THE OSPREY AT BEAVER CREEK, A ROCKRESORT, Beaver Creek

The Osprey at Beaver Creek is the closest hotel to a ski lift in North America, with the Strawberry Park Express chairlift steps from the back door. Guests walk out of the ski valet and onto the lift without crossing a road. The front door opens directly into Beaver Creek village, and a complimentary hotel shuttle runs to Avon and other property locations.

Each room has a seating area with a fireplace, a flat-screen cable TV with satellite channels, and a small refrigerator. Rooms offer mountain views and customized pre-stocked refreshment centers. The hotel provides complimentary grocery delivery service and a shared lounge with a TV area.

The on-site restaurant, The Fireside Grill, serves American cuisine and tapas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is a cold buffet with fresh fruit, made-to-order coffees, and the makings for lox-style bagels. The bar offers a relaxing atmosphere for après-ski cocktails, and guests can also order breakfast in the room or choose from a coffee house on site.

A heated outdoor pool with mountain views is open year-round, alongside a hot tub and sun loungers. The fitness center includes a sauna and steam room. Guests can also use the outdoor fireplace, picnic area, and sun terrace.

Ski storage and ski-to-door access are available through the ski valet team, who handle equipment daily. The property offers board games, puzzles, and a kids' menu at the restaurant. Family rooms and facilities for disabled guests are provided, and the hotel has laundry facilities on site.

Location: Closest hotel to a ski lift in North America

Rooms: Fireplace, mountain views, customized pre-stocked refreshment centers

Dining: The Fireside Grill serving American cuisine and tapas

Wellness: Heated outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room

Service: Complimentary grocery delivery and ski valet

Family: Board games, puzzles, kids' menu, family rooms