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Reviews of The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 5 stars

13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Truckee, CA 96161, United States

#13 of 44 hotels in Truckee

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Review score

Based on 46 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Overall ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coffee machine does not work Room not as clean as expected Service sketchy some are great and some really need training In courtesy.,,

    Lose to skiing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    7.0
    It was a little disappointing considering the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s far from the lake, and the “lake club” is not included in the price…and too expensive for what it is. The spa pool was disappointing. Small, not enough umbrellas, no food or drinks being served. Again, this is mainly a hotel for winter activities.

    The staff was the best part. The location is very pretty, but far from the lake. It’s better for the winter.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More staff.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2022

    7.0
    Enjoyable and lovely staff but evidently inexperienced and in need of training to deliver the level of service the Titz-
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communication not the easiest as many staff were not as fluent in English as would be ideal. Requests for eg replenishment of bathroom supplies did not happen despite several attempts. The worst thing was ongoing dirty cutlery in the restaurant which is never acceptable but particularly in the post covid World and for this highly priced brand.

    location, facilities, friendly staff, great car valet/ bell-hop team

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2021

    7.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel was half closed. Spa was limited. Restaurant was limited The place seemed half closed. Construction going on. One should be informed before booking.

    Very nice hotel. Good.room, room service, and great staff.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2021

    8.0
    Fun… but won’t be back unless it is business.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excessive upcharges. Wait for check-in cocktail. The worst was being seated next to unruly children at the fancy dinner.

    Freindly

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2021

    9.0
    great ambience adn hospitality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Pure Allergy Friendly King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    no soap in the bathroom, had one and housekeeping took it and did not replace.

    all good, but very isolated from town great staff, everyone one of them.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    4.0
    Overpriced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food options were not good Having stayed at other Ritz this was not at the level

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Generally, the hotel was above expectation. Congrats! Food was good fresh and on time. The new rooms were tastefully done and renovated.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    bad food, poor quality of chairlift

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    not cool not organized overrated and bad food

    good location

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2022

    6.0
    relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I don't really have anything bad to say about the hotel if I was being picky it was a little cold in the common areas.

    The location is beautiful. The beds were super comfortable. The view from our hotel room was something else. Bathroom was fab great lighting.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

    5.0
    What a disappointing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the staff was smiling & meant well yet every single one untrained and did not belong in a 5-star establishment.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2021

    6.0
    Overpriced and Under Deliver
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with No View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Overpriced and under deliver. For almost $2100/night, a 1.5 hour late check in is not acceptable, and the best accommodation was $150 discount, less than 10% of the stay and in California it doesn't even cover the taxes- What a joke of management. I felt insulted by this gesture of "great customer service accommodation". Champagne was not offered to me at check in. The food was not exceptional but fair and edible, the ambience was fair but not any better than a $300/ night stay. They were short staff for sure and tried their best. I still tipped well over 20% for the server, valet, bell boy, etc knowing they were willing to only discount $150; also I never went to claim my discount because clearly they need it more than I do. It is certain I have no future desire to step foot in a Ritz Carlton again. If you are coming for the name, then it is the perfect place. If you are considering coming here to be valued as a customer- try another resort.

    Nice Valet, nice bell boy, nice server. The facility was clean and decorated nicely. The room was standard nice, the bathroom was above standard nice.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2021

    10
    A 5+ star Hotel Extremely Grateful for The Staff and Manager We will be Back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My Husband and I Traveled for our 32nd Anniversary and We drove to Reno for the day on Friday Oct 1st and while at a Casino my Husband experienced Chest pains we had to call 911 thinking he was having a Heart Attack, Long Story short He ended up in the Hospital for two days. I was alone in a city by myself now as of Covid you are not able to visit while in the hospital so to be closer to my husband I drove back to Truckee and checked out a day early from our room at The Ritz. I explained what had happened and not only did they refund me My Night stay they helped me make arrangements for a Nice Hotel in Reno where I would be safe. When I finally got to the New Hotel The Manager from Ritz was there with a gift for My Husband and I and explained there was a note inside from the staff and himself praying for us and expressed how sorry they all were this brought me to tears as it was already an emotional day, in the letter it also said that they would like us to come back when my husband is better and Celebrate our Anniversary on them. I can not Explain Honestly how Grateful I Truly was from this. Everyone at The Ritz went above of beyond and made a situation of fear and uncertainty a situation of Hope and Much Gratitude. My Husband and I Can not Thank Everyone at The Ritz Enough it is a Day we will never forget and you can always count on us to continue to visit your Hotel. We are Extremely Grateful for Your Amazing Manager and Staff God Bless you All.........

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bell service was not available at the requested time. I also paid for the room with mountain view and got the view to the restaurant which got loud at night.

    The room was clean.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is only a valet parking, for very hefty fee

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Manzanita restaurant needs a new chef

    Great location, very friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    8.0
    Overall good stay.. still think that charging for spa facilities and parking is unjustified in
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2022

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