I truly expected more from the Ritz. When I arrived, the bell men were asking me how to do their job, not just doing it as they should. Check in was smooth, but impersonal. That is when the problems arised. I was taken to a room with two beds (guaranteed king) but this wasn't too much of a problem. Stepped outside to the Village nearby (nice, but still being constructed) and came back to my room. The key didn't work so I went down and got a new key. I came back and the room key didn't work again. I then went down a third time and they told me that I was going to the wrong room number (even though I knew this was incorrect). I did go to the room they told me to go to, which had a king bed, but was not the room I was originally assigned to. They moved my stuff but said nothing else to me...no real remedy. The pool was nice, but the "beach" was a joke. Resort very far from strip (or anything for that matter). The area is on the rise, but not constructed fully. Maybe come in a few years. Reminds me of Calabasas a few years ago. Bed was nice and valets were nice (though slow) and parking fee was absurd (this is Vegas after all where Valet is free everywhere). If you are looking for a Ritz experience (as I have had at Hotel Arts in Barcelona and at Tyson's Corner) then you will be VERY disappointed. Stay at the Belagio where EVERYTHING is far superior.

The service and the food were excellent.
The adjoining 'village' isn't much.
Surprisingly, there's no tennis on site.

Stayed at the Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas from 5/26-5/29, in a regular club level room. The hotel is everything a Ritz exemplifies. Our room was immaculate. The bed was comfortable; the crisp white sheets were of the highest quality. Staff could not have been more polite yet friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the breakfasts that were included in our plan.
The presentations in the club lounge also were delicious. One cocktail hour they served, among other offerings, large shrimp and crab claws, that obviously were not just frozen and thawed, but rather cooked perfectly in their kitchens.Excellent champagne was poured freely.
The grounds are beautifully planted and maintained. Fresh flowers throughout the hotel perfumed the air and were beautifully arranged. The spa was lovely if quite quite pricey.
The management and staff of this Ritz Carlton have not just met, but exceeded the high standards of this brand. It is definitely the top choice away from the strip.

Barb and Dennis Loyer stayed at the Ritz Carlton , Las Vegas for a 5 day vacation. We didn't want the fast paced action of the LV strip area but liked the desert location for a destination. Air fare to LV is a bargain so the Ritz fit perfectly into our plan.
Good: the service is exceptional, the hotel is luxurious and beautiful. Pool is first class. A tiny village of shops and restaurants are within walking distance but they are a bit expensive also ( $5.00 icream cone but we did have a good , reasonably priced pizza one night ). Plenty of restaurants within a 10 mile driving radius.
Bad (Not so bad): the hotel restaurant is very expensive (even by LV standards: $7.00 coffee but go to Starbucks) ). The hotel is located on a man- made lake but the water in that lake is "grey water" (ie: partially treated and recycled water). You would never go swimming in this water but it adds to the beauty of the place (if you are not too close).

The Red Rock Canyon (west of the city) is a must see. There is a 13 mile scenic tour and many walking trails (take your camera and lots of water on the trail) . We went there twice during our 5 day stay.

The city of Las Vegas didn't impress me at all. It was crowded, loud and a bit over the top. If you are looking for a lot of strip action, stay on the strip but if you are looking for a more relaxed location, the Ritz may answer your needs.