With 2022 drawing to a close, skiers are looking for ways to see in the New Year in style. With a wide variety of luxury hotels available to book, Ski Solutions has a fantastic range of options for a New Year holiday in the mountains.
Whether guests are looking for a lively resort to celebrate the New Year with a bang or a more relaxing place to start 2023, Ski Solutions has something to suit everyone, and we’ve rounded up some of the best options available to book for this year.
Hotel Le Fitz Roy – Val Thorens, France
Sitting at an altitude of 2,300m, Le Fitz Roy is the highest five-star hotel in Val Thorens and provides guests with an excellent, luxury base for their ski holiday, especially as all 58 rooms have been recently refurbished to offer guests exceptional comfort throughout their stay. Positioned directly on the slopes, Le Fitz Roy allows skiers to ski to and from the door. The hotel also provides guests with access to the luxurious spa facilities, including a sauna and swimming pool. Val Thorens is well known for its lively après ski bars, such as La Folie Douce, so skiers can start their New Year celebrations in the afternoon, before heading back to the hotel to sit back and enjoy watching the fireworks from the hotel.
How: Ski Solutions offers a seven-night stay with bed & breakfast at Hotel Le Fitz Roy priced from £3,160pp, departing on 31st December. This price includes flights and transfers. www.skisolutions.com / 020 7471 7761
Hotel Le Massif – Courmayeur, Italy
Hotel Le Massif, which oozes five-star glamour, immerses guests into a luxurious and hassle-free environment, perfect for unwinding and relaxing with loved ones over the festive period. Ensuring guests’ holiday runs smoothly, the private in-house ski concierge and ski valet service will allow guests to make the most of their time discovering the Aosta Valley.
For foodies, the hotel boasts a total of three restaurants and the La Loge du Massif, a separate lodge which is part of the hotel but situated directly on the ski slopes, offers superb cuisine and a fashionable location for aperitifs and parties, perfect for those New Year celebrations. The hotel even hosts its very own New Year’s Eve gala dinner, for those looking to really make the most of the occasion. Guests will also be spoiled for choice when it comes to deciding where to relax. Boasting 360-degree panoramic views of towering Mont Blanc and the surrounding glaciers, the three magnificent terraces are the ideal place to sit and soak up the views with a glass of fizz, or even watch the fireworks.
How: Ski Solutions offers a seven-night stay with bed & breakfast at Hotel Le Massif priced from £3,340pp, departing on 31st December. This price includes flights and transfers. www.skisolutions.com / 020 7471 7761
AlpenGold Hotel – Davos, Switzerland
Nicknamed the golden egg, the AlpenGold Hotel Davos was built to host the global elite that descend upon this renowned ski area every year for the world economic forum. This hotel is instantly recognisable by its golden-egg-like exterior, with the hotel offering striking architecture and superb mountain views throughout.
The hotel is luxuriously furnished throughout, with all 216 rooms brimming with luxury and opulence. Each room boasts private balconies and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, perfect for admiring those fairytale mountain views. The hotel’s three a-la-carte restaurants provide a vast range of unique alpine culinary experiences, with open-plan kitchens, sophisticated dining options and incredible drinks menus, perfect for a special occasion. Those looking to unwind after a fun-filled evening of New Year’s celebrations can do so in the hotel’s 1,200-square-foot spa, using products from the ultra-high-end Swiss brand, La Prairie.
How: Ski Solutions offers a seven-night stay room-only at AlpenGold priced from £2,485pp, departing on 31st December. This price includes flights and transfers. www.skisolutions.com / 020 7471 7761
Valtur Cervinia Cristallo – Cervinia, Italy
Located at a high altitude, Cervinia is a snow-sure option for travellers looking to ski at one of the most popular Italian ski resorts during the holiday period. The Hotel Valtur Cervinia Cristallo is located at the foot of the Matterhorn and offers new and exclusive luxury to the ski resort. Decorated in a traditional alpine style, with a large open plan lobby with a fireplace, there is no better welcome to a hotel than entering through the doors of Valtur Cervinia Cristallo. Guests can choose to dine at one of the hotel’s two restaurants on New Year’s Eve, before ringing in the New Year in the hotel’s bar. Alternatively, guests can head out into the lively resort of Cervinia to enjoy New Year celebrations with other holidaymakers. Skiers can relax and unwind in the spa and swimming pool after a New Year’s Day ski on the slopes, and throughout their stay guests will have access to the wonderful bars and restaurants available.
How: Ski Solutions offers a seven-night stay room-only at Hotel Valtur Cervinia Cristallopriced from £3,450pp, departing on 31st December. This price includes flights and transfers. www.skisolutions.com / 020 7471 7761
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – Lake Louise, Canada
Canada is on the bucket list for most skiers, so why not visit the stunning resort of Lake Louise for a New Year ski trip. Few hotels in the world can rival the majestic setting of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. This hotel, nestled in the heart of Banff National Park, is iconic and it’s not hard to see why. The views of Lake Louise and the towering Victoria Glacier will captivate guests, especially from the four diamond Fairview Dining Room and aptly named Lakeview Lounge.
The hotel is steeped in history and has everything that guests could need to make their New Year holiday memorable. Guests can choose to dine at one of the six opulent restaurants in the hotel, before heading to the Lakeview Lodge to enjoy a post-dinner drink. Guests can also make use of the fantastic spa with an indoor heated pool, and there’s even a boutique shopping mall so guests can treat themselves to something new during their holiday. This hotel promises to give guests a memorable New Year holiday experience, in a truly magical setting.
How: Ski Solutions offers a seven-night stay room-only at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louisepriced from £3,475pp, departing on 31st December. This price includes flights and transfers. www.skisolutions.com / 020 7471 7761
Hotel Mirabeau – Zermatt, Switzerland
Nestled in the heart of Zermatt, Hotel Mirabeau is in a quiet location with incredible access to the village of Zermatt and easy access to skiing at Gornergratbahn. A traditional family-run hotel which does not compromise on luxury, guests will be mesmerised by stunning views of the Matterhorn which can be seen from the hotel. Each room is designed with guests’ comfort in mind, creating a relaxing haven to return to after a day out exploring the pistes
Skiers visiting Hotel Mirabeau over New Year’s Eve can expect to ring in the New Year in style. After building up an appetite on the wonderous ski slopes in Zermatt, guests can indulge in the gourmet restaurants within the hotel. Located in the hotel’s spacious winter garden, Restaurant Veranda serves a delicious tasting menu in the evenings using locally sourced products. After dinner, guests can move to Le Bar to grab an expertly crafted cocktail or a glass of wine to enjoy in the lead up to midnight before seeing in the start of 2023.
How: Ski Solutions offers a seven-night stay half board at Hotel Mirabeau £2,260pp, departing on 31st December. This price includes flights and Swiss Rail transfers. www.skisolutions.com / 020 7471 7761
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