Room service—particularly with choices like mac and cheese made with tallegio and truffles—is a new concept in Mammoth. And while 32-inch flatscreen TVs, fireplaces and plush robes make in-room dining at this 230-suite condo hotel particularly appealing, guests find it easy to venture out. The Village at Mammoth and a gondola to the slopes stand some 75 steps downhill from the Westin’s ski valet. Even so, the hotel’s free shuttle
ferries guests on the 60-second drive. Après-ski, families splash in the heated pool amid big views before dropping the children at the free Kid’s Club while adults repair to the postmodern environs of Whitebark for epicurean eats. $299–$1,079; 760-934-0400;
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Book a studio or a one- or two-bedroom suite at the Westin Monache Resort, located across from the Village at Mammoth and walking distance to the gondola that accesses the ski resort. The on-site Whitebark Restaurant is a popular lounge spot for après ski and features a new sushi menu. Resort amenities include free town shuttle, ski and snowboard rentals, a kids’ center, and more. Good news for pet owners: Dogs are welcome, and the hotel even provides a Westin Heavenly Dog Bed, food bowl and mat, water bowl, and a dog amenity kit. Book one of their ski packages, which includes lodging, lift tickets, and $20 credit for après ski drinks at the Whitebark.