Ski Points Redemption Guide - Hotels, Flights & More

Complete guide to using points for ski trips - find award hotels near major resorts, book flights, and maximize your points value

Welcome to the Ski Points Redemption Guide

Use the interactive map below to explore award hotels near ski resorts, with Epic/Ikon pass information and nearby airports.

How to Use This Map

  • Hotel markers (circles) - Click to see points pricing, distances to slopes, and booking links. Hotel brands are color coded. Use the nearby lifts filter to find the shortest walk to the slopes.
  • Ski resort markers (⛷️) - Shows ski resort locations with Epic Pass (orange border) or Ikon Pass (blue border)
  • Airport markers (✈️) - Major airports serving ski regions, showing airline options
  • Toggle ski lifts & runs - Use the button in the top-right to show/hide ski lifts, cable cars, gondolas, and ski run trails
  • Zoom in to see details - Ski infrastructure overlays are most visible at close zoom levels
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Upcoming Conditions

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Program Overview

Hyatt is by far the best program for ski redemptions, offering excellent value, predictable pricing, no resort fees on award stays, and the most ski-in/ski-out properties. If you're planning a ski trip, Hyatt points should be your first choice.

Marriott offers decent options but with variable pricing and resort fees. If you have a large Marriott balance, use the interactive map above to find properties. There are some good redemptions, but they're not as consistent as Hyatt. 5th night free on points bookings (not certs).

Hilton has limited ski properties, but their free night certificates (especially from the Aspire card) can provide excellent value at luxury properties like Stein Eriksen Residences, Waldorf Astoria Park City, and Sitzmark Vail. 5th night free on points bookings (not certs).

IHG has limited ski resort coverage but still offers some sweet spots worth considering if you have balances. 4th night free on points bookings (not certs).

Choice has limited ski resort coverage but still offers some sweet spots worth considering if you have balances in these programs.

Note: The highlighted properties below don't cover every resort. Use the interactive map above to explore all available options across all programs.

Best Availability and Best Points Deals

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Utah

Flights

Salt Lake City International (SLC) - Main airport for all Utah resorts

Budget Options (8,000 pts/night)

All properties below are Cat 2 and can be booked with Hyatt Cat 1-4 free night certificates.

Hyatt House Salt Lake City Airport - Cat 2 (8,000 pts)

Hyatt House Sandy - Cat 2 (8,000 pts)

Hyatt Place Salt Lake City Cottonwood - Cat 2 (8,000 pts)

2026 UTA Bus Service

Mid-Range Options (18,000-30,000 pts/night)

Hyatt Place Park City - Cat 4 (18,000 pts)

Park Plaza Resort (Choice) - 30,000 pts

  • Shuttle to Park City (Epic) and Deer Valley (Ikon)
  • Suite options available
  • Choice points often available for 0.7cpp ($210 cash value)
  • Citi/Wells Fargo transfer at 1:2 ratio (15k points = 30k Choice)
  • Book on Choice.com

Luxury Options (29,000-45,000 pts/night)

Grand Hyatt Deer Valley - Cat 6 (29,000 pts)

Hyatt Centric Park City - Cat 8 (45,000 pts)

Stein Eriksen Residences, an SLH Hotel (Hilton) - 220,000 pts

Waldorf Astoria Park City (Hilton) - 110,000 pts

  • Luxury ski-in/ski-out property at Park City base
  • Excellent use of Hilton Aspire Free Night Certificate
  • Standard rooms bookable with FNC, premium rooms may require additional points
  • Pass: Epic Pass
  • Availability on Rooms.aero | Book on Hilton.com

Honorable mention for Pendry Park City, CSR $500 credit on a 2 night stay

In general, many of the Park City hotels have a shuttle, but you can also use free Park City buses.

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Colorado

Flights

  • DEN (Denver) - Connections from almost every airline, then drive to resorts
  • EGE (Eagle/Vail) - Closer to Vail and Beaver Creek, limited nonstop service, public bus options
  • ASE (Aspen) - Closest to Aspen/Snowmass

Public Transit: Summit Stage (free), Eagle/Vail Buses

Airport Hotel

Hyatt House Denver Airport - Cat 2 (8,000 pts)

Keystone (Epic Pass)

Hyatt Place Keystone/Dillon - Cat 4 (18,000 pts)

Breckenridge (Epic Pass)

The Residences at Main Street Station - Cat 6 (29,000 pts)

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Ranahan - Cat 6 (29,000 pts)

Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge Curio Collection (Hilton) - 95,000 pts

  • Ski-in/ski-out, nearby Beaver Run and Quicksilver Superchairs
  • Excellent use of Hilton Aspire Free Night Certificate
  • Amex MR transfers at 1:2 ratio (47,500 MR = 95,000 Hilton), watch for occasional transfer bonuses
  • Availability on Rooms.aero | Book on Hilton.com

Residence Inn Breckenridge (Marriott) - 60,000 pts (price varies)

Vail (Epic Pass)

Grand Hyatt Vail - Cat 7 (35,000 pts)

Austria Haus - Cat 7 (35,000 pts)

Sitzmark Vail an SLH Hotel (Hilton) - 120,000 pts

  • Small Luxury Hotels collection property
  • Walking distance to Gondola One in Vail Village
  • Excellent use of Hilton Aspire Free Night Certificate (weekend nights may require additional points)
  • Availability on Rooms.aero | Book on Hilton.com

Vail Residences at Cascade Village - Cat 8 (45,000 pts)

Beaver Creek (Epic Pass)

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek - Cat 8 (45,000 pts)

The Residences at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek - Cat 7 (35,000 pts)

California

Palisades Tahoe (Ikon Pass)

Everline Resort & Spa - Cat 8 (45,000 pts)

Northstar (Ikon Pass)

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge - Cat 6 (29,000 pts)

Lake Tahoe Area

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe - Cat 5 (23,000 pts)

Hyatt Place Reno - Cat 2 (8,000 pts)

  • Cat 2 property - can be booked with Hyatt Cat 1-4 free night certificates
  • Airport hotel, driving distance to Tahoe resorts
  • Book on Hyatt.com

East Coast

Stowe, Vermont (Epic Pass)

The Lodge at Spruce Peak - Cat 8 (45,000 pts)

Japan

Niseko, Hokkaido

Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono - Cat 8 (45,000 pts)

The Green Leaf Niseko Village Tapestry Collection by Hilton - 70,000 pts

Hilton Niseko Village - 85,000 pts

Canada

Whistler, British Columbia

Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa - 85,000 pts

  • Ski-in/ski-out to Whistler Blackcomb, nearby Whistler Village Gondola
  • Excellent use of Hilton Aspire Free Night Certificate
  • Amex MR transfers at 1:2 ratio (42,500 MR = 85,000 Hilton)
  • Availability on Rooms.aero | Book on Hilton.com

Delta Hotels Whistler Village Suites (Marriott) - 60,000 pts (price varies)

The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler (Marriott) - 90,000 pts (price varies)