Alpine sandstone roost
The lodge sits high on a secluded butte, bringing quiet minimalist architecture to the rugged Wyoming wilderness.
“it feels more like a spacious, upscale house than a hotel, with cozy, living room-esque common areas, tall ceilings, and simple, classic finishes.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Oklahoma sandstone columns and Pacific redwood paneling built into the secluded hillside.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The Americas
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
This American outpost of the acclaimed Aman resort group blends the simplicity of its Asian origins with the surrounding splendor of the west.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
East Gros Ventre Butte overlooks the Snake River Valley, located five miles outside the town of Jackson.
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The rooms
Metal fireplaces and woven cowhide chairs outfit the suites, where deep soaking tubs frame views of the Tetons.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated year-round, the 35-meter infinity pool and 113-degree hot tub sit right on the edge of the western terrace.
The spa
Wood-paneled treatment rooms host basalt stone massages, sound bowl healing, and alpine rituals like the Apres Ski Dream.
The gym and studio
Mirrored redwood studios provide exercise machines, free weights, and dedicated spaces for private yoga or guided meditation.
Restaurant
The Grill
Set around a wood-burning fireplace, the dining room serves Rocky Mountain regional dishes like elk T-bones and bison short-ribs.
Inside, the elevated-Western decor incorporates rough, tan stone and smooth wood in warm browns, evoking the trees and mountains of the surrounding landscape.
At the table
Zinc Bar mixes regional huckleberry martinis beneath rough sandstone pillars and two-story windows looking out over the peaks.
How it began
Architect Ed Tuttle designed the building into the hillside in 1998 as the brand's first North American retreat.
Jackson Hole
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.