The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort

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A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies and a prominent dome structure on the roof. - The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort (Ketchum)
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a radio, a wall-mounted shelf with a towel and a plant, and a large framed picture of a snowy landscape. - The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort (Ketchum)
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Consider a stay at The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort and take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a massage at The Observatory Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Joan, the on-site restaurant. Dry cleaning/laundry services, an outdoor entertainment area, and 2 bars are available to all guests.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

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Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Durrance)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Studio Suite, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Downtown Ketchum, a neighborhood in Ketchum, is home to The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort. Sun Valley Museum of History and Gallery DeNovo are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hemingway Memorial and Ernest Hemingway Memorial. Argyros Performing Arts Center and Sun Valley Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Visit our Ketchum travel guide
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300 RIVER STREET E, Ketchum, ID, 83340

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered landscape with a wooden bridge over a pond, surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background.
    River Run Day Lodge
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A skier in a yellow jacket on a snowy mountain slope with snow-covered trees and distant mountains.
    Sun Valley Ski Resort
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sun Valley Museum of History
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sun Valley Visitor Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gail Severn Gallery
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Cabanita
    8 min walk
  • Lefty's Bar & Grill
    7 min walk
  • Wiseguy Pizza Pie
    5 min walk
  • Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill
    4 min walk
  • Sawtooth Brewery Public House
    8 min walk

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 50 for adults and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Andy's Watershed
  • Joan
  • Lobby Bar
  • Odin's Corner

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Airport shuttle
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Ski shuttle
  • Ski storage
  • Hot tub access
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 for adults, and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort located?

Located in Downtown Ketchum, this spa property is within 1 mi (2 km) of Argyros Performing Arts Center and Sun Valley Ski Resort. Sun Valley Museum of History and Sun Valley Visitor Center are also within 5 minutes.

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