What’s included with your room and what costs extra
Your room rate at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe covers your overnight accommodation (one of the listed room types such as King Room or Suite, marble bathroom and gas fireplace) plus a mandatory daily resort fee that includes high-speed Wi‑Fi, 24-hour fitness center access, concierge service, shuttle transportation and ski storage. Many other services cost extra — on-site restaurants and bars, spa treatments and day passes, valet parking, pet fees, some activity shuttles/Lake Club access, and certain in-room conveniences (e.g., a reported microwave usage fee on some channels).
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What’s automatically included in your room rate
Each booked room includes the accommodation itself (one of the hotel’s room types such as King Room, Room, Mountain View or Suite, exact type as booked) with a marble bathroom, seating area and a gas fireplace as standard features.
The property charges a mandatory daily resort fee. That resort fee covers wireless high-speed internet in guestrooms and public areas, 24-hour fitness center access, concierge service, shuttle transportation, and on-site ski storage.
- Room with marble bathroom, seating area and gas fireplace (depending on room type)
- Wireless high-speed internet (included via resort fee)
- 24-hour Fitness Center access (included via resort fee)
- Concierge and front-desk services (24-hour front desk)
- Ski storage and seasonal shuttle/gondola transportation (resort-fee inclusion)
| Included item | Notes |
|---|---|
| High-speed Wi‑Fi | Covered by the mandatory resort fee |
| Fitness center access | Open 24 hours; complimentary for overnight guests (resort fee) |
| Concierge & shuttle | Shuttle service and concierge support are included in the resort fee |
Dining and drinks: what you’ll pay extra for
On-site dining is not included in room rates. The resort operates several venues (Manzanita, Living Room Lodge, Montesa, The Backyard, Topgolf Swing Suites, and the 24-hour Alpine Exchange) that charge à la carte for food and beverages.
Breakfast is not complimentary; menus and reports show breakfast prices vary widely. Alpine Exchange offers grab-and-go items 24/7 if you need quick or early options.
- Manzanita — breakfast and dinner (Smart Casual; hours listed on site)
- Living Room Lodge — cocktails and light bites (Casual)
- Montesa, Cantina Moderna — elevated Mexican street food (Casual; limited published hours)
- The Backyard and Topgolf Swing Suites — seasonal / entertainment dining
- Alpine Exchange — 24-hour grab-and-go (convenience items)
| Venue | Typical charge type |
|---|---|
| Manzanita | Breakfast & dinner — billed per menu |
| Alpine Exchange | Grab-and-go purchases (24/7) |
| Topgolf Swing Suites | Simulator sessions + food/drinks billed per use |
Spa, pool and fitness: included vs. pay-per-use
Fitness center access is included for overnight guests (covered by the resort fee) and is open 24 hours. Some daily fitness and mind‑body classes are complimentary while premium classes may carry an extra fee.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Lake Tahoe is a separate operation: spa facility hours and treatments cost extra. Spa relaxation areas and certain pool/locker amenities are restricted to spa guests or require a Spa Day Pass for non-guests.
- Fitness center — complimentary for overnight guests (resort-fee inclusion)
- Spa treatments — charged per treatment; book in advance (recommended one week)
- Spa Day Pass — available to non-hotel guests (reported starting rates exist online)
- Spa pool/whirlpool/locker access — reserved for spa guests or Day Pass holders; some spa pools are adults-only
| Service | Included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness center | Yes (for overnight guests) | 24-hour access; included in resort fee |
| Spa treatments & spa facilities | No | Treatments billed separately; relaxation areas and some pools restricted to spa guests |
| Spa Day Pass | Optional (extra) | Available for non-hotel guests for full facility access (reported online) |
Parking, transfers and resort transport
Parking at the resort is valet-only; self-parking is not available on site. Valet parking is an extra charge reported on third-party sources.
The resort offers shuttle services included in the resort fee (seasonal beach shuttle, shuttle to Truckee/Lake Club), but certain seasonal or third-party transfers (e.g., private airport shuttles, rental cars, or paid shuttle services) will be extra.
- Valet parking — reported extra fee (check your booking channel for current nightly rates)
- EV charging — an electric vehicle charging station exists on property (charger usage policies/fees not specified here)
- Resort shuttles — seasonal shuttle and beach/Lake Club shuttles included via resort-fee inclusions; check schedule and seasonal availability
- Airport shuttles — third-party services (e.g., North Lake Tahoe Express) run between RNO and the resort for a separate fare
| Transport item | Included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On-site valet parking | No | Valet-only; fee reported on third-party sites |
| Resort shuttle to Lake Club/Truckee | Yes (resort fee) | Seasonal service; hour schedules vary by season |
| Airport shuttle (third party) | No | North Lake Tahoe Express and other services charge separately |
Ski services, storage and mountain access
The resort is mid-mountain at Northstar California Resort and provides ski-in, ski-out access; on-site ski storage is included as a resort-fee benefit. On-site ski equipment rental is available but is a separate charge.
Seasonal gondola or shuttle connections to the Village and nearby lifts are mentioned as resort-fee inclusions in some materials, but private lessons, guided programs, and rental equipment are extra and billed separately.
- Ski-in, ski-out access — part of the property location (no extra charge simply for skiing from the property)
- Ski storage — included via resort-fee inclusions
- Ski equipment rentals and lessons — available on site for an additional fee
- Seasonal gondola/shuttle to the Village — often listed as part of resort shuttle options (confirm current schedules)
| Ski item | Included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ski-in / ski-out access | Location feature | Access to slopes is part of the hotel's mid-mountain location |
| Ski storage | Yes (resort fee) | Included per resort-fee listings |
| Equipment rental & lessons | No | Available on site for a separate charge |
Pets, accessibility and extra room charges
Dogs are welcome (cats are not). The hotel permits up to two dogs per room and charges a pet fee; service animals are exempt from pet fees. Exact fee amounts have varied by source, so confirm at booking.
Accessible features are provided across the property (accessible entrance, restaurants, meeting spaces, pool entrances with lift and accessible guest rooms). Some in-room amenities or services (like microwaves on certain channels) have been reported to carry a usage fee.
- Pet policy — dogs allowed (up to two per room); pet fee applies (service animals exempt)
- Accessible rooms and public spaces — available; 32-inch guest-room doors and accessible pool/entrance features listed
- In-room microwave — some booking channels list a $40/day microwave usage fee; verify at booking
| Item | Extra charge? |
|---|---|
| Pet fee | Yes (fee reported; amount varies by source) |
| Accessible room | No (accessibility features provided) |
| Microwave use (certain channels) | Yes (reported $40/day on some channels) |
