Montage Deer Valley

Montage Deer Valley

Murphy, the resort's Bernese Mountain dog, makes his rounds through the lobby each morning before guests scatter toward the mountain or the spa. Montage Deer Valley sits directly on the slopes above Park City, with ski-in, ski-out access to Deer Valley Resort's more than one hundred trails, so the trip from room to chairlift takes minutes rather than a shuttle ride. Inside, the 35,000-square-foot spa is the largest in Utah, holding indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam rooms, a whirlpool and 29 treatment rooms. What separates it from other big mountain hotels is the Après Lounge and Beach Club, the only ski-in, ski-out Veuve Clicquot champagne bar anywhere, where afternoon lawn games and small bites replace the usual après scrum. Guests can bowl a few frames at the four-lane alley, work through a self-guided tour of more than seventy museum-quality artworks scattered across the property, or leave the kids in the playroom and kids club while dinner runs long at one of the resort's several restaurants. The 220 rooms, spread across 13 floors, range from suites with fireplaces and mountain views to apartment-style units built for larger families, all a five-minute drive from Park City's historic Main Street. This suits families who want ski access without giving up spa time, and travellers who like a resort that keeps its own rhythm going once the lifts close. It will feel oversized for anyone hoping for a small, quiet inn or a walkable downtown base. Dogs are welcome here; other pets are not. Ski-in, ski-out to Deer Valley, Utah's largest spa, and the only ski-in Veuve Clicquot bar anywhere set it apart from other Park City resorts. Families get a kids club and bowling alley; skiers get the run straight to the lift. It is not for anyone wanting a small, quiet stay.