In a town packed with buildings listed on the National Historic Register, this 1873 treasure still stands out. Originally a stagecoach stop, the hotel now houses one of Truckee’s best restaurants, Moody’s Bistro (see our “Best Ski Town Hotel Bars”), and has adorable Euro-style rooms, some with their own sink and private bath.

This nearly two-year-old, off-beat boutique hotel lies just off Stateline, and is a welcome alternative to the seedy casinos in need of an upgrade and the parade of skanky motels. Family-friendly (one room features two bunks and two Queens), there’s also the “Great Indoors” room, which features a tent with a King bed (free S’mores for all guests; toast 'em in the hotel's outdoor fire pits). We love the rooftop hot tub, free breakfast, communal dinners, and a bar. Bike-friendly.

Newly remodeled, this 68-room laidback Western lodge is located in town, and makes a great base for skiing, hiking, or visiting Grand Teton or Yellowstone National Parks. Some of the rooms now have fireplaces, and all of the bathrooms have granite countertops, glass showers and porcelain floor and wile tiles and sinks (smirk if you want, but do you really enjoy bathing in a plastic tomb?). There’s also a breakfast eatery, and fitness center are also on-site.

Despite its prominent location on the North Frontage Road just off I-70, this charming lodge is oft-overlooked, lost in the Plastic Bavarian overgrowth of the South Side. The rooms are as plain as it gets, but the location- just a block from the free bus stop- and prices are impossible to beat in Vail. Friendly service and a hot tub included, no extra charge

The wildly popular “Bivvi” just opened in early December, but word has spread. A stylish hostel with private rooms, an Ikea-meets-log-cabin vibe, and no puking groms in sight? Score. The 10 rooms (including dorms), outdoor hot tub, and all-inclusive, made-to-order hot breakfasts just add to the charm.

This sleepy riverside hamlet 18 miles south of Aspen is located in one of the nation’s fly-fishing capitals. Don’t fancy wearing waders? There’s hiking, biking, climbing, whitewater, and Nordic pursuits, all minutes away. The Aspenalt is one of the region’s best-kept secrets, located on the Frying Pan River. Rooms are simple, but this is a welcome respite from the high-season scene (and prices) in Aspen. Enjoy a soak in the hot tub after a day casting, hiking, or skiing. Continental breakfast included. Bonus: The bus stop is one block away.

Two generations of longtime locals own and run this much-loved, old-school hotel located right at the gateway to downtown CB. Festooned with flowers in the summer, the rooms are nothing fancy, but clean, functional, and the service that's helpful and sweet as pie. Speaking of sugar: there’s free cookies fresh from the oven every afternoon. You can also use the hotel’s cruisers, snowshoes, and sleds, in season.

Although it’s Gunnison County’s longest-operating lodge, the Nordic Inn came under new ownership in late 2012, and now features remodeled rooms property-wide. It’s still a groovy ski chalet (admittedly, a little more pricey than most on this list, but we couldn't resist), adorned with antique alpine trappings, but you’ll also find hardwood flooring in some rooms, beetle kill pine ceilings, high-thread count sheets and down bedding. Sit a spell in the lobby before a blazing fire, and hobnob with the friendly owners, who are longtime locals. Bonus: it’s just steps from the slopes and hiking/biking trails, and breakfast is included.

Since 1936, this National and State Historic Registers hotel has attracted everyone from celebrities to famous artists. The cozy, individually-decorated rooms are situated in several 19th century adobe houses situated to form a plaza. Enjoy rotating exhibits by Northern New Mexican artists, and be sure to hit up the hotel’s Adobe Bar (listed in our “Best Ski Town Hotel Bars”). There’s nightly live music and a colorful local’s scene; the on-site restaurant, Doc Martin’s, is also beloved by townies and tourists alike for its regional fare.