The Chedi Andermatt

"For years, Andermatt was a sleepy village where Euro ski bums came to avoid the crowds. The 104-room Chedi, though, is changing that: This is, after all, the first European property from GHM, an Asian hotel group known for its sophisticated opulence. You’ll find all the expected luxuries here—open granite fireplaces, gorgeous wood accents, thick cashmere blankets—but there’s also an exquisite restaurant, The Japanese, which serves some of the best sushi and sashimi I’ve ever had, attentive ski “butlers” who help you choose your equipment, and a spa that offers Thai reflexology massages. But what truly makes this hotel special is how exceptionally well it caters to skiers’ après-ski needs: There’s a glorious 115-foot-long pool, a leather-heavy cocktail bar (busy even on Sunday nights), a well-stocked library with a fireplace, and even a cigar lounge. –Dan Kullberg"