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What's better than a day out on the slopes? How about an overnight or multi-day trip? These hotels and resorts – selected by a panel of ski and snowboarding experts and voted by our readers as the 10 best – offer perks like stunning mountain views, serene spa treatments, convenient slope side locations, and even ski-in and ski-out service.
No. 10: Humbird Hotel - Sandpoint, Idaho
Intended to provide a traditional mountain lodging experience, Humbird Hotel offers ski-in/ski-out guest rooms with easy access to all of Schweitzer Resort's winter amenities, including skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, tubing and more. In addition to free parking, an exercise room, a pool, ski storage, a hot tub, and Wi-Fi, guest rooms are equipped with ski boot and glove dryers.
No. 9: The Pines Lodge - Beaver Creek, Colorado
The Pines Lodge in Beaver Creek Village gives guests ski-in/ski-out access to the 1,800-plus acres of terrain at Beaver Creek Mountain. Guest room amenities include boot warmers, docking stations for iPods, spa bath amenities and flat-screen TVs, while the resort features ski storage and a rental shop, an award-winning restaurant, fitness center and an outdoor heated pool.
No. 8: The Lodge at Spruce Peak - Stowe, Vermont
The Lodge at Spruce Peak is Stowe’s only ski-in/ski-out luxury resort. Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, and suites offers cozy fireplaces. Guests can choose from a variety of room layouts, ranging from studios to spacious four-bedroom residences.
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No. 7: Arrabelle at Vail Square, A RockResort - Vail, Colorado
The Arrabelle, designed to be reminiscent of luxurious European resorts, is located in the heart of Vail's Lionshead Village, right by the Eagle Bahn Gondola. Guests of the hotel enjoy easy access to the plaza's open-air ice skating rink, great dining and plenty of local shopping. "It truly delivers on convenience, service and luxury amenities," shares ski expert Cindy Hirschfield.
No. 6: Fairmont Banff Springs - Banff, Alberta
Situated within UNESCO-listed Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs has been serving guests for over a century. Skiing opportunities abound in the winter, and after a long day on the slopes, guests can unwind at the European-style Willow Stream Spa. The hotel offers free equipment storage.
No. 5: Geiser Grand Hotel - Baker City, Oregon
For a sensational skiing getaway, visit the Geiser Grand Hotel in historic Baker City, Oregon, well-known for its authentic Northwestern cuisine. Guests will appreciate the discount lift tickets provided for nearby Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, the state's highest base elevation ski area. The resort offers a well-rounded winter experience for all family members, including snowboarding and cross-country ski trails.
No. 4: Trapp Family Lodge - Stowe, Vermont
This Austrian-inspired lodge in scenic Stowe, Vermont occupies 2,500 acres. The resort’s 96 rooms and suites include free Wi-Fi, Old World furnishings and access to amenities like nightly turndown service, heated pools and hot tubs, a fitness center, ski storage, campfires with s’mores and live piano on most days. Guests also enjoy access to 100 kilometers of cross-country ski trails, plus convenient access to downhill skiing at nearby Stowe Mountain Resort.
No. 3: The Blake - Taos, New Mexico
Part of Taos Ski Valley's extensive base-area revitalization, The Blake features 80 alpine-themed guest rooms adjacent to Lift 1. Amenities at this LEED-certified hotel include a pool and hot tubs, dining around a kiva fireplace at 192 at The Blake, and a full-service spa and wellness center.
No. 2: Topnotch Resort - Stowe, Vermont
Escape to a place of raw beauty at Topnotch Resort. Cozy rooms, suites and resort homes are fully equipped and convenient for single guests or large groups. Guests will enjoy strolling through the gardens, fine dining at The Roost, and relaxing in the spa at this charming mountain resort.
No. 1: Viceroy Snowmass - Snowmass Village, Colorado
The Viceroy Snowmass, situated near downtown Aspen in the heart of Snowmass Village, offers ski-in, ski-out luxury lodging with amenities like a heated pool, spa pools, three on-site restaurants, full-service spa, fitness center and free shared transportation to Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. In-room offerings like pillow-top mattresses, gas fireplaces and soaking tubs set the scene for a perfect winter vacation.