550 Village Road, Breckenridge, Colorado, United States | (727) 241-5756
Five-minute walk to Breck's Peak Nine lifts
Indoor and outdoor pools plus multiple hot tubs and a sauna
Two on-site restaurants plus a bar
Spacious fitness center with modern equipment
Free shuttle service to Breckenridge Main Street
Free Ski Valet service -- skis dropped off and picked up slope side for guests
Family-friendly features like babysitting and kids' menus
Valet parking
(fee)
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Pet friendly
Breakfast is only included with some room rates
Elevators to higher-floor rooms means an inconvenient switch to another
elevator
Not a true ski-in/ski-out property
Fees and restrictions for pets
Noise issues in some guest rooms
The DoubleTree by
Hilton Breckenridge is a three-and-a-half pearl chain hotel with alpine ski lodge style that's a five-minute walk from multiple Peak Nine chair lifts at Breckenridge Ski Resort. While it isn't a ski-in/ski-out resort, the 208-room hotel offers decent Rocky Mountain views from some rooms, two pools, and multiple hot tubs plus two restaurants and a bar. Rooms are homey, with flat-screen TVs and one-cup coffeemakers, and DoubleTree's signature chocolate chip cookies given at check-in are always a nice touch. It’s worth comparing rates to the Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center, which has similar features plus direct ski-in/ski-out access to Peak Nine.
Scene
Chain hotel style with mountain lodge accents
Though it resembles an anonymous college dorm from the outside, once inside, this chain outpost has a cozy ski-chalet vibe -- think lots of wood, stone accents, and warm, earth tones. There are alpine touches throughout the lobby, from knotty pine wood-paneling to the handsome stone fireplace surrounded by plush armchairs and couches, and there are plenty of comfortable soft-hued places to sit throughout the hotel. The overall atmosphere is casual and a tad busy, with guests and
their gear crossing the common areas before heading out to ski. There are two on-site restaurants, including 9600
Kitchen which has a laid-back, comfy vibe with an outdoor terrace, and the indoor and outdoor pools (plus hot tubs) provide more places for guests to relax after a day on the slopes. This hotel draws guests from all categories, including families, couples, and business travelers.
Location
Within walking distance to vibrant Main Street and Peak Nine chairlifts
The hotel is a five-minute walk from multiple chair lifts that climb Breckenridge Ski Resort's Peak Nine, and there are also many
non-snow-related activities nearby, including hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking,
and golf. Breckenridge’s famous Main Street, lined with shops, restaurants, and bars, is a
six-minute walk from the hotel or a two-minute drive by car, though the hotel also offers a free shuttle that's especially helpful during the cold winter months and high-altitude holidays. The downtown area near the river has great summer
events as well. The Oxygen Bar in
Breckenridge, a seven-minute walk from the hotel, is a playful (and beneficial) stop for those who are suffering the effects of altitude. Other distances include:- Six-minute walk to Mountain Top Children's Museum.
Rooms
Homey, alpine rooms with large flat-screen TVs, some with mountain views
The DoubleTree's rooms have subtle mountain-lodge charms and homey decor, though they aren't the freshest we've seen from a design perspective. Rooms have subtly patterned wallpaper and carpets plus warm-tone wood furniture and chocolate brown leather headboards. Some rooms are quite compact, like the Standard Room that we visited, though other rooms are a bit larger and have contemporary couches or armchairs. A few rooms have decent mountain views and all rooms have mini-fridges, coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, and safes. The bathrooms look a bit dated, with pink-and-black granite countertops, chunky light tilework, and striped wallpaper. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos and come with toiletries. Many guests have complained about elevator access to higher-floor rooms, as it requires changing elevators along the way. Also, air-conditioners are the portable variety that run via tubing to the windows, which cannot otherwise be opened. Guests have complained of interior noise as well.
Features
Two on-site restaurants, shuttle to Main Street, and Ski Valet service
For a mountain hotel there are several aquatic activities on offer here, including an indoor and seasonal outdoor pool, multiple indoor and outdoor hot tubs, and a sauna. There are two restaurants on site: Made Market, which offers a la carte meals all day, and 9600 Kitchen and Bar, which serves breakfast and dinner as well as cocktails. Breakfast is not included with most bookings. The hotel is dog- and kid-friendly, offering babysitting and children’s menus, though there are restrictions and fees for pets. It also has a spacious fitness center with enough floor space to
stretch or do abdominal exercises, plus modern cardio and pulley equipment. There is 9,000 square feet of conference space on-site with a business center and ballroom. The hotel offers a free shuttle to Main Street and provides a free Ski Valet service, where guests' skis will be dropped off and picked up slope side. Ski equipment is also available for rent on site, as are bikes during warmer months. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, but valet parking incurs fees.