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Sun Valley Lodge
Sun Valley, Idaho, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Union Pacific Railroad president W. Averell Harriman created Sun Valley as America's first destination ski resort, and Gilbert Stanley Underwood and Company designed this flagship lodge, built in roughly seven months and opening on 21 December 1936. Socialites and Hollywood stars attended the debut that helped launch modern American ski culture nationwide.
- 381 rooms
- Opened 1936
- Architect: Gilbert Stanley Underwood
About Sun Valley Lodge
- W. Averell Harriman's Union Pacific opened America's first destination ski resort here; the lodge debuted 21 December 1936.
- Gilbert Stanley Underwood and Company designed the flagship lodge, built in roughly seven months.
- Hollywood and East Coast society attended the opening that helped launch modern American ski culture.
History
Union Pacific president W. Averell Harriman created Sun Valley as America's first destination ski resort. Gilbert Stanley Underwood and Company designed the lodge, built in roughly seven months and opened 21 December 1936. Socialites and Hollywood stars came for the debut. AAA Four Diamond.
Restaurants and bars
- Duchin Lounge — Bar · Lounge bar
- Poolside Bar and Café — Café · Cafe
- Gretchen's — Restaurant · American
- Village Station — Restaurant · American
- Konditorei Restaurant — Restaurant · Breakfast
Experiences
- 20,000 sq ft destination spa — 20,000 square foot destination spa with fitness center, yoga studio and glass-enclosed outdoor pool.
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides — Can be arranged through the personal sales executive.
Amenities
- Skiing
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2025)
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