A ski vacation offers the opportunity for fun exercise while being surrounded by magnificent scenery. Staying at a ski-in/ski-out resort can make it even better, with convenient access to the slopes, meaning there’s no getting behind the wheel unless you really want to. These properties, including world-class options in Tahoe and the Rockies to New England, are sure to provide an idyllic winter retreat.
The St. Regis Deer Valley - Park City, Utah
One of the top spa resorts in Utah, The St. Regis Deer Valley provides convenient ski-in/ski-out access to Deer Valley Resort and offers a ski-in/ski-out bar. There’s a large outdoor heated pool open year-round, a 24-hour fitness center with personal trainers, and a lavish spa with an extensive menu of treatment options along with steam rooms, a whirlpool, a sauna, and a yoga/Pilates studio. A fine dining restaurant and a wine bar are on-site, too, while rooms feature flat-screen TVs and surround sound stereos. Many include fireplaces and balconies. For extra space, book a suite that consists of a full kitchen and multiple bedroom options.
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Ski-in/ski-out bar
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Year-round outdoor heated pool
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Spa with steam rooms, sauna and fitness studio
2300 Deer Valley Dr E, Park City, UT 84060, USA— +1 435-940-5700
The Lodge at Spruce Peak - Stowe, Vermont
Stowe is a postcard-perfect town that will immerse you in a snowy wonderland during the winter, and The Lodge at Spruce Peak is a great way to enjoy it all, including ski-in/ski-out access. It’s just six miles from downtown, adjacent to Spruce Peak (one of America’s most incredible ski resorts), and includes a long list of luxurious perks. There’s an Alpine Concierge, expert ski guides, a children’s program, a spa, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool. The rooms and suites are spacious, but if you book a suite, you’ll get a balcony or terrace and a separate living area. There are also condos with fireplaces and kitchens, along with four-bedroom cabins.
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Alpine Concierge
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Expert ski guides and children’s program
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Suites with balconies or terraces
Viceroy Snowmass - Snowmass Village, Colorado
Enjoy luxurious ski-in/ski-out luxury at Viceroy Snowmass while being less than 10 miles from downtown Aspen. This top-notch Colorado ski resort sits at the foot of the mountain for which it was named and provides an excellent base not only for skiing and boarding but other winter activities like sleigh rides and ice skating. There are a wealth of amenities, including a saltwater swimming pool, hot tubs, and yoga classes. The Ute Indian-inspired wellness spa is ideal for a pampering treatment after a day on the slopes. Guests can also enjoy an outstanding restaurant and fireside lounge, while accommodation ranges from studios to four-bedroom suites with kitchens, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, gas fireplaces, and sundeck.
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Sleigh rides and ice skating
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Saltwater pool, hot tubs and yoga classes
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Suites with kitchens, gas fireplaces and sundeck
130 Wood Rd, Snowmass Village, CO 81615, USA— +1 970-923-8000
The Mammoth Mountain Inn - Mammoth Lakes, California
Set at the base of Mammoth Mountain, The Mammoth Mountain Inn is a highly-rated California mountain resort offering ski-in/ski-out privileges, valet ski services, equipment rentals, and lift ticket sales. It’s hard to beat the convenience, and after a day of skiing, you can come back and relax in the heated outdoor pool, indoor/outdoor whirlpools, or the sauna. There’s a full-service restaurant and bar with mountain views, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. The clean, comfortable rooms include flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and Aveda toiletries.
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Valet ski services and rentals/ticket sales on-site
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Heated outdoor pool and indoor/outdoor whirlpools
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Full-service restaurant and bar with mountain views
10400 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, USA— +1 760-934-2581
The Little Nell - Aspen, Colorado
Nestled at the base of Aspen Mountain, The Little Nell is the only five-star ski-in/ski-out resort in Aspen. One of the most luxurious places to stay in the entire country, it attracts more than a few celebrities. It offers a hot après ski scene, particularly at the on-site Ajax Tavern, while Element 47 is renowned for its top-notch fine dining. There’s a spa for hot stone massages, oxygen facials, and more, along with an outdoor pool and hot tub. Airport transfers are included too. The stylish rooms and suites all feature fireplaces, balconies with mountain or city views, and flat-screen TVs with Blu-ray players.
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Five-star resort with airport transfers included
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Apres ski scene at on-site tavern
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Spa with massages and oxygen facials
Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa - Teton Village, Wyoming
Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa is surrounded by the majesty of the Grand Teton range. One of Wyoming’s best accommodations, it’s located at the base of the famous slopes, making for a ski experience of a lifetime. Accommodation is in two- or three-bedroom suites with terraces that boast views of the slopes along with luxurious amenities like stone gas fireplaces, kitchenettes, and whirlpool tubs. There’s also a rooftop hot tub where you can soak with breathtaking views of Jackson Hole, a pampering spa with an oxygen bar, sauna, and salt chamber, eucalyptus-infused steam rooms, ten treatment rooms, and couples’ massage rooms with soaking tubs, providing many ways to relax after a day of fun. Feed your appetite at the on-site Spur Restaurant and Bar, which features Jackson Hole-style dishes with local ingredients.
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Suites with terraces, gas fireplaces, kitchenettes and whirlpools
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Rooftop hot tub with views of Jackson Hole
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Spa with oxygen bar, sauna, salt champer and steam rooms
The Blake at Taos Ski Valley - Taos, New Mexico
Offering ski-in/ski-out access to one of America’s most budget-friendly ski resorts, The Blake is an alpine guesthouse adjacent to Lift 1 with hausmeisters that will attend to nearly every need. The on-site Spa & Wellness Center offers treatments influenced by cultures and healing rituals from around the world. It also hosts an oxygen bar, while on-site dining, with a focus on shareable dishes and inspired wines, can be enjoyed at 192 at The Blake. The well-appointed rooms and suites all come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, while balcony options are available. Suites include one or two bedrooms, kitchenettes, and living rooms with fireplaces.
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Spa and Wellness Center with healing rituals
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Alpine guesthouse including caretakers
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Oxygen bar
116 Sutton Pl, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525, USA— +1 855-385-0437
Palisades Tahoe Lodge - Olympic Valley, California
A top ski resort in Lake Tahoe, Palisades Tahoe Lodge sits at the base of Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort, providing a comfortable stay in spacious condo-style rooms and ski-in/ski-out convenience. They range from studio size to multi-bedroom suites and have either kitchenettes or full kitchens with gourmet coffee. Higher-end options have separate living areas, fireplaces, balconies, and laundry facilities. There are plenty of amenities on-site, too, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a spa with a sauna, steam room, and multiple hot tubs.
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Condo-style rooms with kitchens or kitchenettes
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Outdoor pool and hot tubs
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Spa with sauna and steam room
201 Shirley Cyn Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146, USA— +1 855-549-6742
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe - Truckee, California
For one of the most luxurious stays in Lake Tahoe that include ski-in/ski-out accommodation at Northstar California, it’s got to be The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. It enjoys a location mid-mountain and boasts opulent rooms and suites with fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase breathtaking views. There are multiple pools and Jacuzzis, several excellent dining options, and a massive spa. The spa is a definite highlight, spread over 17,000 square feet right at the slopeside, with a menu of treatments that are focused around the woods and the water. Plus, it includes a whirlpool, steam room, and sauna.
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Suites with fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows
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Slopeside spa with treatments inspired by woods and water
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Whirlpool, steam room and sauna
13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Ct, Truckee, CA 96161, USA— +1 530-562-3000
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole - Teton Village, Wyoming
The sprawling Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole in Teton Village is one of the nation’s best ski resorts close to the slopes, while it also boasts sweeping views of the jagged Teton peaks. If you want to enjoy downtown Jackson’s shopping, dining, and entertainment, it’s just 20 minutes away. You’ll find plenty to do right here, including swimming in the heated outdoor pool, indulging in treatments at the spa, and enjoying tasty meals on-site, with three restaurants and a bar. Every room comes with a private balcony, meadow or mountain views, gas fireplaces, TVs with DVD players, as well as soaking tubs, which are fabulous for relaxing after a day out on the mountain.
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Heated outdoor pool
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Rooms with private balconies, fireplaces and soaking tubs
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Winter excursions and ski concierge on-site
7680 Granite Loop Rd, Teton Village, WY 83025, USA— +1 307-732-5000
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa - Beaver Creek, Colorado
Located at the base of Beaver Creek Resort, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek offers slopeside suites with ski-in/ski-out access, spectacular views, and cozy fireplaces. Ski valet service is offered for storing and moving ski gear, and there’s a ski shop on-site too. Plus, the Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School are right next door. Other highlights of your stay include an ice skating rink, a heated outdoor pool, multiple hot tubs, and the Aqua Sanitas Water Sanctuary. Inspired by ancient Roman bathhouses, it offers a five-step hydrotherapy treatment and a variety of stress-melting offerings based on healing properties. As you can imagine, with a spa like that, this is also one Colorado’s best spa resorts.
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Ski valet service and shop on-site
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Ice skating rink and heated outdoor pool
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Aqua Sanitas Water Sanctuary inspired by Roman bathhouses
136 E Thomas Pl, Beaver Creek, CO 81620, USA— +1 970-949-1234
Selkirk Lodge - Sandpoint, Idaho
Schweitzer Mountain Resort in northern Idaho offers lodging right on the slopes at one of Idaho’s best hotels. The Selkirk Lodge, with its ski-in/ski-out condos and comfortable rooms, is located in the heart of the ski village. All come with pine furniture, TVs with DVD players, and coffeemakers, while the higher-end options have whirlpool tubs and balconies. In between fun on the slopes, guests can look forward to swimming in the heated outdoor pool and relaxing in one of the hot tubs. Schweitzer Mountain Resort also hosts an on-site theater, restaurants, and shops.
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Condos with whirlpool tubs and balconies
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Heated outdoor pools and hot tubs
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On-site theater
10000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864, USA— +1 877-487-4643
Jay Peak Resort - Jay, Vermont
Jay Peak Resort offers a wide range of accommodation options, nearly all of which are ski-in/ski-out, including hotel suites, condos, townhomes, and single-family homes. There are slope-view options with floor-to-ceiling windows and many facilities, including an ice arena, a year-round indoor waterpark, restaurants, and pubs. All of this at one of Vermont’s best ski mountains.
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Hotel suites, condos, townhomes and single-family homes
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Ice arena
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Year-round indoor waterpark
Waldorf Astoria Park City - Park City, Utah
The Waldorf Astoria Park City isn’t technically ski-in/ski-out, but it is ski-in as you can ski right to the hotel, and with such an exhaustive list of amenities, it’s definitely one that should be on this list. To access the main mountain chairlifts, all you have to do is hop on a small gondola that’s just across from the hotel entrance. Once you’re back at the property, you can enjoy one of the best pools in town, complete with cabanas and a full-service bar. There’s an outstanding fitness center and a spa to soothe your muscles after all your activities. Plus, rooms are ultra-luxe, some of which have multiple bedrooms, full kitchens, and whirlpool tubs.
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Access to main mountain chairlifts via gondola
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Pool with cabanas and full-service bar
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Fitness center and spa
2100 Frostwood Dr, Park City, UT 84098, USA— +1 435-647-5500
