When snow blankets the landscape and ski season calls, answer by booking a winter wonderland getaway at these 10 exceptional ski-in/ski-out hotels and mountain lodges. Beyond prime slope-side settings, each beckons with roaring fireplaces, snow-framed vistas, relaxing spas and gourmet dining perfect for apres-ski recharging.
The St. Regis Deer Valley – Park City, Utah
This beloved Park City mountain resort ups the luxury quotient with accommodations touting private balconies showcasing spectacular views of the Wasatch Mountains. Ski valets will warm up your equipment every night as you relax over cocktails in the elevated lounge boasting floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the slopes. The split-level resort features an outdoor heated pool, enormous spa and Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s fine dining venue J&G Grill along with direct access to Deer Valley Resort. Come winter, glide on skis down to Deer Valley’s renowned ski beach for family fun or catch the chairlift just steps outside the hotel.
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel – St. Moritz, Switzerland
On a glitzy Alpine perch in Switzerland overlooking glistening Lake St. Moritz rests Badrutt’s Palace, a symbol of winter luxury since 1896. This historic grande dame sets the standard in St. Moritz with brilliant ski-in/ski-out access to premier Corviglia ski slopes. Spend days schussing pristine pistes before unwinding on your room’s balcony watching the lake shimmer amidst mountain vistas. The spa’s snowy white interior and heated pool contrast beautifully with views of evergreens dusted in snow. Après-ski amongst glitterati sipping champagne at the palatial King’s Social House. Come nightfall, enchanting lights reflected on the frozen lake captivate.
Four Seasons Jackson Hole – Wyoming, USA
Four Seasons ensures ski trips run flawlessly against the dramatic backdrop of Wyoming’s Teton Mountains. Sink into leather club chairs as your personal Ski Valet outfits you for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s legendary terrain before hitting fresh powder just yards from the lobby. Return for luxuriant massages utilizing indigenous sage, lavender and volcanic ash or restore energies over exquisite Pacific Northwest fare and Snake River wines with the Tetons towering outside. Many suites boast deep-soaking tubs and rustic chic décor like antler chandeliers and timber beams that sing mountain ambiance.
Auberge du Soleil – Napa Valley, California
Though better known for vineyards and wine tasting, Napa offers wintry splendor when snow dusts surrounding peaks. Peacefully perched on a 33-acre olive grove in Rutherford, the elegant Mediterranean-style Auberge du Soleil provides the perfect seasonal retreat with vineyard views from each room’s private terrace. cozy up beside the outdoor sculpture garden’s fireplace as twinkling lights reflect on the ice wine fountain. Schedule massages in the intimate spa or meditate in the Japanese soaking baths before indulging seasonal specialties from foraged mushrooms to Venison loin paired perfectly with local Cabernets.
W Verbier – Switzerland
Contemporary cool comes to the Swiss Alps at W Verbier, an ultra-sleek designer ski hotel neighboring world-class resorts like Les 4 Vallées. Return from expert slopes like Mont-Fort and enjoy signature drinks with 360° mountain views at the buzzing W Living Room. Recharge in your Alpine-inspired room complete with fireplace, plush bedding and bath goodies from luxury fashion house Etro. Parents appreciate the stylish kids’ playroom while the little ones love it. Later, gather around flickering fires at the outdoor Escobar bar for après cocktails and share tales of your exploits on Europe’s most challenging terrain.
The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection – Utah, USA
In Utah’s Wasatch Valley overlooking Pine Valley Mountain sits the Lodge at Blue Sky, a luxury wilderness lodge merging rustic elegance with contemporary comfort. Its scenic High West Distillery setting offers ski-in/ski-out access to Ruby and Rail trails plus guided snowshoe, fat biking and heli ski adventures. Savor modern Alpine cuisine highlighting locally sourced ingredients under soaring timber beams in the Social Haus restaurant. Unwind creekside in the meditative spa tucked within a tranquil glade or stargaze from the open-air yoga platform. Every art-filled suite features a fieldstone fireplace, private patio and soaking tub ideal for relaxing after days frolicking in Utah’s fabulous powder.
One&Only Le Saint Géran – Mauritius
Paradise awaits on the private peninsula of One&Only Le Saint Géran surrounded by the Indian Ocean’s sparkling blue waters. While beach resorts reign supreme across Mauritius, come May-October, this ultra-luxe property transitions to ski season courtesy of its resident snowmaker creating a custom ski hill for slopeside fun not found elsewhere in the tropics! Skiers and snowboarders can schuss the synthetic powder day and night before retreating for massage infused calypo cocktails beachside. The resort’s KidsOnly clubhouse entertains young guests with dedicated snow play zones, ensuring memorable frosty fun for the whole family any time of year!
The Little Nell – Aspen, Colorado
Legendary snow and scene converge at downtown Aspen’s only ski-in/ski-out five-star hotel, The Little Nell. Wake up to fresh snowfall views from your Montagna-clad bed before a Lobby Ambassador whisks you and your gear to Aspen Mountain’s Silver Queen Gondola located right across the street. Navigate world-class terrain on legendary Ajax Mountain throughout the day, pausing for tasty bloody mary’s atop Ajax Tavern’s sunny ski deck. Cap off evenings with superb steak and seafood alongside over 20,000 wines inside Element 47 restaurant’s cosy mountain-view dining room, America’s only Relais & Châteaux property.
Halifax Island Lodge – Australia
Down under deliverance from the scorching Australian summer arrives on Victoria’s Halifax Island, a cool mountain sanctuary surrounded by traditional ski village charisma. Just 25 guests share this exclusive alpine-inspired lodge clocks 20 annual snow days thanks to smart snow machines. Carved out runs, a quad chairlift and groomed cross country trails let you make fresh tracks wand wander hut-to-hut amid eucalyptus trees. Sip hot toddies with new mates gathered ‘round the elevated outdoor firepit overlooking Wilsons Promontory National Park sparkling under endless Outback stars.
Hotel Eden Roc, Ascona
Swiss Paradise This lavish hideaway on tranquil Lake Maggiore brings relaxed winter warmth to Ticino, Switzerland’s beloved Italian lake district near the Alps. While Alpine towns like St. Moritz freeze, the Mediterranean climate here remains mild, Expect sunny skies, palm trees and the odd dusting of snow contrasting beautifully with scarlet camellias abloom in subtropical gardens. Umbrella pines and cypress trees frame glittering lake views as you breakfast on the terrace before sampling chestnut trail routes or hitting the 9-hole golf course. Return to unwind poolside, indulge award-winning cuisine and dance the night away during weekend winter parties. Bellissimo!
