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For winter trips with skiers and non-skiers, Northstar slope access and the resort spa let your group follow different daytime plans.

What makes it special

The Highlands Gondola links the hotel with Northstar Village, giving your mountain retreat a connection to village dining and shops.

Room to consider

Prioritize a separate living area for evenings together, and consider accommodation with a kitchen if you prefer preparing some meals yourself.

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Arrange your airport transfer before arrival, as the resort does not provide an airport shuttle and lists private car services instead.

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Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe

Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe sits high in the Sierra Nevada above Northstar California Resort, with forest, ski runs, and mountain air shaping the stay. The hotel is in Truckee, on the quieter northern side of Lake Tahoe, where the mood is alpine rather than lakeside resort town. It works in winter for ski days and in summer for hiking, biking, lake trips, and long evenings outdoors. The setting gives the property its character: stone, timber, fireplaces, pine trees, snow in season, and broad views toward Martis Valley.

The resort feels more like a mountain lodge than a formal city hotel. Guests arrive into a large living room instead of a conventional lobby. Tall windows, heavy beams, warm wood, leather seats, and a large fireplace create the center of the building. The scale is grand, but the feeling is still relaxed. People gather there after skiing, before dinner, or with coffee in the morning. The best moments are simple: boots by the fire, light on the mountains, and the slow pace that comes after a day outside.

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Rooms

  • 183 183

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Beach Beach
  • Mountain Mountain

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe

Deluxe Fireplace Room
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Deluxe Fireplace Room

455 sqft
From 1’096 USD

Floor-to-ceiling windows and a sitting area with an oversized chair are part of the layout. A writing desk has an electrical outlet, and the windows...

Deluxe Mountain View Fireplace Room
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Deluxe Mountain View Fireplace Room

455 sqft
From 1’181 USD

An oversized chair marks out the sitting area, and a writing desk provides a separate work surface. The floor-to-ceiling windows open. A pillowtop mattress and...

Mountain View Corner Room
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Mountain View Corner Room

514 sqft
From 1’322 USD

The corner position brings floor-to-ceiling windows into the room. A fireplace and writing desk are included, along with air conditioning. A duvet is provided for...

Ritz Carlton Suite
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Ritz Carlton Suite

1,900 sqft
From 1’503 USD

Separate living and dining rooms lead to a layout that also includes a study and a media room. The dining table seats six. A walk-in...

Club Level Room
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Club Level Room

455 sqft
From 1’661 USD

The private-access floor places these rooms within the Club accommodation. The lounge offers breakfast, snacks, hors d’oeuvres and dessert through the day. This inclusion applies...

Pure Wellness Room
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Pure Wellness Room

475–500 sqft
From 1’752 USD

A writing desk is part of the room, along with air conditioning. Some rooms can connect to another room. A pillowtop mattress and duvet are...

1 Bedroom Suite
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1 Bedroom Suite

800 sqft
From 1’774 USD

A separate living room and a dining area give this suite a clear division between shared space and the bedroom. Floor-to-ceiling windows open, and an...

2 Bedroom Residence
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2 Bedroom Residence

1,618–1,697 sqft
From 2’887 USD

Living and dining areas sit beside the two bedrooms. Six people can sit at the dining table. There are two fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows that...

2 Bedroom Mountain View Residence
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2 Bedroom Mountain View Residence

1,697 sqft
From 3’090 USD

The balcony sits beyond living and dining areas with floor-to-ceiling windows that can be opened. A dining table seats six, and two fireplaces are part...

4 Bedroom Penthouse Residence
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4 Bedroom Penthouse Residence

3,407 sqft
From 3’436 USD

The split-level layout separates the sleeping quarters from living and dining spaces. A media room and walk-in closet add to the arrangement, while the dining...

3 Bedroom Valley View Residence
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3 Bedroom Valley View Residence

1,863 sqft
From 4’147 USD

Vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows are part of the living and dining spaces. The windows open, a table seats six, and two fireplaces are included....

3 Bedroom Mountain View Residence
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3 Bedroom Mountain View Residence

1,863–1,924 sqft
From 4’972 USD

Living and dining areas include a study and a table for six. Two fireplaces, opening floor-to-ceiling windows and a washer and dryer are provided. The...

4 Bedroom Mountain View Residence
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4 Bedroom Mountain View Residence

2,347–2,514 sqft
From 5’616 USD

The living and dining areas include a study, walk-in closet and dining table for eight. High or vaulted ceilings and opening floor-to-ceiling windows shape the...

The hotel stands mid-mountain at Northstar, with direct access to the ski area in winter. Its position makes ski days easy because guests can move from the resort to the slopes without driving down into town. In warmer months, the same mountain setting becomes a base for trails, bike routes, golf, and lake outings. Northstar Village sits below the hotel with shops, dining, ice skating in season, and a gondola connection.

Truckee adds historic mountain-town character nearby, with brick buildings, small restaurants, and access to the wider North Lake Tahoe region. The lake itself is a short drive away, with beaches, clear water, and boat days in summer. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is the closest major airport, while Sacramento gives another arrival route. The location suits travelers who want Tahoe scenery, but prefer a quieter base above the lake rather than a busy shoreline address.

Rooms and suites are designed in a warm alpine style. Expect natural wood, leather, wool-like textures, plaid details, and colors drawn from stone, pine, and snow. The rooms feel calm and residential, with soft beds, fireplaces in many categories, and large windows that bring in mountain light. Views vary between forest, slopes, pool areas, and valley scenery. Balcony rooms are especially appealing in clear weather, when the air is crisp and the mountains feel close.

Bathrooms are spacious, with marble, deep tubs, separate showers, and double vanities in many layouts. Suites add more room for families or longer stays, with living areas and space to settle in after outdoor days. Some residences add kitchens and multiple bedrooms, making them useful for groups who want resort service with a private-home feel. The design avoids sharp urban glamour. It is softer, warmer, and better suited to mountain evenings.

Manzanita is the main restaurant and one of the resort's key gathering places. The room uses stone fireplaces, large windows, and a mountain palette, while the kitchen leans into California produce, seasonal cooking, and refined comfort. It works for a long dinner after skiing or a quiet meal during a summer stay. The atmosphere is polished, but the mountain setting keeps it grounded.

The Living Room is the heart of the hotel during much of the day. Guests come for drinks, light food, fireside seats, and views toward Martis Valley. The space changes with the season. In winter it has an apres-ski mood, with warm light and snow outside. In summer it becomes a relaxed lounge after hikes, golf, or lake trips. Cafe Blue serves coffee, breakfast items, pressed juices, and casual food, while Backyard Bar and BBQ brings outdoor dining, smoke, grilled dishes, and an easy summer feel.

The spa is a major part of the resort, with a large slopeside setting and treatments inspired by the mountains. Massage, facials, body therapies, steam rooms, saunas, and relaxation areas give guests a quiet counterpoint to active days. The tone is calm and restorative, especially after skiing or hiking. Treatment rooms and lounges use natural materials, soft light, and a sense of retreat from the movement of the main hotel.

The fitness center looks toward the mountain landscape and has modern equipment for training between outdoor activities. Heated pools and whirlpools stay appealing through the year. In winter, steam rising from the water gives the pool deck a strong alpine mood. In summer, the same area becomes a sunny place to rest after time on the trails. The resort is built for movement, but it also understands the need to slow down.

Winter is the most classic season at Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe. Northstar is known for groomed runs, family-friendly skiing, terrain parks, and a polished village scene. The hotel sits close to the action, yet it remains more peaceful than the lower village. Ski days can start with coffee and end by the fire, which gives the stay a clear rhythm. Snowboarders, skiers, and families all have a practical base here.

The mountain concierge and ski-valet style of service are part of the resort's identity. Gear handling, slope access, and local guidance help the day flow more easily, while the hotel itself gives guests a warm place to return. Even non-skiers can enjoy the season through snowshoeing, fireside time, spa treatments, and mountain views. The resort has enough atmosphere that winter does not depend only on the number of runs skied.

Summer changes the pace. The snow gives way to pine forest, clear skies, trails, and long days near the lake. Guests can hike, bike, play golf, or drive to Lake Tahoe for beaches and boat time. The north shore is calmer than the south, with a more residential and nature-focused feel. Clear water, granite rocks, and forested slopes make the region one of the most scenic summer places in California.

The hotel fits this season well because it has space, outdoor dining, pools, and quick access to Northstar activity. Families can spread out between the village, trails, pool, and lake. Couples can pair quiet mornings with spa time and dinner by the fire or outside in the mountain air. The property also works for multigenerational trips because rooms, suites, and residences support different travel styles.

Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe is well suited to families. Larger room categories, residences, children's activities, ski school access, and year-round outdoor options make the resort practical without losing its refined feel. The mountain setting gives children room to move, while adults still have strong dining, spa, and lounge spaces. The hotel can feel lively in peak seasons, but the building has enough corners and terraces to keep the mood balanced.

The resort is also a strong setting for mountain weddings, meetings, and celebrations. Stone, timber, valley views, fireplaces, and seasonal scenery do much of the visual work. Winter events feel intimate and lodge-like. Summer events feel open and bright. Meeting rooms and event spaces connect to the broader resort, so groups can move easily between indoor gatherings, outdoor breaks, dining, and recreation.

Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe is best for travelers who want Tahoe through a mountain lens. It is not a shoreline hideaway, and that is part of its identity. The resort belongs to Northstar, pine forest, ski runs, fireplaces, and wide Sierra views. Its strongest quality is the way it makes each season feel complete: snow and fires in winter, trails and lake days in summer, and a warm alpine base at the center of it all.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

The mountain concierge stores your ski equipment overnight and has it ready each morning, leaving you less to organize before the slopes.

Mexican street food and cocktails at Montesa bring a different flavor to slopeside evenings, alongside the resort's modern American dining at Manzanita.

The spa's eucalyptus steam room, rainforest showers and heated outdoor lap pool offer several ways to unwind after time in the mountain air.

Location of The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe

13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Ct, Truckee, CA 96161, United States

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Weather at Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe

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What to Know About Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe

Is The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe a good mountain resort?

Yes. The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe is a strong luxury choice for ski access, mountain views, spa time, dining, and year-round outdoor stays. It suits skiers, families, couples, summer lake travelers, residence guests, spa lovers, and visitors who want a polished Northstar base.

Where is The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe located?

The resort is in Truckee, California, within the Northstar California Resort area. It sits mid-mountain, giving guests ski access in winter and a quiet Sierra Nevada setting for summer and fall trips.

How many rooms does The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe have?

Recent renovation coverage describes the resort with 170 updated guest rooms and suites. The property also has 23 private residences, which are useful for families, groups, and longer mountain stays.

What are the rooms like at The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe?

Rooms and suites were recently redesigned with warm earth tones, natural textures, and mountain-inspired details. Guests can expect large windows, forest or mountain views, fireplaces in select categories, and a calm lodge feeling.

Are the residences worth booking?

Yes. The residences are best for travelers who need more space than a standard room or suite. They can include multiple bedrooms, full kitchens, dining areas, and outdoor decks, making them strong for families and groups.

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