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Truckee Donner Lodge vs The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

Both Truckee Donner Lodge and The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is the choice of most reviewers compared to Truckee Donner Lodge. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is ranked #1 in Lake Tahoe with endorsements from 9 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Gayot and Condé Nast Traveler.

Truckee Donner Lodge
Truckee Donner Lodge
7 / 10
10527 Cold Stream Road, Truckee, CA 96161
From $159 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundy Room
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
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Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Truckee Donner Lodge is a mid-range, relatively small, motel-style property off I-80." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"No-nonsense, spacious hotel rooms come with microwaves and mini-fridges, and some have gas fireplaces." 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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