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.
Mountain Hotels
W Aspen  
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 …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain
Location: Aspen  USA  North America
Hotel Bellevue  
Des Alpes
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 …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Mountain
Location: Kleine Scheidegg  Switzerland  West Europe
Hotel Chalet  
Mirabell
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 …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Spa
Location: Avelengo  Italy  West Europe
Everest View  
Hotel
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 …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Nature   Remote
Location: Solukhumbu  Nepal  South Asia
Chalet Al Foss  
Alp Resort
In a sunny and quiet spot at the gates of Vermiglio, an imposing mountain chalet rises. Chalet Al Foss Alp Resort's sun-soaked and mountainous surrounding is bursting with greenery in summer and buried under the beauty of a blanket of snow in winter. During ski season, a free bus will …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain
Location: Vermiglio  Italy  West Europe
The Cube  
Aletsch
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's …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Nature
Location: Fiesch  Switzerland  West Europe
Hotel Glacier  
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 …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain
Location: Grindelwald  Switzerland  West Europe
Damani  
Lodges Resort
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 …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Nature
Location: Hatta  United Arab Emirates  Middle East
Tatra Glamp  
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 …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Nature   Tent
Location: Bukowina Tatrzańska  Poland  East Europe
Hotel Belvedere  
Rhonegletscher
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 tripper's paradise in the high …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Mountain
Location: Obergoms  Switzerland  West Europe
Glamp  
Pakistan
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 …
Accommodation types: Desert   Mountain   Nature   Tent
Location: Skardu  Pakistan  South Asia
The Omnia  
Famed Swiss skiing capital, Zermatt, is at the foot of Switzerland's highest peaks in the Matter Valley. Rooms and suites use a minimalist approach, with warm materials and classic photos as decoration. Our pick of the range, the Omnia Roof Suite, comes with a Japanese cedar bathtub along with a …
Accommodation types: Mountain
Location: Zermatt  Switzerland  West Europe
Sheldon  
Chalet
Alaska is the largest state in the United States of America; it is the size of California, Texas, and Montana combined. It's also the least populated state with a thriving natural habitat and wilderness like nowhere else. The chalet is situated on the ridge of the Don Sheldon Amphitheater of …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Remote
Location: Denali National Park and Preserve  USA  North America
Alpin Panorama  
Hotel Hubertus
See, they have made a mistake here. We were fooled into believing 5-star meant a plush bed, a list of in-room amenities, and a basic spa. Alpin Panorama Hotel Hubertus received a 4-star rating, and that keeps us hanging in disbelief more than their suspended pool. The alpine building is …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Spa
Location: Valdaora  Italy  West Europe
Hotel Klosterbräu  
& SPA
Owned by the Seyrling family, Klosterbräu, a former 16th-century monastery, has been operational since 1516. That's over 500 years' worth of experience in hospitality! The 5-star Tyrolean wellness hotel is located in the Alps in the old farming village of Seefeld. The major touristic hotspot has some of the best …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Spa
Location: Seefeld  Austria  West Europe
FRANZ ferdinand  
Mountain Resort Nassfeld
The FRANZ ferdinand Mountain Resort Nassfeld is near the longest cable car in the Alps, taking you to the summit in 17 minutes. You will soon be hitting miles of pristine piste on the slopes of Carinthia. In the summertime, Carinthia Nassfeld boasts a host of activities from mountain biking …
Accommodation types: Mountain
Location: Tröpolach  Austria  West Europe
Riffelhaus  
1853
If you’re a fan of Wes Anderson’s films, you’ll be delighted with Riffelhaus 1853. This white and red mountain hotel from 1853 is a perfect little gem of Anderson-esque aesthetic. Set amongst the dramatic peaks of the Swiss Alps, the hotel was constructed at a near-impossible altitude for its time …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Spa
Location: Zermatt  Switzerland  West Europe
7132 Hotel  
It seems like Swiss hotels are constantly trying to outdo each other in the art of ultimate luxury. The cryptically named 7132 Hotel is a strong contestant in the game. One of its unfair advantages? World-famous thermal baths designed by Peter Zumthor. The hotel's curious name comes from its postcode …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury   Mountain   Spa
Location: Vals  Switzerland  West Europe
LeapRus  
Eco Hotel
Situated 4000 meters above sea level, LEAPrus Eco Hotel is located on the slopes of Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe. A one of a kind eco-hotel, it offers astonishing panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks. Designed by a team of Italian architects specializing in making accommodations for extreme …
Accommodation types: Capsule   Eco-Friendly   Mountain
Location: Terskol  Russia  East Europe
Hotellerie De  
Mascognaz
No, you haven’t dropped into an illustration of a fairytale... This is real life! This is the Hotellerie de Mascognaz, located in Champoluc, Italy. Book one of the seven chalets and live in a dream-like setting for a few days, or perhaps a few weeks if your wallet doesn’t mind! …
Accommodation types: Mountain
Location: Champoluc  Italy  West Europe
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