The stone-and-timber resort crowns Beaver Creek Mountain above the bustle of Vail Valley like one of King Ludwig's Bavarian castles. Inside this imposing hotel are all the amenities any royal might desire—panoramic views from most rooms, stone fireplaces in more than a third, and high, plush beds in all. When you're finished hiking or skiing (or grow tired of gazing out at your kingdom from a...
A luxury spin on the classic mountain lodge.:
A log timbered lobby with huge slopeside windows and a massive stone fireplace sets the tone for this chic ski-in, ski-out hotel. It was inspired by the great lodges of the turn-of-the-century American West and was built in harmony with the grandeur of the surrounding national forest. Guests come here for the obvious in the winter---to ski. And during the summer families are attracted by nearby...