The best hotels in The Alps & Dolomites
Mountain hotels are the clearest case in the collection for choosing carefully: the view from the room is the holiday. Glass, larch, steam rising off an outdoor pool at 6°C.
These are the alpine addresses guests rate hardest to leave — in summer as much as in winter.
Where to stay in The Alps
- TAUROA Seehotel Grundlsee — Grundlsee, Salzkammergut, Austria · 9.8/10 from 368 verified reviews
- Santre dolomythic home — Bressanone, South Tyrol, Italy · 9.7/10 from 1711 verified reviews
- Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti — Pinzolo, Dolomites, Italy · 9.7/10 from 696 verified reviews
- Villa Cortine Palace Relais & Châteaux — Sirmione, Lake Garda, Italy · 9.7/10 from 619 verified reviews
- Avidea Adults Only — Merano, South Tyrol, Italy · 9.5/10 from 159 verified reviews
When to go
June to September for hiking, long light and green valleys; December to March for snow. Late September and October bring the clearest air and the best rates.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Dolomites better in summer or winter?
Guest scores are strong in both, but summer reviews are the most emotional — hiking, long evenings and near-empty trails outside August.
Do alpine hotels have spas?
Almost all of the alpine properties in this collection are spa-led, with outdoor heated pools that guests mention more than any other feature.
Is a car needed?
In South Tyrol and the Salzkammergut, a car makes the trip considerably easier, though most hotels arrange transfers on request.
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