"Rustic, refined and family-friendly – this luxe ski-in/ski-out hotel, at the base of Beaver Creek, ticks all the boxes. The bedrooms and suites have a mountain lodge vibe – all timber and stone, and oversized, handcrafted furniture. The spa is one of the best in town, an oasis of relaxation with steam rooms, saunas, plunge pools and a stone-lined grotto with a heated pool and loungers. While the spa is very much a couple’s space, the hotel is well geared towards families. Parents can enjoy a cocktail in the Great Room lounge (warmed by a three-story, wood-burning fire), while kids can refuel with complimentary hot chocolate and freshly baked cookies. The Ritz Kids club is the icing on the proverbial fun cake, with snowshoe scavenger hunts and pizza parties. " - Nicola Iseard