The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe vs Border 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

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