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
The Oberoi  
Cecil
Found high in the Himalayas at Chaura Maidan, the Oberoi Cecil, Shimla provides sweeping views of the snowcapped mountains and valley below. Once the residence of the Viceroy of India, this Grand Heritage hotel was restored to its former glory that offers you modern conveniences while retaining its colonial charm. …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Palace
Location: Shimla  India  South Asia
LeCrans  
Hotel & Spa
A magnificent chalet-style hotel and spa high above the Crans Montana surrounded by forests and mountains is the LeCrans Hotel and Spa. Relax in one of the stylish regional and mountain-themed rooms or in the outdoor heated pools and enjoy a great view of the Alps and Mont Blanc. LeCrans …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Spa
Location: Crans-Montana  Switzerland  West Europe
White Deer  
Mountain Lodge
This 16th Century farmhouse is situated in the region of South Tyrol and is owned by a couple big in the fashion industry so you can expect things to be elegant. The amazing renovation includes underfloor heating, selected antiques, and artworks. The seams of history are preserved in the design …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Nature   Traditional
Location: San Lorenzo di Sebato  Italy  West Europe
Georgy's  
Hütte
This mountain hut is located below the Piz Languard at an altitude of 3,200 meters above sea level. The hut was founded by Wilhelm Georgy - a painter who was greatly inspired by the animals, flora, and views of the area. Take your rest in the cottage where there is …
Accommodation types: Mountain
Location: Pontresina  Switzerland  West Europe
Cheval Blanc  
Courchevel
The Cheval Blanc Courchevel is a skiing-friendly hotel and haven that provides a wonderful location in Jardin Alpin, near the world-class Courchevel 1850 location — home of the largest ski domain on Earth. Besides an ideal lodging hotel, this establishment boasts amazing designer interiors and great wood and bronze furnishings. …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain
Location: Saint-Bon-Tarentaise  France  West Europe
Miramonti  
Boutique Hotel
Classic Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me was filmed in this dramatic location among the crag-gazed Dolomite mountains. The Miramonti Boutique Hotel has walls of glass that capture the snow-sweeped mountain views and lets you spot the town of Merano far below. The hotel is near historical buildings, a …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Movie
Location: Merano  Italy  West Europe
Grande Roche  
Chalet
The Grande Roche Chalet is an awe-inspiring vacation chalet, tucked away in the Courchevel ski resort area just 200m from the center of the resort. Courchevel 1850, Saint-Bon-Tarentaise is located southeast of Lyon in the Rhône-Alpes region and is one of the most coveted and luxurious ski destinations in the …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain
Location: Saint-Bon-Tarentaise  France  West Europe
The Heinz Julen  
Penthouse
The Heinz Julen Penthouse is an artistically constructed penthouse created by architect Heinz Julen, utilizing a loft design, and containing unique features such as a fireplace located in the middle of the living room window, as well as a custom made chandelier and handcrafted furniture. Above guests is a glass …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury   Mountain
Location: Zermatt  Switzerland  West Europe
Firefly  
Luxury Suites
Firefly Ski Chalet is not just a place to sleep after enjoying Zermatt Lodge skiing—it’s a four-star hotel with modern architecture, excellent amenities, and a swell location that complements your skiing experience. All 15 luxury suites are themed and reflect one element coinciding with a color concept. For example, the …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain
Location: Zermatt  Switzerland  West Europe
Berghotel  
Oeschinensee
This hotel was built in 1892 in the Jungfrau-Aletsch protected area of the Swiss Alps that has since become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 30-bed and dormitory property has been passed down four and five generations of the same family which is impressive in these harsh times where such …
Accommodation types: Mountain
Location: Kandersteg  Switzerland  West Europe
Bertol  
Hut
Run by the Neuchâtel Swiss Alpine Club and located 3311 meters above sea level the Bertol Hut clings to a rocky outcrop in the higher reaches of the Swiss Alps. It was build in Geneva and reassembled on the mountain between 1896 and 1898. In 1976 it was rebuilt completely …
Accommodation types: Mountain
Location: Evolène  Switzerland  West Europe
Kulmhotel  
Gornergrat
This is the highest hotel in the Swiss Alps located 3048 meters above sea level. The hotel took ten years to build and was completed in 1907. Two observatories were constructed in 1996 one on each of the tall towers. They allow astronomers to take advantage of the clear air …
Accommodation types: Astronomy   Mountain
Location: Zermatt  Switzerland  West Europe
Mönchsjoch  
Hut
Arriving at Jungfraujoch station there is a sign proclaiming this to be the “Top of Europe”. Operators, Jungfraubahn put the sign there being proud of the fact their railway includes the highest mainline station in Europe. Trains pull through a tunnel somehow carved out of the solid rock and arrive …
Accommodation types: Mountain
Location: Fieschertal  Switzerland  West Europe
Hollandia  
Hut
This mountain hut is owned by the Swiss Alpine Club and lies 3240 meters above sea level overlooking a glacier pass. In order to get there, you have to hike across the glacier itself. Approach then, on the north side of the Lotschenlucke. The caretaker will see you from miles …
Accommodation types: Mountain
Location: Blatten  Switzerland  West Europe
Berggasthaus  
Aescher
This guesthouse was built over 160 years ago by farmers who needed a place to hang out so their goats could graze. This seems like an achievement on par with the pyramids. I mean, how do you drag that much timber up a mountain and then build it into a …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Nature
Location: Wasserauen  Switzerland  West Europe
Hotel Villa  
Honegg
This traditional Swiss mountain hotel has been given a modern makeover to create a unique hotel set in the forests and snow-headed mountains of the Alps. The air is so fresh you’ll want to expand your chest to capture it in all its revitalizing goodness. The Villa Honegg has been …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Spa
Location: Ennetbürgen  Switzerland  West Europe
Fannaråkhytta  
Lodge
A joy for the ruddy-cheeked and strong-legged, this unique hotel is actually a cabin 2068m above sea-level and is Norway’s highest tourist lodge with views of the Hurrungane Mountains and ancient glaciers that reflect light from the long-shining summer sun. This remote lodge is only accessible by foot. You will …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Remote
Location: Luster  Norway  West Europe
Pilatus-Kulm  
Hotel
Nope, this is not the home of the Pilates fitness cult but a place for adventures. This Alpine hotel was opened in 1890 and is over 2000 meters above sea-level. It is located on the Pilatus Mountain – one of the Alp’s most jagged and arresting peaks – near Lake …
Accommodation types: Mountain
Location: Lucerne  Switzerland  West Europe
Jade Screen  
Tower Hotel
To get to this mountain-top hotel, you must climb up 60,000 steps – or take the cable car. If you choose to climb the stairs, you are in for an exciting time. They begin by traveling through the aperture of the cliff known as the Thread of Sky. Further up …
Accommodation types: Mountain
Location: Huangshan  China  East Asia
First World  
Hotel
This is the Las Vegas of Asia. It is the world’s largest hotel, with 7,351 rooms in two colorful towers. It is located in the Genting Highlands in the Titiwangsa Mountains near the lush tropical rainforest far away from the city. The entrance is a Spanish-style courtyard, and the site …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Theme Park
Location: Genting Highlands  Malaysia  Southeast Asia
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