Which Marriott Bonvoy hotel, including St Regis, Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, and Westin, is the best luxury ski hotel in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio? Which is best in Canada, America, and Europe? We review the top 10 best Marriott Bonvoy ski hotels below.
Having already reviewed the best Four Seasons ski hotels and the best Hyatt ski hotels, we felt it was time to turn our heads to the Marriott brand of hotels.
Ritz-Carlton hotels are often some of the best Marriott Bonvoy hotels in an area, particularly if you are looking for a club lounge. St Regis and the Luxury Collection are also two top-level Marriott brands, and we have picked hotels from these luxury brands in our rundown below.
Here are the best Marriott ski hotels. All are fantastic, and if you want free breakfast for two, a room upgrade (subject to availability), resort credit, and more don’t forget to book via our luxury travel concierge. If you book with us you will also get your usual Marriott Bonvoy perks and points.
1. The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
Evoking the great mountain lodges of the American West, The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch is the best Ritz-Carlton ski hotel. Renowned for its ski-in/ski-out access on Beaver Creek Mountain and popular Ski Nanny service, The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch sits between Beaver Creek Village and Arrowhead Village, both conveniently accessible via the ski slopes or a complimentary shuttle service.
This year-round destination offers a rock-lined grotto at The Bachelor Gulch Spa; Bachelors Lounge, an indoor/outdoor cigar and hookah lounge serving vaportinis and craft beverages; Buffalos restaurant, known for serving locally sourced menu items; and preferred tee times at Colorado’s highest-rated course at Red Sky Golf Club.
Four-legged visitors are welcome! If you don’t bring your own, be sure to take the opportunity to meet the resort’s resident canine ambassador: a Saint Bernard named Bachelor.
The Ritz-Carlton is also one of the best luxury ski hotels in the world with a club lounge. Perched overlooking the magnificent mountains, this Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge features an endless array of beverage and culinary offerings throughout the day, coupled with the finest personal service. The food is flavorful small bites sourced from the purest ingredients found in the Rocky Mountain region. The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge will close for the spring season from April 13 until June 28.
Club level guest rooms and suites enjoy exclusive amenities. Some room types include private balconies with Colorado Mountain or Vail Valley views and in-room fireplaces (based on availability), all of which embrace Rocky Mountain luxury and the adventurous, pioneering spirit of the American West.
2. The St. Regis Aspen Resort
The St. Regis Aspen Resort is nestled at the base of Aspen Mountain, just a block from the Cooper Avenue and Mill Street pedestrian malls and two blocks from the Silver Queen ski gondola. This is one of the best St. Regis ski hotels.
After an adventurous day of skiing or hiking, treat yourself to an oxygen-infused facial and enjoy the elaborate amenities of Remède Spa, like the oxygen lounge, steam caves, cold plunges, hot tubs, fitness center, and the Confluence waterfall. Indulge in one of the resort’s three food and beverage offerings, including the Velvet Buck, the hotel’s signature restaurant featuring modern mountain cuisine; Chefs Club; and Mountain Social Cocktail Bar & Lounge.
The hotel has 179 guestrooms, and room amenities include a fully stocked honor bar, marble bathroom with double vanities, free-standing soaking tubs, walk-in showers, hairdryer, personal wall safe, 42-inch flat-screen color television, Bose Wave CD player with AM/FM radio alarm clock, terry bathrobes and slippers, three telephones phone lines, complimentary Wi-Fi, and complimentary NORDAQ Freshwater.
3. The St. Regis Deer Valley
The St. Regis Deer Valley is where adventure meets luxury. Enjoy exclusive ski-in ski-out access to Deer Valley Resort®, a private ski beach, and Ski Valet. Relax in the infinity pool or at the Remède Spa.
Stay in impeccably appointed guest rooms with Wasatch-mountains views, and dine at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s award-winning J&G Grill. With year-round family traditions and recreational activities, unique and memorable experiences are waiting at every turn.
4. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe sits in a breathtaking location mid-mountain on NorthStar California Resort. This Ritz-Carlton hotel offers direct ski-in, ski-out access to the slopes in the winter and an wonderful Lake Club experience on the North Shore in the summer.
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has 181 rooms offering lovely balcony views, a wonderful spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, seasonal dining experiences, great hikes around the resort, and a gondola ride that will take you to Northstar restaurants and shopping.
Winter enthusiasts enjoy ski-in, ski-out access, snowshoeing, and an ice-skating rink in the Village at Northstar, with après-ski cocktails and home-style dishes available at the Backyard Bar & BBQ. A highlight for most guests is a cocktail at the outdoor fire pit. The hotel provides a complimentary s’mores kit to roast on the fire.
5. W Verbier
Verbier is located in southwestern Switzerland. Travel time from Geneva is roughly two hours, and all of the major international carriers serve Geneva Airport. Private planes can land at Sion Airport, approximately 45 minutes by car from The Lodge. You can also travel by train from Geneva to the chalet, which takes about 2 hours.
W Verbier is a luxury ski resort in the Swiss Alps. This Rewards Category 8 hotel means that it is not cheap if you want to redeem points for your stay, but this hotel is very special.
Perched at 1,531 meters with immediate access to over 400 km of skiing and hiking terrain, W Verbier Retreat mixes contemporary urban design with an alpine touch. The stylish 123 rooms and suites, each with a fireplace, Signature W bed, and private balcony, are perfect for an intimate escape after an exhilarating day outside.
Open all year round. The hotel offers six restaurants and bars, including the bistronomic W Kitchen and the exclusive Eat-Hola Tapas Bar, a relaxing escape in the Away® Spa, and 300 m² of flexible event space. W Hotel Verbier steals the scene and offers everything under one roof.
While the W Verbier is a brilliant Marriott Bonvoy property, there is also one other hotel you should consider in Verbier.
Sir Richard Branson’s Alpine retreat, The Lodge, is a nine-bedroom year-round mountain hideaway with an additional bunk room that sleeps up to six children. The Lodge is also situated in Verbier, and the mountain’s main lift is very close, with the town of Verbier is only a ten-minute walk away.
Back at The Lodge, there’s no shortage of things to do; bask in the indoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, steam room, and spa, or enjoy the party room with its plasma-screen television and games console. Summer outdoor activities include mountain biking and hiking. Come winter, enjoy some of the most acclaimed skiing in the world.
6. The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler
The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler is a Rewards Category 7 Marriott Bonvoy hotel and is nestled slopeside, steps away from both the gondolas and charming Whistler Village. While we don’t think this is the very best luxury hotel in Whistler (we prefer the Four Seasons), The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler does offer a great option to redeem or earn Marriott Bonvoy points in Whistler, Canada.
Enjoy an elevated escape in 400 residentially styled suites, which boast features like warming fireplaces, spacious soaker tubs, modern kitchenettes, and stunning mountain views.
7. Delta Whistler Village Suites
Delta Whistler Village Suites is your other luxury Marriott Bonvoy choice in Whistler. It is a rewards category 6 redemption, making it look like a bargain compared to some of the other Marriott Bonvoy ski hotels featured in this listing.
Surround yourself with the incomparable beauty of British Columbia’s mountains at Delta Whistler Village Suites, a majestic all-season hotel nestled at the base of Whistler Blackcomb’s 8100 acres of lifts and trails. In winter, their well-appointed rooms and spacious suites are a cozy retreat after skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating, or experiencing the thrills at Whistler Olympic Park.
When in Whistler it is worth considering the Four Seasons Vs. Fairmont Whistler hotels too as these are the best hotels in Whistler.
8. W Aspen
Retreat to W Aspen, a rewards category 8 ski hotel, for a unique lifestyle experience on Aspen Mountain. Aspen is an iconic destination for the global jet set, remixing alpine luxury with bold adventure. Mingle in their Living Room. See and be seen in the rooftop bar and pool overlooking Aspen Mountain. Settle into chic hotel rooms and suites or slopeside residential units with mountain views. W Aspen offers a ski shop, lively dance floor, and fire pits to spark conversations.
9. AC Baqueira Autograph Collection
Heading back to Europe the AC Baqueira Autograph Collection is worth a try. This Rewards Category 5 hotel is located in the heart of Baqueira, in the Catalan Pyrenees.
The AC Baqueira Autograph Collection is a luxury hotel at the foot of the slopes. Inspired by lovers of winter and adventure sports and those who simply want to relax in an incredible setting, the recently built 5-star AC Baqueira features exceptional facilities that will surpass the expectations of the most discerning travelers and sports enthusiasts.
Getting up to the snowy slopes has never been easier: a cable car awaits guests of the AC Baqueira just 50 meters from the hotel, making it a true paradise for ski enthusiasts. Its 100 guest rooms, extensive range of services, and exceptional facilities make the AC Baqueira Ski Resort a uniquely contemporary base from which to discover the delights of its incomparable surroundings. Free Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel so that guests can connect to the internet whenever they want. It is, in short, the best ski hotel in Baqueira.
10. Cristallo, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Also in Europe, Cristallo, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa is situated in Italy’s luxury ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Originally inspired by the Art Nouveau movement that characterizes its architecture, Cristallo, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, overlooks the storied mountain village of Cortina d’Ampezzo. A notable rendezvous for Italian high society, Cristallo’s alluring service and enchanting cultural heritage have endured for over a century. Levels of comfort and courtesy convey the hotel’s gracious Italian hospitality that filters through every aspect of its legacy.
11. Le Westin Resort & Spa Tremblant, Quebec
Offering ski-in/ski-out access, Le Westin Resort & Spa, Tremblant, Quebec is located in the charming Mont-Tremblant Village, within a five-minute walk of Mont Tremblant Activities Centre and Aquaclub La Source, and close to winter activities such as snowshoeing. The resort is a Rewards Category 6 Marriott Bonvoy hotel.
It features Mediterranean dining at Gypsy, and the Amerispa enables guests to rejuvenate the mind and body. All 122 rooms boast fireplaces and offer free Wi-Fi and pillowtop beds. Refrigerators and premium bedding are standard, as are flat-screen TVs with cable channels.
The photo above from the Schlosshotel Fiss, one of the best luxury ski hotels in Austria. This is not a Marriott ski hotel but is one of the best ski hotels in Europe and if you have a family you shouldn’t miss it.
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