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River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant vs The 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
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant
7 / 10
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
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Fodor's 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 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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
9 / 10
13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Court, Truckee, CA 96161
From $399 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Condé Nast Traveler 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 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 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 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 Jetsetter
"Luxe mod lodge with slopeside pools, firepits, ski concierges and rib-sticking Cali fare." Full review
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