Best Fitness Hotels in Vail

Describing itself as "modern mountain luxury, perfected," The Osprey at Beaver Creek melds traditional Colorado style (think stone fireplaces and cozy throw blankets) with bright orange and blue accents and sleek furnishings. Like its sister hotels (The Lodge at Vail and The Arrabelle), this RockResort caters to the high-end ski crowd with easy access to the Beaver Creek Ski Resort, personalized concierge services and a heated deck for après-ski mingling. Guests love the heated pool deck — where you'll find the outdoor pool and the hot tub — which offers breathtaking mountain views. For its convenient location and its spacious guest rooms (some equipped with fireplaces and steam showers), The Osprey is one of Vail's better bargains, according to recent visitors. And to top it off, the resort's customer service is described as excellent.

Unlike its sister RockResort properties, The Arrabelle at Vail Square and The Osprey at Beaver Creek, The Lodge at Vail is all about exuding a traditional ski lodge style. Guest rooms feature elegant antique furniture and bright red design accents (as well as marble bathrooms and, in some rooms, kitchenettes), while the common spaces keep to the code with exposed stone walls and large fireplaces. Recent guests note that the customer service here is fantastic, with staff members going above and beyond to make sure you're taken care of. While this hotel definitely won't come out to be one of your cheaper hotel experiences, The Lodge's heated outdoor pool, multiple hot tubs, full-service spa and mouthwatering Cucina Rustica restaurant are worth the extra splurge.

Despite its name, the Beaver Creek Lodge in Beaver Creek, Colorado, (about 13 miles west of Vail) is anything but an ordinary mountain lodge. Resting at the base of the Beaver Creek Ski Resort, this property adds a pinch of contemporary spice to the traditional Rockies resort. Beds here are adorned by furry throw pillows, while the lobby ceiling is illuminated by red lights. Sure, you'll occasionally find kitschy cabin-style wood furniture here and there, but the Beaver Creek Lodge ultimately caters to the hip and stylish rather than the traditional ski town visitor. Guests are generally delighted with the hotel's ambiance, not to mention the excellent customer service. They also rave about the on-site amenities, which include a heated outdoor pool. Beaver Creek Lodge is also home to Revolution, which specializes in rotisserie meals.