Our Readers' Favorite Resorts in Colorado in 2022

The best resorts in Colorado, according to Travel + Leisure readers, bask in the natural splendor of the Centennial State.

By

Scott Bay

Updated on October 11, 2022

Note: If you’re looking for our most recent recommendations, check out the 2023 list of our favorite resorts in Colorado.

Bluebird powder-ski days, chic mountain villages, rustic Old West main streets, miles of mountain-bike trails — the list of reasons to visit the Centennial State goes on and on. And the best resorts in Colorado, according to Travel + Leisure readers, put all of those things in easy reach.

Every year for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels (including safari lodges) were rated on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value. Properties were classified as city hotel, resort, or safari lodge based on their locations and amenities.

Exterior winter view of Viceroy Snowmass — Courtesy of Viceroy Snowmass

Skiing is, understandably, one of the biggest winter draws in Colorado, so it makes sense that readers had a particular affinity for mountain properties like No. 2 Madeline Hotel and Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, and No. 10 the Sebastian — Vail, which guests love because they can ski in and ski out from the lobby. "From the employees to the views, you can't beat it," one guest wrote of the latter.

Year-round destinations also provided memorable experiences. At the family-friendly No. 4 C Lazy U Ranch, horseback riding, archery, ropes courses, and fly-fishing are among the warm-weather pursuits. "The ranch is a magical place," one voter commented. "It's more than a destination — it's where lifelong memories are created."

But it was Viceroy Snowmass that emerged victorious for the second year in a row. Read on to find out why — and which other resorts join it on the 2022 list of the best resorts in Colorado.

1. Viceroy Snowmass, Snowmass Village

Spa entrance at Viceroy Snowmass — Courtesy of Viceroy Snowmass

Snowmass is having a moment, and stylish hotels like this one are helping the resort town steal the spotlight from glitzy Aspen. After hitting the slopes in winter or mountain-biking trails in the summer, guests at this 173-room haven can enjoy the resort's 7,000-square-foot spa, where treatments are inspired by local Ute Native traditions. The staff ensures that every need is taken care of. Readers agree that the service is excellent, as is the location. "The best ski-in, ski-out in the United States!" praised one reader.

Score: 95.23

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