Vibe
A 55-foot stone fireplace anchors the central Living Room, where floor-to-ceiling glass looks directly out onto the Northstar ski slopes.
“Slopeside alpine citadel”
Mountain concierge ski valets, customized turndown service, and a club lounge with four daily culinary presentations.
A 17,000-square-foot slope-side spa featuring eucalyptus steam rooms, dry saunas, and a heated outdoor lap pool.
Direct ski-in access, an inter-mountain gondola, backyard pool decks, and private lakefront club boat charters.
Mid-mountain on Northstar California Resort, overlooking Martis Valley with direct ski-in and ski-out slope access.
“With a massive living room instead of a traditional lobby, the warm and inviting Ritz feels more like a cozy alpine retreat than a hotel.”
Rooms
Every room includes a gas fireplace and soaking tub, with floor-to-ceiling glass framing views across Martis Valley or the surrounding pine slopes.
Wellness
The slopeside spa features eucalyptus steam rooms, dry-heat saunas, experiential showers, and a heated outdoor lap pool facing the mountain.
Eat & drink
Manzanita serves Northern California fare by an open kitchen, while Backyard Bar and BBQ dishes out house-smoked meats beside outdoor fire pits.
The neighborhood
The Highlands Gondola connects directly to Northstar Village shops, with Lake Tahoe water sports and downtown Truckee minutes away by shuttle.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.