Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort And Spa

We spent our Thanksgiving week here, it was gorgeous. The location is amazing and the staff is superbly friendly. The bar is always busy and has a pretty busy lobby. Families spent a lot of time near the fire pits and the open bar. The food is delicious. The attached restaurant is pretty decent as well. We loved their lunch menu. The hotel offers complimentary hot chocolate and hot cider during the day hrs. The pool was well-heated and the hot tubs were awesome. 5 of them, so have plenty of room. The Christmas tree is gorgeous and live band during evening hours. Great and lively location. Skiing was fun around the slope.

If I could make a 2.5 star review, I would. Let's cover a couple of topics here : People, Rooms, Bar/Food The team at the Park Hyatt is exceptional. Friendly, predictive, and accommodating. For a luxury property, I believe they are at or above par and will exceed most expectations. The property and the rooms are dated. Furnishings are circa late 90's to early 2000. Windows are drafty in the winter. Bathrooms are dated with Holiday Inn style tub basins. Know what you are signing up for at 1000 a night, it's mountain access! The lobby bar/food....while the staff is incredible and able to spot a thirsty patron from across the bar, the drink menu (as you can expect) will be luxury hotel pricing with cocktails starting at $22+ and most wine pours above $25 for 8oz. Most disappointing is the food, though. Tuna tartare served in vanilla ice cream cones for $32 and Buffalo wings that looked miniature and more deserving of a highway gas station than a luxury hotel. The Park Hyatt is definitely a luxury stay with access to the village and the mountain, which is its shining star. The firepit and marshmallows for the kids is an exceptional bonus as well. My only guidance is - know what you are signing up for and set your expectations accordingly!