Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole

Wyoming
United States

The Experience

Jackson Hole in the Teton Mountains is not Aspen with its glitz. Nor it is Vail with its European flair. Rather, it’s a rugged alpine town with a mix of hardcore skiers, genuine cowboys and publicity-shy tycoons. So more than a few eyebrows were raised when the Toronto-based luxury chain opened a ski-in/ski-out resort in the heart of in Teton Village in 2003. But its understated use of natural woods and local stone in the design, low room count and sensitivity to the community made the hotel a welcome addition; still, guests can expect a decadent experience--it is the Four Seasons, after all—which is evident in its collection of original Joan Miró paintings, sushi menu in the lobby lounge and Anusara yoga classes.

The Rooms

The rooms celebrate Jackson Hole’s western heritage but, thankfully, they’re not overdone (no elk chandeliers). Expect leather-accented furniture and headboards, Native American-inspired rugs and wooden louvered blinds; chairs upholstered in faux cow-skin chairs add an element of whimsy. Stargaze on the deck or relax by the flagstone gas fireplace. There are four top-tier suites including the Presidential Suite with a prime view of Rendezvous Mountain from the living and bedrooms.

The Service

Take a dip in the 75-foot heated outdoor pool surrounded by the mighty snowcapped Tetons and staff will be at the ready to hand you heated towels and robes when you emerge; after an Alpine Berry Body Ritual, spa therapists dispense dishes of sorbet while hot chocolate and s'mores are available après ski.

The Highlights

After a morning of tackling Rendezvous Mountain’s black diamonds (a favorite stomping ground of Olympic champion Tommy Moe) or the tamer trails of Apres Vous, lunch at the hotel’s slopeside outdoor deck—many simply stay on until the lifts close. Grab an Adirondack chair and sip hot toddies by the fire-pit and mingle with fellow guests, ski instructors and perhaps even a celebrity or two (Harrison Ford has a home nearby). And no trip to the area would be complete without a visit to the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson where you can try the two-step.

 

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