Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley

Character and identity

Set at 8,500 feet on Deer Valley's slopes, Stein Eriksen Lodge is a Scandinavian-styled alpine retreat with direct ski-in/ski-out access and an unusually polished service culture for a mountain property. Heated walkways thaw the approach, ski valets handle your gear, and the wood-and-stone interiors centre on the Troll Hallen Lounge's roaring fireplace. Glitretind, the lodge's flagship restaurant, has held its Four-Star standing for around two decades. The spa runs to 16 treatment rooms with private showers, tubs and fireplaces. Two heated outdoor pools and hot tubs operate year-round, and many rooms add private patio hot tubs and jetted baths.

Who's it for

Bottom line

What sets this lodge apart from Park City's newer luxury arrivals is the depth of service, not just the slope-side address: the staff, ski valet operation and spa run at a level the competition still chases. Book a suite with a stone fireplace and gourmet kitchen if you're settling in for a week, and time Glitretind for at least one dinner.