Effortlessly blending traditional Alpine-style elements with state-of-the-art technology and contemporary design, the Hotel Giardino Mountain is a design hotel that doesn’t disappoint. Guests can expect natural wood, elegant neutral decor and sheepskin-adorned chairs, as well as views of the majestic Engadine mountains, LCD televisions secreted in sleek wall units, and limestone-detailing in the light, airy bathrooms. And that’s just in the 78 flawless guestrooms and suites.

Elsewhere in the Hotel Giardino Mountain, guests will find restaurants, like the Ecco St. Moritz led by Michelin-starred chef Rolf Fliegauf, providing seasonal, sumptuous dishes, and, of course, a well-stocked bar for the almost-obligatory après-ski cocktail. After all, the hotel is a veritable mecca for winter sports enthusiasts, thanks to the quality and quantity of the powder, the proximity to ski lifts and nearby St. Moritz. It’s fair to say that curling up in front of the fire, while sipping a hot, boozy coffee or the Giardino’s signature take on a Negroni, is the first stage in post-slope recovery.

The second step would be a visit to the dipiù Spa at the Hotel Giardino Mountain. Offering a wide range of treatments, there’s nothing better to soothe tired muscles. Then again, you could opt for a spell in the sauna followed by an appointment at the Aveda hair salon or a swim in the pool. In fact the spa is so alluring, you might skip the skiing altogether.