If you dream of hitting the slopes this winter, choosing the right hotel for your ski-centric vacation can make all the difference. From Swiss chalets to alpine-chic lodgings in Aspen and cozy cabins in upstate New York, gear up for winter with these five ski hotels around the globe you should book for your next getaway.
Gstaad Palace (Gstaad, Switzerland)
This famous hotel sits on a hill with sweeping views of the sublime Swiss Alps. Their tagline “It’s not a fairytale, it’s real” speaks to the sort of stay guests can expect. The privately owned property has 90 luxurious accommodations — including the most opulent penthouse suite ever offered at an Alpine resort. Its wow-worthy spa includes a fireplace lounge, hammam, and a 200-foot-long granite wall for a distinct alpine vibe.
| Key Points: • Website • 5 Stars • Rooms: 90 • Bern-Belp Airport (BRN) | Amenities • 3 swimming pools • Fitness center • Spa • 8 Bars & Restaurants |
Camptown (Catskills, New York)
Camptown, an adorable 50-room alpine-chic boutique hotel, is at the foot of the Catskill Mountains. Quiet travelers seeking a nature-infused hideaway will love their 26 log cabins equipped with vintage kitchenettes, wood-burning fireplaces, and minimalist king or queen beds. The Windham Mountain trails are just a short jaunt away. After a long day of skiing, guests can enjoy dinner and a hot toddy nightcap at the hotel’s onsite Mexican restaurant, Casa Susanna.
| Key Points: • Website • 4 Stars • Rooms: 50 • Hudson Valley Regional Airport (POU) | Amenities • Pool & swim club • Communal pantry • Sauna • 1 Bar & Restaurant |
The Little Nell (Aspen, Colorado)
The Little Nell offers nothing short of perfection. The five-star hotel has fewer than 100 rooms, putting personalized service at the forefront. Guests can expect refined accommodations decked out in blue, tan, and gray furnishings meant to help them relax, as well as a full-service spa, and of course, its easy ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain. A stay here also comes with access to its Ski Concierge service that can help you get on the mountain before anyone else.
| Key Points: • Website • 5 Stars • Rooms: 92 • Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (ASE) | Amenities • Outdoor swimming pool • Spa • Fitness center • 1 Bar & Restaurant |
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel (St. Moritz, Switzerland)
Now a two-time Winter Olympics host, St. Moritz has been gathering steam as a winter destination for the rich and famous since the 1800s. Badrutt’s Palace is celebrating its 125th anniversary after an extensive renovation. Situated 6,000 feet up in the Swiss Alps, the 156-room luxury hotel offers an utterly indulgent Alpine escape. Cozy up in a nook for a drink or snack, and float about the gorgeous pool and outdoor hot tub overlooking the lake after an afternoon on the slopes.
| Key Points: • Website • 5 Stars • Rooms: 155 • Zurich Airport (ZRH) | Amenities • 2 swimming pools • Spa • Fitness center • 10 Bars & Restaurants |
Amangani (Jackson Hole, Wyoming)
If celeb spotting is a selling point — and if you have the cash — this ultra-luxurious resort offers a wildly sophisticated and design-minded ski lodge nearly alone in its class domestically, with access to some of the best ski terrain on the continent. Situated in the foothills of the Grand Tetons near Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, there’s even a dedicated ski concierge so you can skip the crowds and go straight to the slopes.
| Key Points: • Website • 5 Stars • Rooms: 44 • Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) | Amenities • Outdoor swimming pools • Spa • Fitness center • 2 Bars & Restaurants |
