Vail

Manhattan chic meets Colorado ski lodge at this boutique hotel. — Fodor's

Built on what must have been the last available 2.7 acres in Vail, the Four Seasons carves out its niche in this luxury-saturated valley by elevating service to new heights. — Condé Nast Traveler

Vail's newest hotel is certainly a step up when compared with some of the town's aging condos, though the modern design and amenities comes at a hefty price. — Lonely Planet

No other hotel in Vail offers better access to the slopes: this slopeside resort occupies four buildings at the base of the Eagle Bahn gondola in Lionshead village. — Travel + Leisure

Parkitecture-inspired resort with a Wolfgang Puck restaurant and private ski-in/ski-out access to tony Beaver Creek. — Jetsetter

Year-round mountain idyll with ski-in/ski-out access, activities concierges, a full spa and s’mores happy hour. — Jetsetter

Solaris Residences is an upscale condo-style property located in the center of Vail Village, just a few minutes' walk from the slopes. — Oyster

Charming hotel in the heart of the Village, with a Bavarian façade and traditional alpine chalet décor. — Hideaway Report

A beautiful renovation enhances already luxurious amenities in a spectacular setting. — Gayot

The only family-run lodging in town, this hotel boasts incredibly personable staff and an excellent slopeside location, with hot tubs literally at the base of the mountain. — Lonely Planet

This cozy family-run lodge offers balconies that look out onto Vail Mountain or Gore Creek and a lively and diverse feel, thanks to the international guests who return year after year. — Fodor's

The convenience of condos with the amenities of a boutique hotel. — Gayot

In the hotel, charming details such as wood-framed doorways, Berber carpet and marble baths make for a pleasant stay. Fuel up at the generous breakfast spread in the morning. — Lonely Planet

You can't get any closer to a ski run in the United States than the Osprey, unless you sleep on the lift. — Fodor's

A condominium resort at the base of Golden Peak. — Gayot

This campground at the end of Bighorn Rd has 19 tent sites with picnic tables and fire grates nestled in the woods by Gore Creek. — Lonely Planet

This tower is packed with privately owned one-, two- and three-bedroom condos, but you can rent studios too (locked-off bedrooms within a condo). — Lonely Planet

Friendly and unpretentious, this lodge offers a wide variety of private condos from studios (with Murphy bed) to four-bedroom luxury units. — Lonely Planet