Dec 19, 2023
2 min read
3 Winter Wonderland Hotels in the US
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When temperatures are dropping, there’s nothing better than sipping hot cocoa next to a crackling fireplace. And there's no better place to do so than in these charming retreats, where snow-draped landscapes and fireside comfort await. Offering everything from winter sports to quiet strolls through frost-kissed towns, these hotels make the perfect base camp for your next US winter adventure.
1. Salish Lodge and Spa, Snoqualmie, WA
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Salish Lodge and Spa is nestled in the picturesque winter landscape of Snoqualmie Falls in the Pacific Northwest, just 30 minutes from Seattle. This charming retreat is a serene escape amidst snow-covered surroundings. Cozy up in one of the hotel’s 86 rooms with wood-burning fireplaces, balconies, and soaking tubs.
When it comes to amenities, we love the hydrotherapy pools at the award-winning spa, and we highly recommend the farm-to-table restaurant with unreal waterfall views. There’s also access to a host of outdoor activities like hiking, biking, fishing, and golfing, or one of our favorites - simply unwinding this winter wonderland.
2. Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City, UT
Situated in the peaks of Park City, this luxury ski-in/ski-out lodge offers some of the best access to Deer Valley Resort. The rooms and suites are spacious and have a balanced blend of modern style and mountain charm for the perfect magical alpine getaway.
The award-winning spa, year-round heated outdoor pool, and assortment of mountain-based activities are just more reasons to love this winter paradise.
3. Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge, Telluride, CO
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Found in a snowy alpine setting, this five-star lodge is perfectly placed in the heart of the majestic San Juan Mountains in Telluride, Colorado. Its prime location just steps from the gondola consistently wins it a high rank among North America's top ski-in/ski-out resorts.
Blending European charm with modern mountain elegance, the property caters to leisure and sports enthusiasts with amenities including a spa, a heated outdoor pool, two hot tubs, a fitness center, and unbeatable proximity to the mountains.