From pricey remodels to new builds, here?s what?s fresh in lodging Thanks to a shorter construction season and an array of challenging zoning laws to navigate, the pace of ski town development can seem slow moving. But with most ski town economies now fully recovered from the Great Recession, a new crop of hotels is ready to open their doors.
From Sun Valley to Lake Tahoe, we?ve rounded up all the new hotels that have recently opened or will soon open in ski country. Some?like Vail?s new Hotel Talisa?are pricey remodels, while others are brand-new builds that aim to breathe much-needed life into a stagnant lodging scene.
All 7 of the hotels listed below challenge traditional conceptions of alpine design. Today?s ski hotels prioritize modern amenities?think extra large bathrooms and amazing hot tubs?over antler chandeliers and cowboy hats. That doesn?t mean you won?t see small touches of alpine-centric decor, but these new hotels take mountain chic to a whole new level. The Limelight Hotel in Sun Valley, Idaho

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The new guest rooms at the Limelight Hotel Ketchum.

As the sister hotel to the popular Limelight Hotel in Aspen, the new Limelight Hotel in downtown Ketchum, Idaho brings everything we loved about the Colorado outpost to Sun Valley. With 99 spacious guest rooms, swoonworthy beds, and oversized closets, the rooms at the Limelight are modern mountain done right.
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