High standards and opulence are characteristic of Turin's better hotels, and the same is true, translated into the Alpine idiom, at the top mountain resort hotels. The less-expensive hotels in cities and towns are generally geared to business travelers; make sure to ask if lower weekend rates are available.
Summer vacationers and winter skiers keep occupancy rates and prices high at the resorts during peak seasons. Many mountain hotels accept half- or full-board guests only and require that you stay for several nights; some have off-season rates that can reduce the cost by a full price category. If you're a skier, ask about package deals that give you a discount on lift tickets.