The best mountain hotels for spas, fine dining and breathtaking views
Discovering Alpine gems for a holiday devoted to sport, relaxation and well-deserved treats
Mountain holidays are usually associated with winter: the classic ski week, hot chocolate after a day on the slopes and endless culinary treats. Yet sweeping mountain landscapes, crisp clean air and cobalt skies are also a favourite choice in summer, perfect for anyone looking to escape crowded beach resorts or wind down the season in total relaxation, soaking up the sun or heading out on scenic hikes.
Holidays are always too short, which is why they should be spent enjoying those guilty pleasures you deserve whatever the season. We at Flawless have selected eight hotels ideal for a snowy winter break or a warm summer escape, with one common thread: the finest haute hôtellerie the mountains have to offer.
Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina d’Ampezzo
Via Roma, 62, Cortina d’Ampezzo (BL)
Fresh from a renovation, the historic luxury hotel in one of the Italian Dolomites’ most exclusive destinations, Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina D’Ampezzo, part of the Radisson Collection, has returned in top form. The spa offers a five-star retreat with sensory circuits, beauty treatments, massages and a Turkish bath. Every room and suite pairs comfort with elegance, offering striking views that will revive your spirits and inspire some envy. Guests and visitors unwind in style at 1224 Bar Lounge and Terrace, a Cortina favourite, or head to the Sports Bar, tailored for ski enthusiasts. An elegant dinner at Ristorante Savoy, the hotel’s crowning jewel, is the perfect way to wrap up a day in the mountains.
Le Fay Resort & SPA Dolomiti
Via Alpe di Grual, 16, Pinzolo (TN)
Anyone familiar with the Le Fay group knows they have only one standard: excellence. Designed to impress even the most discerning guests, Le Fay Resort & Spa Dolomiti has earned a worldwide reputation as a benchmark of haute hôtellerie. Just a few minutes’ drive from Madonna di Campiglio, the resort provides easy access to top ski slopes, while its vast wellness temple stands ready to revive body and mind. Excellence and sustainability go hand in hand: certified as a ClimaHotel, the property was designed for minimal energy consumption and runs on renewable sources. This respect for nature continues at Grual, where an ethical choice of local organic produce shapes imaginative, memorable dishes. Named after the mountain towering behind the hotel, the restaurant takes its cues from an enchanted forest, an atmosphere felt across the entire property.
Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc
Str. Grand Ru, 1, Courmayeur (AO)
A long-time favourite among Milanese who affectionately call it ‘Courma’, Courmayeur is synonymous with exclusive, social ski breaks. To add an extra touch of glamour to your stay, Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc is the ideal base. Set in a quiet, sunny residential street just a short walk from the pedestrian town centre, the hotel is the new place to be for Alpine travellers. The property comprises four chalets: a central clubhouse housing the main facilities and three adjoining chalets with rooms and suites. You will also find La Fourchette, an elegant restaurant with panoramic views that whet rather than dull the appetite, alongside a gym and a soothing spa to unwind after a day on the slopes or a long scenic walk.
Montana Lodge & Spa
Frazione Arly, 87, La Thuile (AO)
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Describing itself as a mountain hideaway that is rustic outside and sleek and serene within, Montana Lodge & Spa in La Thuile, Valle d’Aosta, delivers on its promise. Beautifully traditional without being rustic to a fault, the five-star hotel caters to every Alpine pleasure across both winter and summer. Comfortable rooms and suites, seasonal dishes from chef Giuseppe Falcone at Bistrò Alpino, a well-stocked wine cellar and the serene Montana Mineral Spa overlooking Monte Ruitor make for an effortless mountain stay. It has everything needed to become your go-to buen retiro in winter or summer alike.
Cristallo Resort & Spa
Via Rinaldo Menardi, 42, Cortina d’Ampezzo (BL)
Cortina d’Ampezzo is Italy’s quintessential luxury mountain destination, boasting fairytale resorts set against dramatic alpine peaks. Cristallo Resort & Spa shines brightly here, living up to its sparkling name. Expect plush rooms and suites, a spa, a Fitwell Club and an indoor pool to recharge after active days (shopping in the town centre counts, naturally). Dress up for dinner, as you will be spoilt for choice: Cristallo offers four distinct restaurants—La Veranda, La Stube 1872, Il Gazebo and the private chef’s table. Across four distinct settings open to hotel guests and non-residents, executive chef Marco Pinelli crafts inventive dishes based on meticulously sourced ingredients. If you are looking for an indulgent mountain escape, this is the address to book.
Grand Hotel Bagni Nuovi
Via Bagni Nuovi, 7, Valdidentro (SO)
When it comes to thermal wellness, Bormio in Valtellina is usually the first name that comes to mind. Grand Hotel Bagni Nuovi, part of the QC Terme group, is built for deep relaxation and restorative escapes. The majestic Art Nouveau building stands out against an already striking landscape that turns otherworldly when dusted with snow at sunset. Floating in a steaming outdoor pool as dusk falls or the moon rises over snow-clad peaks is hard to match. Paired with first-class service, it makes this historic address the top pick for an effortless wellness break.
Hermitage Hotel & Spa
Via Piolet, 1, Breuil-Cervinia (AO)
Another beloved mountain spot, especially for keen skiers, is Cervinia. If you want your days on the slopes paired with more than one guilty pleasure, a stay at Hermitage Hotel & Spa is essential. Fine wood, rich fabrics, antique furniture, paintings and local crafts adorn each room, while a candlelit dinner at La Chandelle, with views of monte Cervino through large windows, crowns a day on the snow. Wellness is central to the experience: this was the first luxury hotel in the valley to create a dedicated spa. For pure relaxation in Cervinia, it remains an absolute must-visit.
Alpen Suite Hotel
Viale Dolomiti di Brenta, 84, Madonna di Campiglio (TN)
If we had to describe Alpen Suite Hotel in one phrase, it would be refined yet welcoming. Situated in Madonna di Campiglio, one of the most stylish mountain resorts, this hotel blends effortless elegance with genuine warmth, striking a winning note of comfort luxury. Start the day with a hearty breakfast before clipping into your skis or lacing up hiking boots, unwind with treatments in the spa, and conclude the evening at Convivio, where the menu celebrates the region’s finest local produce. Adding to the ambience are artworks by Maestro Marcello Pola that evoke dreamlike, fantastical worlds—a mood that lingers long after checking out from Alpen Suite Hotel in Madonna di Campiglio.
