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 1704 verified reviews
- Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti — Pinzolo, Dolomites, Italy · 9.6/10 from 682 verified reviews
- Villa Cortine Palace Relais & Châteaux — Sirmione, Lake Garda, Italy · 9.6/10 from 581 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.
Destinations within The Alps
The Best Hotels in the Dolomites & South Tyrol
A landscape of pale limestone spires and high-altitude meadows, the Dolomites offer a refined intersection of Austrian tradition and Italian grace. Our collection focuses on the quiet corners of South Tyrol, where the pace of life slows to the steady rhythm of the mountains. Looking for the best hotels in the Dolomites & South Tyrol? 3 places in the The Alps collection sit here, each chosen on verified guest scores rather than press material — June to September offers clear paths for hiking, while January to March provides reliable snow for the ski season. We suggest avoiding November and May, as many cable cars close and the landscape can appear transitional and dampened.
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The Best Hotels in the Salzkammergut
A sanctuary of alpine still waters and limestone peaks, the Salzkammergut offers a refined return to the essentials of the Austrian landscape. Looking for the best hotels in the Salzkammergut? one place in the The Alps collection sit here, each chosen on verified guest scores rather than press material — The region is at its most luminous between June and September, when the lakes are suitable for swimming and mountain paths are clear. Conversely, the shoulder months of November and March can be damp and grey, with many local services closing as the landscape transitions between seasons.
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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.
Which are the best hotels in the Dolomites & South Tyrol?
3 properties in the Dolomites & South Tyrol qualify for the The Alps collection, ranked on this page by verified guest score weighted against how many reviews back it. June to September offers clear paths for hiking, while January to March provides reliable snow for the ski season. We suggest avoiding November and May, as many cable cars close and the landscape can appear transitional and dampened.
Which are the best hotels in the Salzkammergut?
One property in the Salzkammergut qualify for the The Alps collection, ranked on this page by verified guest score weighted against how many reviews back it. The region is at its most luminous between June and September, when the lakes are suitable for swimming and mountain paths are clear. Conversely, the shoulder months of November and March can be damp and grey, with many local services closing as the landscape transitions between seasons.
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