Book the Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe with VIP Benefits

Having received Forbes' prestigious four-star award, Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe is one of California's leading hotels. Besides, it is the only AAA five-diamond mountain resort in Northern California. Created as more of an alpine retreat than a hotel, the resort offers everything from mountainside skiing to heated pools and marshmallow roasting. In addition, it sets Northern California's reputation as a naturally beautiful destination.

Location

This ski-in/ski-out access hotel has a great mountain setting. It is located mid-Mountain near the northwest corner of Lake Tahoe, where the entertainment hub village of Northstar California Resort is. The clear skies, picturesque Sierra Nevada Mountains, blue lake waters, and heavy winter snows classify Lake Tahoe as the country's most prominent vacation destination. This is undoubted because of its multiple activities and amenities in all four seasons.

The Lake Tahoe Hotel has you covered in terms of getting you around Truckee's region through its complimentary shuttle service. This will take you to lakeside beaches in the summer and a gondola in the backyard to take you up the slope to Northstar Village in winter.

Additionally, Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe is just a 1-hour drive from the Reno/Tahoe Airport and a 2 hour 15 minutes drive from the Sacramento Airport.

Interior Design

The building opens to a massive living room instead of a traditional lobby. It features three-story windows and Lake Tahoe's signature 55 feet tall fireplace tower. Moreover, the Living Room offers stunning views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Martis Valley to the East.

Also, North Tahoe, where the Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe sits, is generally known as the quieter part with more of a 'calm, mountain personality.'

Rooms and Suites

The 170 guest rooms and suites are a luxurious alternative to traditional rentals and feature a perfect mixture of modern and rustic. The rooms also feature a natural, warm tawny color complimented with rich brown leather furniture. Besides, they are accented with warm woody and twig details, plaid curtains, and pillows. In addition, all rooms feature the Lake Tahoe signature gas fireplace. Also, if you request a view, you'll be given a room with a balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Mountain or the pool.

Additionally, The bathrooms are large, with marble floors, deep soaking tubs, double sinks, and a walk-in shower. The rooms also come with a complimentary Nespresso machine and Netflix-enabled LCD TV.

The hotel also offers residences that accommodate up to 8 guests and include a full kitchen.

Restaurant and Dining

Resort dining stays true to the California ethos, where seasonal and simple cuisine is the most flavorful. Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe's renowned Manzanita offers French-inspired Californian cuisine. Manzanita is a fine dining restaurant imitating a classic mountain feel because of the large stone fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning mountain views. Additionally, the culinarians at Manzanita serve exquisite dishes from in-season, organic, and locally grown food.

Ritz Carlton's café blue is a casual coffee shop offering breakfast, freshly pressed juices, sandwiches, and coffee beverages. The ambiance is rustic and unique, with cozy couches spread around many fireplaces with beautiful mantles. Moreover, the alfresco restaurant Backyard Bar & BBQ is a hit in the summer. It serves traditional Southern barbecue offerings alongside pizza and off-the-grill food on the patio.

Lastly, The Living Room bar is a comparatively contemporary affair decked out with a cozy fire pit and a view of the Martis Valley. It serves American light fare: entrees, cocktails, and wines. They also offer a different specialty of marshmallows daily made by their in-house chef.

The entire culinary experience at the hotel boasts class and sophistication, making the hotel an ideal option for people with wanderlust who do not want to compromise on good food. In addition, you can enjoy a great time with family and friends at the restaurants. This is all thanks to the classy ambiance and unrivaled hospitality.

Cocktail Bars

After a day filled with activity, the Highlands Bar is a perfect space to retreat. It offers an après ski experience and a sweeping view of the Sierras. Here, you can relax with a glass of your favorite wine or signature cocktails.

Fitness Center

Despite being a ski resort, the Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe also offers an indoor gym service and fitness center to revitalize your mind and body. Like every other room in the hotel, the fitness center also opens to the mountains' scenic

view. Moreover, the gym has a vast selection of state-of-the-art fitness equipment, such as Peloton bikes and treadmills. The resort also hosts summer groups and fitness classes.

Additional Amenities

The Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe has a 17,000-square-foot slope-side spa that offers a complete range of treatments. All are complimentary, from lap pools to nature-inspired therapies, steam rooms, a hot tub, saunas, and couple massages! The massage rooms are also compatible with iPods. Moreover, the hair salon offers a fantastic view of the mountains. Outside, their large pools are heated and surrounded by Jacuzzis, which remain open all year.

Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe resort is perhaps most famous for its excellent mountain concierge service. The concierges and ski valets handle and clean your gear and even put your boots on warmer before heading out for ease. There is also a Lake Club and Club Lounge access for guests.

Family-Friendly

The Ritz is also one of the most kid-friendly hotels in the United States. Their particular Ritz Kids program for children aged 5 to 12 keeps children entertained with games, arts, crafts, and a videogame arcade. In addition, a separate Ski & Snowboard School offers special ski lessons with added security measures for the little ones.

Takeaway

The Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe is the only five pearl resort in North Lake Tahoe. It was built using environmentally-friendly practices such as recycled wood and stone and had a silver LEED certification.

It's a very cozy building despite being impressively vast. It also attracts a steady flow of tourists all year round because of the activities and amenities in different seasons. Finding a better place to stay is tough than the Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe.