10 Luxurious Ski-In, Ski-Out Hotels To Elevate Your Winter Getaway

Winter isn’t complete without some time on the slopes. While there are plenty of places to practice winter sports across North America, only a handful of places allow you to truly live, breathe, and sleep skiing and snowboarding.

Being able to head out on the slopes first thing in the morning without long treks can transform a skiing adventure from average to extraordinary. From Alberta to Vermont, here’s a list of the best ski-in, ski-out hotels you should consider for your next snowy-weather getaway.

1. The Blake at Taos Ski Valley — Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico

Price: From $515 nightly

The Blake at Taos Ski Valley is perhaps single-handedly putting New Mexico on the map as a top ski destination in North America. With lessons for kids and adults, private ski tour guides, and slopes for people of all skill levels, Taos Ski Valley is the perfect place for families to have fun in the snow.

The hotel has 120 ski trails, including double black diamond slopes for experienced skiers. The resort posts live weather and trail updates on its website so guests know what to expect as soon as their boards hit the snow.

In addition to skiing, Taos and the surrounding area offer ice skating, snowmobiling, and cross-country experiences throughout the winter.

2. Fairmont Chateau Whistler — Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

Price: From $1,071 nightly

Thanks to its mountain setting, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a popular hotel all year, but it’s exceptionally breathtaking in the winter.

During the winter, over 8,000 acres of land is blanketed in snow, including the 2 mountains where the property resides. All you have to do is head out the front door, and you can start skiing or snowboarding on your way to the lifts and the slopes.

You can elevate your trip by booking one of the hotel’s ski packages or a few sessions at the resort’s ski school. You can enjoy hot chocolate offered by the resort’s ski valet at the end of the day. 

Inside, the hotel has its fair share of amenities to make winter warm and cozy. A select handful of the hotel’s suites have fireplaces, and all rooms have views of the surrounding landscape.

Hot Tip:

Fairmont properties participate in the ALL – Accor Live Limitless loyalty program. ALL members can earn and redeem Reward points for their stays.

3. Fairmont Tremblant — Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada

Price: From $243 nightly

Surrounded by woods and mountains, the Fairmont Tremblant offers avid skiers a luxury vacation experience.

Since the resort sits at the foot of the Tremblant mountain, you can start your skiing adventures as soon as you head outside on your way to the lifts. The area is conveniently divided its over 100 ski trails into 4 courses to suit everyone from beginners to seasoned pros.

For most of the winter, Fairmont’s snow is entirely natural. However, to help the season be as fun and exciting as possible, the hotel has one of the most complex and powerful snowmaking systems on the continent to replenish the flurries when needed.

If you’d like a break from skiing, the hotel has a world-class spa, health center, and dining. It also has live music in the evenings.

4. Four Seasons Jackson Hole — Teton Village, Wyoming

Price: From $572 nightly

Tucked away in a valley near Grand Teton National Park, the Four Seasons Jackson Hole offers avid skiers a winter wonderland.

While the resort is majestic all year, with nature walks, hiking, and luxury amenities for guests, winter is its most popular season. That’s mainly because the hotel is near some of the best ski slopes in the state.

With thousands of acres to explore, you don’t have to go far before you can start skiing through Wyoming’s wilderness. The hotel has an ambassador program, so professional winter sports athletes can be found honing their skills on the slopes. The hotel offers snowmobile tours and rentals if you’d prefer more speed.

Four Seasons Jackson Hole has embraced alpine ski culture and offers guests a relaxing après-ski experience after a day on the slopes.

5. The Little Nell — Aspen, Colorado

Price: From $729 nightly

Aspen’s only 5-star hotel, The Little Nell, is a skiing haven in the Colorado mountains. Famous for its slopes, guests can ski at the Little Nell from fall until well into spring. This late-season skiing has become one of the resort’s hallmarks, with après-ski parties and warmer weather drawing skiers and snowboarders to the mountains.

While avid skiers and snowboarders love the slopes here, plenty of trails are also suitable for beginners. You can book a private lesson or sign up for the resort’s ski school.

You don’t have to worry about bringing your gear. Everything you might need to enjoy the snow can be rented from the hotel, making your getaway as stress-free as possible. You can unwind at the on-site wellness center if you need to relax after hours in the snow.

6. The Lodge at Spruce Peak — Stowe, Vermont

Price: From $421 nightly or 35,000 to 45,000 World of Hyatt points per night.

The Lodge at Spruce Peak is the area’s only ski-in, ski-out hotel. Known for its breathtaking setting and luxury amenities, it’s an oasis for anyone who loves spending their winters on the slopes. While the mountains might seem intimidating, especially Mount Mansfield, which boasts the state’s highest peak, there’s a course for anyone.

Over 100 ski trails range in difficulty from bunny slopes to black diamond courses. About half of the trails are suitable for intermediate-level skiers. Sign up for the resort’s ski school lessons if you’re new to skiing.

Be sure to set aside time to unwind after hours on the slopes by taking advantage of the Lodge’s wellness center and spa. There’s an on-site salon if you’d like to debut a new look while you apres-ski.

7. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe — Truckee, California

Price: From $515 nightly or 78,400 Marriott Bonvoy points

In the warmer months, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, is a serene natural wonderland where visitors can relax, enjoy the lake, and spend their days golfing or relaxing by the water. As soon as the winter hits, the resort transforms into a winter wonderland in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Every year, millions of skiers flock to the hotel for winter vacations. Skiing adventures can start when you step outside while walking to the trails.

This isn’t just a regular ski lodge, though. In Ritz-Carlton fashion, your day on the slopes is full of luxuries, from a mountainside concierge ready to assist you to world-class instructors to help improve your skills. You can rent or get custom-fitted gear while on-site.

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If you’d prefer other activities, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also offered.

8. One Ski Hill Place —Breckenridge, Colorado

Price: From $218 nightly

Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, One Ski Hill Place is one of Colorado’s top ski resorts.

The hotel is part of the Breckenridge resort system, which offers world-class skiing and snowboarding. However, what makes One Ski Hill Place special is its vicinity to the slopes. The hotel’s accommodations are at the mountain’s base, so you can ski from the door.

From high alpine skiing to beginner classes, there’s something for everyone here. You can sit back and enjoy the views from the gondola lift that can take you to other peaks or into town.

Breckenridge takes winter activities seriously, so even if you want a break from skiing, there’s still plenty to do, from arts and crafts to snowshoe hikes. You can spend your days at the resort’s famous spa.

9. St. Regis Deer Valley — Deer Valley, Utah

Price: From $470 nightly or 90,000 Marriott Bonvoy points

St. Regis Deer Valley combines luxury and outdoor adventure with a location in the Wasatch Mountains. The hotel offers a variety of amenities to guests, no matter when they visit. During the winter, skiing experiences are elevated to new heights.

Visitors staying at the St. Regis get access to a private ski valet and ski-in, ski-out rooms so you can get ready to hit the slopes as soon as you step outside. You can bring your gear or rent what you need from the lodge for a more hands-off trip.

After hours out on the slopes, enjoy a hot drink by the fire and a meal or a treatment at the spa. You can indulge in a little winter swimming at the resort’s heated outdoor pool for a magical and rejuvenating experience.

10. Sunshine Mountain Lodge — Banff, Alberta, Canada

Price: From $257 nightly

Tucked away in Banff National Park, Sunshine Mountain Lodge is one of Alberta’s premier winter destinations for ski lovers. While the hotel is popular among seasoned skiers and snowboarders, beginners also fall in love with the lodge thanks to its world-class classes, skilled instructors, and breathtaking views.

Most of the hotel’s trails are intermediate-level, but there are plenty of leisurely slopes for guests new to skiing and some of the best pistes in the world for pros.

For 6 months out of the year, Sunshine Mountain welcomes skiers on its thousands of acres of slopes. Skiing is such a draw that the hotel offers special passes and deals for returning skiers. However, downtown Banff is just a short drive away if you want a break from the snow.

Final Thoughts

North America has no shortage of options when it comes to hotels that offer remarkable skiing experiences. No matter your budget, a lodge, hotel, or resort is ready to offer a one-of-a-kind trip out on the slopes.

We hope this list has inspired you to plan your ski trip. All you have to do now is choose where you’ll be staying.