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Guide to Best Luxury Ski Resorts in the USA

Vail Cascade Resort & Spa
Vail, Colorado

Located in exclusive Cascade Village, the Vail Cascade Resort & Spa is a luxurious getaway with a private chairlift to Vail Mountain and a stretch of the Gold Medal Gore Creek running through its own backyard. Whether your visit is for a family vacation or a conference, the Vail Cascade Resort offers an array of activities and services year round. Aria Spa & Club is Vail’s most luxurious and comprehensive spa and health club featuring 78,000 square feet of facilities, including the latest in Cybex equipment, aerobic classes, spin classes, massage therapy, spa treatments, and personal trainer opportunities!

 

Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole
Teton Village, Wyoming

Welcome to Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole. Enjoy Four Seasons luxury with ski-in/ski-out access in Wyoming’s spectacular Teton Mountains. During warmer months, play golf, fish or hike in unspoiled natural wilderness. Breathe in the fresh clean air. Marvel at a sky full of stars. And enjoy exquisite dining wrapped in panoramic mountain views. The 124 guest rooms, including 18 suites, are generously sized and capture the spirit of a mountain hideaway, with natural wood and stone finishes. There are also 37 residences ranging in size from 2-5 bedrooms. Fireplaces and private terraces in almost every guestroom guarantee full enjoyment of the destination, indoors and out. Also enjoy our 11,685 square-foot spa, the fully heated, 75-foot outdoor pool and the full-service health and fitness facility.

 

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino
Incline Village, Nevada

Situated on North America's largest alpine lake, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino offers a luxurious design styled in the tradition of a magnificent 1920's grand lodge. With rough-hewn beams, rich leathers and massive granite throughout, the resort is the true definition of classic Lake Tahoe. Surrounded by the beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains, with 300 days of sunshine a year, the 26 acre resort on Lake Tahoe's North Shore is just 34 miles southwest of Reno and 100 miles northeast of Sacramento.

 

The Little Nell
Aspen, Colorado

Uniquely situated at the base of Aspen Mountain, The Little Nell is Aspen's only ski-in - ski-out property and is regarded as Colorado's premier luxury resort. The Little Nell blends the virtues of a small country inn with the personalized services and amenities of a grand hotel. With only 92 accommodations decorated in a warm comfortable motif, luxury abounds at every nook, from the cozy gas-burning fireplaces to the deluxe goose-down stuffed sofas and oversized beds with fluffy down duvets and pillows. The Little Nell is affiliated with the prestigious Relais & Chateaux group and has been awarded the Mobil 5 Star resort for 8 years and has had the AAA 5 Diamond award for 10 years.

 

The Homestead
Hot Springs, Virgina

Nestled amidst the splendor of Virginia's Allegheny Mountain lies The Homestead, one of Virginia's premier mountain resorts. As one of the country's leading historic resorts and a National Historic Landmark, The Homestead has been providing luxuriously appointed resort accommodations to Presidents, Princes, and sports enthusiasts alike since its founding in 1766. The Homestead offers acres of excitement and relaxation for the entire family. The Homestead is one of Virginia's pioneer ski resorts, offering guests the opportunity to ski, snowboard and snow tube their way through mounds of fresh snow. No matter how much or little you wish to do, The Homestead offers endless vacation adventures for the entire family.

 

Inn at Lost Creek
Telluride, Colorado

 

Charming and unpretentious with extraordinary service, this luxury boutique hotel is located in the center of Telluride’s Ski Resort in Mountain Village. The Inn’s 32 uniquely designed suites, Restaurant and Bar, and massage facility are complemented by a rustic, refined décor. Luxury room amenities include jetted tubs, steam showers, stone fireplaces, luxury kitchen facilities and private use of Inn’s roof-top spas. With ski-in, ski-out access in winter, the Inn offers exceptional guest service in a stunningly beautiful setting, 100 yards from Telluride’s free gondola linking Mountain Village with the historic Town of Telluride.