worlds best ski hotels

Winter weather is a drag. Know what’s not? Taking a jet set ski trip to a far-flung mountain location. Whether you’re a ski bum, a snowboard junkie, or prefer the après ski, you’ll never want to leave these design-friendly hotels. From the newest boutique property in Lake Tahoe to a thoroughly modern chalet in Sweden, we scoured the globe for the top five wow-worthy stays. Click through our exclusive slideshow—and pray for powder