10 Best Hotels for Winter Activities in North America

Montage Big Sky is a modern interpretation of a romantic log cabin, with rustic touches on contemporary facilities. The luxurious ski-in/ski-out hotel is surrounded by dramatic snowcapped mountains, which you can admire in comfort through floor-to-ceiling windows while dining at one of 6 restaurants.

The hotel also contains a full-service spa with sauna, couples' treatment rooms, and an indoor pool. If you stay in summer, you can also enjoy the large outdoor pool, as well as the golf course, fishing spots, and many beautiful hiking and horseback riding trails in the area. Whatever season you visit, be sure to take full advantage of the on-site outfitters for all your outdoor gear needs.

Black Rock Mountain Resort is a strikingly modern hotel located in a lovely valley just east of Salt Lake City. It’s a short drive from the Park City ski slopes, with a free shuttle service and ski storage available for your convenience.

On-site facilities at Black Rock Mountain Resort include an extensive spa with sauna and steam room features. There’s also a games room and arcade as well as a well-equipped fitness room. There’s even a cafe and snack shop, so you can grab a hot cup of joe before checking out the nearby trails and golf courses.

The Omni Grove Park Inn sits among forested hills overlooking its own country club and, in the distance, the centre of Asheville. It manages to maintain a rural, rustic feel while being conveniently located on the edge of the city.

The facilities here include 5 restaurants and 4 lounges, 3 indoor tennis courts and 3 outdoors, an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor one, a health club and a full-service spa. The spa experience is especially remarkable, with drystone décor, couples' treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, and more.

Imagine a classic luxury lake house, then expand it until you can fit 93 guest rooms in it—that’s Saranac Waterfront Lodge. It’s an idyllic place located in Saranac Lake’s entertainment district, with the still waters of Lake Flower on one side and forest-covered hills and hiking trails on the other.

The dog-friendly retreat in the Adirondack Mountains combines a rustic tone with modern comfort in everything from the décor to the facilities. For example, there’s a roaring fireplace in the lobby, but the hotel also has an indoor swimming pool. If you are the active type, be sure to check out the list of outdoor activities available.

Glacier View Lodge certainly doesn’t disappoint when it comes to the view. The chalet-style stone building sits right alongside the Columbia Icefield, with the Athabasca Glacier right on your doorstep. There are plenty of hikes and peaks around to explore, too, with guided tours available.

The location is excellent for those planning to enjoy the great outdoors, with Jasper and Banff National Parks both a short drive away. The hotel itself has a distinctive lodge feel to it, both from the modest size of 32 soundproofed rooms as well as the rustic accents in an otherwise clean, modern décor.

Moose Hotel & Suites is located in city centre Banff, putting you in a great place to enjoy the mountain town’s many attractions. Not only are you ringed by rugged peaks, hiking trails, ski runs, and stunning natural beauty, but the town’s many great bars, restaurants, shops, museums, and other great facilities are just a short walk away.

The hotel itself looks like it jumped right off a postcard. Under the vibrant red roofs, you’ll find 174 cosy rooms and a great range of facilities. Chill out at the full-service spa and sauna, take a dip in the indoor pool and enjoy a tasty meal at the Italian restaurant.

The Whiteface Lodge is about halfway between the town it takes its name from and the town of Lake Placid, with the iconic lake close by both. It’s a delightful escape, nestled in the Adirondacks’ High Peaks region among picturesque woodlands.

The lodge itself combines an iconic rustic look with outstanding modern facilities. There are jetted tubs in the wood-paneled bathrooms, flat-screen TVs over in-room fireplaces, and a remarkable array of facilities from firepits by the lake to a Turkish bath, cinema, game room, and even a bowling alley.

Amara is a stylish and serene spot on the edge of Sedona. It’s pretty much everything you would expect of the iconic spa city, with Oak Creek flowing by the edge of the property and red-rock buttes rising behind it. In the other direction, the New Age shops, restaurants, spas, and art galleries of uptown Sedona await.

The resort itself blends perfectly with its surroundings, especially thanks to the use of red bricks and plaster. On the inside, the décor is bright and airy, with facilities including a full-service spa (naturally), sauna, steam room, and a great restaurant serving local flavours.

The Blake has a distinctly alpine look and feel to it, as well as an outstanding location right by the main ski lifts for the Taos Ski Valley. The ski resort itself is well-situated a short drive north of Santa Fe. Set among the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, it provides a great choice of peaks, hiking trails, and stunning mountain views.

With a great restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa with sauna, there’s plenty to do off the slopes, too. The hotel’s 80 rooms each have a cosy design paired with modern conveniences.

The Little Nell is a stylish, modern hotel next to the Aspen Mountain Ski Resort. You’ll naturally find ski-in/ski-out access, ski rental and storage and other great winter activities here, along with stunning mountain views and convenient access to city centre Aspen.

With its outdoor pool, stunning outdoor wedding venue, and a range of great summer activities, The Little Nell has plenty to offer throughout the year. If you’re more in need of rest and relaxation, check out the full-service spa with sauna, as well as the 2 excellent restaurants.