Schweizerhof Zermatt is one of my favorite choices for families who want the Matterhorn without making the logistics difficult. It is steps from the train station, with a winter kids club, indoor pool, family suites and easy access to the village and mountains.

CERVO is Zermatt for travelers who want Matterhorn views, excellent ski access and a serious spa without the traditional grand-hotel formality. Here’s how I’d choose between Nomad, Alpinist, Huntsman and Overlook, plus who the hotel suits best.

L’Apogée is one of the Courchevel hotels I would look at first for a family that needs actual bedroom separation rather than a room that merely sleeps four. Here is which suite I would book, what parents should know and how it compares with Airelles, Cheval Blanc and Aman.

An intimate 36-room Palace directly on the slopes of Courchevel 1850, with exceptional ski service, a Guerlain spa, serious family facilities and one of the most extraordinary private chalets in the Alps.

Setting a new standard for luxury in Japan’s premier ski destination, Park Hyatt Niseko offers spacious residences and immediate access to the Hanazono slopes.

If James Bond had a thing for moody lighting, he would stay here. Built into a cliff and reached by a private tunnel, this is where mid-century lodge meets Alpine modernism.

Nestled at the foot of the Leogang Mountains, Naturhotel Forsthofgut is a haven for families and nature lovers, featuring Europe’s first forest spa and direct ski access.

Experience the pinnacle of powder snow at Higashiyama Niseko Village. This Ritz-Carlton Reserve offers exclusive ski access and authentic alpine wellness.

Perched high in the Dolomites, Forestis is a sanctuary of silence and nature, combining ski adventures with restorative wellness programs for the ultimate alpine retreat.

The crown jewel of St. Moritz. A legendary palace where Alfred Hitchcock honeymooned and where the "Rolls-Royce transfer" isn't an upgrade—it's the standard.

Ski-in/ski-out luxury on the Bellecôte slope. An intimate Alpine manor in Courchevel 1850 where Aman’s signature serenity meets the thrill of the Three Valleys.