New RockResort Osprey at Beaver Creek Welcomes Skiers
When I reported on the new Osprey at Beaver Creek (now a RockResort, formerly the Inn at Beaver Creek) for Fodors.com’s Hot List, I only had about 80 words for my review! Not enough to highlight all of the fabulous amenities and services at this brand-new new luxury boutique property at Beaver Creek, Colorado, that opened in December 2008 (after a $7.5 million renovation):
Comfortable and hip lobby at the Osprey.
1. It’s literally steps (maybe 12 paces?) to the Strawberry Park chairlift — the closest hotel to any chairlift in North America.
2. The complimentary ski valet is SUPER cool. You store your skis or snowboard overnight in a secure closet right next to the door leading to the close-by lift. Boots are stored there, too, on heaters. Friendly staff help you get your gear and start your ski day.
3. The small-plates menu is out of this world: lobster nachos, bacon-wrapped maple quail, jumbo lump crab cakes, mushroom quesadillas. Plus, there are a couple of “normal” sized entrees, such as chilean sea bass or filet of beef.
4. I love the decor — lots of natural stone and dark wood and texture, all to reflect the mountain environment without one elk antler or dead animal in sight.
5. The sleek style found in the lobby and common rooms extends to the rooms. More warm oranges and tans, plus “leather granite” and marble countertops. Rooms are equipped with DVD player, flat-screen TV, mp3 docking station, coffeemaker.
Sleek, modern room at the Osprey at Beaver Creek.
6. The hot breakfast will fuel your day outdoors: eggs, bacon, pastries, cereal, bagels, fruit, juice, Starbucks coffee.
7. Small but stocked fitness room.
8. Sweet outdoor pool and hot tub.
9. Valet parking is included in the resort fee. (That’s one down side: each room is charged $30/night for “extras” like parking, wireless, use of fitness center, breakfast.)
10. Every guest has a personal concierge to help make dinner reservations, book activities, make transportation arrangements to the airport or call for the free resort shuttle. (Note: Beaver Creek is about 2 hours from Denver.)
Photos courtesy Osprey at Beaver Creek, a Rock Resort.
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