Sun Valley Resort
Hotel · Sun Valley ·
Golf, spa, dining, skiing, ice skating, and stargazing
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1 Sun Vly Rd E, Sun Valley, ID 83353 Get directions
Golf, spa, dining, skiing, ice skating, and stargazing
1 Sun Vly Rd E, Sun Valley, ID 83353 Get directions
"America’s oldest ski resort, conceived in 1936 by the Union Pacific chairman to rival the European Alps, still charms with the world’s-first-chairlift legacy, over 120 trails and high-speed chairs, plus 90 acres of newly gladed terrain for advanced skiers. Its enduring appeal is the timeless feel—no designer boutiques or chains—just real mountain-town character and haunts like the Pioneer Saloon." - Elise Taylor, Chadner Navarro
"Arriving in summer 2026, this new slope-side hotel is expected to elevate Sun Valley’s style and après scene, adding a fresh level of slope-side luxury to the town’s galleries, cafés, and Nordic trails." - Jessica Chapel
"Comprising two mountains and known for plentiful sunshine and dry winter weather, this resort offers group and private lessons, helicopter skiing into deep powder, and romantic experiences such as horse-drawn sleigh rides to a cabin for dinner. Infrastructure and scale: total lifts 17, total skiable acres 2,457, total trails 120, longest run 3.6 miles." - Alison Fox Alison Fox Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. When she’s not in New York City, she can be found at the beach or on the slopes. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Offering year-round outdoor adventure and a full-service spa, Sun Valley Resort appealed to me as a less-crowded Western resort where you can ski and unwind at the spa in winter or enjoy summer activities like trout fishing and whitewater rafting." - Chris Dong Chris Dong Chris Dong is a travel reporter, editor, and strategist. He covers everything from the latest luxury hotels to the nuances of credit card rewards programs. Previously, Chris was a reporter and newsletter editor at The Points Guy. His work also appears in Lonely Planet, AFAR, The Washington Post, and Business Insider, among others. Chris lives in Los Angeles after spending nearly a decade in New York City. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An iconic resort founded in 1936 that helped popularize destination skiing, featuring extensive skiable terrain spread across two mountains, a respected snow-sports school, and a historic celebrity-linked pedigree." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines