One Ski Hill Place is the most convenient luxury address in Breckenridge. A RockResorts property owned by Vail Resorts, it stands right at the base of Peak 8, the heart of the ski area, with lifts and the BreckConnect Gondola into town just steps away. Its spacious condominiums have full kitchens and stone fireplaces, and there are pools, hot tubs and even a private bowling alley for guests, which makes it one of the best family ski hotels in Colorado.
One Ski Hill Place is the most convenient luxury address in Breckenridge. A RockResorts property owned by Vail Resorts, it stands right at the base of Peak 8, the heart of the ski area, with lifts and the BreckConnect Gondola into town just steps away. Its spacious condominiums have full kitchens and stone fireplaces, and there are pools, hot tubs and even a private bowling alley for guests, which makes it one of the best family ski hotels in Colorado.
Location: Breckenridge, Colorado
The resort sits at the base of Peak 8, at the top of Ski Hill Road above town, with ski-in, ski-out access and four chairlifts close by. The free BreckConnect Gondola, a few steps away, links Peak 8 with Peak 7 and the town centre, so you can reach Main Street's restaurants and bars in minutes without a car.
Breckenridge is one of the most popular ski resorts in Colorado, with five peaks, numbered 6 to 10, along the Tenmile Range, and one of the highest ski areas in North America, with lifts climbing to nearly 13,000 feet. The town itself was founded in the 1859 gold rush, and its Main Street is lined with colourful Victorian buildings, restaurants and bars. It is about 130 kilometres (80 miles) from Denver, usually a two-hour drive, and the altitude, with the town at around 9,600 feet, means it is worth taking the first day gently.
Rooms and suites at One Ski Hill Place
Accommodation is in condominium-style residences, from studios of around 50 square metres to four-bedroom homes. All have kitchens, from kitchenettes in the studios to full gourmet kitchens in the larger units, along with moss-rock gas fireplaces, balconies and, in most bathrooms, deep soaking tubs.
The style is relaxed mountain luxury, with natural wood, stone and big windows looking out over the slopes or the Tenmile Range. The larger residences are ideal for families and groups, with space to cook, eat together and spread out after skiing. Ask for a slope-facing unit to watch the action on Peak 8.
Facilities at One Ski Hill Place
The Aquatics Centre has pools and hot tubs, perfect after a cold day on the mountain, and the Rejuvenation Center next door offers massages. There is also a fitness centre.
The resort's private two-lane bowling alley is a favourite with children and a great option on a stormy evening. There are on-site restaurants and a bar, plus ski valet and storage, and the Peak 8 base area has ski school, rentals and mountain restaurants on the doorstep.
Because it is part of the Vail Resorts family, booking lift tickets, lessons and rentals is easy, and the location means children can walk straight from the lobby to ski school.
The mountain moment
The defining One Ski Hill Place moment is the first lift of the morning. You walk out of the door, click into your skis and ride straight up Peak 8 as the sun lights the Tenmile Range, with the whole of Breckenridge's five peaks ahead of you. That evening, the gondola glides you down to Main Street for dinner, then back up to the hot tub under a sky full of stars.
Why One Ski Hill Place is one of the best mountain hotels
One Ski Hill Place earns its place for location and space. True ski-in, ski-out access at the base of Peak 8, residences with kitchens and fireplaces, and family extras such as the bowling alley make it one of the best places to stay in Breckenridge for families and groups. It is a condominium resort rather than a boutique hotel, and service is more relaxed than at a five-star hotel. But for convenience on the mountain, nowhere in Breckenridge does it better.
For a stylish, social base close to Main Street, see Gravity Haus Breckenridge.
When to go to One Ski Hill Place
Breckenridge's high altitude gives it one of the longest ski seasons in Colorado, usually from November to late April or May. January to March brings the most reliable snow. Christmas, New Year, Presidents' Day and spring break weeks are busiest, so book early.
In summer, Peak 8 becomes the Epic Discovery adventure area, with an alpine coaster, a ropes course and hiking and mountain-biking trails, and the town hosts music and arts festivals through July and August.
Questions, answered
- Is One Ski Hill Place ski-in, ski-out?
- Yes. It sits at the base of Peak 8 in Breckenridge, with four chairlifts and the BreckConnect Gondola close by.
- Does One Ski Hill Place have a pool?
- Yes. The Aquatics Centre has pools and hot tubs, with a massage centre next door.
- How do you get from One Ski Hill Place to Main Street?
- Take the free BreckConnect Gondola, a few steps from the resort, down to town. The ride takes only a few minutes.
- Is One Ski Hill Place good for families?
- Yes. Residences with up to four bedrooms have kitchens and living space, ski school is on the doorstep, and there is a private bowling alley for guests.
