The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

Well !! Hard to know where to start. Every time there is a snow storm we head here - preferably right before it hits. Truly a winter wonderland. The outdoor pool is very warm - steam coming off the pool while you swim in your beanie - drinks available at outside bar , not sure of hours. :) Manzinita is a great restaurant - pizza or rack lamb - great service also. Options - get the gondola right outside of Ritz to go down to Northstar and the ice rink/ shop area. OR stay by the 3 fireplaces at the ritz for wild boar nachos. BTW ski in out and snowshoeing. Something for everyone . Also - just sit by the large windows watch the snow fall and read :) Thank you Ritz Tahoe for many years of great vacations. Btw ... we request over patio/ ski view room. We are in room often with doors open - if you are an avid skier I don't think room type is as important . Have fun !!

Sub-par experience due to undisclosed construction and amenity status prior to cancellation date. They called to discuss “experience” after cancellation date without penalty. Typical bait and switch. Lobby bar closed, fitness room closed/moved, much of hotel seems closed. Reserved large King w view and view is of pipes, dirt mound and roof of outdoor structure. Arrival and Room service excellent.

Beautiful secluded hotel but pricey. $60 per day for parking plus another $60 per day for resort fee. Excellent service. Helpful staff. Clean room. Comfortable bed. It is about 8 miles away from the nearest spot on Lake Tahoe, along winding path.

Excellent modern, cozy & luxury getaway. The ski in & out option is a big cherry on this cake. The hotel is great. Rooms are great. The food is great. Kids activities are a great way to have some family fun. But these 2 things keep taking us back: 1) The service - You will be treated like family the moment you step in until you step out. 2) The lounge, if you end up getting access to it, especially the Ritz brand champagne, which is only served in the lounge. Right at the intersection of these points: the service in the lounge. Frank Frank, who is in charge of the lounge is simply superb. He also works by the front desk and certainly a charm to the hotel. The lounge staff is great. We came across excellent ladies and gentlemen like Angela, Aiden & Udit, who strive hard to ensure your stay is super comfortable. The lounge is closed until summer and we can't wait for it to reopen. We have been visiting this hotel for a few years. Our experience had some ups and downs in the past, but it looks like they are making significant efforts to improve the service and we clearly experienced it throughout all our stays this past winter season. The down-side of staying at this location though is that you will get used to it :-)