The Pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

"In addition to 24-hour room service, dining options include a casual café lounge, the Backyard Bar and BBQ for outdoor ski-in, ski-out or poolside dining, and the signature upscale Manzanita Restaurant ($$$–$$$$); and, of course, the many restaurants and shops at Northstar Village"

"And at the end of the day, relieve your tense muscles at the spa or with a dip in the heated coed pool that has mountain views"

"This castle-like luxury hotel features ski-in/ski-out access, heated outdoor swimming pools, and a dazzling 17,000-square-foot spa with wood-and-water themed treatments"

"Mountain concierges will do whatever you ask: pull your boots off, greet you with warm chocolate chip cookies, collect your equipment for overnight storage, deliver you by skimobile to your snowboard lesson, or bring you a towel as you splash about in one of two slopeside pools (or one of the multiple hot tubs)"

"Along with luxe rooms, a huge spa, and fine dining, the Ritz-Carlton offers ski-in/ski-out access to the slopes and many other recreational activities -- including multiple outdoor pools and Jacuzzis that are open year-round"