The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club

My very dear friend was visiting from Maine and I met her in Truckee, and playing tour guide I took her to the Ritz for drinks. She LOVED the gondola ride on the way up the mountain (though she was scared). She brought her developmentally delayed 62 year old sister with her (who is more like 14), she too loved the gondola.
When we got to the bar area her sister was feeling a little woozy and hungry, I quietly explained the situation the bartenders and they IMMEDIATELY sprang into action and brought us orange juice, chicken fingers, fries. Then they brought us the most delicious drinks and a meat and cheese tray for my friend and I to relax with. I cannot tell you how wonderful ALL of the staff were.
The interior is beautiful, the fireplace is IMPRESSIVE! I cannot wait to take my husband there for our 34^th anniversary in just a short two weeks.
Definitely a favorite of mine.

Such a wonderful establishment. Not technically in Tahoe but Truckee is an amazing town with an aweosme downtown for shopping.
Stayed at the Ritz for New Years in the townhouses. Such great service. They have their own lifts for skiing and snowboarding.
Village is 10 minute gondola ride with movie theatre and ice skating!

I stayed for a ski weekend at the Ritz Carlton Highlands, and it was a very nice experience. Both the lodging and the dining were top-​knotch.
First, the lodging. When you arrive (valet parking only) the valets take possession of your skis and trundle them off to the ski valet, so you don’t have to fuss with them again until it’s time to hit the slopes. The staff at the beautifully appointed front desk lobby are kind and accomodating, suggesting places to eat in the ski village when we asked about dining options off-​property.
The rooms… simply gorgeous! We had a suite with a living room, which was furnished with a desk, comfy couch and chair, television, and a bar with fridge, glassware, and ice bucket. The couch converts to a bed, and there is a full bathroom apart from the bathroom in the bedroom. Heavy curtains frame the beautiful mountain views.
The beautifully-​appointed bedroom has very ample closets, a full-​sized dresser (rare in hotels these days; usually you’re lucky to get afew drawers in the nightstand) and a chair in front of the roaring fireplace. There was a separate built-​in desk and television as well
The beds are very comfortable, and have high thread-​count sheets and real feather pillows, again a rarity.
The ensuite bath is clad in travertine with a granite countertop with undermount sinks and ample storage. A separate toilet area, large shower, and a separate soaking tub complete the experience.
The dining at the Ritz is a treat. We ate both in the Lobby and in Manzanita. Both are rather expensive, but it’s the Ritz; if you have to ask, you shouldn’t be there, right?
Manzanita had numerous low-​carb offerings, an extensive wine list, and a lovely bar for a pre-​dinner cocktail. I wore a nice dress, and felt just as comfortable as if I had worn jeans; it’s nice, but not pretentious.
We ate lunch in the Lobby around a roaring fireplace, the soup of the day was to die for, and my companion enjoyed his Hot Apple Pie drink. It’s a wonderful place to relax après-​ski.
In short, I would recommend the Ritz to anyone who is coming for a ski weekend. It’s a very comfortable — if pricey — place to stay.

The World According to Noelle
Allergic Girl’s Guide to Life
My husband and I stayed at the Ritz Carlton Destination Club at Lake Tahoe. This location is about 20 minutes away from downtown Truckee and 30 minutes from Lake Tahoe. There is a separate members entrance away from the main hotel. Upon arrival we met our valet Daniel. He took our bags and met us up at our room. Marcella provided excellent customer service upon check in and was very helpful, welcoming and informative.
There are three choices for members to select– two bedrooms, three bedrooms and four bedrooms which all include a kitchen with Viking appliances (Fridge, Dishwasher, Microwave), a dining room, living room, washer and dryer, and each bedroom has their own desk area and master suite bath room with heated floors.
Each of the bathrooms are stocked with Bvlgari soaps and shampoos. They also have a gym with state of the art equipment, bottled water in the fridge and headphones. If you are booked for spa appointments do note that the club residences are quite a hike and on the opposite end of the property in relation to the spa which is located in the hotel.
If you have allergies (like I do) feel free to request a feather free room.
The housekeeping staff was amazing– attentive without being intrusive. My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this Ritz Carlton Destination Property.
There are two types of memberships for the Ritz Carlton properties:
1. Portfolio Membership
2. Home Club Membership
Out of the two the Portfolio Membership provides greater travel ability to enjoy the different properties. The Home Club Membership is a good option for those who have a favorite place that they like to vacation to yearly.
The beds didn’t have a down alternative which made sleeping uncomfortable but I was assured they would be ordering a down alternative for those with down feather allergies. What would have made this a five star experience would have been the lack of rudeness my husband and I experienced from Nancy in the concierge office.
This Ritz Carlton Destination Club is perfect for those who love to ski and be outdoors. This property is almost two years old and is just lovely.

How blessed our community will be with the opening of the West Coast’s newest Ritz Carlton property at/​near Lake Tahoe, California. We have hd the pleasure to see this several-​year build out, hiring of staff and economic boost in such hard times.
If what we hear from friends, the Chamber of Commerce and locals — this property will be well received by locals and tourists, alike. Other fine properties likely will be envious. Good luck, Ritz.