New Hotels to Check Into for 2026 Ski Season

Every ski season brings a fresh wave of openings at new hotels, 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.

2025/26 Ski Season Hotels: wOne&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.

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. 

Limelight Mammoth

Limelight Mammoth opened on December 1, 2025, in Mammoth Lakes, California, timed to the start of the 2025/26 ski season at Mammoth Mountain, delivering one of the finest slopeside hotels – feeling 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.

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.

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. 

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.

This article originally appeared in TravelPulse.

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