Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol

At 4,200 feet on the Seefeld plateau, this sprawling alpine resort sits at the end of its own mountain road, which tells you something about the commitment level required. Wood-paneled interiors, vaulted ceilings, and stone fireplaces keep the 274 rooms from feeling like a generic ski lodge. The panoramic pool in the enormous spa appears to hover above the peaks, which is either very calming or slightly vertiginous depending on the day.