The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is the first AAA Five Diamond resort in the Lake Tahoe area. Surrounded by towering trees and the neighboring Northstar California Ski Resort, the renovated property provides a modern mountain escape for travelers, blending contemporary luxury with design rooted in Lake Tahoe’s mountain-town charm. Guests can choose from 170 expansive guestrooms and suites, or the Ritz-Carlton Residences equipped with full kitchens, expansive living rooms, separate bedrooms, fireplaces, and more. Culinary excellence defines the resort with Manzanita’s artfully crafted cuisine, the Living Room Lodge showcasing California’s rich flavors, and seasonal barbecue at The Backyard Bar & BBQ. The resort offers ski-in/ski-out access in the winter season and dedicated mountain concierge services for summer activities, including golf, mountain biking, and hiking. The property is also home to a 17-treatment room spa and the exclusive Lake Club, an elegant waterfront Lake House offering lakeside dining and water activities.
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