Are you looking for a five-star ski holiday experience? USA ski resorts offer top-class service on and off the slopes. Whether you’re looking to book a fine-dining experience or you want the best luxury accommodation, there are plenty of luxury ski resorts in the USA. Our experts have created a guide for the most luxurious ski resorts in the USA.
Aspen Snowmass
Aspen Snowmass is one of the most luxurious ski resorts in the USA. It has a delightful combination of elegant Victorian buildings and modern top-class hotels. The ski area is vast and suitable for any type of skier with an impressive 461km of slopes to explore. In addition, the food scene is thriving within the town and many celebrities have been known to eat out in Aspen. Whether you want some of the freshest sushi from Matsuhisa or casual fine dining at Ajax Tavern, there’s a wide choice of cuisine to enjoy.
In the main village, you can enjoy some amazing retail therapy with designer shops such as Ralph Lauren, Fendi, Gucci, Prada and Louis Vuitton. In addition, there are over 50 galleries to explore with different art and historical exhibitions all year around. There’s also the Explorer Bookshop which is a wonderful place to visit when you’re not on the slopes.
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The Little Nell is made up of 92 unique guest rooms including 11 suites and 3 signature suites.
Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek is one of the more relaxed luxury ski resorts in the USA. Its uncrowded slopes and stunning scenery make it one of the most exclusive ski resorts in North America. There’s a fantastic choice of luxury accommodation too with the best service and facilities. There are even heated pavements and escalators to the slopes, which is an unrivalled ski resort experience. If you’re looking for retail therapy there are the top designer shops within the main village too.
Every year Beaver Creek hosts the FIS World Cup Alpine Ski Tour. In December, the best ski racers in the world compete against each other. A truly unique sporting event that is a must-see if you’re in town during the races.
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The Hyatt exudes quality and a feeling of elegance which is totally committed to guest convenience.
Breckenridge
Breckenridge is the highest ski resort in North America and is one of the most luxurious ski resorts in the USA. Most of the hotels are in a perfect ski-in ski-out location, which is ideal for getting to the slopes with minimal fuss. If you’re a foodie, you’re in for a treat because there are over 140 bars and restaurants to enjoy. We highly recommend a delightful fine-dining experience at the Hearthstone restaurant, which has an incredible menu.
The skiing itself is superb. Due to the high altitude you can get very reliable ski conditions throughout the winter. In addition to the 139km of slopes in the area, there’s incredible off-piste skiing available. Skiers around the world flock to the area to enjoy its amazing terrain.
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With 45 luxurious guestrooms, the Crystal Peak Lodge offers the utmost comfort for you whenever you’re in your rooms.
Heavenly
On the border of California and Nevada, Heavenly is a fantastic luxury ski resort in the USA. Best known for its fantastic powder skiing, it also offers top-class accommodation options. It has 378km of pistes to enjoy that are suitable for all abilities of skier or snowboarder. Its location between each state means there are influences from both sides in terms of culture and cuisine. The scenery is truly breath taking on and off the slopes too.
Heavenly is a unique ski resort because it’s also a casino town. The nightlife is lively with bright lights, entertainers, live music and dancing to enjoy.
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The Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe is the perfect mountain base for your next North American ski holiday.
Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole has some of the most challenging terrain in North America and is most suited to advanced skiers. However, it does have some brilliant luxury accommodation options in the area. It also takes pride in its culinary scene. The restaurants in the area take a ‘farm to table’ approach. Back in 2014, it was included in America’s Top Five New Foodie Cities, so you know you will have a fantastic dining experience.
The town of Jackson breathes Wild West, with its clapboard buildings, wooden sidewalks and saloon bars complete with swinging doors, horse saddle stools and live music. It is definitely different from your typical European ski resort.
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The Amangani Hotel features a luxurious interior throughout starting at the entrance hall, all the way through to each individual bedroom.
Mammoth
Mammoth is a high-altitude ski resort at 2,425m-3,370m but is also a brilliant luxury ski resort in the USA. It has excellent luxury ski accommodation options and the service on and off the slopes is first-class. If you’re looking for a fantastic fine-dining experience, we recommend booking a table at the Lakefront Restaurant for some of the best food in town.
As one of the highest ski resorts in North America, the snow is very reliable during the ski season. It has 90km of fantastic slopes to enjoy and some incredible off-piste terrain to enjoy within the boundaries.
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This year round resort hotel in the Village development offers easy access to the skiing and fantastic amenities.
Park City
Park City is one of the most luxurious ski resorts in the USA because of its fantastic choice of luxury ski accommodation in the area. The skiing is superb with 250km of slopes that has something for any type of skier. It is a lively town with a lot to offer. The restaurant scene is thriving and we recommend eating out at Freshies Lobster for some of the best seafood around.
If you love cocktails we recommend heading over to The Cabin on Main Street. There’s a fantastic menu of drinks, freshly made in house. You can also enjoy an abundance of shopping on offer, bowling alleys, museums and galleries, as well as beauty treatments and wellness.
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The Waldorf Astoria is one of the original, grand hotel brands depicting elegance, luxury and personalised service.
Steamboat
Steamboat is known mainly for its superb forest terrain but is also a great luxury ski destination. There are great accommodation options and there are over 100 bars and restaurants to explore in the main village. We recommend booking an evening at the Four Points Lodge which is only accessible by a snowcat journey and serves delicious cuisine.
There’s also great off-slope activities such as horseback riding, snowmobiling, hot springs, sleigh ride dinners and much more. For those wanting a bit of retail therapy there’s two main shopping malls in the area you can browse through.
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The Steamboat Grand is a 327 room luxury hotel , in a supreme slopeside location.
Vail
Vail is one of the most stylish luxury ski resorts in the USA. The ski resort has the largest single ski mountain in North America. There’s a great range of luxury ski accommodation within the main village. In addition, there’s a brilliant selection of fine-dining restaurants and classy bars to enjoy during your stay. We recommend eating at Larkspur and trying the first-class ingredients on their menu.
Many famous faces from around the world visit Vail during the ski season. There’s an impressive 234km of slopes with varied pistes for different abilities. Off the slopes, the town itself has a classy touch with a welcoming atmosphere.
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The brilliant Arrabelle hotel in Vail is a luxurious property ideally located for your ski holiday.
To find out more about the most luxurious ski resorts in the USA, please call our ski experts on 0207 471 7700.
