Park Hyatt Beaver River review: Take a look at the renovated rooms

I couldn’t pass up this ski-in/ski-out hotel – because it so good — is the Park Hyatt Beaver River Resort and Spa.

Of course, some years I choose other ski-friendly hotels or Airbnbs, or head to cheaper, smaller mountains to stretch my ski budget.

There’s value in mixing it up, but every time I do it, at some point during the trip, part of me wishes I could have kept it simple and just steps away from the ski school and the lifts at the Park Hyatt Beaver River. This is one of the places where the hotel itself makes the entire trip easier and more luxurious.

That’s especially true now that the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek has just completed a renovation since opening in 1989. Now boasting 190 stunning Alpine-style rooms and suites, you’d never know this hotel has been open for over 35 years.

Here’s everything you can expect when you stay at this updated Colorado gem.

Changes: Mountain design details throughout the room

The new-look guest rooms at the Park Hyatt at Beaver Creek aren’t as overly luxurious and technologically advanced as other Park Hyatts, but I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing. Instead, they keep things simple, offering modern-style alpine huts. Wood and leather upholstery, combined with tones reminiscent of those seen in the mountains, include various shades of brown, white and blue.

You’ll find ski-inspired artwork as well as practical features like wall hooks for storing coats and gear and a bench with a table for enjoying an indoor snack or light meal. I’m also pleased that many of the rooms can now accommodate up to four guests, thanks to the replacement of double beds with queen beds.

Stay the same: mountain essentials for an unforgettable ski vacation

Some of my favorite things about this property are (thankfully) the things that haven’t changed.

For example, the hotel is flanked by Beaver Creek Ski Area, where the ski school is just 20 steps away, making mornings even easier. Then, on the other side of the hotel, you can see the village, ice rink, and more, creating a winter wonderland in the hotel’s backyard.

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Guests still have access to the hotel’s convenient boot and ski valet, so you don’t have to worry about handling your gear; just ask and it will be ready for you every morning. You can also head to the first-floor ski lounge for free hot chocolate, use the wall maps to plan your first ski trip, and put on your boots.

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The Park Hyatt’s legendary s’mores are still available. You can whip up your own s’mores using the pre-packaged kits available at the front desk (complete with full-size Hershey’s bars!) or head to the s’mores bar set up on select afternoons to purchase what you want.

For heartier (albeit pricey) fare, the hotel’s 8100 Mountainside restaurant remains a top choice, serving seasonal mountain dishes based on seasonal ingredients. Fortunately, if you have a World of Hyatt Globalist membership or book your stay through Globalist, you can save on the buffet breakfast, which would otherwise cost $44 per adult and $22 per child.

Change: Chic bathroom with a spa-like feel

Bathrooms in all hotel rooms and suites also benefit from upgrades. They now have a brighter, sleeker look (think: vanities with reed wood accents, crisp white shower tiles, marble floors, and counters with dramatic textures) and feature Le Labo bath products as well as fluffy bathrobes and towels.

What remains: a fully equipped spa to relax in style

If time and budget permit, be sure to visit the Exhale Spa within the hotel. The hotel has an excellent Aqua Sanitas Spa with a multi-stage circuit including thermal pools, mineral pools, rain showers, steam rooms and aromatherapy lounges, all of which you can use on the day of your spa treatment.

Despite issues with my spa booking, the hotel offered use of wet facilities as an apology for my mess – I took full advantage of this and enjoyed everything the facility had to offer, especially the heated lounge chairs.

Book a Park Hyatt Beaver River hotel

It’s a ski-in/ski-out Park Hyatt, so yes, it’s expensive.

During ski season, rooms typically start at $1,000 per night or more. During peak holiday ski weeks, that price can approach $2,000 per night…before taking into account taxes and fees (including a $60 per day resort fee).

But there is a way to stay for less.

Use World of Hyatt points to book the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek hotel, no cash required. Redemption fees range from 35,000 to 45,000 World of Hyatt points per night, but during ski season you’ll typically pay closer to 45,000 points per night. Plus, paying with points has an added benefit: In addition to saving money on your room, you don’t have to worry about paying resort fees.

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bottom line

The Park Hyatt at Beaver Creek has become an icon for its unparalleled location and amenities, such as ski valet service to get you going in the morning and multiple outdoor hot tubs to get you ready for the next day.

Now with newly renovated guest rooms, whether at the resort or on Beaver Creek’s world-famous ski slopes, the quality inside is much closer to what you’ll find outside.