The Exclusive Swiss Alps Hotel Designed To Make You Feel At One With Majestic Mountains

Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy you an ultra exclusive luxury hotel getaway in the Swiss mountains. For many, that's close enough. For a small fortune, you can bask in the light from south-facing windows as you take in some of the best views in Switzerland, dine at a 2-Michelin-star restaurant, luxuriate in a 1,200 square meter (nearly 13,000 square feet) spa, enjoy gourmet fondue in a ski gondola, and partake in a lovely afternoon tea experience all without ever leaving the comfort of your hotel.

The Carlton Hotel in St. Moritz, Switzerland is totally worth the splurge. This five-star hotel located in Upper Engadin is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, a near-century old curated collection of exclusive, luxury hotels. It features 60 rooms and suites all facing a breathtaking view of Lake St. Moritz. This year, the hotel is celebrating its 111th birthday and offering exclusive deals and experiences you won't want to miss if you're craving a weekend or two of opulence.

There are few experiences more bougie than staying at a five-star hotel in the Swiss Alps. The Carlton St. Moritz is expertly located far enough from the main city so that you truly feel like you're in your own little sanctuary, but close enough so you never miss out on the action. Every detail is carefully curated so guests can make the most out of their extremely expensive stay.

Travelers can opt for a cozy stay in the humble deluxe double room, go all out for the Carlton Penthouse Suite, or choose from one of the many options in between. There are also two-bedroom suites available for families. A stay in any of the rooms includes a breakfast buffet, a daily $100+ food and drink credit for up to two guests each per bedroom (as long as you booked directly with the hotel), a 24-hour shuttle and e-limousine service, a 24-hour concierge service, and sustainable Swiss body care products. Guests also have access to the hotel's spa (services are an extra charge), the ski shop, ski hire, and storage room, special programs focused on health and movement, and more. The hotel also offers a butler service that curates a customized pre-sleep ritual to maximize your comfort. This service also comes with in-room dining and tea service for lazy nights when you don't want to step outside your suite.

As tempting as it is to make the most of your luxurious suite, you won't want to stay in every night, as the dining scene at the Carlton is not to be missed out on. It includes a 2-Michelin-star restaurant, an Italian restaurant that draws inspiration from the nature that surrounds the hotel, and a bar that was named one of the 44 best hotel bars by the Forbes Travel Guide. There is also a gorgeous terrace where you can take in panoramic views of the mountains and the lake while sipping on some coffee and decompressing, as well as a gourmet fondue experience inside a grounded gondola.

If you can bring yourself to leave the property and explore the surrounding region, you have plenty of quintessential winter activities to choose from. St. Moritz is, after all, the host of two Winter Olympics. Ski on the local slopes, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, go sledding with huskies, or go on a nighttime adventure under the full moon. You can also take advantage of the hotel's "Outdoor Butler" service which pairs guests with a guide who takes them on various outdoor adventures. If trekking through the snowy mountains sounds like the opposite of luxury, you can explore the local arts and culture scene at St. Moritz's various museums and art galleries. Room rates for two adults start at about $1700 a night depending on the room you want to book and the time of year. A stay at the Carlton St. Moritz is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many, but is absolutely worth the splurge.