Discover Luxury at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch: Your Ultimate Winter Retreat

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch: On the Slope, So You Ski-In & Ski-Out

The stylish Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, open year-round, is a cocoon of warmth, service, and seasonal happenings in winter. Dramatically set in the Beaver Creek ski region of the Vail Valley in the heart of Colorado’s Rockies, this wood-and-stone lodge is unpretentiously elegant yet very practical, offering good value for your luxury dollar and seasonal deals and promotions.

The U.S.-based Ritz-Carlton hospitality brand is renowned the world over for its trademark extraordinary service. This Rocky Mountains hotel is no exception. When you stroll out a slopeside door, a ski concierge greets you and carries your skis to the lift.

Beaver Creek is a 20-minute drive west of Vail Resort, with a more relaxed ambiance. This luxury property sits at the foot of Bachelor Gulch, one of Beaver Creek’s three base areas for skiing. The Ritz-Carlton is 100% ski-in/ski-out, which means you don’t have to drag yourself and your gear to a lift. You just glide over on your skis.

The skiing surrounding this hotel is as good as it gets in the Rockies, and that means world-class. But there’s more you can do at this outstanding resort. You can soothe sore bodies in the warm, jetted waters of the hotel spa’s rock-lined grotto; be treated like royalty staying on the Club Level; relish fine dining and trendy pop-up restaurants in the hotel; smoke a cigar or hookah pipe in Bachelors Lounge; hang out “apres-ski” at the outdoor fire pit, washing down oysters with a bespoke Bloody Mary, while your youngsters enjoy the Ritz Kids’ Club and hot cocoa bar.

Will You Like the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch?

This refined Rockies resort features a clientele that is well-heeled and well-behaved. Most guests are experienced travelers, and many are notably devoted to the Ritz-Carlton brand. The lion’s share of visitors are American, but you’ll also hear Spanish and a sprinkling of other languages.

In powder season, the resort attracts skiers of an upscale variety, including a range of couples, families, and friends on getaways. In spring, summer, and fall, the resort draws nature lovers.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch holds a pet-friendly hotel policy permitting up to two dogs per room for a one-time fee of $125. Additionally, the hotel has its own resident dogs: Scout, a Bernese Mountain Dog, and Bachelor, the resort’s own Saint Bernard.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch may be your ideal Rockies perch if you: want to access a network of intermediate runs, prefer award-winning private resort golf courses during warmer weather, seek child-friendly accommodations, or desire the indulgence of a spa.

The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch may not suit you if you: wish to be steps from Beaver Creek Village’s attractions, need immediate access to challenging slopes, desire a lively nightlife scene, or prefer the ambiance of a smaller boutique hotel.

Rooms & Suites at the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

This property is large for a ski resort, with 180 rooms and suites spread over eight floors. The hotel also offers one- to three-bedroom residences with full kitchens.

Rooms are a spacious 450 square feet, designed in wood-accented contemporary mountain chic. Beds (king or two queens) are ultra-comfortable, featuring posh duvet-covered down quilts and extra pillows. Marble bathrooms boast a soaking tub, separate showers, and partitioned restrooms. It is advisable to request one of the hotel’s 69 rooms with a gas fireplace.

The hotel’s 55 suites double in size, featuring a separate living room and an additional powder room. The pinnacle of the resort’s accommodations is The Ritz-Carlton Suite, an expansive 1,800 square feet with a massive rock fireplace.

Deluxe Amenities in All Rooms

This resort excels with its five-star hotel perks. Complimentary amenities in every room include bottled water, a Keurig pod coffeemaker, luxurious Asprey Blue Water toiletries, a laptop-sized safe, and plush robes with slippers. Impeccable housekeeping, with evening turndown service, adds to the experience.

The property has a daily resort fee on top of your room rate: $50 in winter and $30 in summer. This charge covers in-room Wi-Fi, fresh snacks delivered to your door, a non-alcoholic minibar, free access to the spa’s baths circuit, ski valet service, and other guest services.

While parking is not included and may be pricey, many guests find that flying in for a ski vacation eliminates the need for a car.

Dining at the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

Attention foodies: this resort is a gourmet destination, featuring an array of top-notch restaurants.

WYLD is the resort’s signature restaurant, showcasing the rustic beauty and culinary bounty of the Rocky Mountain State. WYLD’s interior features gleaming local aspen wood, and its menu boasts Colorado-sourced meats, freshwater fish, seasonal garden vegetables, and wild-foraged herbs.

Buffalo’s offers a rustic-chic vibe with dishes focusing on locally sourced ingredients, including bison and fresh trout from Vail Valley rivers.

Bachelors Lounge is a sophisticated indoor/outdoor lounge that serves a wide selection of spirits and classic dishes, with a unique cigar bar featuring the world’s most expensive cigar.

Anderson’s Cabin provides a unique dining experience, hosting private yet social dining events in a historic cabin.

Daniel’s Bar serves custom-composed burgers and local craft beers from an outdoor slopeside terrace nearly year-round.

The Spa at the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

Wintertime is spa time at the resort. Its exceptional 21,000-square-foot spa warms the body and soothes the soul, offering a diverse treatment menu for face and body. Couples’ treatments are particularly sought after, including a skin-smoothing aromatic soak in a copper bathtub.

A highlight of the spa is the coed rock-lined grotto, featuring warming waters that are perfect for recovering from a day on the slopes. The grotto pool is part of the spa’s hydrotherapy circuit, which is complimentary for guests.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch Amazes During the Other Three Seasons Too

This resort serves as a spectacular base for travelers eager to explore Colorado’s mountains throughout the year. Contrary to common belief, the Colorado Rockies offer a wealth of activities and natural beauty every month of the year, with recreational and cultural options available in every season.

Advantages of Visiting the Rockies in Summer

Summer visitors can expect lower hotel rates, promotional pricing at restaurants and attractions, outdoor sports like mountain biking and rafting, as well as a variety of festivals and events.

Wildflower Summers at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch celebrates summer with its Wildflower Program, offering seasonal experiences that honor the region’s vibrant wildflowers, such as a wildflower-accented chef’s picnic lunch and guided hikes.