The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

Northstar, Truckee, California, USA

The hotel opened in 2009 in a lodge-style building on the slopes of Northstar. Rooms and suites have fireplaces and many look out over the forest. There is a spa, an outdoor pool and hot tubs, a kids' program and several restaurants, and a gondola links the hotel with the Village at Northstar below.

You ski from the door onto Northstar's wide, groomed runs, which suit families and intermediate skiers. In summer Northstar runs a lift-served mountain bike park, and the north shore of Lake Tahoe is about 20 minutes by car for beaches and boating. Reno-Tahoe airport is about an hour by road.

The Ritz-Carlton suits families who want convenience and a full set of facilities. Northstar's terrain is more gentle than steep, so strong skiers may want a day at Palisades Tahoe. The lake itself is a drive away, so it is not a lakeside stay.

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is a ski-in, ski-out hotel mid-mountain at Northstar, near Truckee on the north side of Lake Tahoe. It is a strong choice for families, with gentle terrain and a full-service resort.

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