The Mountain Inn, West Yellowstone

Located in the heart of Big Sky, Montana, The Lodge at Big Sky includes free continental breakfast served each morning, a heated indoor swimming pool, four Jacuzzis - one of them indoors, exercise room, large guest suites with 11-foot ceilings, built-in dataports for hi-speed Internet access, microwave and minifridge in every room, and two spacious conference rooms. Furnishings are Mission-style to reflect the rustic, old Montana look and are embellished with paintings, sculptures, and photographs from local artists. Perhaps the hotels most compelling feature is the 1,500 square-foot, two-story high Great Room where guest can enjoy a breakfast of pastries, fruit, cereal, and juices, or a relaxing apr?s ski conversation with wine, cocktails, or coffee from the full-service lounge. Leather couches and easy chairs surround the natural stone fireplace, and the walls and ceilings have a rich, chestnut-stained alder wood paneling. Guests can walk to restaurants and shops at Mountain Village, or catch free shuttle buses to other dining facilities and points of interest in the region.