Sure, Colorado is the perfect destination for rugged hiking, camping, and backpacking that takes you off the grid and back to nature. But for visitors who’d rather leave the wilderness at the door, the state is also home to an exceptional array of world-class accommodations.
Whether you want an unforgettable spot for crazy family fun or a cozy lodge for a quiet couples weekend away, here are the luxury resorts in Colorado that will satisfy your every high-class craving.
Best Luxury Resorts in Colorado for Families
The Broadmoor
1 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs, CO
- Distance from Denver: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Pricing: Classic rooms start around $500-$600/night
- Best Feature: Lots of onsite activities for all ages
Still consistently ranked among the top resorts and hotels in Colorado each year, The Broadmoor Hotel isn’t just a nice place to stay — it’s a true resort experience. There’s something there for the shopper, the foodie, the golfer, the poolside lounger, and even the kid who can’t sit still (especially thanks to their onsite nanny and day camp offerings). While the resort’s larger outdoor pool facilities are only open in the summer, there’s plenty to do indoors, where families will find a restaurant dedicated to both dining and bowling, a complimentary theater that offers some kid-friendly selections, and a heated pool at the hotel’s spa (a stunning five-star facility with some true relaxation on the menu for mom and dad). If cabin fever does strike, the Colorado Springs resort has plenty of solutions — The Broadmoor’s guides can help guests build the perfect adventure itinerary with nearby mountain activities.
Madeline Hotel & Residences
568 Mountain Village Blvd., Telluride, CO
- Distance from Denver: About 6 hours
- Pricing: Rooms from $548/night
- Best Feature: Incredible, attentive service
Of all the luxury resorts in Telluride, Colorado, only one has earned Forbes’ prestigious five-star ranking: The Madeline Hotel and Residences. This luxury ski resort is one of Colorado’s finest — and one of our most convenient, thanks to an on-property ski shop and incredible proximity to Telluride’s gondola, which takes Madeline guests straight into town or to the slopes. From guided seasonal adventures like a paddle-boarding trip and a 4×4 expedition to summer activities like weekly concerts, stargazing events, and regular Movies Under the Stars, Madeline Hotel and Residences also provides a whole slate of family-friendly entertainment options completely unrelated to skiing (including a nightly s’mores gathering on the deck of their heated outdoor pool). Plus, if you’re looking for some parents-only time in town or at one of Madeline’s fabulous restaurants, you can drop the kids at Camp Madeline — the resort’s onsite childcare program — for the evening.
Eleven Scarp Ridge Lodge
512 2nd St., Crested Butte, CO
- Distance from Denver: About 4 hours
- Pricing: Depends on the season; Summer starts at $1,120/night and winter at $3,150/night
- Best Feature: The unmatched access to the great outdoors
Look, we’ll level with you: Eleven Scarp Ridge Lodge is a pretty big splurge, especially in the winter. But if your family is the kind that can’t get enough of fresh powder, wildflower-filled alpine fields, or world-class river rapids, there are few luxury resorts in Colorado better suited to your needs. Stationed in a mining-era saloon turned world-class accommodation, Eleven Scarp Ridge Lodge offers family bunk rooms to comfortably sleep your whole crew, a media room and play room for the kids, and even amenities like a bar or in-room massages for mom and dad. While the property — which also features an indoor pool and hot tub — is the perfect place to relax at the end of the day, you won’t be tempted to spend too much time indoors. The lodge’s team of expert local guides can set up family expeditions that are sure to become core memories, from cat-skiing or snowmobiling in the winter to mountaineering or horseback riding in the summer. Plus, if you want to feel a little closer to nature, you can check out one of Scarp Ridge’s three mountainside lodges, all great homebases for any mountain activity you could dream up.
Best Luxury Resorts in Colorado for an Adults-Only Getaway
Hotel Jerome
330 East Main St., Aspen, CO
- Distance from Denver: 3 hours and 20 minutes
- Pricing: Rooms start at $1,595/night
- Best Feature: A heated jacuzzi deck
While Aspen is Colorado’s destination for a high-class vacation, Hotel Jerome takes things to the next level. The oldest of all the luxury resorts in Aspen, Colorado, Hotel Jerome isn’t stuck in 1889 — ownership has worked hard to give guests access to the best modern amenities, including a heated pool deck with outdoor jacuzzis, a beautiful underground cocktail lounge (Bad Harriet), and even a basement spa. The property has been named Travel + Leisure readers’ favorite Colorado resort for two years running now, and it’s easy to see why. While kids are certainly welcome at Hotel Jerome, the resort’s event schedule — which regularly includes happy hours, a martini and caviar event, tarot card readings, and a Sunday morning sound bath — makes this a more ideal spot for a couples getaway. I mean, what would you even do with the kids while you snack on a tray of champagne and caviar floating next to you in the jacuzzi?
Seven Keys Lodge
4900 CO-7, Estes Park, CO
- Distance from Denver: About 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Pricing: Rooms start at $184/night
- Best Feature: The “Songwriters Series” concert programming
If you’ve spent any time in Colorado (or watching “The Shining”), you know about The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park’s most recognizable accommodation. But if you want to get off the beaten path, there are plenty of other luxury resorts in Estes Park, Colorado that are well worth your time. Tucked back in the woods is the stunning Seven Keys Lodge, the renamed, revamped version of the historic Baldplate Inn. While more on the B&B side of the luxury accommodation spectrum, the summer-only lodge has been revitalized by new ownership since 2020, and now features inn rooms and cabins taken from dated to deliciously warm and cozy. The intimate atmosphere makes this one of the best hotels in Estes Park for an adults-only weekend getaway, enhanced by Seven Keys’ tasty food and drinks (and weekly concert series!).
Best Luxury Resorts in Colorado for Pampering
Sonnenalp Vail
20 Vail Rd., Vail, CO
- Distance from Denver: 1 hour and 50 minutes
- Pricing: Rooms as low as $316/night
- Best Feature: A beloved spa and wellness center
You’ll feel like you’re stepping into the perfect alpine village as you enter the Sonnenalp, one of the loveliest luxury hotels in Vail. But the Sonnenalp isn’t just one of Colorado’s more charming luxury ski resorts — it’s the ultimate place to rejuvenate your body and mind. The resort’s spa offers a wide menu of treatments, from dermaplaning and gua sha facials to specialized massages and dry brushing. Multiple visitors say they received the best massage of their lives at the Sonnenalp spa, where you can also take a dip in the spa’s indoor and outdoor heated tranquility pool and whirlpools, melting away any stress that somehow slipped past your masseuse. After your treatments, you can satisfy your appetite at the spa cafe or fully adjust to the altitude at the oxygen bar.
Four Seasons Denver
1111 14th St., Denver, CO
- Distance from Denver: Located in Downtown Denver
- Pricing: Rooms starting at $485/night
- Best Feature: An extensive spa services menu
Some weekends, you don’t want to venture far from home for pampering. Enter the Four Seasons, one of the top luxury resorts in Denver, Colorado — especially when it comes to spoiling yourself. If you choose to stay the night, you’ll have full access to the resort’s heated outdoor pool and spa facilities, including a whirlpool, steam room, and relaxation area. For those in need of something a little more intensive, the spa offers customizable massages — including a sports massage and a treatment for pregnant guests — that can also include a scalp massage, CBD oil, a foot massage, and more extras. Not all Denver, Colorado luxury resorts cater as thoroughly to your skin as the Four Seasons spa, where any of the body wraps, scrubs, shaping treatments, or facials will have your epidermis thanking you for days.
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley
126 Riverfront Ln., Beaver Creek, Colorado 81620
- Distance from Denver: About 2 hours
- Pricing: Rooms start around $400/night
- Best Feature: The infinity hot tubs
This multi-year Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards winner was one of 2024’s top 10 mountain west resorts, earning lots of love from its guests and regulars for its beautiful amenities. As far as luxury resorts in Beaver Creek, Colorado go, it would be hard to do better than the Westin Riverfront, where gorgeous mountain views sit just outside the plentiful windows. With easy access to skiing at Beaver Creek and Vail, this resort is perfect for the snow sports enthusiast, but if hitting the slopes isn’t your idea of pampering yourself, you’ll be delighted by the hotel’s other offerings. A heated pool and three infinity hot tubs give guests the perfect place to decompress, soak tired muscles, or recover from an intense session at the Westin’s Athletic Club (which offers not just an exceptional hotel gym, but fitness classes). At Spa Anjali, guests will find not only traditional spa offerings like massages and facials, but specialized “spa journeys” that draw on worldwide traditions to deliver the ultimate treatment packages. The adjacent salon offers all the nail and hair solutions you could need, making the Westin Riverfront one of the best luxury resorts in Colorado for the weary or burned-out traveler.