The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

You can't beat the Ritz in terms of convenience when it comes to skiing in Beaver Creek. The ski lift is literally right outside the door! And the ski valets are terrific! I've been staying at this Ritz for years now, and I've always found them to be a little disorganized when it came to managing the skis (we almost missed our flight the last trip because they took over an hour to find our skis--and this is after we told them to night BEFORE to pack up our skis). But I'm happy to report that they have a new system now. The skis seem to be logged into some computer database now, and they also tag your skis and boots with your name and locker number. Definitely seems more organized. And while they still seem to be harried during the busier times, they didn't *lose* our skis this time! Most of the staff are very nice. They try to anticipate your needs and will try to accommodate any reasonable request. Especially up on the Club Level. In fact, the only negative I would say this hotel has is the guests. They tend to be very snobby.

We enjoyed staying on Club Level. It is such a nice aspect of the trip. There is always someone available to greet you and help you wiht your plans. Delicious food, treats, snacks and beverages are served throughout the day. We enjoyed hiking, swimming at the pool and use of the fitness center and spa.

The Ritz... What can be said? Stayed in the cheap room. Not much of a view, unless you like ventilation structures. Bathrobes,great bathroom (tub and a shower),all types of extras,even Q-tips. Staff treated us like royalty, and not the retired school Teacher I am.

We arranged a get away weekend at what we expected to be a fabulous hotel @ Beaver Creek and were quite dissappointed. Although the facility was grand and nice, so many things detracted from what should have been a wonderfully memorable stay. [...] The room was nice, but not exceptional and for the price we were paying, it should have been. We planned our trip partially to eat at Spagos Restaurant. This Wolfgang Puck restaurant really let us down. Before dinner we had drinks in the bar outside the restaurant and the server ([...])acted as if she wished we weren't there! At the Ritz Carlton??? In the restaurant the service was quite slow. I don't know if they were short staffed or what, but we had to wait on most everything. These were not just polite "we don't want to rush you" delays. The first course servings were exceptional. My wife and the couple we were with very much enjoyed this course. I ordered a Kobe steak ($$$) as an entre and it was not hot (rather luke warm) and it had tough sinew throughout the meat. I should have sent it back! In addition, none of our meals were served hot. This is just not up to any standard for a first class hotel charging hundreds per night.I don't think I'll ever go back.

Great resort at one of the most beautiful place in the world.

The facilities (lobby, restaurants) are extremely nice. Excellent view right at the base of Bachelor's Gulch. The service was crazy good (we needed dish soap and access to a microwave for baby bottles - they brought to our room dish soap and hauled in a microwave - we just wanted to use the restaurants). The rooms were a bit small - nice, but small. We didn't stay in them too long of course.

The Ritz- Carlton at Bachlors gultch is a real get away. You truly do not want to ever leave. It sits at the bottom of a ski lift, which in the summer serves as a guide to many beautiful walking trails. Each night there is a pit fire with a marshmellow roast. The pool is an eternity pool , fresh and so very clean. > if you want to get to town , a van picks you up within 10 minutes of yur request. Dogs are allowed . although i left mine at home, the other dogs were very welcome and very happy. Ritz has appropriate rules for all dog owners. My one disappointment was that the main restaurant was being renovated. However , breakfasts were freah and excellent . A wonderful place !!!!