Budget hotels at ski resorts

One of the best hotels in Park City is arguably the St. Regis at Deer Valley. I say arguably, because if that is true, the Deer Valley Montage isn't far behind. The St. Regis is the most expensive hotel in town but also in the nation when compared to other ski resort accommodations. I'm not making this up, I just read it as part of the results of a new survey conducted by Luxury Hotels.

That study, published this month compares all luxury hotels located at ski resorts worldwide, on the basis a standard double room rate. So here you have it: One night in the St. Regis Deer Valley resort will set you back an average of $1,243.  Our local luxury place makes it to the podium in third place, as isn't the most expensive in the world.

The Aurelio in Lech, Austria gets the gold at $2,011 and Les Suites de la Potinière in Courchevel, France (our sister city) makes it second at $1,878! If the St. Regis rates aren't quite to your liking, don't despair; if you choose to stay at the much more modest Peaks Hotel, less than a mile from my home, they'll be able to accommodate you for almost 9 nights for the same $1,243!