Best Ski Hotels & Resorts in North America (USA & Canada)

It’s that season once again when ski destinations in the northern hemisphere are preparing for winter, with temperatures gradually dropping. I’ve previously shared insights into the finest ski resorts in Europe, and now, we shift our focus to North America.

While North American ski areas may not match the vastness of their European counterparts in the Alps, they often offer stunning and less-crowded mountain landscapes, superior powder quality with frequent snowfalls, reduced avalanche risks, and shorter queues at ski lifts. The prime ski resorts are situated in the U.S. states of Utah (Park City), Wyoming (Jackson Hole), and Colorado (Aspen, Vail, Beaver Creek), as well as the Canadian provinces of British Columbia (Whistler) and Alberta (Lake Louise). These regions boast a diverse selection of five-star resorts catering not only to skilled skiers and snowboarders but also to discerning travelers.

Before embarking on your skiing adventure, take a look at my curated list of the best ski resorts in North America.

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1. AMANGANI, WYOMING

Located in proximity to some of the finest ski slopes in the United States, as well as the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Amangani stands as a luxurious resort open throughout the year. A picturesque 20-minute drive away, Amangani’s hotel ski lounge is situated in the heart of Teton Village in Jackson Hole, offering premier ski and snowboard terrain in North America. Amangani, which translates to ‘peaceful home,’ is perched on the crest of East Gros Ventre Butte, providing breathtaking views of the Grand Tetons and Snake River Valley below. As the inaugural Aman resort in North America, it captures the essence of the American West. Meticulously crafted with materials indigenous to Wyoming, Amangani boasts redwood walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, and intricately woven cowhide chairs. The expansive suites feature king-sized beds, a fireplace, and a daybed, with sliding glass doors leading to a deck that overlooks the majestic mountains.

2. THE ST REGIS DEER VALLEY, UTAH

Luxury and adventure meet on the slopes of the majestic Wastach Mountains at The St Regis Deer Valley, one of the best luxury ski hotels in Northern America. Combining understated elegance with mountain ambiance in the private Deer Crest community, The St Regis pampers guests in an impressive setting with effortless access to a world of year-round outdoor sports and the vibrant town of Park City. Surround yourself in absolute luxury with ski-in, ski-out access to Deer Valley’s impeccably groomed slopes, a private ski beach, split-level infinity swimming pool with adjacent hot tubs, a fabulous spa, world-class restaurants, and family traditions and recreational activities at every turn. Enjoy elevated cuisine at newly opened RIME Seafood & Steak, offering a fresh take on land and sea classics sourcing fresh, sustainably caught seafood and the best local meats prepared by world-class chefs.

3. PARK HYATT BEAVER CREEK RESORT AND SPA, COLORADO

The intersection of opulence and adventure awaits on the slopes of the majestic Wasatch Mountains at The St. Regis Deer Valley, recognized as one of the premier luxury ski hotels in North America. Blending refined elegance with the mountain ambiance within the exclusive Deer Crest community, The St. Regis provides a lavish retreat with convenient access to a plethora of year-round outdoor activities and the lively town of Park City. Indulge in unparalleled luxury with ski-in, ski-out privileges to Deer Valley’s meticulously maintained slopes, a private ski beach, a split-level infinity pool accompanied by adjacent hot tubs, an exquisite spa, top-tier restaurants, and an array of family traditions and recreational pursuits. Delight in exceptional cuisine at the recently opened RIME Seafood & Steak, presenting a fresh interpretation of land and sea classics with sustainably sourced seafood and the finest local meats expertly prepared by world-class chefs.

4. THE ST REGIS ASPEN, COLORADO

The renowned St. Regis Aspen hotel epitomizes a modern rendition of a Gilded Age mountainside manor, serving as an unwavering retreat for enthusiasts of fine dining, wine aficionados, and those with a penchant for culture and adventure. Positioned just a few steps from Aspen’s iconic slopes and offering top-tier amenities and St. Regis hospitality, the resort is enveloped by frigid mountain streams, glistening alpine lakes, and majestic snow-capped peaks. Each of the 179 guest rooms presents breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains, inspiring guests to rise with the early light and embark on the legendary Colorado slopes. The RAKxa Wellness Spa operates throughout the year, complemented by a 24-hour fitness center. Ideally situated at the base of Aspen Mountain, the hotel is conveniently within walking distance of Aspen’s exclusive boutiques, dining establishments, and entertainment venues.

5. VICEROY SNOWMASS, COLORADO

At the Viceroy Snowmass Hotel, you have access to one of North America’s premier ski destinations right at your doorstep. Just a few minutes away from downtown Aspen, this remarkable ski-in/ski-out resort boasts a grandeur reminiscent of a vast fortress, equally fitting against the backdrop of the Himalayas or in its present setting. The resort’s 173 residences, designed with a residential touch, offer custom interiors, pillow-top mattresses adorned with 100% Egyptian cotton bed linens, well-equipped granite-counter kitchens, and private sundecks. The extensive spa facility, featuring a soaking pool fed by a waterfall, provides a range of wellness experiences, from Ute Native American-inspired therapies to contemporary beauty rituals. The dining options are inspired, and the après-ski activities add to the allure. Notably, the resort has received acclaim for its sustainability initiatives, contributing to the preservation of the pristine Rocky Mountain playground that extends beyond its boundaries.

6. STEIN ERIKSEN LODGE DEER VALLEY, UTAH

Named in honor of the Norwegian Olympic Gold Medal skier Stein Eriksen and situated mid-mountain at Deer Valley Resort, this lodge offers a European-style retreat in the heart of Park City. The establishment not only lives up to its reputation but exceeds expectations, featuring a stunning spa, world-class dining, renowned service, and convenient ski-in/ski-out access to 2,000 acres of pristine terrain in one of the finest winter destinations in America. Each of the 180 rooms or suites is crafted with rich colors, natural textures, and luxurious fabrics, incorporating elements of Norway’s traditional style blended with contemporary American aesthetics. With over 145 stone fireplaces scattered throughout the property, many within individual suites, a sense of coziness and warmth permeates the cathedral ceilings in the well-appointed communal areas. The restaurant Glitretind, offering seasonal and locally sourced cuisine, has solidified its position as one of the region’s premier dining venues.

7. THE LITTLE NELL, COLORADO

With the city of Aspen at its doorstep and Aspen Mountain as its backyard, The Little Nell provides ski-in, ski-out access to the historic Aspen Mountain. As the sole recipient in Aspen of both the Forbes/Mobil and AAA Five-Diamond Awards, The Little Nell boasts 92 generously sized guest rooms, including 11 suites and three signature suites. From exquisite haute cuisine to a cellar housing 20,000 bottles of wine, and from the attentive concierges in the lobby to those on the mountains, this hotel has been described by guests as ‘the Aspen of Aspen.’ Regular celebrity visitors include Jack Nicholson, Kevin Costner, Kate Hudson, Elle Macpherson, Heidi Klum, Jennifer Aniston, and Mariah Carey, who has reportedly reserved the penthouse in previous years for a captivating view of Aspen Mountain.

8. FOUR SEASONS RESORT WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Situated on Canada’s breathtaking west coast just north of Vancouver, the pedestrian village of Whistler is home to the largest ski resort in North America. Guests staying at the Four Seasons Whistler can indulge in a plethora of activities on or off the mountain before retiring to one of the resort’s 273 welcoming guestrooms, suites, townhouses, or 20 luxurious private residences. Each accommodation is elegantly adorned with wood, featuring its own gas fireplace and private balconies that offer stunning views of the mountains, forest, valley, pool, or courtyard. After the exhilaration of skiing, golf, or shopping, guests can breathe in the alpine air during a massage with clay from a nearby lake or unwind in outdoor whirlpools while taking in the snow-capped peaks. The hotel’s renowned restaurant, Sidecut Steakhouse, specializes in Canadian Prime Beef.

Discover Four Seasons Whistler, located in British Columbia, Canada. A destination and resort with year- round exhilarating adventures.
After a day of mountain adventures, enjoy the iconic outdoor patio with après at the courtyard camper. Toasted s’mores and hot chocolate by the firepit.
Experience the daily wine reception before embarking on an evening of elevated dining at SIDECUT Steakhouse.

9. The Lodge At Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection

The Lodge at Blue Sky is a contemporary luxury resort set on a 3500-acre ranch near Park City Utah Opening May 2019 Blue Sky is the ultimate outdoor playground offering guests transformational Western-inspired experiences year-round The 46 accommodations in Sky House/Earth House/Creek House are designed to mirror the unique aspects of the environment on which they are situated and offer guests yet another powerful opportunity to reconnect with nature Guests are invited to slow down and forge meaningful connections with the land/animals/people through pursuits such as horseback riding/fly fishing or hiking during the summer and skiing/snow shoeing or cross country during the winter The iconic Auberge Spa invites reconnection with the self through indulgent treatments/ yoga/guided meditation and products that feature nourishing bloom-to-bottle ingredients Dining at Blue Sky features organic locally sourced ingredients with many grown or harvested on-site The High West Distillery produces world-class whiskey offering guests the opportunity for tastings and tours to learn the finer points of the distillation process from grain to glass.

10. Montage Deer Valley

Montage Deer Valley opened December 2010 in the year-round community of Park City Utah North America s finest mountain resort destination. Reminiscent of great mountain lodges this refined Mountain Craftsman resort is less than five minutes from Park City s celebrated Main Street and an easy 40-minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport SLC. Engaging all-season indoor and outdoor activities include true ski-in ski-out access to Deer Valley Resort named North America s number 1 ski resort by Ski magazine for an unprecedented five consecutive years 2008-2012. The 154 deluxe guestrooms and 66 suites and private residences ranging from one to four bedrooms all feature fireplaces and expansive views of the majestic Wasatch Front. The resort also offers extensive 24-hour services several inventive dining options a gourmet gastro-pub with regulation bowling lanes darts and nostalgic arcade games a sushi bar a 35000-square-foot alpine-inspired spa outdoor pool and whirlpools outdoor terrace with fire pits one-of-a-kind retail shops and 55000-square-feet of indoor and outdoor event space for executive meetings and special events. Year-round activities including hiking biking golf and fly-fishing. Montage Deer Valley offers guests shopping dining cultural events recreation and festivals all just minutes from the resort.

11. Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection

Madeline Hotel and Residences is Telluride’s top luxury resort hotel, a place to comfort your senses as well as your soul after a day filled with an impressive array of activities available year-round in this legendary mountain resort. Ideally located in mountain village at the very base of the world-renowned Telluride ski area in Colorado, Madeline hotel and residences offers ski-in, ski-out convenience and delivers every imaginable amenity with warmth and friendliness. whether having your boots warmed before your next run down the slopes, winding down in Madeline spa with one or more of our exquisite therapies, or enjoying a gourmet meal and fine wines at m club, Madeline hotel and residences represents the very best luxury lodging telluride has to offer.

12. Four Seasons Resort And Residences Vail

The Four Seasons Resort Vail is a bold new landmark at the gateway to Vail village – just short stall to shops restaurants and the vista bahn chairlift.Guest rooms and suites are decorated in an arts and crafts style and most offer stone fireplace and balconies. Living areas have comfortable chairs and flat-screen TVS with DVD players. The large bathrooms features a deep soaking tub separate shower stall, and separate WC. Rooms have wireless internet access while-complimentary-internet access is available in the business centre.The style of the Four Seasons Resort Vail is healthful and invigorating with a restaurant that offers nutritious, conscious dining as well as a rejuvenating spa, fitness centre and year round outdoor pool. Children have access to the kids centre depending on their ages. A complimentary resort shuttle service is available to locations in the Vail village although it is just a short walk to the resort ski concierge at the foot of the vista bahn chairlift Four seasons resort Vails with thoughtfully personalized care will make every stay in Vail effortlessly exhilarating and memorable.

Private Residences equipped with full kitchens, spacious living areas, and private terraces or balconies.
27 Private Residences are one-of- a-kind. Beyond skiing and snowboarding on Vail Mountain, guests can engage in snowshoeing, ice skating, and snowmobile tours.
Speyside Café now serving elevated coffee drinks in the morning, whisky cocktails, neat drams, and seasonal bites. All day – Speyside Café will welcome guests as Speyside Speakeasy on select nights through the season.

13. 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. *Please note that hotel is completely non-smoking. Guests are allowed to smoke on balconies and patios of guest rooms and outdoor areas throughout the Resort.High in the Rockies – on the doorstep of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, the jagged peaks of Wyoming s Teton Range rise abruptly over pristine forests, fast-running rivers and the broad, flat valley known as Jackson Hole. Winter s deep snows offer powder skiing-snowboarding-cross-country skiing and dog sledding for all skill levels. Spring and summer activities range from fly-fishing and river rafting to rock climbing-horseback riding-kayaking-mountain biking-golfing and tennis. This inspirational setting supports a thriving theatre – art and music scene – while countless films have made the most of Jackson Hole s magnificent alpine vistas. The town of Jackson – 12 miles /19 kilometres away – has a population of about 8 600, but many more visitors arrive regularly to experience the vast unspoiled wilderness and the romance of the Old West.

Ski in/out luxury with slope-side access to some of the best skiing and riding in the western U.S.
A gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.
Two new immersive Yellowstone Experiences exclusive to Four Seasons, Day with the Wolves and American Serengeti.
Year-round daily Resort programming including art tours and mixology classes.
Newly renovated guest rooms and suites

14. FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE, ALBERTA

Nestled amidst towering mountain peaks, the grand Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel is set against the backdrop of the majestic Victoria Glacier and a sparkling emerald lake. Situated in Alberta’s Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this globally renowned hotel is celebrated for its commitment to progressive environmental stewardship and responsible tourism. Originally established as a hub for outdoor enthusiasts and alpinists over a century ago, the expansive Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise stands as a year-round luxury mountain resort. It offers picturesque hiking and canoe activities during the summer, while the dramatic winter months beckon with heli-skiing, dogsledding, ice-skating, and sleigh-riding. Following a day of outdoor pursuits in the invigorating fresh air, guests can unwind in the hotel’s exceptional spa facilities or indulge in fine dining at one of its many restaurants.

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