1) St. Regis Deer Valley, Utah
Settled at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, this classic resort offers state-of-the-art spa services, heated outdoor pools and hot tubs and an enchanting terrace from which one can watch the sun blaze over snow-laden peaks. When you want to escape the tranquility for a taste of quaint mountain town life, all you need to do is take a ride down their signature funicular.
Visit stregisdeervalley.com to book.
2) Four Seasons Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Famous for its romantic remoteness in the Grand Teton Mountain Range, this hotel attracts international visitors not only for the extreme skiing but also for its breathtaking wildlife. Guests can hop on a sleigh to watch thousands of elk roam free, while adventure-seekers can experience the full sweeping beauty in a luxury helicopter tour.
Visit fourseasons.com to book.
3) The Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado
As the only five-star, five-diamond hotel in Aspen, Little Nell is the obvious choice for anyone who wants a resort that has housed hundreds of luminaries in its hallowed halls. The absolute epitome in luxury living, it's the perfect place to go for a more relaxed stay. Curl up on a fur rug in front of a roaring fireplace while sipping champagne and surveying the twinkling lights of the city.
Visit thelittlenell.com to book.
4) Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee
Set on 4,200 acres in the Great Smoky mountains, this elegant country-style haven is a real pastoral treasure. With cozy hillside cottages, artisanal farm produce and antique rocking chairs inside screened patios, it's the intersection of rustic charm and traditional luxury.
Visit blackberryfarm.com to book.
5) Salish Lodge and Spa, Seattle, Washington
Is there anything quite as picturesque as an inn perched atop a cascading waterfall? Nestled in the foothills of the appropriately0named Cascade Mountain, on the periphery of Snoqualmie Falls, there's no better peak from which to enjoy a glass of wine and soak in nature. The luxury lodge also offers an ice-skating rink, award-winning restaurants with stunning views and even its own honey bee apiary.
Visit salishlodge.com to book.
6) The Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park, California
Those seeking a distinctly Anglican experience should look no further than the high ceilings, stone fireplaces, stenciled beams, hand-woven tapestries and celestial stained-glass windows of the Ahwahnee Hotel. Built in 1927, tons of timber and stone were hauled across treacherous mountain roads to provide an abode where visitors can truly appreciate Yosemite National Park's most iconic views: Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and Glacier Point.
Visit yosemitepark.com to book.
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7) Inn on Bilmore Estate, North Carolina
A bastion of Old World Charm, this 1895 chateau offers all the glamour and elegance of a trip to France. The 8,000 estate lying in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains boasts beautifully-manicured lawns, a renowned winery and bedrooms fit for a king and queen. They even have a Downton Abbey-themed package that will make one feel as pampered as a turn-of-the-century aristocrat.
Visit biltmore.com to book.
8) Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, New York
Enshrouded in the Adirondacks and held up entirely by wood beams made from timber from the surrounding area, Whiteface is the epitome of a luxury log cabin. More than any other hotel on the list, it's a family-friendly sanctuary that includes ice-skating, outdoor hot tubs, a large movie theater, nightly campfire readings and even an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, making it the ultimate mountain resort fantasy.
Visit thewhitefacelodge.com to book.
