The Best Luxury Hotel Getaways in Europe
Catherine, July 2025
The quality of luxury accommodation in the Alps continues to grow every winter. With an ever-increasing number of 5-star hotels offering unbelievable facilities, beautiful interiors and spectacular service, it’s often a tough choice deciding where to stay on your next luxury escape. Read on for our hand-picked selection of the finest accommodation in the Alps.
Hotel Le K2 Palace, Courchevel, France
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Courchevel 1850 epitomises luxury and is home to a huge number of ultra high-end 5-star hotels. With easy access to the enormous 3 Valleys ski area and an impressive dining scene boasting no fewer than 7 Michelin-starred restaurants, it’s easy to see why Courchevel continues to be the go-to destination for those who enjoy the finer things in life.
Hotel Le K2 Palace offers a superb 5-star experience with ski-in/ski-out access to the slopes. Entry level rooms start at 33m2 so whatever room choice you make, you’re sure to have plenty of space as well as a balcony with a view. Food lovers will not be disappointed with three excellent on-site restaurants to choose from including the two Michelin-starred Le Sarkara and the Peruvian-inspired L’Altiplano restaurant. The extensive Goji Spa is perfect for anyone looking for some pampering and here you’ll find a beautiful swimming pool offering breathtaking views of the Courchevel Valley. Combine all of this with top quality, personalised service and it’s easy to see why this hotel has been awarded the prestigious ‘Palace’ classification.
Kempinski Palace, Engelberg, Switzerland
Villages don’t come much prettier than Engelberg. A picture-perfect Swiss resort with stunning views and so much charm, this delightful destination offers high-altitude skiing and a friendly welcome. With a journey time of under 2 hours from Zurich, Engelberg is ideal for a luxury weekend away.
The elegant Belle Époque building which is home to the magnificent 5-star deluxe Kempinski Palace, is right in the centre of the village and offers understated luxury and typically excellent Swiss hospitality. All guests are looked after by the Kempinski ‘Ladies in Red’ who will take care of all aspects of your stay to ensure it’s unforgettable. The views from the hotel’s spa area are among the best you’ll find anywhere in the Alps, so you’ll finish your stay feeling refreshed and pampered.
Hotel Lodge Park, Megeve, France
The go-to destination for well-to-do Parisians, Megève is a spectacular hidden gem among British skiers. With cobbled-streets and chalets, the village oozes sophistication and is home to a number of luxury boutiques and fine dining restaurants, all surrounded by beautiful tree-lined slopes.
The Hotel Lodge Park, part of the renowned Sibuet hotel group, has undergone a complete renovation and now boasts a well-deserved 5th star. With modern and sleek rooms and suites, a gorgeous Pure Altitude spa and the excellent Beef Lodge steak restaurant, this hotel has everything you need for an unforgettable stay. Combine this with the superb service Sibuet is so famous for and the hotel’s central location and we’re sure you’ll have a wonderful holiday here.
The Chedi Hotel, Andermatt, Switzerland
Andermatt has undergone huge changes in the last decade. Once a quiet village frequented mostly by domestic Swiss tourists, Andermatt is now firmly part of the luxury international travel scene. The opening of the Chedi Andermatt in 2013 signalled Andermatt’s arrival and the village has since gone from strength to strength and now boasts three Michelin-starred restaurants. With an extended, high-altitude ski area and a journey time of under 2 hours from Zurich Airport, Andermatt works so well for a short break.
The Chedi Andermatt is a 5-star hotel like no other. Located in the heart of the Alpine village, the hotel draws on Asian influences to offer sleek design, complemented by the award-winning delicious Japanese-inspired restaurant. With entry rooms starting at 52m2, everything at this hotel is on a grand scale, including the 2400m2 spa.
Hotel Fanes, San Cassiano, Italy
San Cassiano is a beautiful, bijou village in Alta Badia. Small but perfectly formed, this charming resort offers easy access to the Alta Badia ski area and the larger Sella Ronda ski circuit. When it comes to the on-mountain dining experience, nowhere else comes close to matching the quality of food and hospitality you’ll experience in the Dolomites.
The Hotel Fanes offers magnificent views from its 25m sky pool and has unrivalled wellness facilities that will delight all spa lovers. Combine this with fantastic service, top quality food and drink and quality accommodation and it’s easy to see why the Hotel Fanes has been awarded 5 stars.
LeCrans Hotel, Crans Montana, Switzerland
The views from Crans Montana are unlike anywhere else in the Alps. The uninterrupted panorama from the resort’s south-facing slopes will take your breath away at every turn. The large resort centre offers plenty of opportunities for shopping, dining and non-ski activities as well.
Those in search of a peaceful and luxurious getaway will love the 5-star LeCrans Hotel. Sitting high above the resort centre, the views from this secluded mountain retreat are spectacular and the hotel offers understated luxury at its very best. Combined with the finest, personalised service and this hotel is ideal for anyone who’s looking to get away from it all without compromising on any of those luxury touches.
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