Located in downtown Crested Butte, steps away from all the popular restaurants and shops, Eleven Scarp Ridge Lodge is the perfect mountain getaway, in a renovated old saloon from 1885, no less. Sun or snow – it’s a charming stay, with only six bedrooms, and breathtaking views. Make this a home base for every type of adventure – mountain biking, rock climbing, float fishing, and horseback riding, especially, with scenic wildflower meadows and beautiful rivers nearby (talk about pretty). You’ll want some downtime too, when you see the hotel’s rooftop hot tubs, indoor saltwater pool and spa menu (plus bendy yoga classes). Bring the whole family, there’s room.

A high-desert hotel in Taos, Hotel Willa reimagines a 1960s motor lodge with contemporary minimalism and genuine local spirit. It’s part of Casetta’s design portfolio, so of course the look is fresh: terracotta walls, hand-woven textiles, original vigas, and sculptural adobe doorways. Some of the 51 rooms look out Sangre de Cristo Mountains, while shared spaces include a gallery-meets-lobby, a desert-landscaped pool deck, and The Store featuring local curation. Dining at Juliette pairs wild-foraged herbs and heirloom ingredients. This is one for the creatives, who like an overnight stay with a bit of flair.