10 Best Hyatt Ski Resorts to Elevate Your Winter Adventure

If you are in the mood for some skiing, Hyatt has lots of amazing options. Thanks to Hyatt’s recent string of mergers with Small Luxury Hotels and other boutique brands, there are now quite a few Hyatt properties in top ski destinations across all price ranges.

Aiming for a couples getaway? No problem, because there are romantic properties with amazing spas and onsite gourmet restaurants. Bringing your kids with you? Hyatt’s got you covered with their family-friendly properties in some of the best ski destinations, like Hyatt Place Park City, with large, spacious rooms that can easily accommodate the entire family.

When the cash rates during the peak season are sky high, it’s good to have a nice stash of Hyatt points to offset the cost of the trip. Let’s look at 10 great Hyatt properties spread out over three continents.

The Best Hyatt Ski Resorts for an Unforgettable Winter Getaway

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa, Beaver Creek Colorado

If you feel like splurging or are celebrating a special occasion, then Park Hyatt Beaver Creek fits the bill. It’s a category 7 hotel, so you’ll need 30,000 World of Hyatt points per night. Cash rates in high season could be close to $600, so this is a great deal!

The hotel’s ski-in/ski-out location in the heart of Beaver Creek Village can’t be beat. When you’ve had enough of the cold, warm up in the resort’s beautiful sauna, or splurge for a massage at their innovative spa.

Hyatt Place Park City, Park City Utah

The Hyatt Place in Park City isn’t as glamorous as our previous pick, but it’s one of the best options for a fun family ski trip. Hyatt Place properties have large rooms that can easily accommodate more than two people.

You’ll get the best value if you stay there during the school vacations, such as Presidents’ Day weekend or a spring break. This is a category 4 hotel, and you can book a room with two queen beds and a sofa for just 15,000 points when cash rates in peak season top $300.

Grand Hyatt Vail, Vail Colorado

This beautiful ski-in/ski-out Rocky Mountain retreat is located in the picturesque Vail Village. Want to bring your best friend along with you? This is a dog-friendly property so your furry friend can tag along too.

You’ll be right at the foot of the mountain, and after you are all skied out, you can relax in a hot tub or head out to the Vail Village for some après ski at one of the many cool bars and restaurants.

This is a category 6 property that costs 25,000 points/night. Cash prices top $700 and could be as high as $1,000 in high season making this a bargain, especially around the school holidays.

Hyatt Place Keystone, Keystone Colorado

Keystone, Colorado is one of the world’s best family ski resorts and Keystone Resort is the ultimate winter mountain playground. You’ll have 3,000 acres of ski terrain on three epic peaks, night skiing and more at your disposal. And if you are bringing a family, Hyatt Place is a great option. The rooms are spacious enough for the whole family to spread out and hold all of your winter stuff and the ski equipment.

This is a category 4 hotel which you can book with 15,000 points. The cash rates fluctuate a lot, with the rates hovering in the $350 range during the school holidays. This is a popular property, so if you are constrained by the school schedule and want to use your Hyatt points, book early.

Hyatt Residence Club Breckenridge, Main Street Station, Breckenridge Colorado

Centrally located in Breckenridge’s charming historic district on Main Street, the Hyatt Residence Club Breckenridge sits in the midst of all the recreation and culture for which this former mining town is known. There are just 51 residential-style retreats that offer well-appointed comforts of home. And there’s even a heated outdoor pool and seven outdoor whirlpool spas!

This is a category 6 property that you can book with 25,000 points a night. Cash rates hover in the $400 plus range during the peak ski season.

Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, Hokkaido, Japan

We usually associate Japan with spring, because who hasn’t heard about the famous cherry blossom season? But did you know that Japan has great skiing too? The real ski aficionados discovered the amazing skiing scene on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido a while ago and the luxury hotels are catching up.

The ski season lasts well into late March and sometimes even early April, so imagine being able to ski in the north and then hop over to the south to see some cherry blossoms. Wouldn’t that be just the most epic trip?

The Park Hyatt Niseko is a perfect example of the understated luxury and elegance that Japan is so famous for. If you’ve ever stayed at a Park Hyatt anywhere in the world, especially in Asia, you know that you can expect impeccable and unobtrusive service, contemporary and elegant rooms and suites and all the best amenities.

This is a category 7 hotel and you’ll need 30,000 points a night to stay there. With cash rates during the ski season topping $700/night, this is a great deal!

Hinode Hills Niseko Village, Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan

Park Hyatt Niseko isn’t the only noteworthy ski country property in Japan. Honode Hills Niseko Village is an all-suite, ski-in/ski-out resort and every stay there includes a lift ticket and private ski locker. There are only 77 suites, so the hotel feels more like a private retreat. The spacious suites come with a full kitchen, dining and living areas where you can really spread out.

This is a category 6 property that can be booked with 25,000 points a night. Cash rates hover around $1,000/night, and considering that the lift ticket is included, this is a great find!

Hyatt Centric La Rosiere, La Rosiere, France

The magnificent Alps have no shortage of equally magnificent chalets, ski resorts and other accommodations that cater to the sophisticated international crowds. All of this, of course, comes with a hefty price tag during the peak ski season. Thankfully, there are a couple of properties within Hyatt’s ecosystem that are bookable with points and you can spend your euros on delicious food and wine instead!

The Hyatt Centric La Rosier sits in the stunning South-Facing French Ski Resort of La Rosière. At your fingertips you have sun-drenched mountains, feather-light powder, and the perfect location for border-free skiing between France and Italy.

You can have a pain au chocolat for breakfast, then hop over to Italy for a midday espreso or some pasta and end the day back in France. This is the beauty of skiing in the border areas of Europe, as you are spoiled for choice when it comes to food and wine and some fun après ski action.

If you are feeling more adventurous, there’s heli-skiing, snowshoeing, nighttime sledding, paragliding and even kite skiing. Not an expert skier or bringing the kids? No worries, because there are two ski schools that offer private and group lessons.

This is a category 5 hotel bookable with 20,000 points – that’s much better than paying $600/night.

Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt, Zermatt, Switzerland

If the name Matterhorn rings a bell, you aren’t alone. But Matterhorn isn’t just one of Disney World’s attractions, it’s actually a mountain in the Swiss Canton of Valais on the Swiss-Italian border. The area is gorgeous year-round, but once the snow starts falling it turns into a winter wonderland and a mecca for skiers and other winter adventure seekers.

After a full day on the slopes, relax in the on-site spa and try any of the three international restaurants at the hotel. This is your chance to sample the Alpine living in modern swiss chalet.

This is an award category 6 property bookable with 25,000 points. The cash rate at peak ski season is $350 and up, so this is a good opportunity to save money in this notoriously expensive country.

Crans Ambassador, Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Another splurge in the famous Swiss alps, in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, Crans Ambassador is only a 90 minutes drive away from Zermatt and Matterhorn. So if you wanted to sample two different locations in one trip, you can have the best of both worlds.

Crans Ambassador is practically carved into the Swiss Alps, so you are sure to get unforgettable views at this luxury property. If and when you get tired from all that fabulous skiing, relax in the spa or at one of the pools. Or better yet, enjoy a well-deserved cocktail by the firepit on the open air terrace and soak up even more of the stunning alpine landscape.

How to Earn World of Hyatt Points

I hope by now we convinced you that the World of Hyatt program has a lot of great options for a fantastic ski getaway in the U.S. and abroad.

So how do you accumulate a nice stash of Hyatt points to make this a reality? Hyatt points are easy to earn thanks to its partnership with Chase Ultimate Rewards and The World of Hyatt Credit Card issued by Chase.

If you have a good amount of Chase Ultimate Rewards points, you can easily transfer them to Hyatt. However, you can also earn Hyatt points directly with the The World of Hyatt Credit Card.

There are quite a few great Ultimate Rewards earning cards and here are a couple of our favorites:

• The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is an all around great travel card
• The Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is an excellent option for any small business owner
• The Chase Freedom Flex℠ and Chase Freedom Unlimited® are excellent cards that don’t charge an annual fee, but you’ll need to have a premium card, i.e. a card with an annual fee, to be able to transfer the Ultimate Rewards points to Hyatt

One of the greatest benefits of the The World of Hyatt Credit Card is a free anniversary night that you can use at any Category 1-4 Hyatt hotel or resort every year after your cardmember anniversary.

Before you apply, make sure you understand the Chase 5/24 rule to ensure you’re eligible.

Final Thoughts

From Colorado to Japan to the Alps, there’s no shortage of great Hyatt properties in some of the best ski destinations in the world. When you add all the costs of a ski vacation, including lift tickets, equipment, lodging and food, you realize what an expensive hobby this is. However, we, as savvy travelers, know how to take advantage of points and miles at our disposal and how to stay at the most exclusive and beautiful locations in the world without spending a fortune.

Where did your Hyatt points take you? Tell us how you booked an unforgettable ski getaway with your Hyatt points.

Travel well,

Anna