Madeline Hotel & Residences
Mountain Village Center, Mountain Village, Telluride
Luxe Resort Wellness
Vibe
Direct ski-in access meets buzzing Mountain Village energy, where fireside après-ski kicks off each afternoon with a ceremonial alphorn blast.
“High-altitude alpine outpost”
Dedicated ski valets, bath baristas drawing in-room tubs, and attentive slope-side concierge service throughout your stay.
Direct ski-in access, ice skating in Mountain Village plaza, dog sledding, and guided alpine fly fishing.
Oxygen bar altitude therapies and Gus Kenworthy post-ski recovery sessions complement heated outdoor rooftop pools.
In Mountain Village plaza with ski-in access, twelve scenic gondola minutes above historic Telluride.
“looks like a modern Swiss chateau with lots of wood, mountain-inspired touches and colorful artwork displayed throughout the public areas”
Rooms
Interiors balance wood-grain walls and local leather detailing with deep soaking tubs serviced by on-call bath baristas.
Wellness
The outdoor Sky Terrace features a heated pool and twin hot tubs, complemented by an altitude oxygen bar and ski recovery therapies.
Eat & drink
Timber Room centers around a double-sided hearth for craft cocktails, while Black Iron Kitchen serves hearty mountain fare beside outdoor fire tables.
The neighborhood
Set in Mountain Village plaza steps from the ski runs, connected to historic downtown Telluride via a twelve-minute scenic gondola ride.
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The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.