In January, the 205-room Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge made its debut at the Colorado destination. The upper upscale mountain lodge is the first Curio Collection by Hilton property at a major ski resort.
Just a five-minute walk from the QuickSilver Super6 and Beaver Run SuperChair gives guests access to the slopes of Breckenridge Ski Resort. The hotel also is close to the historic downtown, which features dozens of shops and restaurants and one of Colorado’s largest historic districts.
“Hotel Alpenrock is a truly unique addition to Breckenridge, offering an elevated lodging experience that embodies both the spirit of this historic town and the adventurous energy of its visitors,” said general manager Meredith Ash. “With its exceptional location, curated design and thoughtful amenities, Hotel Alpenrock promises to set a new standard for ski-resort hospitality.”
Guests are welcomed in the bright lobby by a two-sided fireplace, where the custom lighting is inspired by ski gondolas, and the area is adorned with a curated contemporary art collection.
Rooms fit for a king
Every design aspect of the Hotel Alpenrock reflects a connection to Breckenridge’s storied past. The guest rooms have expansive bathrooms, custom lighting and handcrafted furniture, with carpeting inspired by a topographical map invoking the surrounding peaks.
The hotel’s king-bed accommodations honor the town’s former nickname, “The Kingdom of Breckenridge,” while the art collection and design elements celebrate the natural beauty and history of the region.
A bartender crafts a cocktail in Canary, the Hotel Alpenrock's speakeasy. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the hotelAlpine cuisine and bespoke cocktails
Hotel Alpenrock offers three dining experiences, including the area's only speakeasy. The signature restaurant, Edwin, serves breakfast and dinner, offering alpine cuisine with a nod to 19th-century Breckenridge prospector-turned-naturalist Edwin Carter. At the heart of the eatery is an open-fire oven, inspiring from-scratch dishes, such as artisanal sourdough pizzas with seasonal toppings, cornmeal-dusted trout, a roasted wild-mushroom cassoulet and a regionally sourced butcher’s cut of beef.
In the lobby, the Carter is the spot for après-ski gatherings, with crafted cocktails and a menu of light but hearty mountain bites, such as elk green chili. Canary, inspired by Breckenridge’s historic prohibition-era dance halls, is a hush-hush speakeasy serving bespoke cocktails created to each guest’s tastes and mood for a personalized experience. The 24-hour Café & Market is the place to go for grab-and-go options.
Amenities for adventurers
Hotel Alpenrock offers a host of amenities for its adventurous guests, including a slopeside ski valet, a heated storage area for gear, and an on-site Breckenridge Sports retail and rental shop. To soothe aching muscles, there are outdoor hot tubs, and the hotel’s state-of-the-art fitness room has all the latest equipment.
In winter, the hotel can help guests arrange outings to go snowshoeing, ice skating, skiing, snowboarding, tubing and cross-country skiing. Hiking, mountain-biking, rafting and more are available in the warmer months.
Staying indoors, guests can take a guided art walk led by the hotel’s guest-experience concierge to explore the art collection.
The hotel also offers a docent-led, behind-the-scenes tour of the Edwin Carter Museum in downtown Breckenridge, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2025. Carter assembled a collection of Colorado fauna that was the founding exhibition at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and some of his specimens are on display in his namesake museum, which operates out of Carter's former home.