10 of the World's Most Expensive Ski Hotels

If you want to book a ski hotel for a special occasion or you simply have the means to splash out we can point you in the right direction to the most amazing ski hotels around the world.

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For skiers with a healthy budget, the world is full of first class ski resorts with the finest amenities. Here are the ten of the most expensive – and sinfully luxurious – ski hotels in the world.

10. La Sivoliere - Courchevel, France

A distinctive blend of something old and something new, a room at the extravagant La Sivolière averages $951 a night. Amenities in this family-friendly resort include a ski shop, an elegant spa, and a kids club. You'll also enjoy more than 600km of pistes for your skiing pleasure.

9. Le Mélézin - Courchevel, France

Breathtaking is the word for Le Mélézin, located in the French Alps. Rooms go for about $1,001
a night for the beautifully decorated rooms at this exclusive resort. Views of the slopes and surrounding peaks, balconies, comfortable furniture, and spa-like bathrooms make the price worthwhile.

8. The Little Nell - Aspen, Colorado, United States

There's nothing "little" about The Little Nell. Here you'll find big adventure and superior accommodations for about $1,002 per night. With a taste of big city amenities like fine cuisine, the resort manages to maintain a feeling of small town intimacy. It's a five-star, five-diamond hotel that seeks to make your ski vacation the stuff of legends.

You don't have far to go to get to the slopes... ski in and ski out.

7. Gasthof Post - Lech-Arlberg, Austria

For about $1,012 
a night, you can enjoy the calm and tranquility of Lech-Arlberg. Family owned for almost 75 years, Gasthof Post is renowned for its hospitality and pride in professionalism. Vacationers from around the world come here regardless of season just to enjoy the history and the ambiance, but for skiers, it's a slice of paradise.

6. The St. Regis Deer Valley Resort - Deer Valley, United States

Impeccably groomed slopes and a private ski beach invite skiers to enjoy the trip of a lifetime, and for an average of $1,037 a night, skiers can live – at least temporarily – in the lap of luxury. With great attention to detail, guests are catered to and pampered like royalty.

5. Suvretta House - St. Moritz, Switzerland

Just two kilometers from St. Moritz, rooms at the grand Survetta House will set you back about $1,121
a night. Nestled in the mountains 1,850 meters above sea level, guests enjoy every modern convenience while basking in nature's bounty. It's been around since 1912, and their experience shows.

4. Almhof Schneider - Lech-Arlberg, Austria

Tradition, style, and exceptional service set Almhof Schneider apart from other hotels. For about $1,185 a night, you'll enjoy some of the finest accommodations in Austria, amidst spectacular views. Culinary delights and a state-of-the-art spa are just a few of the amenities at your service.

3. Carlton Hotel - St. Moritz, Switzerland

Interior designer Carlo Rampazzi used the finest materials on the interior of the Carlton Hotel St. Moritz. The distinctive design makes use of space, light, shapes, and colours to create a contemporary feel in a timeless setting. Rooms average $1,256 a night, and St. Moritz offers some of the finest skiing in the world.

2. Aurelio Lech - Lech-Arlberg, Austria

At an average of $1,423 per night, you can immerse yourself in the stunning mountain scenery of the Arlberg region. Rooms are individually designed and mindful of local heritage. French and African natural fabrics complement stylish Asian wooden furniture, creating a fresh, sophisticated look with a contemporary flair.

And the most expensive ski hotel in the world nod goes to…

1. Les Suites de la Pointière - Courchevel, France

Nestled in the Tarentaise Valley of Savoie in the French Alps, this beautiful boutique ski hotel and spa charges on average $1,958 per night for a standard double room. Enjoy a heated swimming pool, Turkish bath, sauna, massage, and a private, full-service ski shop. With just about every amenity you can imagine, this elegant hotel is a skiers dream come true. 600kms of slopes await…

... and just in case guests forget why they were really there - the skiing is pretty good too.

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