PRICE:
Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Reminiscent of a Belgium mountain-style château, this luxurious hideaway nestles in 7,500 acres of private forest just 20 minutes west of Vail and Beaver Creek. Rocky Mountain timber and stone, along with elegant wrought iron, are prominent in the handsome, residential-style guest rooms. More than half the rooms feature wood-burning and gas fireplaces; all have king- or queen-size beds, and most have private balconies or decks with views of the Sawatch Range of the Rockies. Smoking is not permitted. The expanded spa includes two dedicated facial rooms, a hydrotherapy room, a dedicated manicure and pedicure salon, a meditation room, and several multipurpose treatment rooms. The resort offers 15 miles of mountain biking/cross-country ski trails, a Nordic ski center, and golf and ski shuttles. Restaurant Mirador is one of the Vail Valley's better dining options, with a cuisine that's hard to pin down. The chef draws from flavors around the world, creating dishes that produce an avant garde dining experience. There's also a casual Irish pub, Grouse on the Green. Facilities: 2 restaurants (global, pub); 2 pools (outdoor, indoor lap); golf courses (3 18-hole and a 10-hole short course); 2 tennis courts; exercise room; full-service spa; indoor/outdoor whirlpool; steam room; sauna; bicycle rentals; concierge; limited room service (6:30am-10pm); massage; valet laundry and dry cleaning.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Colorado, 10th Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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