Every ski season brings a fresh wave of
hotel openings, but 2025/26 is shaping up to feel especially exciting, with
brands introducing their first-ever mountain properties and long-running alpine
institutions coming back better than ever. From game-changing ski-in/ski-out
access in Big Sky to design-driven suite hideaways in the UNESCO-listed
Dolomites, this season’s new and rebuilt hotels lean into wellness, elevated
dining and seamless access to storied slopes. Here’s a lineup of standout new
stays opening or debuting their first winter season in the U.S., Europe and
Oceania—each bringing something different to the winter travel scene.
One&Only Moonlight Basin
One&Only Moonlight
Basin opened November 18, 2025, in the private, wilderness-ringed Moonlight
Basin community of Big Sky, Montana, redefining luxury for skiers seeking both
exclusivity and ease. As the brand’s first U.S. alpine resort, the property
delivers true ski-in/ski-out access across 240 pristine acres, paired with a private
One&Only gondola that carries guests directly to Big Sky’s celebrated
Madison Base, unlocking 5,800+ skiable acres of legendary terrain. The resort’s
73 rooms and suites, 19 standalone cabins and 62 expansive homes showcase unobstructed
mountain or lake views, while the 17,000-square-foot Spa at One&Only—complete
with hydrotherapy circuits—offers the perfect reset for sore muscles after long
days on the slopes. Evenings flow seamlessly into après at The Landing, a chic,
slope-side lounge for warm drinks and painted-sky sunsets, making this resort
the ultimate Big Sky base for winter travelers who want high-end comfort
without sacrificing big-mountain adventure.
One&Only Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana. (Photo Credit: One&Only)
Kindred Resort
Kindred
Resort opens January 16,
2026, in Keystone, Colorado, just 90 minutes from Denver International Airport,
and it’s a big deal for anyone who loves Keystone’s easygoing slopes but has
been craving more luxury. After a long stretch of excellent skiing but limited
high-end hotels, this $300 million resort finally brings true slopeside,
full-service hospitality to the River Run Village, sitting steps from the River
Run Gondola for effortless ski days. With 107 hotel rooms and 95 residences
(most in the rental pool), guests can choose between boutique-luxury hotel
comfort and roomy condo-style stays for families and friend groups. Ski seekers
will appreciate having Keystone’s three new restaurants—including the town’s
first sushi spot—plus a private ski club, spa, salon and kids’ club to keep the
whole crew happy off the mountain. Après-ski is done right, too, with 16+ outdoor
fire pits, elevated s’mores and hot chocolate menus, bottle service and killer
cocktails.
Kindred Resort in Keystone, Colorado. (Photo Credit: Kindred Resort)
Limelight Mammoth
Limelight
Mammoth opened on December
1, 2025, in Mammoth Lakes, California, timed to the start of the ski season at
Mammoth Mountain, delivering a slopeside hotel that feels as cool as it is
convenient. The location is the hero—just steps from California’s highest
lift-served summit, making it a dream base for skiers and boarders who want
quick mountain access without the hassle. The vibe inside strikes a rare
balance of modern and cozy, with 149 rooms, 25 suites and 15 rental-ready
residences that work for solo ski trips, families and groups who like extra
space. The Limelight Lounge is already shaping up to be Mammoth’s go-to après
spot, powered by the Limelight Live music series. Furthermore, the hotel leans
into sustainability as an all-electric, eco-forward property, complete with an all-electric
Audi fleet for guest use. There’s also 8,000+ square feet of indoor-outdoor
event space with panoramic Sierra Nevada views, plus guest access to the new Mammoth
Lakes Mountain Club, which gives travelers an extra layer of insider perks.
The Limelight Mammoth hotel in Mammoth Lakes, California. (Photo Credit: Limelight Mammoth)
ROKI Collection Queenstown
ROKI Collection Queenstown opened on
September 1, 2025, bringing sleek, contemporary luxury to the heart of
Queenstown, New Zealand. It occupies a prime downtown spot overlooking Lake
Wakatipu with the Remarkables mountain range rising in the background, making
it a dream base for ski travelers who want big views and easy access to the
city. With just 15 spacious one- to four-bedroom suites designed by Sumich
Chaplin Architects and styled by Virginia Fisher, the property feels intimate,
modern and distinctly alpine. Dining is a major highlight thanks to culinary
director Paul Froggatt, whose new fine-dining restaurant Essence blends
European technique with New Zealand ingredients, while The Terrace serves
relaxed, all-season seafood with views made for après-ski. After a day on the
slopes or hiking, golfing, water sports or vineyard hopping, guests can unwind
at ROKI Pure, the hotel’s wellness sanctuary featuring a thermal zone, indoor
pool, jacuzzi and a personalized Sleep Concierge.
ROKI Collection Queenstown in Queenstown, New Zealand. (Photo Credit: ROKI Collection Queenstown/George Apostolidis)
Casa Cook Madonna di Campiglio
Casa
Cook Madonna di Campiglio opened in August 2025 as the brand’s first
mountain hotel and its debut Italian property, bringing Casa Cook’s signature
earthy, design-forward style to the heart of Madonna di Campiglio in the
Dolomites—one of Italy’s chicest ski destinations. Located about 93 miles from
Verona Airport, this adults-only, 50-room boutique is all about effortless
mountain living, with natural materials, warm minimalist interiors and an
innovative boot room that makes gearing up for the slopes easy. After a day spent
on the snow, guests can unwind in the spa, sauna, gym or yoga studio, while
evenings revolve around a high-end restaurant with a menu curated by
three-Michelin-star chef Jacob Jan Boerma. With quick access to world-class
pistes, glacier trails and the village’s stylish après-ski scene, Casa Cook
Madonna di Campiglio is poised to become a standout home base for snowbunnies
in search of a stylish European winter escape.
Casa Cook Madonna di Campiglio in Italy’s Dolomites mountain range. (Photo Credit: Casa Cook)
Hotel Kristberg
Hotel Kristberg is making its long-awaited return to Lech
am Arlberg, Austria, reopening on December 4, 2025, after a complete rebuild. And,
while the building is new, the soul of the place still reflects the family-run
Alpine charm that guests have loved since 1966. Tucked into a quiet pocket
about two minutes from the village center, it’s an ideal base for ski travelers
heading to the Ski Arlberg region, Austria’s biggest ski area with 185+ miles
of pistes, 85 lifts, famously reliable snow and bucket-list routes like the
“White Ring” circuit. Inside, the 27 freshly built suites deliver a calm,
modern mountain design that feels warm, uncluttered and supremely comfortable,
while ski essentials like a proper ski room and gear storage make slope days
seamless. When it’s time to unwind, the Montecristo Spa offers soothing
recovery mode, and the new Scotch Club with The Macallan Lounge brings an
unexpectedly cool après option for whisky fans looking for something a little
different. Plus, there’s Lech’s star-studded dining reputation, with one of the
highest concentrations of Michelin-recognized restaurants in the Alps.
Aman Rosa Alpina
Located in the charming
mountain village of San Cassiano, Aman Rosa Alpina opened
in July 2025, bringing Aman’s signature serenity and design-led luxury to the heart
of Italy’s UNESCO-listed Dolomites. Formerly the Rosa Alpina, the completely rebuilt
property now features 51 rooms and suites, all with floor-to-ceiling views,
warm natural materials and the kind of understated Alpine elegance that feels
both intensely local and unmistakably Aman. Winter guests get direct access to
the vast Dolomiti Superski region—745 miles of pistes and 450 lifts—supported
by a Ski Butler, heated Ski Lounge and easy transfers to the nearby Piz Sorega
lift. Onsite, the expansive Aman Spa features seven treatment suites,
hydrotherapy, steam and sauna circuits, indoor and outdoor pools, and wellness
rituals crafted specifically for post-ski relief. With new dining concepts led
by Executive Chef Gianluca Salvato—from wood-fired Alpine classics to Shabu
Shabu—and a reservation-only wine library, Aman Rosa Alpina delivers a refined,
peaceful, ultra-luxury retreat for travelers who want the Dolomites at their
doorstep.
Aman Rosa Alpina in San Cassiano, Italy. (Photo Credit: Aman Resorts)
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