Lake Tahoe is one of those year-round destinations; in the warm summer months it is an outdoor enthusiasts dream and come winter, a snowy winter wonderland for skiing and snowboarding fanatics with its ski-in ski-out access.
Opt for the Club Lounge Level experience for an extra special stay
Lunch or dinner at Backyard BBQ is a fun way to break up or end your day's activities at
Direct ski access makes it a great place to stay at during the winter skiing season
Children will love the s'mores which take place at the fire pit every afternoon
For all its rugged wilderness, guests can enjoy luxurious accommodations in Tahoe at The Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe. Its mid mountain location views and Martis Valley views can be enjoyed from the floor-to-ceiling windows and private walk-out balconies. The lake itself is also only a mere 15 minutes away. It's ski-in ski-out location and the hotel's Mountain Concierge services makes for hassle free skiing and in the summer their assistance with coordinating lake-side activities, preparing backpacks and picnics for excursions and recommending the best trails helps you to make the most of your time.
Guest rooms and suites are contemporary in design, with luxurious linens and warm woods and textured fabrics and kitted out with all the technology to enhance your stay. The in-room fireplaces are especially welcome during the colder months and create a cozy atmosphere.
Chef Traci Des Jardins heads up signature restaurant Manzanita, featuring award winning French-inspired California cuisine. The new slopeside Backyard Bar and BBQ is also a popular and fun choice to enjoy an après ski beverage and something to eat. The marshmology experience is particularly popular with children where they can toast marshmallows on the fir pit.
After all the day’s activities, guests can unwind at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, with 16 treatment rooms and ladies' and gentlemen's lounge areas with sauna, steam and whirlpool. Two outdoor swimming pools allow guests the option of swimming laps or relaxing by the pool, while the state of the art fitness center offers a variety of exercise classes. For the golfer, preferred access and tee times to the Old Greenwood and Gray's Crossing golf courses is just minutes away. In the summer, being so close to one of the nation's largest and most cherished lakes means that hiking, biking, fly fishing and watersports are all easily accessible.
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I love the hotel for families, for those who want to ski and also for those who would like a level of luxury and perhaps not ski all day everyday
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Inquire NowRitz Carlton Lake Tahoe is located to the north of Lake Tahoe and its slopeside position makes it a ski-in ski-out resort. In the summer hiking trails and the lake are easily accessible.
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