Waking up in the morning at your hotel and being just steps from the ski slopes is as good as it gets on a ski vacation. True ski-in and ski-out lodging means that you can ski directly to and from your accommodations. That quick trip to your room to rest and recount your day’s adventure(s) in front of a roaring fire, with your favorite beverage in hand, makes the cost worth every penny.
So, with another great ski season underway, we’re here to round up a few of our picks for the top ski-in and ski-out accommodations in America for your next ski vacation. Note: Prices listed are generalities and change regularly.
The Best Ski-In, Ski-Out Hotels In America
East
Vermont’s Sugarbush at Clay Brook offers luxury slopeside accommodations for the easiest mountain access to Sugarbush. Enjoy full ski valet, boot warming services, and in-room massages on request during the winter. Other amenities include underground valet parking, a private fitness room, an outdoor heated pool, and hot tubs. Bonus: Dog-friendly rooms are also available so you don’t have to leave Fido behind. Rates start at $330 per night.
Killington’s Grand Resort in Vermont is Killington’s only full-service mountainside hotel featuring convenient ski-bridge access to the slopes from December to March (snow conditions permitting). Amenities include restaurants, a game room, a health club, a 75-foot outdoor heated pool, and two hot tubs. Rates from $230 per night.
Rounding out Vermont is the recently renovated Forbes 4-star Lodge at Spruce Peak in Stowe. The Lodge at Spruce Peak is Stowe’s only slopeside ski-in, ski-out destination, located at the base of Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain Resort. Accommodations range from cozy studios with mountain views to spacious 4-bedroom penthouse residences complete with all the comforts of home. Amenities include a spa, fitness center, heated pool, and four on-property dining options. The lodge is steps away from Spruce Peak Village Center, where you can enjoy outdoor ice skating, an Adventure Center with an indoor climbing wall, shopping, and other dining options. Pets are welcome and receive their very own bed and chew toy upon arrival. Prices start at $330.
The Mountain Club on Loon, featuring 234 recently renovated rooms, is the only slopeside hotel at the base of New Hampshire’s Loon Mountain. After a day of play on the slope, kick back and relax in the casual Black Diamond Pub, swim in the outdoor or indoor pool, or take some “me” time to enjoy a treatment in the spa. Other amenities include fitness equipment, a game room, and in-room kitchen/kitchenettes. Rates start around $150 per night.
Over in Maine, the Jordan Hotel at Sunday River Resort is conveniently located on the edge of the Jordan Bowl Ski area. Renovated for the 2024/25 season, the Jordan Hotel has a brand new lobby with a more spacious layout complemented by wood accents and rich textures that evoke the spirit of Maine. It offers direct access to the Lollapalooza trail that brings guests right down to the Jordan 8 lift, one of the most advanced ski lifts in North America. The hotel has 186 rooms ranging from studios to 3-bedroom suites, while amenities include a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, full-service spa, complimentary resort shuttle, and a ski valet. Rooms start at $200 per night.
Check out more ski-in, ski-out hotels in New England here.
Midwest
MountainTop, at Michigan’s Crystal Mountain, offers accommodations with ski-in/ski-out convenience and panoramic views overlooking the beautiful Betsie River Valley and beyond. Note that in the Midwest, ski-in/ski-out has a little bit of a different meaning. At MountainTop, it means being within 500 feet of the slopes and lifts. Pro tip: Bring your own s’mores fixings to take advantage of the outdoor fire pits after a day of skiing. Prices start at about $249 per night.
Another Michigan favorite is The Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa at Boyne Mountain. Located in the town of Boyne Falls, this resort has been a premiere family-friendly destination for over 70 years. Guests are just a 5-minute walk to the lifts, while it’s also just a short walk to the Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark so that the fun can continue after the lifts stop spinning. The Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa has 220 rooms including one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites. Amenities include a heated indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness center, a cafe and restaurant, and a full-service spa. Rates start at $200 per night.
In Minnesota, Eagle Ridge Resort offers ski-in/ski-out access to Lutsen Mountains, the largest ski resort in the Midwest. Rooms include the newly renovated Fireplace Studio, outfitted with a queen bed, sofa sleeper, and fireplace. If you’re traveling with friends or family, upgrade to the elite, two-bedroom, or three-bedroom condo. Amenities include an outdoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center. Rates start around $179 per night.
West
The Little Nell is Aspen’s only five-star, five-diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel at the base of Aspen Mountain. It’s hard to leave The Little Nell with such luxurious amenities like an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, fine dining experiences like Element 47, five-star personalized service, and stunning views. However, its location, in the heart of downtown Aspen and just steps from the Silver Queen Gondola, can’t be beat either. Rates start at $700 per night.
You can see more of our picks of the best Aspen hotels in this article.
The St. Regis Hotel is on a mountain ridge in the Snow Park area of Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. The St. Regis Deer Valley offers ski-in/ski-out access to the slopes and lifts via a ski run on the side of the main mountain. A Swiss-built funicular with leather seating scales the 230-vertical-foot ridge where the hotel is perched. Skiers coming down the Deer Hollow run can slip into the hotel’s ski valet station at the end of the day. St. Regis’ amenities include the 14,000 square-foot Remède Spa and a 3,000 square-foot fitness facility overlooking a year-round, outdoor bi-level pool flanked by hot tubs with incredible mountain views. Prices roll up from $500 per night.
Beaver Creek’s Park Hyatt ski-in/ski-out location is in the heart of the luxurious sister resort to Vail, located right next to the Centennial Express Lift at Beaver Creek. Aside from the incredible skiing and riding access, the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek boasts a spa, fitness center, heated outdoor pool, numerous hot tubs overlooking the mountains, and several restaurants. Prices start around $350 per night.
Madeline Hotel & Residences in Telluride is framed by the 14,000-foot peaks surrounding Telluride’s Mountain Village. The Forbes five-star, slopeside resort elevates the luxuriousness of Telluride with amenities like a rooftop pool and its intimate restaurant and bar, the Timber Room, which was named one of America’s best outdoor bars by Travel + Leisure. The gondola, which takes guests to town, is just a short walk away. Madeline Hotel & Residences makes it so that you don’t even need a car. Rates start at $539 per night.
In Wyoming, Jackson Hole’s Teton Village is home to the Four Seasons Resort and Residences, which has a 5-star rating by Forbes and 5 diamonds by AAA. You’ll find the lifts right next door for convenient slope access, while a fitness center, spa, yoga, pool, and several fantastic restaurants and bars headline the resort’s amenities. Guest rooms, suites, and private residences are available. Prices start at $575 per night.
The Blake at Taos, named after the legendary ski resort founders Ernie and Rhoda Blake, reflects the uniqueness of Taos, New Mexico. The Blake is an 80-room alpine guesthouse adjacent to Lift 1, featuring well-appointed rooms and sophisticated suites, all centrally located among the retail shops and dining establishments at the base area of Taos Ski Valley. Enjoy on-site dining at the 192, and take advantage of the spa and wellness center, heated pool, and hot tubs for some R&R. Rooms start at $360 per night.
Located just 45 minutes from Yellowstone National Park in Montana, Big Sky Resort is home to the five-star Montage luxury resort. Big Sky’s 139-room ski-in, ski-out hotel provides unparalleled access to the resort and combines a modern design with classic alpine charm for a chic and comfortable slopeside stay. The Montage is headlined by a full-service spa with heated indoor and outdoor pools. There are also five on-site dining options with fine Italian cuisine, fresh-caught seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and much more. Guests who don’t want to ski can explore other activities with Compass Sports, the hotel’s on-site recreational guide and gear experts. Rates start at $550 per night.
Far West
California’s Mammoth Mountain Inn, a quintessential slopeside hotel at Mammoth, provides stunning mountain views and ski-in/ski-out activity into May and beyond. Mammoth Mountain Inn also offers a full-service restaurant, bar and coffee shop, and is within walking distance of Mammoth’s Main Lodge, ski school, the Panorama Gondola, and multiple lifts. But that’s just the beginning; look for the game room, fitness center, heated pool, outdoor hot tubs and several indoor tubs. Rates start at $204 per night.
Further up the Sierras, just a few miles north of Lake Tahoe, The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe boasts ski-in and ski-out access to all that Northstar California has to offer. The mid-mountain luxury hotel features a 17,000-foot spa, a mountainside heated pool, California-inspired dining experiences, and mountain concierge services. The Village at Northstar California’s great dining and shopping options are accessed from the hotel by an intermountain gondola. Rates start at $750 per night.
In the Pacific Northwest, you can nearly ski right into Timberline Lodge, located on the south side of Mt. Hood. Movie fans may recognize the exterior of Timberline from The Shining. The historic property exudes rustic charm and feels a little bit like stepping back in time with its massive wood decor and stone fireplace that rises three stories high. Enjoy après with a view of Mt. Hood at Ram’s Head Bar, and don’t miss the heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Prices start at $260 per night.
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January 01, 2025
