Places to Ski and Stay in Style this Winter

Whistler is a year-round destination for active travelers with a walkable downtown and North America's largest ski resort, comprising over 200 trails of deep, fresh powder, with options for all skill levels; 35 percent of trails are designated as green.

Four Seasons Resort Whistler is a Card Member favorite for its alpine-style suites with gas fireplaces, elements of rustic wood and stone, and spacious living areas. Put your $100 credit toward an après cocktail at Sidecut, the resort’s steakhouse and bar, or unwind at the 14-room spa. The Four Seasons Whistler Signature Treatment features a scrub made from real Canadian maple syrup and brown sugar.

Perfect for: Outdoor Enthusiasts, Families

Stowe has some of the most demanding terrain on the East Coast and two distinct mountains, Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak, and the ski-in, ski-out The Lodge at Spruce Peak enables you to pull up your boots and go. The 250-plus rooms, suites, and residences feature large windows with mountain views, rustic chic décor, and furnishings made by Vermont artisans. Fuel up with complimentary daily breakfast for two at family-style restaurant Alpine Hall. Then head out for activities like cross-country skiing, guided snowshoe treks, concerts, and kids’ programming.

Perfect for: Families, First Timers

Teton Village sits at the base of Jackson Hole, with trails and pathways linking it to the town of Jackson and Grand Teton National Park. Yellowstone National Park is also in reach for year-round wildlife safaris to spot bison, elk, and bears. Teton Mountain Lodge and Spa makes a convenient jumping-off point for exploring. Select suites feature stone-faced gas fireplaces, private balconies, and fully equipped kitchens. No need to worry about preparing your breakfast though; this property goes beyond the standard benefits for The Hotel Collection to provide complimentary daily breakfast for two.

Perfect for: Outdoor Enthusiasts, Spa Enthusiasts

A historic mining town, Telluride has a distinctive setting in a scenic box canyon with natural waterfalls and alpine views. You’ll enjoy ski in/ski out access at Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection, which sits at the base of the San Juan Mountains. Spacious suites feature gas fireplaces, private balconies, and separate living rooms and kitchenettes. Put your $100 credit towards a spa treatment, such as a hot river stone massage to ease sore muscles and get you ready for another bluebird day on the mountain.

Perfect for: Scenic Views, Spa Enthusiasts

Perfectly situated at the base of Vail Mountain, steps from both the Eagle Bahn Gondola and the mountain ski school, The Hythe, a Luxury Collection Resort, Vail brings a sophisticated vibrancy to the destination. Select suites come with fireplaces, private balconies, and kitchens while residences have up to four bedrooms. Be sure to visit the Adventure Locker, stocked with amenities like cameras, two-way radios, pool toys, telescopes, and instruments.

Perfect for: Families, Group Travel

The Arrabelle at Vail Square puts you in the heart of the Lionshead Village action. Suites are marked by alpine decor, and working fireplaces while larger residences boast gas fireplaces, full gourmet kitchens, whirlpools, and direct access to the mountain. Put your $100 credit toward après-ski drinks at the on-site restaurant Tavern on the Square, accessible as you come off the slopes. During the peak winter season, it hosts nightly live music.

Perfect for: Families, Outdoor Enthusiasts

Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly.

Epic Retreat, sleeps up to 16 guests with eight bedrooms and six and a half baths. Experienced and intermediate skiers and riders can hit the trails mid-mountain with ease via ski in/ski out access, while beginners can call a complimentary shuttle for transport to the base. The home features a chef’s kitchen with professional-grade appliances, a breakfast table, great room, and a separate dining room. Enjoy après-ski drinks on the deck or convene on the home’s lower level, equipped with a wet bar, bar fridge, and ice marker, along with a room full of billiards, board games, and console video games.

Perfect for: Families, Group Travel 
Hosted by: Moving Mountains

On the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, you’ll find Modern Marvel - Incline Village, an architecturally striking property with smart home features including intuitive appliances, a sub-floor radiant heating system to warm frozen feet after a day on the mountain, and automated lights audio, and temperature. The home’s design emphasizes indoor/outdoor living spaces and a minimalist open concept plan that lets the scenic location shine. It sleeps up to 14 guests across seven bedrooms and seven and a half baths.

Perfect for: Families, Group Travel
Hosted by: Tahoe Luxury Properties - NV

Maybach Lake House can accommodate up to 11 guests with five bedrooms and ample living space (it’s also pet friendly). The elegant lakefront home delivers wall-to-wall views of Lake Tahoe and the towering mountains beyond. Suit up to hit the slopes at nearby Heavenly Mountain Resort, which has a ski and ride school as well as an area reserved just for experts, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort, geared toward serious skiers – its challenging terrain includes chutes, cliffs, and narrow gullies. Back at home, relax in the hot tub or cozy up around the outdoor brick fireplace.

Perfect for: Families, Group Travel  
Hosted by: Tahoe Luxury Properties

Many of the world's top skiers will descend on Northern Italy this February. If you're inspired to do the same, consider Gardena Grödnerhof Hotel & Spa, a refined alpine retreat in the Dolomites, a sun-drenched part of the Alps . Suites offer serene views of the mountains or the surrounding Alpe di Siusi valley – Dolomiti Superski resort is nearby. Use your $100 credit toward a treatment at The Gardena Spa or inquire about the six-course meal offered at on-site restaurant Anna Stuben.

Perfect for: Luxury Travelers, Striking Views

Perched high on the sunny side of St. Anton village in the fabled Tyrolean Alps, Hotel Tannenhof is an intimate retreat whose seven suites have fireplaces, soaking tubs, and balconies. Nearby Ski Arlberg is one of the biggest alpine ski resorts. After skiing or snowboarding, feast at the hotel’s fine dining restaurant, where the wine cellar stocks more than 400 selections. The hotel also has an outsize spa program; put your $100 credit toward the Silver Quartzite Urstein Massage, which uses herbs, oils, and a sacred rock from South Tyrol to strengthen the immune system and improve circulation.

Perfect for: Wellness Enthusiasts, Wine Lovers

Styled after a French château, Aman Le Melezin offers an elevated ski-in, ski-out experience. It’s directly on the Bellecôte Piste, in Les Trois Vallées, an interconnected ski area, with kid-friendly trails and others for seasoned experts. Head straight to the slopes with early check-in, when available, to catch the freshest powder. Afterwards, leave your gear in an innovative ski room with direct access to the piste – take advantage of the heated boot racks and the assistance of Ski Butlers. You can put your $100 credit toward a treatment at the spa, equipped with a wood sauna, stone hammam and yoga areas, or dinner at Nama, the resort’s washoku-style Japanese restaurant.

Perfect for: Families, Luxury Travelers

In France’s Val d’lsère region, Airelles Val d’lsère Hotel is a slopeside resort marked by refined furnishings, terracotta tiles, and warm colors. Take your pick among a range of beginner slopes and high-altitude pistes. The hotel also hosts a winter camp to keep kids engaged while you take some runs. There’s much to do off the mountain as well, with outdoor activities like paragliding, ice diving, dog sledding, and MoonBikes. Soak up the vibes at Le Bar Rouge, a cozy piano bar where you can put your $100 credit towards signature cocktails and gourmet bar snacks.

Perfect for: Outdoor Enthusiasts, Families

The Swiss Alps are known for some of the best skiing in the world, and Riffelalp Resort 2'222m, a ski-in, ski-out resort at the base of the Matterhorn peak, has been welcoming avid skiers since 1884. Make the most of your day snowshoeing or sledding with 12pm check-in, when available. When it’s time to chill out (and warm up), take a dip in the resort’s outdoor heated pool while taking in views of the pine and larch forests. Unwind in the hotel spa—equipped with steam baths, saunas, saline baths, a solarium, and a relaxation room spa—and indulge in regional specialties, including fondue, at Restaurant Walliserkeller.

Perfect for: Wellness Enthusiasts, Experienced Skiers/Riders

A former boarding school for girls, Giardino Mountain welcomes guests to 77 rooms and suites blending Alpine and Mediterranean décor, with rich Italian fabrics, wood paneling, and historic black-and-white photographs. The surrounding trails are available for day and night skiing as well as bobsled rides. One of the most unique area experiences is cheering on a polo or cricket match on the frozen Lake of St. Moritz. Back at the hotel, your $100 credit can be put toward an Ayurvedic-inspired treatment at the Dipiù Spa or a meal at the Ecco St. Moritz restaurant, which serves gourmet Engadin cuisine.

Perfect for: Culture Vultures, Couples 

A Ritz-Carlton Reserve property, Higashiyama Niseko Village stands out for its personalized service and philosophy of ­discovering oneself through nature. At the base of Mount Niseko Annupuri, the ski-in, ski-out resort connects you to the Niseko United Ski Area with 30 miles of slopes, 70 runs, and 12 miles of backcountry skiing. Unlike in other parts of Japan, going off-piste is encouraged in Niseko, allowing experienced skiers to swoosh through tree groves and thigh-deep champagne powder. Snow rafting, sledding, and snowmobile rides are alternative ways to get your adrenaline pumping. With guaranteed 4pm check-out, toast your last day of vacation over cocktails at Ume Lounge.

Perfect for: Experienced Skiers/Riders, Outdoor Enthusiasts

If you like to pair snowy weather with a frosty beer, at Hotel Sosei Sapporo, you won’t have to travel far to find one. The resort sits inside the Sapporo Factory complex, where the namesake beer is brewed, on the northern island of Hokkaido, known as the “powder capital.” With your room upgrade upon arrival, when available, enjoy accommodations that fuse Japanese and Western elements with a rich palette of greens, cinnamon red, and gray. Four nearby ski resorts include Sapporo Kokusai, which transports intrepid skiers and snowboarders to the rugged backcountry terrain of Mount Shiraidake and Mount Asari by gondola. In February, the town hosts an annual Snow Festival.

Perfect for: Beer Enthusiasts, Experienced Skiers/Riders