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THE WEST’S BEST

Guest RoomsFrom creekside tents to slopeside suites, high-country getaways have never looked so stylish

STORY BY CHRISTINE DEORIO

THE RESORT AT PAWS UPGreenough, MT

The vibe: A tent that feels just like home Camping takes on new meaning atthe River Camp at The Resort atPaws Up. Yes, you can still roastmarshmallows, sing songs around acampfire and awaken to birdsong,but you can also get a great night’ssleep, shower daily and even blow-dry your hair. This is luxury camping,and the experience includes a well-appointed tent—complete with electricity, a comfy bed and riversidedeck—twice-daily housekeepingservice, a private bathroom, gour-met meals and a personal campingbutler ready to stoke the fire andmake you another s’more. From$1,255/night, pawsup.com >>

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DUNTON HOT SPRINGSDolores, CO

The vibe: Ghost town for the rich and famousBack in the late 1800s, residents of the Dunton mining camp—tucked away in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains—suffered from extreme isolation. These days, that remote location is exactlywhat lures travelers, who plunk down more than $500 a night tostay in the perfectly restored ghost town. Its handful of hand-hewn cabins—many built by the original miners—are situatedjust steps from natural hot springs. The “Dolores” cabin (pictured) features a riverside deck and a wedding bed from Rajasthan, India. From $550/night, duntonhotsprings.com

THE INN OF THE FIVE GRACESSanta Fe, NM

The vibe: Your own little Taj Mahal Ira and Sylvia Seret’s East-meets-West style is evident in theirSanta Fe showroom, Seret & Sons—which overflows with exotic rugs and antiques—and at The Five Graces, their inn inSanta Fe’s 17th-century Barrio de Analco historic district. Its 24fanciful guest rooms brim with treasures: hand-painted Tibetanceilings and Afghani beams, rich carpets, and hand-carvedheadboards and marble screens. The “Lapis” room (pictured) features a bathroom covered in floor-to-ceiling tilemosaics by Sylvia Seret. From $340/night, fivegraces.com

AMANGANIJackson, WY

The vibe: A mountain man’s stylish lairHave you ever stayed in a hotel room so elegant,you wished you had brought less stuff to clutterit with? You’ll feel that way at Amangani, wherethe look is at once rustic—think pine-stump tables, woven-cowhide chairs and faux-wolf fabrics—and minimalist, with backlit cedar-plankwalls, crisp white linens and metal fireplaces. The idea is to honor the surroundings withoutovershadowing their natural beauty. And whenthose surroundings are Wyoming’s majesticTetons, it really is best to step back and let theviews do the work. From $800/night, amanresorts.com/amangani

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MEADOWOODSt. Helena, CA

The vibe: Summer camp for grownupsMeadowood’s 250 acres of wooded hillsides and manicured lawns are dottedwith a collection of elegant guest cottages,suites and lodges. The look is one partNapa Valley estate, one part Hamptonscottage. Comfy beds are dressed withsnow-white linens, bathrooms are cladwith white marble, and even the vaultedceilings’ exposed beams are painted acrisp cloud-like hue. Some rooms offerbuilt-in window seats and fireside nooks,and all have private porches in the trees.From $500, meadowood.com >>

CALISTOGA RANCHCalistoga, CA

The vibe: Tree houses for the Prada setBy Napa Valley standards, the town of Calistoga can seem a bit rougharound the edges—until you arrive at Calistoga Ranch. Tucked awayin a private canyon, and quite literally built around ancient oak trees,the resort’s cedar-shingled guest bungalows consist of a series of living spaces connected by outdoor decks, walkways and livingrooms. Interiors are spare in a super-sophisticated way and featurefloor-to-ceiling windows, elegant furnishings and luxe bathrooms withprivate outdoor “bath gardens.” From $675/night, calistogaranch.com

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MLTRAVELTHE RANCH AT ROCK CREEKPhilipsburg, MT

The vibe: Laura Ingalls Wilder wins PowerballA working-cattle-ranch-turned-luxury-retreat, TheRanch at Rock Creek will change the way you thinkabout dude-ranch style. Rooms are decorated withelegant birch canopy beds, copper soaking tubs andmarble-tiled showers; tent-like “Canvas Cabins”perch on the banks of Rock Creek; and private cabins and log homes offer unique amenities likeherb gardens, heated screened porches and cedarsaunas. The “Wrangler” (pictured) is situated in a restored 19th-century barn and features exposedbeams, twigwork furniture and a marshmallow-y bed.From $950/person/night, theranchatrockcreek.com

THE ST. REGIS RESORT ASPENAspen, CO

The vibe: The Breakers-meets-the-slopesTasked with reinvigorating this classic Aspen hotel, interior designerLauren Rottet imagined what John Jacob Astor would have designed inAspen during the Gilded Age. The result: guest suites that would feelright at home in a 19th-century mountain manor—save for a piece ofcontemporary art here and a bit of red leather there. Custom furnishingsinclude bold leather beds and desks by Ralph Lauren, and spacious bath-rooms are clad in white marble. Antiqued oak floors, nail-head trim andmountain views add a rustic touch. From $499/night, stregisaspen.com

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