River Ranch Lodge & RestaurantvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe scores significantly higher than River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe comes in at 95 with endorsements from 9 reviews like Oyster, Hideaway Report and Frommer's.
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant
2285 River Road, originally Deer Park Inn, Tahoe City, CA 96145
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"Tucked into a bend of the Truckee River, this intimate lodge is a short distance from major ski resorts and the town center." Full review
Frommer's
"This old-fashioned lodge situated along the scenic banks of the Truckee River offers guests a choice of 19 rooms, individually decorated with antique wood furniture; many units boast balconies." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Though there's some noise from traffic outside and the bar downstairs, request a river-facing room so you can drift off to dreamland as the Truckee River tumbles below your window." 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