. Guests control their fireplace three ways — all intuitive. Hotel staff can pre-set room defaults before every check-in via the smartphone app.
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Remote Control
A dedicated handheld remote gives guests familiar bedside or seating-area control.
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Smartphone App
Staff can adjust flame style, flame speed, sound, lighting, and room defaults from the app.
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A Gas Fireplace Is Still Possible - only 11.25" depth
Premium direct-vent gas fireplace options for Gurney's Lake Tahoe
If the renovation allows for just 11.25" of wall depth and a gas line, a real gas
fireplace is on the table. The Solas Slim-Line Built-In Series is certified for high-altitude use
and
engineered for simple direct-vent installation — no chimney required.
Only 11.25" depth
Integrated Cool Zone
High-Altitude Certified
Width
26" wide
Heat Output
19,000 BTU
Fuel Type
NG or Propane
Wall Depth
11.25"
- Revolutionary direct-vent gas fireplace with a 26" wide viewing area
- Integrated Cool Zone creates a true zero-clearance enclosure
- Cool-touch glass front — ideal for hotel guest rooms
- High-altitude certified for Tahoe elevation
Only 11.25" depth
Integrated Cool Zone
High-Altitude Certified
Width
46" wide
Heat Output
29,000 BTU
Fuel Type
NG or Propane
Wall Depth
11.25"
- Revolutionary direct-vent gas fireplace with a 46" wide viewing area
- Integrated Cool Zone creates a true zero-clearance enclosure
- Self-Calibrating Power Vent System for flexible venting runs
- High-altitude certified for Tahoe elevation — no chimney required
If there's gas and 11.25 inches available, we can make it happen.
A fireplace remains part of the guest experience and property value
proposition.
This is not it — plenty of other solutions available.
Patrick Krol
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