A night in an A Frame Club ;)

As I already said (Winter day, winter travel, Winter Park), we chose Winter park because of the hotel. Hmm... can I call this a hotel? Maybe... A Frame Club is a bit more than a simple hotel or motel on the side of the road. This is more about style than an overnight stay... It was built less than a year ago and can surprise you not only with its buildings ;)

 

The interiors are modern with a touch of 70s. A-frame design makes them both quirky and cool (don't get me wrong, it is warm inside, it just looks cool ;) ). Look here to learn more about it - A Frame Club website.

We had never stayed in anything like that and wanted to give it a try.. And we were not disappointed at all (and especially liked the glass reflection when we just arrived :) ). We found everything we wanted there and, probably, will do it again ;)

The bedroom is on the second floor and to get there you need to climb a steep spiral staircase. But once there you have everything you need... Even a bath ;) Yep, believe it or not, they offer a bath in the bedroom and... it was nice, warm and cozy. Don't worry, there is a shower downstairs for those who aren't adventurous ;)

A small kitchenette makes the stay easier, but there is also a nice restaurant on site which was good.

Every cabin has a small patio, and ours overlooked the woods. Unfortunately it was too cold to go outside, but if you are staying there in the summer it'll be a nice place to chill out.

The next morning we woke up late, cooked breakfast and relaxed before checking out and going off to see something else. By the way, we appreciate the contactless way the A Frame Club operates. A couple of hours before you can check in, the access code is emailed to you and that is all you need. The code is valid until the time for you to check out and... you don't need to see anyone. Modern and... convenient.

Watch this video to get a better view at the interior:

Don't be afraid, this is not a night guest, but just a decoration for the restaurant ;)

The next morning I walked around and tried to capture the setup. And... it was fun... They built 32 cabins and grouped them nicely in a very small area.

They are all connected by wooden boardwalks and if you don't know where your cabin is, you are in trouble. It is easy to lose track and wander around trying to find what you're looking for (use a map in the parking lot before you start your quest).

I don't think you believe me (and I don't blame you). Look (and... I didn't go around all the cabins, just walked in a simple arc before getting back to the parking lot :) - 

 

A Frame Club is definitely aimed at the skiers. It's located just half a mile from the nearest ski lift, and shuttles run back and forth all the time. In each cabin you can also find special ski holders and boot warmers :)

In case you are planning to go there, find the suitable date. Price varies and varies greatly... One of the reasons for going the week before Christmas was the price (which was relatively low). But if we had stayed just 7 days later, we would have paid three times more. High season, I guess. Anyway, shop for dates and don't let them scare you away ;)

We really enjoyed being there, sleeping high above the ground and having delicious and lazy breakfast in the room. We were in no rush, so... we took our time and enjoyed being there before we hit the road for some more adventures.

Click here to see how we rounded up this day - Granby.

Pictures were taken on December 18, 2023.