Border House at Crystal BayvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is preferred by most professionals compared to Border House at Crystal Bay. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is ranked #1 in Lake Tahoe with praise from 9 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Forbes Travel Guide and Gayot.
Border House at Crystal Bay
24 State Line Road, Crystal Bay, NV 89402
From $114/night
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Business Center
- Air Conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Bathrobes
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Border House at Crystal Bay is a boutique 10-room hotel attached to a small casino." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Show All Reviews
13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Court, Truckee, CA 96161
From $399/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler
""The location can’t be beat" at this mid-mountain ski-in/ski-out hotel at Northstar-at-Tahoe ski resort." Full review
Fodor's
"Nestled mid-mountain on the Northstar ski resort, the plush accommodations of the Ritz-Carlton have floor-to-ceiling windows for maximum views, along with fireplaces, cozy robes, and down comforters." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"To make it especially alluring for those looking to hit the slopes, the luxury hotel offers a mountain concierge, ski-in/ski-out access and rooms with fireplaces and balconies overlooking the mountain." Full review
Frommer's
"If you're at all familiar with the Ritz-Carlton brand, then you're probably expecting some seriously swanky digs at this mid-mountain lodging at the Northstar ski resort—and you'd be right." Full review
Jetsetter
"Luxe mod lodge with slopeside pools, firepits, ski concierges and rib-sticking Cali fare." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is a five-pearl full-service resort in the mountains above Northstar-at-Tahoe ski resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"After much anticipation, the $300 million Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe opened in December 2009 at the family-friendly Northstar at Tahoe resort." Full review
Gayot
"Year-round luxury at Northstar ski resort."
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Premier slope-side family-friendly resort near the main lift of Northstar California Resort, five miles west of Lake Tahoe." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
1.0
"Sweeping mountain vistas and rustic furnishings are just two of the many reasons why guests are drawn to The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe." Full review