The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley has been named the No. 3 Resort in Colorado in the Travel + Leisure 2026 World’s Best Awards, one of the travel industry’s most respected honors recognizing the world’s leading hotels, resorts and destinations.
More than 661,000 Travel + Leisure readers participated in this year’s World’s Best Awards, sharing their favorite travel experiences and recognizing the properties that consistently deliver exceptional service, memorable stays and outstanding hospitality.
“We are honored to be recognized by the readers of Travel + Leisure,” said Veronica Moretti, general manager of The Westin Riverfront. “This award reflects the passion and dedication of our entire team, who work every day to curate memorable experiences and meaningful connections for every guest. Whether someone is visiting for a ski vacation, a wellness retreat or a summer escape, we are proud to help create moments they’ll remember long after they return home.”
Managed by award-winning East West Hospitality, The Westin Riverfront continues to elevate the guest experience through thoughtful service, wellness offerings and authentic mountain hospitality. This summer, the resort welcomed Colletta Vail Valley, a vibrant Northern Italian restaurant by The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, while continuing to enhance its award-winning Spa Anjali programming and guest amenities.
The recognition follows another prestigious honor for the resort, which recently received Condé Nast Traveler’s Triple Crown Award. The distinction recognizes the select group of hotels that have earned all three of the publication’s highest honors over the past 30 years: the Hot List, Gold List and Readers’ Choice Awards.
Situated along the banks of the Eagle River in the heart of Colorado’s Vail Valley, The Westin Riverfront features 230 luxury guest residences ranging from studio suites to spacious three-bedroom condominiums, many offering mountain views, fully equipped kitchens, gas fireplaces and residential-style amenities. Guests enjoy direct access to Beaver Creek Mountain via the Riverfront Express Gondola during the winter, as well as exceptional hiking, biking, fly fishing and golf throughout the warmer months.
The resort is also home to Spa Anjali and The Athletic Club at The Westin, offering more than 27,000 square feet dedicated to wellness, including a 14-room spa, full-service salon, year-round outdoor pool, three infinity hot tubs and more than 50 weekly fitness classes. Dining options include Colletta Vail Valley, Lookout Bar, the Lobby Bar and Gondola Market + Café.
In celebration of Colorado’s 150th anniversary, guests can also book the Discover Colorado Getaway, featuring luxurious accommodations, a Colorado-inspired welcome gift, and a $250 credit toward a signature treatment at Spa Anjali.
According to Travel + Leisure’s rankings, the Top 10 Colorado Resorts are:
- Sonnenalp
- C Lazy U Ranch
- The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley
- Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection
- Viceroy Snowmass
- The Broadmoor
- Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection
- The Little Nell
- Limelight Hotel Aspen
- The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
