Lodging (Area Code 250)

All Silver Star hotels are centered around the main village. Lodging can be booked through Silver Star Holidays, (800) 663-4431.

Lord Aberdeen Apartment Hotel (800-553-5885; 542-1992; $$$–$$$$) offers private-entrance, one- and two-bedroom apartments, each with a full kitchen. The hotel has a sauna and outdoor hot tub. Silver Lode Inn (800-554-4881; 549-5105; $$–$$$) is a Swiss-style hotel with 38 rooms, some with kitchenettes, fireplaces and jetted tubs.

The Victorian-themed Silver Star Club Resort (800-610-0805; 549-5191; $$–$$$$; left) has three buildings with outdoor hot tubs and a variety of accommodations, from standard rooms to two-bedroom units with full kitchens and fireplaces.

The Pinnacles Suite Hotel (800-551-7466; 542-4548; $$$$) sits on the edge of the ski runs and has units with up to four bedrooms. Putnam Station Inn (800-489-0599; 542-2459; $$–$$$) features a unique railroad atmosphere, plus an outdoor hot tub under the water tower.

These units all can be booked through Silver Star Accommodation (877-630-7827; 558-7825) or Mountain Vacation Homes (800-489-0599; 542-2459): Creekside condominiums ($$$-$$$$) have one- and two-bedroom units, with kitchens, fireplace and an outdoor hot tub. The Grandview ($$$) condominium complex has 33 two-bedroom units, each with a view of the Monashee Mountains. Rent a private vacation home ($$$$) in the Knoll Area on mountain with easy access to lifts and village.

Samesun Ski Hostel (877-562-2783; 545-8933; $–$$) offers ski-in/ski-out accommodations with hot tubs, free breakfast and linen service. Private or family rooms available; there's also the option of dormitory rooms.

Accommodations Legend (Cdn$): (double room) $$$$–C$200+; $$$–C$141–C$200; $$–C$81–C$140; $–C$80 and less

Photo courtesy of Silver Star Mountain