ASPEN MEADOWS RESORT, Aspen

The hotel offers 98 all-suite accommodations with separate living areas and kitchenettes with microwaves. Each suite includes a flat-screen TV, sofa bed, and iPod docking station. The rooms are spacious enough to store ski gear or snowboarding outfits for multiple guests.

The resort sits on a 40-acre scenic campus that features a vast art collection rooted in Bauhaus design by architect Herbert Bayer. Temporary art galleries are displayed across the property, and walking tours of the art and architecture are available. The campus is also home to the Aspen Institute, offering cultural events and conferences.

Two on-site dining options and a bar serve locally sourced ingredients and a kid-friendly buffet. A heated outdoor lap pool is open year-round with mountain views, and state-of-the-art fitness facilities include a steam room and fitness/spa locker rooms. Beauty services, body treatments, and facial treatments are available in the spa.

Complimentary bicycles are available for guest use, and the property provides snowshoes and ski storage. Guided tours and classes about local culture are offered, along with fishing, cycling, hiking, and tennis courts with equipment. A free 24-hour local shuttle service transports guests to downtown Aspen and Buttermilk ski area.

Families have access to board games, puzzles, and sledding activities on the property. Pets are allowed, and the resort offers family rooms and a kid-friendly buffet. The grocery deliveries service and the large suites make extended stays with children easy.

Art: 40-acre campus with Herbert Bayer architecture and temporary art galleries

Rooms: 98 all-suite accommodations with kitchenettes

Activities: Complimentary bicycles, snowshoes, and guided tours

Dining: Two on-site restaurants with locally sourced ingredients

Wellness: Heated outdoor lap pool, steam room, and spa treatments

Transport: Free 24-hour shuttle to downtown Aspen and Buttermilk

Family: Sledding activities, board games, and grocery deliveries