Vibe
A Bavarian-inspired alpine retreat with a central Glockenspiel clock tower, overlooking an open-air ice rink in Lionshead Village.
“Storybook alpine showpiece”
10,000-square-foot alpine spa with 11 treatment rooms, steam rooms, dry saunas, locker whirlpools, and year-round rooftop lap pool.
European alpine-inspired design with a Glockenspiel clock tower and ASLA Merit Award for Design.
Slopeside ski valet, steps to the Eagle Bahn Gondola, and winter ice skating on the square.
In Lionshead Village, steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola and the square ice rink.
Rooms
Interiors pair warm timbers and stone with gas fireplaces and five-piece marble bathrooms featuring heated floors and deep soaking tubs.
Wellness
A 10,000-square-foot spa houses steam rooms and saunas, while heated rooftop whirlpools and a lap pool overlook the mountain.
Backstory
Designed by 4240 Architecture, the property opened in 2008 to anchor Lionshead Village, drawing aesthetic cues from central plazas in Salzburg and Innsbruck.
Eat & drink
Tavern on the Square draws skiers and locals for hot cocktails, mountain fare, and nightly live music during peak ski season.
The neighborhood
The Eagle Bahn Gondola sits just steps from the lobby, connecting guests directly to ski runs and mountain hiking trails.
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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.