The 5 Coziest Hotel Fireplaces for Winter Getaways
Crisp air, golden leaves, and the crackle of a fire—as days grow shorter and nights cooler, a hearth’s glow becomes one of travel’s simplest luxuries. From adobe kivas in Santa Fe to grand stone chimneys in the Canadian Rockies, the fire itself becomes part of the experience. Here are ten of the best spots to cozy up this winter.
Bishop’s Lodge Auberge, Santa Fe, NM
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On the edge of Santa Fe’s Sangre de Cristo foothills, Bishop’s Lodge has been a gathering place for centuries, now reborn under Auberge as a luxe retreat steeped in regional tradition. Each adobe-style room and casita features a traditional kiva fireplace, stocked with fragrant piñon wood that crackles in cooler months. The design pairs authentic New Mexican craftsmanship, like woven textiles and carved wood alongside plush bedding and deep soaking tubs. Come fall, when the aspens turn gold in the nearby mountains, evenings by the kiva embody the season in true Southwestern style.
Elevated Travel perks include a $100 hotel credit, a $50 daily breakfast credit, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible
Paws Up Montana, Greenough, MT
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Set on a 37,000-acre working cattle ranch in Montana’s rolling Blackfoot Valley, Paws Up balances wide-open wilderness with five-star comfort. Accommodations range from safari-style tents to expansive luxury homes tucked into the pines, and each comes with a wood-burning fireplace or stove. Days here can be as active or relaxed as you like—horseback rides through fiery fall foliage, fly-fishing on the Blackfoot River, or spa treatments in a converted barn. Evenings are for curling up fireside with a glass of local whiskey under Montana’s endless starry sky.
Elevated Travel perks include a $300 activity credit, complimentary round-trip airport transfers, a complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival, daily breakfast, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.
The Little Nell, Aspen, CO
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Aspen’s only five-star, ski-in/ski-out hotel, The Little Nell is as celebrated for its style as for its slopeside access. Every room includes a gas log fireplace, perfect for taking the chill off autumn mountain evenings. Interiors balance alpine coziness with contemporary art and thoughtful details, while large windows frame the Rockies just outside. Guests can pair fireside moments with wine from one of the world’s most awarded cellars, explore golden aspen groves, or simply enjoy the lively après-ski scene.
Elevated Travel perks include a $100 food and beverage credit, a $45 daily breakfast credit per person, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, CA
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Perched high above the cliffs of Big Sur, Post Ranch Inn is one of California’s most romantic escapes. Designed to blend seamlessly with nature, each guestroom and suite offers organic architecture, floor-to-ceiling windows, and wood-burning fireplaces that frame the Pacific beyond. Guests here also enjoy infinity pools seemingly suspended over the ocean, a celebrated spa that draws on Big Sur’s natural elements, and dining at Sierra Mar, where the menu is as panoramic as the views. In winter, when coastal fog rolls in and the sunsets turn amber, the atmosphere feels made for slowing down and soaking in Big Sur’s rugged beauty.
Elevated Travel perks include a $100 hotel credit and an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Bardessono Hotel and Spa, Napa Valley, CA
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In the heart of Yountville, Bardessono sets the benchmark for eco-luxury in wine country. Each suite comes with a gas fireplace, paired with spa-like bathrooms and private courtyards. The LEED Platinum design emphasizes natural materials and clean lines, but the atmosphere remains quietly inviting. Evenings can start fireside with a glass of Cabernet before moving on to Lucy, the hotel’s farm-to-table restaurant. During winter’s quiet charm, when the valley slows and the vines rest, Bardessono becomes a warm retreat—a place where crackling firelight, cozy spa moments, and Michelin-starred dining meet in understated style.
Elevated Travel perks include a $100 hotel credit, a $30 daily breakfast credit per person, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Melissa Elliott
Owner, Elevated Travel
www.elevateyourtrip.com
melissa@elevateyourtrip.com