The St. Regis Aspen Resort

Location. The red-brick, five-story St. Regis Aspen Resort in Aspen, Colo., is tucked into Aspen Mountain's base, one block from the Mill Street and Copper Avenue pedestrian malls and two blocks from the Silver Queen Gondola. Complimentary airport shuttle service and transportation throughout Aspen is available by request.

Hotel Features. A fusion of American and Mediterranean-inspired fare is presented in the restaurant, which boasts an outdoor fire pit and an exhibition kitchen. Offerings include Pan-Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops and Ancho-Soy Braised Lamb Shank. This Todd English restaurant chain also offers cooking classes. The casual Shadow Mountain Lounge hosts live jazz or piano music accompanied by a light menu, cocktails, beers and wines. Western-themed artwork and bronze sculptures adorn the resort's common area. Conference rooms, a 24-hour business center and computer rentals are provided, as is complimentary wireless Internet access. Pampering Remede Spa treatments include the Micro-Exfoliating Pedicure, Hydrating Body-Refining Wrap and the Sweep Body Softening Scrub. A 24-hour fitness center, exercise equipment and a movement studio with group classes including yoga are available. Amenities include an outdoor splash pool and three adjacent spa tubs.

Guestrooms. The 179 guestrooms and suites contain carved, maple-finished furnishings, leather seating, desks, rich fabrics in contrasting prints and décor in tones of soft olive, cranberry red, chocolate brown and cream. Bedding features Pratesi linens, pillowtop mattresses and down comforters. Italian marble bathrooms offer dual basin sinks, adult bathrobes and children's bath amenities and bathrobes. Each room includes flat-screen televisions, wireless Internet access, video game consoles, and CD and DVD players. Personalized, stocked refrigerators are provided.

Expert Tip. Two-hour dog sledding excursions through the Snowmass/Maroon Bells backwoods are accessible within four miles of the property.