The Best Luxury Ski Hotels for Families in North America
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The United States and Canada are home to a plethora of top-notch mountain resorts, but not all boast luxury family-friendly ski hotels. Wondering which North American mountain resorts to visit with kids where outdoor enticements abound yet the hotels can be destinations unto themselves? Whether you’re looking for the best ski-in/ski-out access, vibrant town centers, kids clubs, dining and après-ski scene, family-friendly accommodations, or year-round adventures, below is a comprehensive guide to the best luxury ski hotels for families in North America based on interviews with insiders and experts, and Petit Passeport editors’ firsthand travels.
AT-A-GLANCE
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Northstar/Lake Tahoe (California): The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe*
Aspen Snowmass (Colorado): Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts* (Aspen) | St. Regis Aspen* | The Little Nell* (Aspen) | Limelight Snowmass* | Viceroy Snowmass*
Beaver Creek/Bachelor Gulch (Colorado): The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch* | Park Hyatt Beaver Creek*
Telluride (Colorado): Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge* | The Madeline Resort and Residences, Auberge Resorts*
Vail (Colorado): Four Seasons Resort Vail | Sonnenalp | The Arrabelle, Rock Resorts*
Big Sky (Montana): Montage Big Sky*
Deer Valley (Utah): Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts* | Montage Deer Valley* | St. Regis Deer Valley* | Stein Eriksen Lodge*
Park City (Utah): Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts (Wanship) | Pendry Park City* | Waldorf Astoria Park City*
Stowe (Vermont): Lodge at Spruce Peak*
Jackson Hole (Wyoming): Amangani | Caldera House* | Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole* (Teton Village)
Banff (Alberta, Canada): Fairmont Banff Springs* | Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Whistler Blackcomb (British Columbia, Canada): Fairmont Whistler* | Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
*Denotes ski-in/ski-out access; others offer ski concierge service
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Best for Foodies (Tie): Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts (Wanship, Utah) | The Little Nell (Aspen, Colorado)
Best Spa: Montage Deer Valley
Best Kids Club: Montage Big Sky & Montage Deer Valley
Best Pool (Tie): Amangani (Jackson Hole) | Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts (Deer Valley, Utah)
Best National Park Access: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Fairmont Banff Springs
Best Design (Tie): The Madeline Resort and Residences, Auberge Resorts (Telluride, Colorado) | Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts (Wanship, Utah)
Best Chic Boutique Stay: Caldera House (Jackson Hole, Wyoming)
Best Historic Property: Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts (Aspen, Colorado)
Most Anticipated Opening: One&Only Moonlight Basin (Big Sky, 2025)
Best Value-for-Luxury (Tie): Four Seasons Resort Whistler | Pendry Park City
THE PROPERTIES
Learn more about each selected property below, organized by mountain resort, to plan and book your next trip.
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Northstar/Lake Tahoe (California)
In addition to being a top-tier ski destination, Lake Tahoe is the largest freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada and the largest alpine lake in North America. Lake Tahoe has 20 ski areas within a 100-mile radius that receive nearly 300 days of sunshine a year and get over 500 inches of snow annually.
Best luxury ski hotels for families
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The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe (Northstar)
Luxurious ski resort with ski-in/ski-out access
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Desolation Hotel (South Lake Tahoe)
Winter wonderland with 2 bars/lounges
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Aspen Snowmass (Colorado)
Aspen Snowmass receives high marks from insiders for its access to four mountains with a single lift ticket, vibrant town culture and apres-ski scene, year-round outdoor pursuits (including an alpine coaster), world-renowned food and wine festivals and art fairs, and top-notch ski schools (kids 6 and under ski or snowboard free in Aspen Snowmass).
Best luxury ski hotels for families
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Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts (Aspen) — Winner: Best Historic Property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and bars
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The Little Nell (Aspen) — Winner: Best for Foodies
Luxurious ski hotel with ski-in/ski-out access
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St. Regis Aspen
Winter wonderland with 3 restaurants
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Limelight Snowmass
Slopeside fun with 2 hot tubs and restaurant
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Viceroy Snowmass
Luxurious ski hotel with ski-in/ski-out access
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Beaver Creek / Bachelor Gulch (Colorado)
Bachelor Gulch, located in an enclave of Beaver Creek Mountain, offers access to 2,082 acres of world-class ski terrain with 1,400 acres of hiking and biking trails outside ski season. It also boasts top-notch ski schools for kids.
Best luxury ski hotels for families
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The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
Luxurious ski resort with ski-in/ski-out access
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Park Hyatt Beaver Creek
Luxurious ski hotel with ski-in/ski-out access
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Telluride (Colorado)
Set in a box canyon in the majestic San Juan Mountains, Telluride has a top-notch ski school and a unique-in-the-world (free) gondola system connecting the historic town with the Mountain Village. Relative to some other mountain resorts on this list, it still feels somewhat underdeveloped and under-the-radar, especially in shoulder season.
Best luxury ski hotels for families
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Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge
Family-friendly slopeside fun with downhill skiing
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The Madeline Resort and Residences, Auberge Resorts — Winner: Best Design
Luxurious slopeside hotel with 2 restaurants and a kids club
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Vail (Colorado)
With top-notch shopping and an array of dining options, along with miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, and world-renowned skiing spread across more than 5,000 acres of diverse terrain, Vail has something to offer visitors at every season throughout the year.
Best luxury ski hotels for families
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Four Seasons Resort Vail
Winter wonderland with full-service spa and Teen Centre
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Sonnenalp
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and 3 hot tubs
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The Arrabelle, Rock Resorts
Family-friendly slopeside fun with ice skating
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Big Sky (Montana)
Big Sky is a great destination for family ski vacations due to its vast, uncrowded terrain, family-friendly activities, and proximity to Yellowstone National Park, offering a mix of adventure and relaxation.
Best luxury ski hotels for families
Montage Big Sky — Winner: Best Kids Club
Luxurious ski hotel with ski-in/ski-out access and kids club
One&Only Moonlight Basin (Opening Winter 2025) — Winner: Most Anticipated Opening
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Deer Valley (Utah)
Deer Valley, a luxury ski resort known for its ski-only policy, offers a family-friendly experience with well-groomed slopes, exceptional ski school, and family value packages, making it a great choice for a memorable ski vacation.
Best luxury ski hotels for families
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Montage Deer Valley — Winner: Best Spa, Best Kids Club
Luxurious slopeside hotel with 7 restaurants and kids club
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Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts — Winner: Best Pool
Alpine luxury near Deer Valley Resort
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St. Regis Deer Valley
Luxurious ski resort with ski-in/ski-out access
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Stein Eriksen Lodge
Family-friendly slopeside fun with 2 outdoor pools
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Park City (Utah)
Park City is a destination of choice for family ski vacations due to its convenient location, family-friendly atmosphere, and numerous activities both on and off the slopes, including ski school for all ages and skills, and easy access to the slopes from downtown.
Best luxury ski hotels for families
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Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts (Wanship, Utah) — Winner: Best Design, Best for Foodies
Family ski hotel with 2 restaurants
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Pendry Park City — Winner: Best Value-for-Luxury
Luxurious slopeside hotel with 4 restaurants
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Waldorf Astoria Park City
Luxury resort with 2 hot tubs and a full-service spa
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Stowe (Vermont)
With a renowned ski school, family-friendly amenities, diverse terrain, and charming village atmosphere, offering a blend of skiing and other winter activities, Stowe is a perennially popular ski destination for families, especially for East Coasters.
Best luxury ski hotels for families
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Lodge at Spruce Peak
Luxurious ski resort with ski-in/ski-out access
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Jackson Hole (Wyoming)
Jackson Hole and Teton Village offer a fantastic family ski vacation with diverse terrain, family-friendly activities, and charming town, creating a blend of adventure, learning, and relaxation, not to mention proximity to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
Best luxury ski hotels for families
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Amangani — Winner: Best Pool
Luxury hotel and ski resort
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Caldera House — Winner: Best Chic Boutique Stay
Slopeside fun with restaurant and bar/lounge
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Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole (Teton Village)
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Banff (Alberta, Canada)
Banff is unique for family ski vacations due to its SkiBig3 resorts (Mt. Norquay, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise Ski Area), offering diverse terrain, family-friendly activities, and convenient access to a charming mountain town with various amenities and activities.
Best luxury ski hotels for families
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Fairmont Banff Springs — Winner: Best National Park Access
Family-friendly resort with 7 restaurants and a full-service spa
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise — Winner: Best National Park Access
Lakefront hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
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Whistler Blackcomb (British Columbia, Canada)
With its extensive, varied terrain, dedicated family zones, world-renowned Peak2Peak gondola, and a vibrant village atmosphere with plenty of kid-friendly activities and restaurants, all within a pedestrian-friendly setting, Whistler is a top choice for family ski vacations and a year-round family outdoor and adventure destination.
Best luxury ski hotels for families
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Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Slopeside fun with 5 restaurants and full-service spa
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Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler — Winner: Best Value-for-Luxury
Luxury resort with a full-service spa and area shuttle service
