Top 10 ski hotels for chill and charm
Where to stay and how to make the most of your GHA DISCOVERY membership benefits, rewards and offers for your winter wonderland adventures all over the world.
Grab your planks and hit the hill …
Ah, the winter holiday: a magical portal where the air is always crisp, the powder is perfect, and glühwein awaits after a session on the slopes. As a GHA DISCOVERY member, you are invited to explore our collection of luxury ski hotels and resorts across the globe.
Our family friendly ski hotels, resorts and palaces each offer a distinct personality. Craving the pristine stillness of the Swiss wilderness? Or want to combine time on the slopes with urban fun and five-star shopping? How about blending time on the trails with other wellness pursuits? No matter what the ideal winter holiday looks like for you, there’s an option you will love within the GHA DISCOVERY collection.
And did we mention, many of our ski-focused wellness hotels are open in the summer — with hiking, fishing and other invigorating warm weather activities on offer? Come for a chill on the hill, return for fun in the sun. No matter which time of year you arrive, your GHA DISCOVERY membership benefits are always outstanding. Your membership is a passport to unforgettable holidays at luxury ski resorts worldwide. Here are some of our members’ favourite ski hotels:
10. Skogstad Hotel & Mountain Resort by Unike Hoteller
Hemsedal, Norway
Bask in the quaint environs of this exceptional hotel, with its unique location in the heart of Hemsedal – Norway's premier ski destination. Explore one of the country's largest ski resorts, featuring historical surroundings that burst with ambience, elegant interiors and sweeping mountain views.
9. Kempinski Palace Engelberg
Engelberg, Switzerland
High up in the mountains in the heart of Switzerland, just a few kilometres from Lucerne, discover this new destination for the discerning skier. With a fresh blend of Swiss hospitality, warm five-star luxury service, and abundance of activities, Kempinski Palace Engelberg is a place where memories are made.
8. Viceroy Snowmass
Snowmass Village, United States
This award-winning luxury hotel is located at the base of one of the world's finest ski mountains, only minutes from downtown Aspen. A LEED™ Gold-certified property, this ski-in/ski-out concept offers luxurious residences enhanced by imaginative dining, a Ute-inspired spa, and a year-round pool.
7. Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
Bansko, Bulgaria
Bask in nature’s unspoiled beauty amid sweeping landscapes, exciting outdoor activities and five-star relaxation. All are situated on the doorstep of Pirin Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The perfect place to warm up after a frosty ski session, or cool off after a summer foray on mountain bikes.
6. Frutt Mountain Resort by Kempinski
Melchsee-Frutt, Switzerland
Get away from it all on a high plateau in the Swiss Alps, not far from Lucerne. At 1920 metres (6300 ft) above sea level, this stunning lakeside location offers panoramic views of Mount Titlis and other Alpine peaks and is the ideal place to explore the Swiss wilderness, with summer and winter activities.
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5. Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside
Whistler, Canada
Located steps from the Gondolas to both mountains, this award-winning, all-suite resort is Whistler’s best address. Enjoy a relaxing stay amid 8,000 acres of pristine mountain terrain with an abundance of trails to suit the experienced as well as the casual skier.
4. Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubai
Dubai, UAE
A luxurious Alpine experience in a desert metropolis? Welcome to both, inside a gateway to world-class shopping and entertainment. This landmark five-star hotel in Dubai is an adventure all its own, directly attached to an award-winning mall.
3. Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras
Strba-Strbske Pleso, Slovakia
Fairy tales do come true, and you will step into one here. Perched on the shores of the mythical Lake Štrbské Pleso in Slovakia, this stunning hotel feels like a dream. Nestled in the heart of nature, every detail is designed to show off the setting.
2. Viceroy Kopaonik Serbia
Raška, Serbia
At the foot of snow-crested mountains, in the heart of a biodiversity hotspot, this resort calls for boundless adventure. Explore the bold beyond from a 119-room ski-in, ski-out resort that proves it's possible to experience true luxury in the untamed outdoors.
1. Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden
Berchtesgaden, Germany
A uniquely Bavarian blend of originality, warmth and mountain recreation make this five-star Alpine hotel a special destination. Welcome to resort sophistication, with a dash of old-fashioned German hospitality. Come experience nature at a cool 1000m.
