Mountain Hotels
If you love hiking, how could you not arrange an extended stay in a quiet mountain hut, complete with the epic scenery and rustic environment you crave? Escape the noisy city life by either climbing up the mountain or taking a shortcut using a cable car. Your reward will be the breathtaking mountain views, the fresh air, and the unspoiled peace in nature. Below is a showcase of some of the best luxury hotels and nomadic mountain huts in some of the most scenic spots on earth.
Grandhotel Giessbach - Turrets, Waterfalls and Three Million Francs: A Swiss Fairy Tale
High above Lake Brienz, where waterfalls crash down mountainsides and the sound of rushing water mingles with the rattle of Europe's oldest funicular railway, sits a hotel that nearly became a car park. Well, not quite a car park, but something almost as tragic: a concrete "jumbo chalet" complex that …
Tree of Life Eila Art Hotel, Manali - India's Avant-Garde Mountain Retreat
A father-daughter duo have created something extraordinary in the hills above Manali - part spaceship, part anthill, entirely magical. Driving through the winding roads of Naggar, you'd be forgiven for doing a double-take when the Tree of Life Eila Art Hotel comes into view. Rising from the cedar forest like …
Anakolodge - Swiss Farm Buildings Reimagined for Alpine Escapes
On a picturesque hillside in the Swiss Alps, Anakolodge stands out as something different. The seven traditional cabins scattered across two hectares of wilderness are the vision of architect and manager Olivier Cheseaux, who wanted to create a place where people could completely disconnect from the modern world. The philosophy …
Chalets Nebesa - Insane Panorama in the Julian Alps of Slovenia
Chalets Nebesa is an idyllic refuge in the middle of unspoiled nature in Kobarid, in the Slovenian Alpine region of the western part of the country. Nebasa means "heaven" in Slovenian, which is a fitting name once you open your eyes in the morning to a sea of clouds sitting …
Maya Boutique Hotel - Swiss Hotel Made Of Straw Bales
Valais is Switzerland's incredible valley shaped by a glacier, cutting its way through two alpine mountain ranges. The scenic and diverse landscape with some of the highest glaciers and mountains of the Alps is an attractive proposition for any nature lover. The project owners, Lisa and Louis Papadopoulos, chose this …
Forestis - The World's Highest Rooftop Bar & Magnificent Dolomites Panorama
The awe-inspiring setting in Southern Tyrol with the Dolomites peaks is one of the best-selling points of the Forestis hotel, but it also has the highest rooftop bar in the world. The Dolomites is Italy's spectacular mountain range with 18 peaks above 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) and a UNESCO World …
Glacier View Lodge - Ice Cool Panorama
Nestled within the stunning natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies, Glacier View Lodge offers breathtaking views and a little pampering. At the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains, you can see the highest peaks of Mount Athabasca and Andromeda. But the Glacier View Lodge offers something more than most mountain …
Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery - French Colonists & Hill Tribe-Inspired Grand Palace In Vietnam
The grand palace of Hotel de la Coupole, with impressive French Indochina styling, offers extravagance in a breathtakingly pretty environment. The remote mountain region around Sapa is Vietnam's scenic getaway. The natural spectacle with beautiful rugged scenery and rich cultural life is a major tourist hotspot. Sapa lies in the …
Bürgenstock Hotel - Mountaintop Hotel & Spa Complex Overlooking Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne, also known as the "lake of the four forested settlements", is one of the most magical regions in Switzerland. Its shoreline rises steeply into tall mountains. During clear weather, you can spot the icy peaks of Mount Pilatus, the Tomlishorn that stands at 6,983 feet (2,128.5 meters). Bürgenstock …
W Aspen - Bunk Bed Luxury In USA's Most Exclusive Skiing Resort
Aspen established itself as the mecca of ski enthusiasts, and it's one of the world's most famous ski resorts. The popular retreat is renowned for celebrity sightings, exquisite restaurants, luxurious hotels, lively après-ski entertainment, great shops, and four mountains with impressive ski areas. Aspen's mining heritage is incorporated into the …
Hotel Bellevue Des Alpes - Nineteenth Century Alpine Glamour
One of the few 19th-century hotels in Europe has regained the atmosphere of grandness with its British-inspired glamor, but without looking old-fashioned. The Grand Hotel Bellevue des Alpes is a historic family-run hotel in the shadow of the majestic Jungfrau - one of the tallest Alpine peaks at 13,642 feet …
Hotel Chalet Mirabell - Alpine Spa Hotel With Gorgeous Panorama
The South Tyrolean, family-run Hotel Chalet Mirabell, offers alpine luxury above the picturesque town of Merano. The charming Italian location is famous for its spas and art nouveau buildings. The hotel's 64,600 ft² (6,000 m²) SPA & Relax zone features the longest heated natural swimming pond in South Tyrol. But …
Hotel Everest View - The Pioneer Of High Altitude Hospitality
Takashi Miyahara, a Japanese-born tourism entrepreneur, came to Nepal in the 1960s and recognized the region's immense potential thanks to its natural beauty and cultural attractiveness. As a visionary, he paved the way for Himalayan hospitality never seen before. The bold fusion of a high altitude setting and a modern …
Chalet Al Foss Alp Resort - The Photogenic Star of the Italian Alps
An imposing mountain chalet rises in a sunny and quiet spot at the gates of Vermiglio. Chalet Al Foss Alp Resort's sun-soaked and mountainous surroundings are bursting with greenery in summer and buried under the beauty of a blanket of snow in winter. During ski season, a free bus will …
The Cube Aletsch - Prefab Hut High Up In The Swiss Mountains Overlooking The Largest Alpine Glacier
The Cube Aletsch offers a one-off experience in so many ways. Located in a remote place 2,869 m (9,413 ft) above sea level in Switzerland, this double occupancy hideaway sits next to the largest glacier in the Alps. The Aletsch Glacier is currently 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) long, but it …
Hotel Glacier - Heated Whirpools With Alpine Panorama
The Bernese Alps is one of the most beautiful settings you can imagine. Hotel Glacier sits between high mountains, overlooking the incredible 1,800-meter-tall (5,900 ft) north face of rock and ice of the Eiger. It's hard to complain about having a view of the most emblematic sight of the Swiss …
Damani Lodges Resort - Thrilling Adventures In The Hajar Mountains
Mountains and hiking? Surely we are not talking about the same country famous for its skyscraper-ridden skyline, giant shopping malls, and gorgeous beaches. Hatta lies close to the Omani borders, high up in the Al Hajar Mountains. If you want to escape from the bustling urban life of Dubai into …
Tatra Glamp - Spherical Domes In The Polish Tatra Mountains
Right at the corner of the famously beautiful Tatra National Park, a posh camping site with majestic views awaits you. Glamping is a new trend of making camping comfier or even outright luxurious. Tatra Glamp belongs to this latter group, offering accommodation inside four spherical domes. Have you seen a …
Hotel Belvédère Rhonegletscher - The Iconic Building On The Furka Pass Road
The iconic Alpine hotel of the 19th century has seen better days. Back in the early times, at the peak of its operation, tourists flocked to see Rhône Glacier's breathtaking. Hotel Belvédère is located on a majestic curvy mountain road. The Furka Pass is a road-trippers paradise in the high …
Glamp Pakistan - Undiscovered Natural Wonders
A passionate explorer of his own country, Fahad Mahmood, has made his dream come true by building a unique camping site in the Skardu Valley of Pakistan for like-minded travelers. Katpana Desert is the highest-elevation desert in the world. It sits at an altitude of 2,500 meters (8,202 feet) above …