The Readers’ Choice Resorts in Colorado for 2025

It doesn’t matter what the season is. Travel + Leisure The readers cannot get enough of the Centennial State’s majestic mountain scenery. The resorts in this area celebrate nature from the activities they offer (whitewater skiing, snowmobiling), to their design (outdoor fireplaces, floor-to ceiling windows). Resorts located in popular vacation spots like Vail and Telluride offer easy access to ski slopes during winter, as well as hiking and biking trails in warmer weather. The resorts offer a high level of hospitality, with dependable service.    

• How voting works

  Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 180,000 readers of T+L completed the survey for 2025. More than 657,000 votes have been cast in total across 8,700 properties.).

  The criteria used to rate hotels included: their location, amenities and rating.

  • Rooms/facilities
  • Location
  • Service
  • Food
  • Value

  Respondents could rate each characteristic as excellent, above the average, average or below average. The final scores are the averages of all these responses.

What Readers Loved

T+L liked the resorts in Colorado that capitalized on its all-season appeal. They also provided impeccable service. This often means offering guests a range of ways to experience the outdoors. No. The staff at the No. WBA voters describe their stay as “pure magical”. Broadmoor’s (No. The No. 6 in Colorado Springs has a falconry school that offers lessons to beginners and intermediates.

WBA voters are also drawn to the mountain towns of Colorado. Four properties are in Aspen amid its world-class art and dining scenes. The Little Nell is located in the heart of town, within easy walking distance from some of the city’s finest restaurants. It has 92 suites and rooms. “You cannot go wrong here”, says one reader. It’s gorgeous and the staff are incredible. You can easily access the mountain to view it and enjoy the apres. You can watch people and walk easily to the Snow Lodge if you want a party on a cold day. 

This year’s No. Telluride’s No. 1, which was runner-up last year, is now the top spot. 

The Winner

Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection: Telluride, Colorado

This mountain-chic retreat is surrounded by stunning “14ers” and impresses both with its refined style and its ability to add a lux twist to classic alpine activities. All 153 of the rooms and suites are designed in a chalet-style aesthetic, combining neutral colors, jewel tones and Western motifs. Guests can choose from a variety of exciting excursions to explore the wilderness. You can take on the Via Ferrata. Hop in a 4×4 and go for a backcountry tour. Paddleboard over the calm waters of Trout Lake or Wild Boy Lake. Trek into Box Canyon to enjoy a guided hike with tea ceremony. The resort offers a variety of low-key experiences, such as private art classes, alfresco s’mores, or Alphorn music. One voter says, “Best in class hotel.” Service, location, amenities, views and food. They have improved their customer service over the past 10 years.

The Complete List

1. Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection: Telluride, Colorado
Reader Score: 97.83

2. Limelight Snowmass: Snowmass Village, Colorado
Reader Score 95.75

3. Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection: Aspen, Colorado
Reader Score 95.61

4. Sonnenalp Hotel: Vail, Colorado
Reader Score: 95.40

5. Viceroy Snowmass: Snowmass Village, Colorado
Reader Score 93.78

6. The Broadmoor: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Reader Score: 92.24%

7. The Little Nell: Aspen, Colorado
Reader Score: 91.69

8. Limelight Aspen: Aspen, Colorado
Reader Score: 91.11

9. The St. Regis Aspen Resort: Aspen, Colorado
Reader Score 90.50

10. C Lazy U Ranch: Granby, Colorado
Reader Score: 89.78