Fodor's Expert Review La Perla

Best described as “Alpine country chic,” this luxe yet rustic family-run hotel has spacious wood-latticed rooms with mountain-view balconies, a spa, lots of cozy sitting areas, and a much-lauded restaurant. There's a relaxed, homey atmosphere in the lobby and bar, where you can order a glass from the 24,000-bottle wine cellar. After a hard day skiing or hiking, the inviting spa with pool, Turkish bath, and sauna is just the thing. And—following a meal at La Stüa de Michil, the more casual Les Stües restaurant (nightly rates include a four-course dinner), or bistro La Perla—you'll be tempted to call it a night, so that you're ready for the next day’s mountain adventures, right outside the door.