The Ritz-Carlton, Lake TahoevsBorder House at Crystal Bay

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.

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

Tripexpert score:

9/10

Location:13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Court, Truckee, CA 96161

Price:

From $399/night

Amenities:

Pet Friendly
Bar/Lounge
Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Laundry Service

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Expert reviews:

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