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2. FOUR SEASONS VAIL: Like the Montage, the Four Seasons Vail just opened, meaning it's excited to take on its first guests. If you like making fresh tracks in the snow, then you'll probably like being the first to stay in these rooms.
Getting to the Slopes: The hotel is located at the gateway of Vail Village but it has its own Ski Concierge at the base of the Vista Bahn chairlift. You can get measurements for equipment rentals taken at the hotel and then the ski gear will be waiting for you in a personal locker at the Ski Concierge when you're ready to ski. After your runs, you can just drop off your equipment at the Ski Concierge, where they will be cleaned and stored for you overnight. While you're there, you can also snack on complimentary hot chocolate and muffins as well get info on ht best runs of the day.
Respite from the Slopes: The Four Seasons has 121 high-tech guest rooms that have gas-burning fireplaces, furnished balconies, flat-screen TVs and spacious bathrooms with the all-important soaking tub. Of course, there's a full-service spa on-site and the outdoor pool is actually heated year-round with bathrobes and hot cocoa on hand after your icy dip. And when you retreat to your room for the night, hot water bottles will be placed between the sheets.
Socializing after the Slopes: The hotel's Flame restaurant serves breakfasts and dinner while the cozy Fireside lounge serves breakfast, lunch, après-ski snacks and cocktails. And at night, sushi chefs are on hand to offer fresh sashimi, nigiri and specialty rolls.
Room Rates: We found rooms for early January for $725. Yikes! Expect rates in February to go up before eventually selling out completely.

3. RITZ-CARLTON LAKE TAHOE: This Ritz opened last year just in time for ski season at the Northstar-at-Tahoe ski resort in Northern California so now it's primed for its sophomore year on the slopes.
Getting to the Slopes: The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is situated mid-mountain with direct ski-in, ski-out privileges and a ski valet service that will escort guests to the Northstar lifts. The hotel is also directly connected to the Village at Northstar by a fixed grip pulse gondola with eigh passenger cabins. But you won't have to go too far if you just want to shop as the hotel also has an on-site ski shop, True North.
Respite from the Slopes: Deluxe guest rooms here have gas fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, 37" LCD TVs, oversized soaking tubs in the bath and spacious closets. Club room floors offer the same in-room amenities but with access to the Ritz-Carlton Club lounge. The Ritz-Carlton spa offer the usual mix of massages and facials but also a fully integrated wellness program with spinning, yoga and even ski conditioning classes. Lastly, there's a heated outdoor pool for some icy hot fun.
Socializing after the Slopes: The Ritz-Carlton has two restaurants, Manzanita, which serves French-inspired California cuisine "with mountain resort influences" and the cafe-like Mountain Blue Market. Yet The Highlands Lobby Bar is where you can find all the views and booze you want.
Room Rates: Rates are more reasonable here at around $399 for a deluxe room. The only bummer is that there's also a $25 daily resort fee although that does include shuttle or gondola rides, internet, a daily newspaper and access to the fitness center, spa, and pool.

4. ONE SKILL HILL, A ROCKRESORT: The name may remind you of a CW teen soap opera but One Ski Hill is pumped to kick off its first ski season at Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado.
Getting to the Slopes: The hotel is located at the base of Breckenridge Ski Resort’s Peak 8 and its ski-in, ski-out privileges give guests access to four lifts taking guests to Peaks 7, 8, 9 and 10. Plus it's also steps away from the BreckConnect Gondola which takes guests into the historic mountain Town of Breckenridge.
Respite from the Slopes: Guestrooms range from studios to whopping four-bedroom condos. The studios start at 550-sq.ft and can sleep up to four people thanks to sleeper sofas and murphy beds. There's also full kitchens, flat-screen TVs, gas fireplaces and in-room washer and dryers.
Socializing after the Slopes: One Ski Hill has a full-service café and lounge, skier’s restaurant, an après-ski bar, along with two family-friendly movie lounges, a game room, and a two-lane bowling alley. While there's no proper spa, there is a fitness center, an aquatics center (with two indoor pools, and an outdoor hot tub and fire pit) and a sports massage center, complete with a steam room and sauna.
Room Rates: We found a studio condo in late January for $510 a night. The hotel is offering a 20 percent discount on certain dates but there's also a $30 resort fee that includes internet access, valet parking and in-town transportation.

5. VICEROY SNOWMASS: The smooth operating Viceroy Hotel brand opened their first ski resort last year at Colorado's Snowmass Ski Resort and we're sure their second year in action will be just as cool as the first.
Getting to the Slopes: The hotel is located in the Snowmass Bass village with a ski lift right next to the resort that takes you to the Assay Hill ski run. The Viceroy is also steps from Elk Camp Gondola and Village Express chairlift and of course, they have a ski valet service that will store and rent you equipment. Plus there are complimentary shuttles that will take you to the main entrance of the Snowmass ski resort.
Respite from the Slopes: The Viceroy has some of the prettiest slopeside rooms we've seen. All 173 are done up very residential-style and range from studio rooms to four bedrooms. Each come with full or convenience kitchens, flat-screen TVs, private sundecks, deep soaking tubs and Neil George toiletries. Plus you can get a whole host of things on request delivered to your room from spa treatments to groceries and even a private chef.
Socializing after the Slopes: You can hit the town of Aspen, just a few minutes away, using the hotel's complimentary bus service or you can stay at the hotel and dine at their Eight K restaurant. There's also a poolside bar, Nest, and a lobby bar for après-ski drinks. Take the time to get prettified before you go out by booking a treatment inside the Viceroy's 7,000-sq.ft. spa designed by Jean Michel-Gathy which emphasizes holistic experiences.
Room Rates: Rates in peak season on the weekends are about $695 a week, if the hotel still has room. During the week, there's more availability and you can even book one of the Simply Ski Rates which start at $275 a night and includes airport transfers, $50 credit per day for ski rentals and $100 per day for après-ski treats or spa treatments.

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