Since I moved to California 16 years in the past, I’ve visited the The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe a handful of occasions, all in winter. And each time I received into the new tub on a snowy day, watching downhill skiers fly down the mountain at Northstar, I questioned what it could be like to go to within the hotter months. This summer season, my son and I stayed there whereas he was enrolled in mountain biking camp at Woodward Tahoe, and I can attest to the property’s luxurious perfection on the top of summer season, as properly.
Summer time dawn at The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe.
The lodge has thrived since re-opening after the pandemic closure. Whereas many properties have been challenged to search out enough staffing on the luxurious stage, The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe stays on level for customized, unobtrusive service. From the valet workers to housekeeping to the concierge workforce, staff are well-versed within the firm’s long-established service protocol, which is equal elements formal and pleasant.
Our massive room neglected the entrance facet of the property (away from the pool), and was stunningly quiet regardless of the lodge’s full occupancy. The plush king mattress had a easy leather-based headboard and 4 plump, comfortable pillows; lamps on all sides solid smooth gentle, and there have been loads of plugs for telephones, iPads, and so on. In entrance of the mattress have been two massive leather-based chairs in entrance of a wise TV, and within the far nook, a correct desk. Fortunately, the toilet has each a bath and a bathe (going towards the present development in new lodge development).
A serene King room at The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe.
We opted for Membership Lounge entry, which is properly value the additional price for a number of meals shows per day, together with a full breakfast and lunch, in addition to sufficient small plates within the night to simply represent dinner, and there’s a complete two-hour window from 8-10pm dedicated to desserts. There’s a theme every night time — Spanish and Pan-Asian have been our two favorites. Membership Lounge workers are the cream of the crop. We labored with each Eliza and Gus, who supplied tips about hikes and drives within the space.
Lunch on the Ritz-Carlton Tahoe’s Membership Lounge.
The pool is a pleasant respite in the summertime months, with meals service not solely from the pool menu however from The Dwelling Room daytime restaurant inside, as properly.
The pool is a gathering place on scorching summer season afternoons.
Don’t miss the spa, an oasis on tranquility, with its personal pool devoted to spa company. I had an Espa Age-Defying Facial, whose hydration results lasted a number of days — my pores and skin appreciated it within the very low-humidity environment.
The spa has a dual-treatment room overlooking the forest for {couples}’ massages.
Whereas “Lake Tahoe” is within the property’s identify, the lodge is definitely on the mountainside, a brief drive from Lake Tahoe. However no worries: if it’s lake entry you need, merely reserve a spot on the Ritz-Carlton Tahoe Lake Membership, a superbly restored home proper on the water at King’s Seaside, full with kayaks and a chef who is available in a grills lunch.
Kayaking on Lake Tahoe on the Ritz-Carlton Lake Membership.
When my son wasn’t biking at Woodward, he hung out attending to know the formidable downhill mountain bike trails at Northstar, adjoining to the lodge. It’s a world-class mountain biking vacation spot for thrill seekers into velocity and excessive jumps. Lodge valet workers “park” your bikes simply as they do you automotive, preserving them protected and safe in a locked space with 24/7 valet entry. Every time we known as down, our bikes have been ready for us by the point we received downstairs.
Biking the rugged terrain at Northstar.
From wonderful sunrises every morning as you open your blackout curtains to anticipatory service all through the day, together with a vacation spot spa, The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe is a terrific luxurious outpost for you summer season mountain trip.
