In the chandelier-studded lobby of Hotel Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort, an elegant retreat just five minutes' walk from the center of Kitzbühel, the beauty of the Austrian Alps is all around you: you can catch glimpses of the snow-laden peaks through the hotel's panoramic windows.

Co-owner Ursula Schelle-Müller has expertly woven this spirit of glamour and indulgence through the hotel's 162 rooms and suites, seamlessly blending contemporary lines and warm reds with textured, locally sourced materials like leather and loden. Some rooms have inspirational views over the powder-covered slopes, and even the bathrooms, with Raindance showers and luxurious amenities by Just Pure, invite guests to leave their everyday lives behind them.