Consider a stay at The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort and take advantage of a terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site 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.
Downtown Ketchum, a neighbourhood 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 sledging. Visit our Ketchum travel guide
300 RIVER STREET E, Ketchum, ID, 83340
What's nearby
River Run Day Lodge
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Sun Valley Ski Resort
19 min walk - 1.6 km
Sun Valley Visitor Center
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Sun Valley Center for the Arts
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Gallery DeNovo
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial)
23 min drive
Restaurants
La Cabanita
8 min walk
Wiseguy Pizza Pie
5 min walk
Lefty's Bar & Grill
7 min walk
Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill
4 min walk
Sawtooth Brewery Public House
8 min walk
About this property
The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort
Property near Sun Valley Ski Resort
Consider a stay at The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort and take advantage of a terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site 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.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool
Free valet parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), a lift and meeting rooms
Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
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.
Lift
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 are 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
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: 10 per cent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
Concierge service
Fitness centre 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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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.
How much does it cost to stay at The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort?
As of 9 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort on 1 Nov 2026 start from €588, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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 at The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort?
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?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Observatory - A Viceroy Resort located?
Located in Downtown Ketchum, this spa property is within 1 mile (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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