10 of the Best Luxury Ski Hotels in the World
Winter is just around the corner. That means it’s time to dust off your skis once again and make plans to visit a ski resort. Ideally, a luxury ski resort.
Few things are as satisfying as coming down off the mountain with weary legs to the comfort of a luxury hotel. Warm yourself up with a drink in front of the fireplace or recover in the steam room and sauna of a sensuous spa. With many of us here at BusinessClass hailing from Scandinavia, we like our snow sports. We also like luxury, especially 5-star hotels. Here we take at look at the 10 best 5-star ski hotels. Enjoy!
Twice host of the Winter Olympics, the luxury alpine resort of St. Moritz is found Switzerland’s Engadin valley. Chic and elegant, it's a favourite of high society due to its frozen lake and extensive cross-country ski trails.
The luxury alpine resort of St. Moritz is home to the Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains With three gourmet restaurants, a fantastic spa and 184 elegant rooms and suites, The Kempinski Grand Hôtel des Bains is unrivalled when it comes to traditional alpine luxury. Additionally, hundreds of miles of pristine slopes on its doorstep makes The Kempinski a fairytale hotel for your winter break.
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championship golf courses, hundreds of high-end boutiques, museums and galleries, as well as endless cultural events and celebrations.
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Courchevel Moriond 1650, France 9.0
Situated in Les Trois Vallées ski resort, the 5-star Hotel Manali sits at the foot of the slopes of Courchevel Moriond 1650. With a traditional wooden chalet-style, it houses
36 rustic-chic rooms with elegant en suite bathrooms, a
heated indoor pool, extensive spa, gym and salon.
The 5-sar Hotel Manali in Courchevel 1650
The family-friendly hotel also has a stylish restaurant that serves lunch and dinner with a scenic terrace, along with two relaxed bars and
a golf course. An in-house ski rental shop and direct access to the slopes make it a perfect base for your ski holiday.
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Switzerland 9.8
The luxurious yet discreet 56-room Alpina Gstaad opened in the Oberbort area of Gstaad, Switzerland in 2012, becoming the first luxury hotel to be built in Gstaad for a century.
Discreet and elegant - The Alpina Gstaad Magnificent mountain-views can be enjoyed from all three fine-dining restaurants, the cigar lounge and bar, as well as spacious balconies in each room. Rooms are designed with a contemporary Swiss interior, whilst carved wooden ceilings and large windows provide a cosy chalet feel to the hotel. Experience traditional Swiss dishes in The Stübli or indulge in holistic treatments at the Eastern-inspired Six Senses Spa.
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Aspen, Colorado 9.4
Ideally situated at the base of the Aspen Mountain, The Little Nell is the only ski-in/ski-out resort in Aspen. This extremely stylish
5-star hotel has it all.
The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado
Elegant rooms come with huge beds, fireplaces, marble bathrooms, the latest in-room technology and balconies with city or mountain views. Upgrade
to a suite and enjoy the added luxury of a Jacuzzi and steam shower.
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menities at the hotel include a ski concierge, spa, free bike rental, and an outdoor pool and hot tub. There's also an American restaurant, a tavern and three bars. This hotel provides 5-star luxury at its best.
Grand Tirolia Kitzbuhel
, Austria 9.2
One of the most well-known ski destinations in the world, Kitzbühel is home to the stunning Grand Tirolia Kitzbühel. Nestled amongst the 18-hole Golf Course Eichenheim, one of the most beautiful Golf Courses in Europe, this high-end hotel is
modern and comfortable.
Savour a drink at Herbarium Cocktail-Bar
82 upscale rooms are stylish, but maintain a traditional feel. A highlight of the hotel is its culinary offerings - traditional Tyrolean dishes are available at the adjoining golf restaurant, while the impressive hotel restaurant Eichenheim serves delicious national and international specialities, as well as a free champagne breakfast. The sleek Herbarium Cocktail-Bar is the place to relax in the evening.
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Zermatt, Switzerland 9.3
The 5-star Grand Hotel Zermatterhof dates from 1879 and bills itself as 'The Small Grand Hotel'. Just a ten minute stroll from the famous Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Resort, this historic hotel boasts
outdoor tennis courts, a tranquil in-house spa with saunas and a Jacuzzi, and a wellness centre with pool.
The 5-star Grand Hotel Zermatterhof in Zermatt Each of the hotel's stylish rooms offer mountain views, homely slippers and a mini bar. Suites also have fireplaces and designer furnishings. Venture out of your room and down to The Rueden Bare for a drink or enjoy a meal at Prato Borni.
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Switzerland 9.1
One of the premiere "off-piste" resorts in the world, Verbier is fun and fashionable. And the 123-room W Verbier is one of the 'coolest' hotels around, (see what we did there).
The urban chic W Verbier Occupying four chalet-style buildings, W's first alpine resort in Switzerland has an urban chic design whilst maintaining an earthy alpine atmosphere. Spacious and modern rooms feature luxurious beds, huge bathrooms and large wooden balconies. There's also a two-Michelin Starred restaurant, a bar, cafe, spa with nine treatment rooms, and an indoor and outdoor pool.
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Baqueira Beret, Naut Aran, Spain 9.2
Located in the heart of the Pyrenees, Baqueira-Beret is a favourite for Spanish skiers including the Spanish royal family. Equally as royalty-worthy, the 5-star Val de Neu is the place to stay in Baqueira-Beret.
Check in to the 5-star Val de Neu Just 50 metres from the lift, this luxury and cosy hotel has a spa, four restaurants (including one specifically for kids), a Swiss-style chill-out area around a grand fireplace, and a smoking room. Rooms are attractive and modern, with plenty of exposed wood for that soothing alpine feel.
, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy 9.1
High Italian hospitality is what Cristallo Hotel Spa & Golf in Cortina is all about. The only 5-star hotel in the Dolomites, this luxury mountain hotel boasts polished, detailed rooms with hand-painted walls, parquet flooring and marble bathrooms with whirlpool tubs.
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