Scout loves
- There are roaring wood-burning fireplaces in the lobby and some of the rooms.
- Delicious cookies are available for guests to snack on in the lobby.
- Breakfast is included in the rate (and it includes hot items).
- There are big, comfy lounge chairs in the rooms for you to relax into.
- The on-demand shuttle will take you downtown and to the ski area base.
- The personalized service is excellent.
- Rooms come with Keurig coffee makers.
Scout tips
- The hotel is within walking distance of downtown Ketchum (about 5-7 mins).
- When booking, request a north facing mountainside room for the best sunlight, sunsets and views.
- Fireplace rooms are worth a little splurge.
- A resort fee is charged per night to cover the cost of breakfast, bottled water, heated boot storage, Wi-Fi, on-demand shuttle and access to the gym at the YMCA.
SCOUT REVIEW
With just 29 rooms, the Knob Hill Inn provides an intimate and personalized experience – yet also the level of luxury you’d expect from a large hotel. The staff here are incredibly friendly, and they go out of their way to treat every guest like royalty.
The hotel’s architecture has been influenced by Austrian mountain chalets, which creates a feeling of cozy tranquility. Since it was built (in 1992) it has undergone several renovations, including a refurbishment of all the guestrooms. It might look like a traditional European chalet from the outside, but inside everything is decidedly modern and new.
Scout loves the rooms that are generous in size, and come with comfortable, contemporary mountain-style furnishings. While all the rooms here are gorgeous, the fireplace rooms are a little larger in size, with a lovely sitting area and – as the name suggests – a wood-burning fireplace. (The fireplace is set every day by housekeeping). Most of the rooms come with a small wet bar with mini fridge for convenience, while the Baldy Two Bedroom Suite is the largest of the offerings and boasts a fantastic full kitchen.
The hotel’s restaurant, The Grill, is a popular choice for all visitors to the valley – and as a guest you’ll be given priority reservations. A full continental breakfast is included in the nightly rate, with buffet item offerings changing daily.
At the end of a hard day on the slopes you will love the hotel’s indoor pool, hot tub and sauna. And if for some reason you still have energy to burn, guests are given day passes to the nearby YMCA which features a large lap pool and gym equipment.
Although the Knob Hill Inn is within easy walking distance of all of Ketchum’s downtown offerings, the hotel offers an on-demand shuttle in the evenings to the town. There is also a shuttle service for Bald and Dollar mountains in the mornings and afternoons.
Who should stay here
Knob Hill Inn is great for skiers who are looking for a luxurious boutique mountain hotel in a convenient downtown location in Sun Valley.
Location
Knob Hill Inn is about a 5-7 minute walk from downtown Ketchum and a short drive from the base areas of Bald and Dollar mountains. The hotel runs an on-demand shuttle to the downtown area in the evenings and to the ski resorts in the mornings and afternoons. They can also offer transfers from the airport.
Find a great map of the Sun Valley resort area and location of Knob Hill Inn in Ketchum here.
- Hotel shuttle provided
About Sun Valley
Sun Valley is a great mix of modern ski resort and the cowboy Wild West, with fantastic terrain to explore and a long history with skiing. Home to the first chairlift, Sun Valley has played a major role in sculpting the modern ski resorts we see today. Enjoy two mountains of terrain, including long wide groomers, and off-piste trails for even the most avid powderhound. Many refer to a trip to Sun Valley as 'roughing it in style'.
Read more about Sun Valley and other hotels in the area.
Hotel Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- accessible bathroom
- accessible parking
- airport transportation (surcharge)
- bar/lounge
- breakfast available (surcharge)
- computer station
- concierge services
- dry cleaning/laundry service
- elevator/lift
- fireplace in lobby
- fitness facilities
- garden
- in-room accessibility
- indoor pool
- luggage storage
- restaurant
- roll-in shower
- room service (limited hours)
- sauna
- self parking (surcharge)
- ski shuttle
- ski storage
- smoke-free property
- spa tub
- television in lobby
Available: This selection is currently available for this price. Once you submit an inquiry our agents will confirm your booking via email and send you an invoice for a deposit. You will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking.
On Request: Our agents need to confirm availability of this room. Once you submit a request we will endeavour to get back to you by the next business day to confirm availability (some properties may take longer). If prices are listed they are the exact prices for your dates, room selection and room occupancy. Where prices are not listed we will confirm the price when we confirm availability. In either instance, you are not committed to your selection until after we confirm availability and price. Once you agree to that confirmation, you will be sent an invoice and will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking. If your requested room is not available, we will present alternative options.
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