It does n't matter if you 're taking on double black diamond trails , gliding cross country through the woods , or staring at the bunny slope with a sense of doom , you can embrace apres ski life . Much like the 19th hole in golf , apres ski is a chance to reward oneself after a busy day of relaxation . It might involve meeting friends for a beer , it might mean a couples massage at a Swiss-style spa , or it could just be going out for dinner to see what bison tastes like , but it 's definitely a time meant to be enjoyed . With winter approaching quickly ( and already here in some areas ) , Kayak.com put together the most popular 4- and 5-star ski destination hotels and resorts in the United States . Whether it 's a spa treatment or a drink by the fire , here 's Kayak 's list of the perfect places to sit back , kick up your feet or plaster cast , and unwind . Rusty Parrot Lodge and Spa ( Jackson , Wyoming ) The Rusty Parrot Lodge 's spa offers a Finnish-style body massage with fresh berry oil serum . If you want to know how a Jackson , Wyoming hotel got such a tropical name , check out the bird at the front desk , then ask owner Ron Harrison for the full story . Rusty Parrot , 175 North Jackson Street , Jackson , Wyoming ; +1 307 733 2000 . Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole ( Jackson , Wyoming ) Located on 12 acres adjacent to Wyoming 's Elk National Refuge , the Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole offers an eucalyptus steam room and special spa suites with soaking tubs . Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole , 475 N Cache St , Jackson , Wyoming ; +1 800-323-9279 . White Buffalo Club ( Jackson , Wyoming ) Yep , still in Jackson Hole . Before tucking into a 18-ounce bison ribeye , you might want to stop by the bar at the White Buffalo Club for a pre-dinner margarita flavored with pink grapefruit or coconut . White Buffalo Club , 160 West Gill Avenue Jackson , Wyoming ; +1 888 256 8182 . Beaver Creek Lodge ( Beaver Creek , Colorado ) After a day on the mountains of Colorado , the Rocks Modern Grill at Beaver Creek Lodge refuels skiers with grilled duck flatbreads , bison chili , and wild game meatballs . Beaver Creek Lodge , 26 Avondale Lane , Beaver Creek , Colorado +1 970 845 9800 . Tivoli Lodge ( Vail , Colorado ) At Vail 's Brown Hound Lounge at the Tivoli Lodge , apres skiers can sample an Indini cocktail inspired by Indy the chocolate Labrador for whom the lounge is named . Tivoli Lodge , 386 Hanson Ranch Road , Vail , Colorado ; +1 970 476 5615 ext . 10 . Keystone Lodge and Spa ( Keystone , Colorado ) Located in Keystone , Colorado , the Keystone Lodge and Spa at Keystone Resort offers signature body therapies featuring soy and blueberry , coconut and mango pineapple , or desert salt and mountain rain . Keystone Lodge and Spa , 22010 U.S. 6 , Keystone , Colorado ; +1 970 496 2316 . Read more : Insider Guide to the best of Colorado skiing . Westgate Park City Resort & Spa ( Park City , Utah ) Utah 's Westgate Park City Resort & Spa offers an award-winning 30,000-square foot Serenity Spa with an aromatherapy steam room , a cedar sauna , and a waterfall hydrotherapy spa . Westgate Park City Resort & Spa , 3000 Canyons Resorts Drive , Park City , Utah ; +1 435 655 2240 . Aspen Meadows Resort ( Aspen , Colorado ) The Hefner Lounge at Aspen Meadows Resort features its own apres ski menu loaded with everything from elk chili and hand-cut fries to warm drink specials . It also lists `` snow friendly '' wines , raising the question : is there such a thing as a `` snow unfriendly '' wine ? Aspen Meadows Resort , 845 Meadows Road , Aspen , Colorado ; +1 800 452 42 40 . Vail Cascade Resort & Spa ( Vail , Colorado ) There are more than 200 breweries in Colorado . At Vail Cascade Resort & Spa 's Fireside Bar , visitors can warm up while ordering from a menu devoted to craft beers . Vail Cascade Resort & Spa , 1300 Westhaven Drive , Vail , Colorado ; +1 970 476 7111 . Zermatt Resort ( Midway , Utah ) Midway , Utah 's Zermatt Resort is named after a Swiss mountain village . The Zermatt includes a ruheraum , or relaxation room , where guests can relax after a dip in the resort 's geothermal pool . Zermatt Resort , 784 West Resort Drive , Midway , Utah ; +1 866 937 6288 .
Kayak.com has compiled a list of the most popular 4- and 5-star U.S. ski destination hotels and resorts . List includes several destinations in Jackson , Wyoming , including the Rusty Parrot Lodge and Spa . Colorado 's Vail also claims multiple venues , including the Tivoli Lodge .