You can walk out of the front door of Grand Residences and straight onto a gondola leading up to the Heavenly Mountain – a ski resort high up on the Sierra Nevada. If that wasn’t enough, this 199-room retreat offers a heated pool, hot tubs and fully-kitted kitchens and dining areas so that you can be as autonomous as you like during your stay. For those who want to feel pampered, there’s also a spa to get those post-ski aches seen to in style.

Though it’s on the California side of the lake, the Landing offers a secluded, peaceful experience a mere shuttle ride away from the glitz and glamor of Reno and Carson City. The decor has an alpine aesthetic, with dark-wood paneling, big heavy beds and stone fireplaces. The largest rooms have balconies looking out onto the lake and mountains – a welcome sight to wake up to. Daily passes to the lake beach are offered in summer, and there’s a heated pool, hot tubs and spa to enjoy all year round.

The Cedar House is for those who come to Lake Tahoe in search of adventure. Situated in the ancient Californian town of Truckee, it acts as a gateway to 13 nearby ski resorts and various hiking trails, and offers a sustainable hotel experience without sacrificing on luxury. Water is redistributed from the roof garden, furniture is made from recycled materials, and the architecture conserves heat. The open-plan Stella restaurant serves a mix of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Mexican fare.

On the southern Nevada side of the lake, the Lodge is a masterclass in shoreside style. The hotel’s vast grounds include a golf course, private beach, spa, fitness center and heated pool. It also organizes activities such as skiing, snowshoeing and paddleboarding. Rooms are styled like lodges, with gas fireplaces, soaking tubs and Keurig coffee makers. Peckish? You can choose between casual bites at Brooks Bar, more upmarket fare at Edgewood Restaurant or the Bistro for local fish and meat.

The Squaw Valley hosted the Winter Olympics in 1960, and this hotel was, as the name suggests, the athletes’ village for the duration of the games. It’s surrounded by ski resorts, and the front desk has the info you need to hit the slopes. Rooms are cozy with plenty of amenities, including coffee machines and well-stocked bookshelves, and there's a handy Starbucks downstairs, too.

Fans of ABC’s The Bachelor might recognize the Black Bear Lodge, but rest assured you’ll be in for a peaceful stay, uninterrupted by any reality-TV tapings. The lodge is split between rooms and private cabins, but whichever option you choose will grant you a fireplace, a king-size bed and a private bath. The private cabins have their own gazebo hot tubs and patios, so you can breathe in the scent of the surrounding pine trees, and there’s a bagel cafe for breakfast.

The Sunnyside Resort has been a staple of Lake Tahoe since it first opened in the 1950s, with a prime position on the lakefront that’s the envy of its neighbors today. The hotel offers various winter sports activities, a golf course and even a library. Rooms are spacious with lakefront balconies and the restaurant offers locally sourced food.