Hotels with Stylish Bars
A great hotel bar can become the heart of a ski holiday. It is where the group meets after skiing, where an early evening drink turns into dinner plans and where the atmosphere of the resort continues long after you have returned indoors.
Our collection includes hotels with standout bars across Val d’Isère, Courchevel 1850, Megève, Tignes, Zermatt, Verbier, Andermatt and St Anton. Some are intimate cocktail bars designed for a quiet drink beside the fire; others are lively social spaces with DJs, music and a genuine après-ski atmosphere.
Style alone does not make a good hotel bar. Atmosphere, service, clientele and how well the space changes from afternoon to evening matter just as much as the interior design. Our specialists know many of these hotels first-hand and can advise whether the mood fits the type of ski holiday you want.
This is only a small selection of our portfolio.
Why does the hotel bar matter?
On a ski holiday, guests spend more time in hotel communal areas than they might on a conventional city break. The bar often becomes the natural meeting point before dinner and a place to extend the evening without needing to leave the hotel.
From fireside drinks to lively après-ski
There is no single formula for a great Alpine bar. Some hotels specialise in sophisticated cocktails and quiet fireside surroundings, while others attract guests from across the resort and become destinations in their own right.
Our specialists can help distinguish between the two, which is particularly useful if nightlife and atmosphere are an important part of the trip.
Choosing the right hotel atmosphere
A lively bar may be ideal for a group of friends but less important to a young family. Likewise, couples might prefer an intimate lounge with excellent service rather than a packed après-ski venue.
We consider that character alongside bedrooms, skiing, spa and restaurants when recommending the hotel.
FAQs
Which ski resorts have the best hotel bars?
Excellent hotel bars can be found throughout the Alps, with particularly strong options in resorts including Verbier, Val d'Isère, St Anton, Courchevel and Zermatt.
Do you need to be a hotel guest to use the bar?
Many hotel bars welcome outside guests, although access policies and reservations can vary during busy periods.
Are there luxury hotels with live music or DJs?
Yes. Some Alpine hotel bars feature live entertainment or DJs on selected evenings. Programmes vary throughout the season.
Can Oxford Ski recommend a hotel with good nightlife?
Yes. Tell us whether you want lively après-ski, sophisticated cocktails, resort nightlife or something quieter and we can factor that atmosphere into the hotel shortlist.
Want the hotel to have some atmosphere?
Our specialists know which bars are simply beautifully designed and which ones really come alive. Tell us what you want your evenings to feel like and we can recommend accordingly.
What makes us different?
Experience
We have been designing and delivering luxury ski holidays for over 25 years. Our experience in the industry is unparalleled. You can trust us to create the perfect trip for you and your family.
Expertise
Our team live and breathe skiing and are passionate about the destinations we sell. We work with only the best chalet and hotel providers. All are regularly inspected to ensure our exacting standards are met.
Service
Each Oxford Ski Company booking includes our complimentary pre-arrival concierge service. Your specialist will help arrange the all-important finer details that are part of planning the perfect ski holiday.