What to expect: Perched on Gros Ventre Butte, 1,000 feet above the Jackson Hole valley, this ranch resort is on a 1,000-acre wildlife refuge facing the jagged Grand Teton peaks. The resort caters to affluent outdoor enthusiasts who are drawn by the views and the peaceful, natural setting.

Amenity highlights: The Granary, the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant, serves creative Western cuisine accompanied by views of the Tetons. The on-site Western Riding Center offers trail rides through spectacular scenery. The hotel has two tennis courts and a seasonal outdoor lap pool; a spa tub sheltered by aspens adjoins a pond with a waterfall.

Insider tip: Granite Hot Springs, situated at an elevation of 7,000 feet in the Gros Ventre Mountains, offers natural beauty and a mineral-water soaking pool heated to 103–108 degrees. The springs, about one hour from the hotel, are accessible via snowmobile in winter and via car in summer, with a dirt road toward the end. The resort’s concierge can assist with directions and transportation.

What to expect: This hotel is located one mile west of Jackson’s historic Town Square and offers mountain-lodge ambiance marked by stonework and peeled beams of lodgepole pine. Elk-antler chandeliers and hand-carved bears underscore the western theme. The entrance to Grand Teton National Park is five miles away and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is 12 miles away.

Amenity highlights: The hotel features an indoor/outdoor pool, a sauna, and both indoor and outdoor spa tubs. Complimentary extras include a hearty breakfast daily, wireless Internet access throughout the hotel, and access to a fitness center less than a half-mile from the hotel. Complimentary shuttle service to the slopes at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is offered during the winter season.