St James Place Resort

Location. Sublimely positioned at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, the St. James Place Resort is just 50 yards from ski lifts and an ice-skating rink in picturesque Beaver Village, Colo. Plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment venues are within one-block of the resort. Fabulous mountain vistas invoke an unparalleled serenity that visitors return for year after year. Outdoor fun includes biking, fishing, horseback riding, hot-air ballooning and golf at a Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed course. Vail's Tyrolean-style village, 12 miles from the property, boasts trendy shopping along with fine restaurants and the obvious recreational pursuits.

Hotel Features. The resort features an indoor pool, a cedar sauna, indoor and outdoor jetted tubs and a fitness center. Complimentary shuttle service transports guests between towns and ski areas. Safe-deposit boxes are located at the front desk and the staff can assist with tour planning, dry cleaning, concierge and business services. Barbeque grills and billiards tables are located on site.

Guestrooms. Each of the two- and three-bedroom condos features a furnished balcony, gas fireplace and a full kitchen with refrigerator, microwave oven, dishwasher and range. Other standard amenities include in-room safes and cable television with premium channels.

Expert Tip. Due to the connection of ski mountains, it is possible to ski between the Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead runs without ever having to drive.