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
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
Waldhaus  
Flims
A true winter wonderland with beautifully ornamented buildings dusted in snow – you may think you’ve stepped into a fairytale, a dream even, but this is simply the way of life for those at Waldhaus Flims. Located in the small town of Flims, Switzerland, Waldhaus is an extraordinary place that …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Spa
Location: Flims  Switzerland  West Europe
98 Acres  
Resort & Spa
Set in Sri Lanka’s beautiful hill country, this boutique resort is elegant and chic. Built on a 98-acre tea estate, this uniquely designed resort blends well with nature and is home to charming chalets made mostly of recyclable substances. Discarded railway sleepers make up the decks and walls of the …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Nature
Location: Ella  Sri Lanka  South Asia
Mama Thresl  
Soak yourself in the unparalleled beauty of the Skicircus Saalbach - Leogang - Fieberbrunn in the town of Leogang. This is where mama thresl, the hotel that invites sporty urban souls, is located. The chic building is designed and constructed from locally available natural materials. Native pine wood with a …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Nature   Spa
Location: Leogang  Austria  West Europe
Schutzhütte  
Schöne Aussicht
Schöne Aussicht or Bella Vista (“beautiful view” in English) are not just empty names. The views from this mountain refuge are truly stunning and completely wild. Located in Val Senales in South Tyrol, the hotel is surrounded by nothing but glaciers and mountain peaks. Of course, it’s not that easy …
Accommodation types: Mountain
Location: Maso Corto  Italy  West Europe
Rooms Hotel  
Kazbegi
Tucked at the base of Kazbek Mountain in Stepantsminda village in Georgia (the country, not the state!), Rooms Hotel Kazbegi is as stunning as the nature surrounding it. With 156 guest rooms, each with incredible mountain views, the hotel structure made of wood, glass, and steel, designed by the Tbilisi-based …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain
Location: Kazbegi  Georgia  Caucasus
Backstage Hotel  
Zermatt
Located in the mountains of Switzerland, the Backstage Hotel in Zermatt is a beautifully designed luxury option for those looking for the ultimate getaway. Every piece of furniture in this hotel is made by hand in the studio of the artist, architect, and designer Heinz Julen. With walnut, chrome, and …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury   Mountain
Location: Zermatt  Switzerland  West Europe
The Alpina  
Gstaad
Since late 2012, the Alpina Gstaad hotel has been alluring visitors from around the world with its old-school Swiss charm and chic modernity. The Alpina Gstaad winner of several distinct hotel awards should be your go-to destination for a one-of-a-kind Swiss experience. These accommodations go above and beyond to provide …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain
Location: Gstaad  Switzerland  West Europe
Frutt Family  
Lodge
Frutt Family Lodge is not your usual family hotel - they call themselves a 3-generation hotel because they cater to kids’, parents’, and grandparents’ needs simultaneously. From the design of rooms to types of entertainment, this Swiss Alpine hotel aims to keep everyone in the family happy and satisfied (the …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Spa
Location: Frutt  Switzerland  West Europe
Badrutt’s Palace  
Hotel
Nothing screams “luxury” like a holiday in St. Moritz, Switzerland. So if you’re heading to the birthplace of Alpine tourism, make sure to indulge in all the extravagance the place has to offer. If you ask me, booking a room in the famous Badrutt’s Palace Hotel is a pretty good …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Palace
Location: St. Moritz  Switzerland  West Europe
Anantara Al Jabal  
Al Akhdar
Anantara takes the concept of the high life to a whole new level with one of the world’s highest resorts. If you love the taste of luxury but don’t want to compromise your sense of adventure, then it might just be the perfect place. Set on a rim of a …
Accommodation types: Desert   Luxury   Mountain
Location: Nizwa  Oman  Middle East
Douar Samra  
Forget the anonymous and characterless hotel stays. At Douar Samra, you will know everyone’s name (even the donkey’s!), and you’ll be a part of the family. It’s a traditional Berber home restored as a guesthouse but didn’t lose its original character. Set in Imlil Valley, in the Atlas Mountains, it …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Traditional
Location: Imlil  Morocco  Africa
Chetzeron  
2112
You may have heard of popular towns in Switzerland like Geneva and Zurich, but what about Crans-Montana? Just a few hour train ride from Geneva, this ski resort is a paradise for any mountain lover. Set at an elevation of 2112m above sea level, Hotel Chetzeron in Crans-Montana overlooks the …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain
Location: Crans-Montana  Switzerland  West Europe
Schöne  
Aussicht
The name of this hotel literally means “beautiful view”, and it’s certainly not a misnomer! Located in Austria, Schöne Aussicht is nothing short of breathtaking, and the mountain air will surely lift your spirits. Set among the mountains of Tyrol, this resort has everything you need for your next skiing …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Spa
Location: Sölden  Austria  West Europe
Alpina Dolomites  
Located on Europe’s largest high-altitude plateau, the Alpe di Siusi, the Alpina Dolomites Lodge is a spectacular getaway. This isn’t your ordinary ski lodge, however. Instead, the Alpina Dolomites prides itself on being a wellness hotel with pure and pristine mountain air. In fact, the hotel’s philosophy is rooted in …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Spa
Location: Alpe di Siusi  Italy  West Europe
La Bouitte  
This cozy chalet is located in Saint-Marcel, France, and it’s the perfect spot for a romantic getaway! You may not even want to leave your room to hit the slopes – each one is uniquely decorated and adorably cozy! Guests can choose from a variety of room types; La Bouitte …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain
Location: Saint Martin de Belleville  France  West Europe
Rigi-Kulm  
Hotel
This hotel has a unique location on the summit of Mt Rigi, “the queen of the Alps”. In its 200 year history, the location has changed from a goat-strewn grassy desert to today's tourist destination. It remains one of the best places in the world to see the sunrise, and …
Accommodation types: Mountain
Location: Rigi  Switzerland  West Europe
The Chedi  
Andermatt
Located in the Swiss Alps, this exclusive 123-room hotel in Andermatt, Switzerland, will leave you speechless. It’s no wonder The Chedi Andermatt was named Hotel of the Year 2017 by GaultMillau! What makes this spot so unique is its Asian-influenced architecture and spacious rooms. Each room is furnished with dark …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Spa
Location: Andermatt  Switzerland  West Europe
Mischabel  
Hut
This Alpine hut is 3,340 meters above sea level and located deep in the Pennine Alps. It is only accessible to experienced hikers who can make the 4-mile journey from the nearby town of Saas-Fee, which was used as a location for the Wham! 1984 hit single, “Last Christmas I …
Accommodation types: Mountain
Location: Saas Fee  Switzerland  West Europe
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