Best Ski-in Ski-Out Resorts in Telluride

By now, I’ve written plenty on Colorado’s best ski resorts, including Aspen, Breckenridge, & ever-popular Vail.  What’s the problem with all these resorts though?  They can be SUPER CROWDED!!  If you’re looking for a ski experience that’s a little more off-the-beaten-path, yet still luxurious: Telluride may be your perfect mountain.  With its high altitude, out-of-the-way location, quirky town, & high-end lodging ~ you’ll get a wonderful ski experience here….with a LOT less people.  To get you as close to the mountain as possible, here are the best ski-in ski-out resorts in Telluride! 

Telluride is one of the most beautiful ski towns in Colorado.

Incidentally, Telluride has also been popular with celebrities for years: Tom Cruise & Oprah both own homes here, & the town’s Film Festival attracts stars like Ethan Hawke, Laura Linney, & Dakota Johnson. 

Any hotels below that are popular with celebrities will be starred.

How to Get to Telluride: Because Telluride is a longgg 6-hour drive from Denver, your best bet is to fly into Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) ~ which is still 65 miles from Telluride. You can find direct flights to Montrose from San Francisco, LAX, Denver, Phoenix, Houston, Chicago, & New York. 

 

For rental cars in Telluride, click here.

Map of Telluride Ski-in/Ski-Out Hotels

None of the hotels listed below are located in the actual town of Telluride; instead, they’re all located just a few miles away, in an area called Mountain Village ~ which is the true ski base for Telluride.

Best Ski-in Ski-Out Resorts in Telluride

**1. The Madeline Hotel & Residences ($809+) = Top Luxury + Pet-Friendly

If I was traveling to Telluride & could afford it: I’d stay at The Madeline Hotel & Residences.  Their upscale, mountain-chic style is luxurious yet charming, while the staff’s attention to detail & over-the-top service (tents for dogs & kids!?) sets them apart.  With an ideal location in Mountain Village, right next to Station Meadows Chondola: you’ve got beautifully-furnished rooms, with suites adding living rooms & fireplaces; apartments offer kitchens.  Add to that a world-class spa, outdoor pool with two hot tubs, ski valet, three restaurants, & a chic outdoor patio area with fire pits….what more could you ask for in a great ski hotel? 

And celebrities agree.  Of all the ski hotels in Telluride, The Madeline is where you’re most likely to run into famous stars like Justin Timberlake & his wife, Jessica Biel.

Closest Ski Lift: Station Meadows Chondola

The Madeline is the best of the best in Telluride, with the most modern, high-end feel.

The Madeline Hotel & Residences, an Auberge property. Photo by Trip Advisor.

A gorgeous pool area with fire pits is a great place to relax post-slopes.

“The entire staff at The Madeline was so kind, helpful, & cool . We were there for a week, & they made it very special ~ especially for our dog & 5-year old son. In our room was a dog bed, bowls, & dog toys…plus a kids’ tent with a toy campfire set up! Our son & dog loved cuddling in the tent! Ashley was our concierge & she was great, full of good ideas & 100% helpful as it was our first time in Telluride.

 

Hands-down best hotel & restaurants in Mountain Village!”

 

– Lance M.

Best Ski-in Ski-Out Resorts in Telluride

**2. Lumiere with Inspirato ($1,346) = Most Intimate (+ Pet-Friendly)

If you’re looking for an intimate & highly luxurious boutique hotel, right by the slopes ~ check out Lumiere with Inspirato.  Winner of Conde Nast’s “Top 8 Hotels of the West,” & USA Today’s “Top 10 Ski Hotels in America,” this property comes with prestige.  And it’s especially unique, as they only offer 18 residences, all top-of-the-line ~ with high-tech chef’s kitchens & towering mountain views.  This is a hotel meant for discerning guests (another celebrity favorite), where your every need will be attended to….& the price tag reflects that. 

Choose your exact room (& view) by checking out all of Lumiere’s room-types here.

Closest Ski Lift: Free Intercept Gondola

Refined elegance reigns at Lumiere with Inspirato.

Views from the Penthouse Suite at Lumiere.

“The Lumiere is the best place to stay in North America. Loved the rooms, hospitality, & how warm & welcoming every one of the hotel staff is. My wife & dogs loved the place, & we can’t wait to return.”

– Jonathan G.

3. Inn at Lost Creek ($438+) = Best on a Budget

In contrast to the Lumiere, but next to the same lift, is down-home Inn at Lost Creek ~ a more reasonably priced option.  Woodsy-chic suites are comfortable enough, offering whirlpool hot tubs & mountain views from balconies.  All rooms have kitchenettes & washer/dryers, while suites offer separate living areas & fireplaces.  One & two-bedroom condos have full kitchens.  There’s a hot breakfast buffet here, complimentary airport shuttle, ski valet, an Asian restaurant, & rooftop hot tub. 

Great for families on budgets!

Closest Ski Lifts: Free Intercept Gondola

The Inn at Lost Creek is one of the most budget-friendly ski-in/ski-out options in Telluride.

Rooms aren’t as luxurious as the Madeline or Lumiere ~ but are perfectly adequate for a ski weekend.

“I’ve stayed at The Inn at Lost Creek a few times, & it’s a great spot. Staff are next-level friendly & always helpful. It’s not the most posh place ~ but rooms are cozy, there’s a good breakfast included, & it’s right next to the free gondolas. There are 2 rooftop hot tubs, & you have access to a massive spa, gym, lap pool, & water slide. There’s a ski valet, so your boots stay warm, & your skis are taken outside just before the lifts open.

 

Could not be more convenient ~ downhill about 50 feet to the lift.”

 

– Brandon M.

Best Ski-in Ski-Out Hotels in Telluride

4. Mountain Lodge at Telluride (439+) = Great for Families

With a unique location up the mountain, by the top of Free Intercept Gondola, is rustic-chic Mountain Lodge Telluride.  You can get everything from a normal “Lodge/Tiny Room” (they’re quite small), all the way up to roomier suites or 6-bedroom cabins.  Click here to check out all their room-types.  Enjoy an in-room massage, or try out their on-site ski rental shop, heated outdoor pool, hot tub, & gym.  Use of the local shuttle is free, & they’ve got a downhome restaurant on property with grand mountain views & good comfort food.

Closest Ski Lift: Free Intercept Gondola

The Mountain Lodge Telluride has a prime location next to the Free Intercept Gondola. Photo by Visit Telluride.

A Junior Suite gives you a little more space than a standard room.

Mountain Lodge is so close to the slopes ~ you can see the gondolas passing by overhead.

“We had a great time staying at the Mountain Lodge for a weekend ski trip with our 3 kids. The room was great (kids loved the loft!), hot tub & heated pool were very fun, shuttle was easy to use, & staff were SUPER friendly & helpful. Short walk to the Village Market & gondola stop.

 

We loved it & want to go back! The kids were so sad to leave!”

 

– Whitney P.

Best Ski-in Ski-Out Resorts in Telluride

One more option: The Peaks Resort & Spa.

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