The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe

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The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe | Lake Tahoe, California | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Lake Tahoe, California

5 stars

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe brings polished alpine luxury to Truckee, California, in the Sierra Nevada mountains, with ski-in, ski-out access to Northstar California and Lake Tahoe around 15 minutes away by car. Rooms, suites and residences lean into contemporary mountain décor, gas fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows, while selected Club rooms add lounge access with daily food and drinks. Days can be snow-dusted, sun-soaked or blissfully spa-shaped, thanks to ski lockers and boot warmers, heated outdoor pools, a 17-treatment-room spa, Topgolf Swing Suites and seasonal Lake Club access on Lake Tahoe’s North Shore. Dining keeps the mountain mood going, from modern American cooking at Manzanita to cocktails and light bites in the Living Room Lodge. Families are firmly in the mix too, with Ritz Kids bringing Lake Tahoe to life through cooking classes, nature exploration, movie nights, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts.

Amenities

Ski
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Room Service
Spa
Swimming Pool

Explore the local area

Set mid-mountain in Truckee, surrounded by the Sierra Nevada, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has ski-in, ski-out access to Northstar California and is around 15 minutes by car from Lake Tahoe. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is the closest airport at 44 miles away, but Virgin Atlantic serves San Francisco International Airport, which the hotel lists as 200 miles from the property. Transfer time from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), approximately 3 hours 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

Hotel Information

Room Information
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170 rooms on 5 floors in 1 building. Deluxe Rooms with gas fireplace, high-definition flatscreen TV, air-conditioning, telephone, high-speed Internet access*, iPod docking station, gourmet tea/coffee, mini-bar, clock radio, bathrobes, hairdryer, iron and board. Bathrooms have separate bath and shower. Deluxe Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping max 4 adults.

Hotel details

Resort Fees

Resort fee includes additional inclusions - concierge service - fitness centre access - fitness/yoga classes.

Resort Fee Details

This hotel has a resort fee of USD $72.80 per accommodation, per night (payable locally, subject to change).

Getting Around

A car is recommended for exploring Lake Tahoe, Truckee and the surrounding ski and lake areas. Valet parking is $65 per day*. Electric car charging is included in the daily valet fee.

Facilities

Manzanita signature restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; French-inspired California cuisine), The Living room (all-day dining; American light fare), The Highlands Lobby Bar, and 24-hour in-room dining*. 2 outdoor year-round heated swimming pools, 2 jetted hot tubs and a children's wading pool. 17,000 sq ft spa with 16 treatment rooms*, salon*, private relaxation areas, sauna, steam room, rain shower experience, whirlpool, spa lap pool, fitness centre with 2 aerobic studios with daily group exercise classes included (Yoga, Pilates or Spin). Ski-in/ski-out access features mountain valet services* complete with boot drying and equipment storage. 24-hour concierge and valet service*. Daily newspaper. Guest laundry*. WiFi available*.

Dining

6 restaurants and bars. Manzanita (newly renovated slopeside restaurant serving modern American cuisine with a mountain influence). Monday breakfast 7:00am-10:30am, Tuesday-Sunday breakfast and dinner 7:00am-10:30am and 5:00pm-9:00pm. Living Room Lodge (handcrafted cocktails, light bites and local flavours fireside or at the bar). Everyday 7:00am-10:30pm. Montesa, Cantina Moderna (slopeside Mexican restaurant serving elevated takes on traditional street food and cocktails). Monday and Thursday 5:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday-Sunday 11:00am-8:00pm. The Backyard (seasonal après-ski setting with house-smoked BBQ, fireside private dining and Veuve Clicquot Cabana Chalet experiences). Opening hours not stated. Topgolf Swing Suites (private simulator experience with cocktails, casual menu, personal attendant service and shuffleboard). Monday-Thursday and Sunday 5:00pm-10:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00am-10:30pm. Alpine Exchange (healthy grab-and-go fare). Open 24/7

Fun and Games

Ski-in, ski-out access to Northstar California. Ski lockers and boot warmers. Main outdoor heated pool. Children’s pool. Spa pool. Outdoor whirlpool. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Lake Tahoe, with 17 treatment rooms, eucalyptus steam room, dry-heat lodge, whirlpool tubs, rainforest showers and outdoor heated lap pool*. The fitness centre is open 24 hours for overnight guests. Topgolf Swing Suites with virtual gaming, cocktails, casual menu and shuffleboard*. Ritz Kids with cooking classes, nature exploration, movie nights, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts*. Lake Club with beach access, private pier, outdoor whirlpool, showers, changing facilities, complimentary kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, and additional water sports rentals*.

Handy Stuff

Complimentary WiFi. 24-hour front desk. Concierge desk service. Room service. Daily turndown service. Business centre. Wake-up calls. Valet parking $65 per day*. Electric car charging station, included in daily valet fee. Private car service*. Limousine/van service*. The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge is included with selected room bookings marked with lounge access and can also be purchased with a daily access pass, subject to availability, at $500 per day*. The Club Lounge includes daily food offerings, cocktails, beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, WiFi and business services. Accessible hotel features include accessible main entrance, accessible routes to the on-site pool, business centre, fitness centre, spa, meeting spaces and restaurants.

Additional Information

*Denotes local charge.

Minimum check in age: 18.

Trip advisor rating

4.3/5

1,400 reviews

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63%

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“Love stopping in now”

May 12, 2026LexyS018

We often just drive around the lake on a day off and pick a random spot to stop in for a drink. This time we chose the Ritz, as we’ve been thinking about doing a staycation there. We went upstairs to Manzanita and initially sat at the bar. There’s no question this is a 5-star hotel. The service was fantastic, drinks very tasty and everyone was friendly. We decided to move a few feet to the Living Room Lodge where the upscale service didn’t stop. The fire was burning, making the atmosphere cozy and perfect. We’re not big skiers and often prefer to be on the water when staying at the lake, but we are keeping this in mind every time we consider our next trip.

“My Child Has RSV. They’d Rather We Show Up Sick Than Change a Date.”

Apr 01, 2026Josef E

We booked a family stay at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe for myself, my wife, and our six-year-old son. A few days before our trip, our son was diagnosed and tested positive for RSV. I called and asked for a reservation modification given the circumstances, and I was completely open to alternative solutions: a date modification, Marriott Bonvoy points to rebook on our own, a refund, or anything reasonable. We just wanted some flexibility. What followed was the usual runaround. We called the Ritz-Carlton directly, they told us they couldn’t help because we booked through American Express. So we called Amex, whose concierge team was empathetic and professional. They reached out to the Ritz-Carlton on our behalf. After waiting 24 hours and following up, we were told that Ritz-Carlton management responded via email and declined to allow modifications to the reservation and still expect us at the property unless we pay a $750 cancellation fee. We presented a positive diagnosis of a contagious virus, were willing to accept any reasonable accommodation; a date change, points, anything, and the answer was no. This raises a serious concern beyond our personal frustration. If the Ritz-Carlton would rather a family show up carrying a contagious virus than accommodate a date change, what does that say about their commitment to the health and safety of their guests and staff? How many other sick guests have they pressured to check in rather than lose a night’s revenue? What about employees who may face the same inflexibility when they’re ill? For a brand that markets itself as the gold standard of hospitality, this experience seems like the opposite.

“Terrible customer service”

Mar 14, 2026keith b

I had a trip planned to North Lake Tahoe w my wife, son, and his 2 friends. My wife and I were booked at Ritz for a full week. My son and his friends were booked at the Hyatt resort a short gondola ride away. Something came up and we had to cancel our trip. When I called the Hyatt to cancel their room, despite I have no meaningful status with Hyatt, they cancelled the reservation despite we were inside of their 7- day cancellation window (allowing them to retain the entire amount) and refunded us the entire reservation. After hanging up with the Hyatt, I called the Ritz front desk and spoke to a very nice young woman who listened to my story and told me that she did not think it would be a problem to cancel our room and get a refund but that she would have to speak to her Reservations manager and have her call me to discuss. I asked how long before I could expect a call and she replied probably 2-3 hours. No one has ever called me to address this urgent issue. It has been a week and despite several calls and emails from me the Ritz will not respond. Rather than call me, they sent me an email telling me they would not refund my money. I am very disappointed in not receiving a call from the Ritz as this email is not the customer service I would expect from the Ritz brand. Instead, I get a canned email. Considering I stay at Marriot Bonvoy properties frequently, I am a gold member, and I was scheduled to stay at the Ritz Carlton (one of Marriott’s premiere brands), I certainly expected them to treat me as well as I have been treated by Hyatt. This is especially true considering the hotel is empty this week and has lots of rooms available. I understand the purpose of your cancellation policy, but that purpose is not being furthered by this decision as there is no demand for rooms in Lake Tahe right now. That is not good business and reflects very poorly on your brand that I have always been so impressed with. Obviously the management in the Tahoe sales office is not comparable to other Ritz properties. Very disappointing and embarrassing service.

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