The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas

PLEASE NOTE: In February 2010 The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas announced it will close permanently May 2, 2010. Until that date, they will be accepting reservations, and the hotel will be fully operational.

Inspired by Florence and the villas of Italy’s lake district, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas shimmers like an Italian daydream in the town of Henderson outside Las Vegas, Nevada. It serves as the centerpiece of MonteLago Village, a pedestrian-friendly community of upscale condominiums, office space, restaurants, shops, and casino on the banks of 320-acre Lake Las Vegas.

The nine-story hotel fronts the water with wrought-iron balconies and vine-covered trellises, balustrades, loggias, fountains, streams, and bridges. One wing resembles the Ponte Vecchio in Florence as it spans a channel of water leading to the lake. Club-level rooms and suites fill the wing’s top two floors, where an exclusive lounge presents food and beverage offerings four times a day. All 348 rooms and suites feature warm, soft colors; imported furnishings; luxurious bed linens; oversized marble bathrooms; and views of the lake, gardens, desert, and mountains.

Corporate events of every size and purpose fit easily into the 60,000 square feet of meeting space, from the two 14-capacity boardrooms to the 1,000-capacity Ritz-Carlton Ballroom. Popular outdoor venues include the aptly named Florentine Garden, Tuscany Courtyard, and Pontevecchio Park Gazebo. Incentives start with fine dining at the Medici Café and Terrace, treatments at the 30,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa, and activities on the lake including gondola rides and water taxis to various lakefront attractions. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted Jul 13, 2009 by Elite News Team
Subscribe - RSS Feed Las Vegas. April 1, 2009 - The lakeside Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas has announced three new dining experiences that tempt and stimulate the senses, while introducing guests to Italian family traditions and classic comfort food.

Sunday Gravy follows the Italian family tradition of celebrating food, family, and friends over "gravy" (or pasta sauce). Every Sunday, guests are invited to continue this tradition at the resort over a hearty portion of pasta and sauce, slow cooked and created from San Marzano tomatoes, organic meats, and fresh herbs topped with fresh parmigiano reggiano. Priced at $16-$18 per serving, Sunday Gravy is offered from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. in the Lobby Lounge.

Mondays, guests can indulge in the ultimate comfort food, while relaxing in the property's warm, welcoming Lobby Lounge. Diners can choose from five delectable flavors of Mac n' Cheese including, classic, lobster truffle, short rib, and Sicilian. Or they can experience them all with the Chef's Mac n' Cheese Tasting menu. Priced at $15-$18, Macaroni Mondays pleases the soul and budgets of today's diners.

On Wine Wednesdays guests can select from the resort's Sommelier's Choice Wine List at a value of 50% off bottled wine in Medici Café & Terrace or the Galileo Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas. Guests can unwind and enjoy their choice of wine, while taking in the breathtaking views of Lake Las Vegas and the property's lush Florentine Gardens.

Prices do not included taxes or gratuity. Reservations are recommended. For more information or reservations, call 702-567-4700.

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas
The Mobil Four-Star Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas is ranked among the nation's top luxury resorts and features a 30,000-square foot destination spa rated #7 in North America. The waterfront destination also offers extensive outdoor recreation and water sports programs, championship golf at nearby Reflection Bay, family activities, a summer-long Ritz Kids® program, a lavish fitness center, private white sand beach, resort-size swimming pool and poolside café, and Italian specialties and prime steaks at award-winning Medici Café & Terrace. The resort is located on the scenic 10-mile shoreline of Lake Las Vegas, America's largest private man-made lake located 17 miles southeast of the Las Vegas Strip. The property also offers an acclaimed Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge and adjacent Club Level accommodations available Thursday through Sunday, year-round. Posted Apr 28, 2008 by Elite Concierge
Subscribe - RSS Feed Late night -- minus the bright lights -- will offer all-age nocturnal activities 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip


HENDERSON, NEVADA. April 8, 2008 -- Las Vegas summer nights no longer need bright lights and flashing neon to come alive. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas has unveiled a new all-night-adventure program appropriate for children and adults, couples and families and nocturnal merry-makers of all ages. Among other pleasures, the menu of never-before-offered night activities will include a heavens-driven Moonlight Spa available nowhere else in the world.

Nights Without Neon puts early to bed to rest. Summer guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas will now be able to experience close-up the nocturnal beauty of Nevadas high-desert, as well as new recreation and dining options designed specifically for the areas balmy summer nights. The resorts Nights Without Neon menu includes the following la carte adventures, offered from May 1 through Labor Day 2008:

Moonlight Spa. An exclusive al fresco experience offered only seven nights of the month: three nights during the waxing phase of the moon, once during the full moon, and three times during the moons wane. Since mans earliest days, lunar phases have played a role in physical well-being, and The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas Spa offers three exclusive bodywork experiences inspired by lunar effect. These special treatments are experienced on the shores of the resorts private lagoon, bathed in moonlight unobstructed by Las Vegas city lights. They are based on the applicable moon phase, inviting guests (individuals and couples alike) to connect to the natural rhythms of the moon above. During the waxing phase, gravity feels at its most intense, and deep therapeutic massage is combined with gentle stretching to relax the body and clear the mind. Contemplating personal goals is recommended during the waxing phase. A full moon signifies energy, and Moonlight Spa during this lunar energy period includes an invigorating massage with special attention to the scalp. Guests can take advantage of the intense energy of this phase to manifest their goals. When the moon finally wanes, surrender and calm prevail; the moon is in retreat, and the guest can retreat as well. Light, relaxed, soothing massage is performed at this time, employing delicate aromatherapy blends. Paying special attention to pressure points on the hands and feet will help guests surrender during this time of calm. Moonlight Spa guests will receive a crystal representing the phase of the moon under which they experience their outdoor treatment. The experience is available on specific nights selected from the lunar calendar.

Midnight at the Oasis. An opulent midnight dining experience that offers white glove service, a gourmet culinary presentation and Cristal champagne served in one of the resorts romantic private poolside cabanas.

Stars and SMores. Ideal for date nights and family evenings, this one-hour viewing of the southern Nevada night sky provides stellar views free of the light pollution of the Strip. Guests are guided on a tour of the heavens using professional-caliber telescopes, and then treated to smores and beverages of the season.

Dive-In Movies / Mojitos and Manicures. Popular family movies and kid-friendly new releases are shown poolside while guests watch from pool chairs or floats. Poolside movie snacks including hot dogs, candy and snow-cones, are available at the concession stand. At the same time, parents may choose to enjoy Mojitos & Manicures from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. directly on The Ritz-Carlton pool deck. This grown-ups only add-on features a 25-minute nail service and nicely-chilled Mojito.

Fly by Night. They say that fish may be hungriest just before dusk, and the healthy bass, trout, carp and catfish of 320-acre Lake Las Vegas are no exception in this end-of-day catch-and-release activity. Equipment is provided, and a fishing license is not required on the resorts beautiful, private man-made lake. Guests may fish either from shore or a provided watercraft, or they may upgrade to a full fly-fishing lesson.
Night at the Beach. A picnic basket for two or more is provided as guests lounge on a private lagoon beach, enjoying the starlit desert sky and the lush sounds of an adjoining waterfall just steps from the Mobil Four-Star resorts 349 luxury rooms and suites.

Sundown Bike Ride. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas offers a three-mile loop around the resort, allowing cyclists to view the flora, fauna and twinkling lights of magnificent mogul mansions surrounding Lake Las Vegas ten miles of shoreline. Bikes and maps are provided by the resort, and the property resort fee allows guests one hour of complimentary bicycle use.
Kids Night Out. Children can get away for a night of fun and excitement, while parents enjoy a quiet dinner at the resorts romantic Medici Caf & Terrace on Friday and Saturday evenings. The supervised night of fun includes a special dinner, movies, and arts and crafts from 6 to 9 p.m. -- or until 11 p.m. for parents needing a slightly longer time out.
Sunrise Yoga. A magical desert dawn experience, complimentary yoga classes are offered near the resorts tranquil waterfall lagoon.
With its Nights Without Neon beginning May 1, 2008, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas is conveniently located 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. The resorts private and idyllic setting offers year-round golf, water sports and outdoor recreation opportunities, along with a 30,000-square foot destination spa and popular Medici Caf & Terrace, serving American cuisine and one of Nevadas top rated restaurants. For reservations, visit ritzcarlton.com, call 800-241-3333 or contact a travel professional. For Nights Without Neon activity reservations, call the resort directly at 702-567-4600.