Review: Westin Riverfront, Beaver Creek
Westin Riverfront, Beaver Creek
Some hotels simply stand out from the rest, which is especially important for family holidays. Warm, inviting and indulgent, the Westin Riverfront at Beaver Creek is a premier Colorado getaway. Situated at the base of the ski slopes, on the banks of the Eagle River, the Westin Riverfront at Beaver Creek offers unmatched views of Vail Valley. Need more reasons to love this hotel? It’s the first in the state to achieve LEED Silver certification and is dog-friendly, too! Not to mention, it’s the perfect family retreat.
Condominium-style suites make this the perfect spot for a girlfriend weekend escape. Choose between a 1, 2, or 3 bedroom residence, all of which come complete with family rooms – the ideal setting to nestle into your comfy pj’s, and an even comfier couch, with your gal pals. Each condo is also outfitted with a full kitchen where you can cook up your favorite recipes. Neutral and warming colors, original art, electric fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows help to show off snow-capped views.
Grab a s’mores kit from the hotel market and enjoy other amenities outside the room at one of several firepits.
Whether you are checking in to hit the slopes or just escape the city, the Westin Riverfront has amenities to suit every guest. Grab a s’mores kit from the hotel market to enjoy at one of several circular firepits. Or, plunge into the outdoor heated pools and Infinity-edge hot tubs to take the edge off winter. Too cold outside? Head to the lobby at 4pm each day for cookies, hot cocoa and live entertainment to warm up.
For the ski enthusiast, the Westin offers a ski valet and on-site ski and snowboard rentals. Their Riverfront Express Gondola will whisk you away to Beaver Creek in less than three minutes. The gondola also provides access to Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead Mountain. Yet another bonus…staff will heat your boots on warmers when you come in for the day.
Spa Anjali offers steam rooms, changing areas, a full-service salon and 14 treatment rooms where you can sign up for everything from an Oxygen Boost Facial Deluxe to a Rocky Mountain Sports Massage.
As you may expect, Spa Anjali at the Westin Riverfront at Beaver Creek is a true sanctuary from stress. The upscale facility is complete with steam rooms, changing areas, a full-service salon and
14 treatment rooms where you can sign up for everything from an Oxygen Boost Facial Deluxe to a Rocky Mountain Sports Massage. Colorado’s first green spa, Spa Anjali uses only organic products. “We are very mindful about the companies we use and making sure they practice sustainability,” says spa director Erin Sehnal.
Always on the forefront of spa treatments, the menu offers innovative options such as the Kundalani Back Treatment. Beginning with a foot soak in Himalayan bath salts to remove negative ions, patrons then undergo a gentle massage on a heated bed with decadent oil combinations, all to the tune of comforting music. The result? An awakened and relaxed nervous system. And, as the only spa in North America to offer Chakra Blessings, a visit can also serve to restore balance, energy and clear negativity to re-establish a feeling of wholeness.
Yoga Studio at Westin Riverfront Fitness Club
The fitness offerings at the Westin Riverfront Hotel and Spa are extensive to say the least. From top-of-the-line equipment to yoga, Pilates, cycling and winter sports conditioning classes, you won’t go home restless. Elite XTERRA athlete, Tam Donelson, offers one of the most popular fitness classes – Circuit Training. With extensive professional training behind her, you can be sure these classes are anything but ordinary workouts. By incorporating medicine balls and loop bands, Tam constantly mixes up the workouts with dynamic moves. There is also a heated outdoor lap pool ,which is most fun to use when the snow is dumping.
Maya brings the warmness of Latin flavors to a chilly Colorado winter.
Maya, Beaver Creek’s new modern Mexican kitchen & tequila bar, heats up the chilly Colorado winter with authentic Mexican flavors. Led by internationally acclaimed chef, Richard Sandoval, Maya was named one of Colorado’s Top 10 Vibrant Mountain Bar Scenes and Top 10 Mountain Hot Spot at the OpenTable.com 2013 Diners’ Choice awards. Maya’s blend of traditional recipes and contemporary techniques serves up creative dishes and cocktails that are bold, yet approachable.
From familiar appetizers such as the Chile Relleno to more original menu options like the Calamari Azteca, you can literally taste the thoughtfulness put into each dish. For the main entrée, consider the Mole Experience. Sample all three homemade mole flavors on a variety of proteins for your table to share. Oh, and don’t forget dessert! Try the cinnamon and sugar churros, with chipotle caramel and canela spiced chocolate, or the mouth-watering caramelized banana chocolate tart. Who could pick just one?
The interior of Maya is modern with a warming touch. Take in the liveliness of the restaurant from the fire pit table, or grab a quick cocktail from Maya’s bar and lounge – offering more than 100 agave-based spirits and house-infused tequilas.
26 Riverfront Lane.
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 790-6000
