Best for
For winter trips with skiers and non-skiers, Northstar slope access and the resort spa let your group follow different daytime plans.
Best for
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.
Insider tip
Arrange your airport transfer before arrival, as the resort does not provide an airport shuttle and lists private car services instead.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
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.
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 can be opened. Air conditioning is included, along with a pillowtop mattress and duvet.
The marble bathroom has a bathtub separate from the shower. Double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror sit alongside bathrobes and slippers.
Both king and two-queen versions are offered. A king room permits one rollaway bed for a nightly fee, or one crib, with a combined limit of one. Two-queen rooms permit a crib but no rollaway. Some rooms can connect. The category also includes rates sold without a view, so outlook depends on the room you book.
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...
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 duvet are included, while air conditioning serves the room.
Marble finishes run through the bathroom, which has double vanities, a separate bathtub and shower, and a lighted makeup mirror. Asprey toiletries, robes and slippers are provided.
The category covers king and two-queen layouts. In a king room, the allowance is one crib or one rollaway bed; the rollaway costs extra each night. A two-queen room can take one crib, but not a rollaway. Connecting rooms are offered for some rooms only. A balcony is not guaranteed across these layouts.
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...
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 the bed.
The bathroom is finished in marble, with a bathtub separate from the shower. Double vanities, a lighted makeup mirror, bathrobes and slippers complete the fittings. Both wired and wireless internet carry a charge.
This category offers connecting rooms. One crib or one rollaway bed can be added, with a maximum of one extra bed of either type. The rollaway costs extra per night. This is a non-smoking room.
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...
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 closet, a Peloton bike and opening floor-to-ceiling windows are further details of the suite.
A separate kitchen includes a microwave. In the marble bathroom, the bathtub and shower are separate, with double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror. Diptyque Paris toiletries are supplied, along with Frette robes and slippers.
The bed has a pillowtop mattress, duvet and Frette linens. Wired and wireless internet are complimentary, and evening turndown is included. A connecting room is available. The allowance for an added crib or rollaway is one in total; the rollaway carries a nightly fee.
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...
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 to both the king and two-queen versions in this category.
Inside the room, a sitting area has an oversized chair, with a writing desk nearby. Floor-to-ceiling windows can be opened. The marble bathroom has a bathtub and a separate shower, double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror. Robes and slippers are also provided.
Connecting arrangements are available in selected rooms. King rooms permit a crib or a rollaway, with a combined maximum of one and a nightly charge for the rollaway. Two-queen rooms permit one crib but cannot take a rollaway bed.
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...
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 included.
The marble bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower, double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror. Bathrobes and slippers are provided. Wireless internet is complimentary; a charge applies to wired access.
King and two-queen versions have different rules for extra beds. The king room permits one crib or one rollaway, with no more than one in total and a nightly fee for the rollaway. Neither a crib nor a rollaway can be added to the two-queen room.
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...
One crib or one rollaway bed may be added. The combined limit is one; a rollaway carries a nightly charge.
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 oversized chair sits alongside the sofa. The dining table seats two, with a writing desk elsewhere in the layout.
A full bathroom and a half bath serve the suite. Marble finishes, a separate bathtub and shower, double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror make up the main bathroom. Bathrobes and slippers are supplied.
Club Lounge access applies only when your booked rate includes it. The Club version also has a mountain view; this is not a promise for every suite. Connecting rooms are available for some suites.
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...
These residences do not connect to another room.
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 open. A washer and dryer are provided. The kitchen has a refrigerator, stove, oven and microwave. It also has a dishwasher, cookware and tableware.
Two full bathrooms and a half bath serve the residence. The bathrooms have marble finishes. Fittings include a tub with spray jets and a separate shower. There are double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror. Asprey bath products come with robes and slippers.
The exact floor area and view depend on the residence booked. Mountain-view rates are part of this category. Rules for cribs and rollaway beds vary by layout. The standard residence allows a crib but no rollaway bed. The mountain-view version allows a crib or a rollaway bed. The combined limit for that version is one.
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...
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 of the layout. A washer and dryer are included.
The kitchen is fitted with a refrigerator, stovetop, oven, microwave and dishwasher. Cookware, dishes and glasses are provided. Two full bathrooms and a half bath serve the residence, with marble finishes, a spray-jet tub, separate shower, double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror. Asprey toiletries, robes and slippers are supplied.
A crib or a rollaway may be added, up to one in total. A nightly fee applies to the rollaway. There are no connecting rooms for this residence.
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...
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 table seats six. Floor-to-ceiling windows can be opened, and there is a balcony.
The kitchen has a refrigerator, stovetop, oven, microwave and dishwasher, with cookware, dishes and glasses provided. A washer and dryer are also included.
Three full bathrooms and a half bath serve the penthouse. Marble finishes, separate bathtubs and showers, double vanities and lighted makeup mirrors are among the bathroom fittings. Asprey toiletries, bathrobes and slippers are supplied.
A crib or a rollaway bed may be added, subject to a combined limit of one. The rollaway has a nightly charge. This residence does not connect to another room.
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...
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. There is also a washer and dryer.
The kitchen has a refrigerator, stovetop, oven, microwave and dishwasher, with cookware and tableware provided. Three marble bathrooms serve the bedrooms. The fittings include separate bathtubs and showers, spray-jet tubs, double vanities and lighted makeup mirrors. Robes and slippers are supplied.
Pillowtop mattresses and duvets dress the beds. The residence can take a crib or a rollaway bed, subject to a combined limit of one. The rollaway carries a nightly fee, and connecting rooms are not offered.
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....
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 kitchen has a refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher and cooking equipment.
The main bedroom has a king bed. The second has a king or queen, while the third has two queen beds or twin bunks, depending on the residence.
Three marble bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers, spray-jet tubs, double vanities and lighted makeup mirrors. Bathroom supplies include Asprey toiletries, robes and slippers.
A crib or a rollaway is permitted, with one allowed in total. There is a nightly charge for the rollaway. Connecting rooms are not available.
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...
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 spaces. Laundry facilities include a washer and dryer.
Bedroom layouts vary. One arrangement has three king beds and two doubles. Another has two kings, a queen and queen bunks. A further layout combines two kings, a twin and double bunks.
The kitchens have a refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher and cooking equipment. Depending on the layout, there are three full bathrooms and a half bath, or four bathrooms. Marble finishes, spray-jet tubs, separate showers and double vanities are among the fittings.
Balcony, outlook, internet charges and extra-bed rules depend on the residence you book.
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.
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.
13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Ct, Truckee, CA 96161, United States
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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