Alpine Hotels with a Story to Tell
Discover seven remarkable family-run hotels across the Alps, each with its own story, style, and authentic sense of place.
Nikki Dunster
Senior Chalet Specialist
Nikki Dunster is a Senior Chalet Specialist at Oxford Ski Company and has been skiing since the age of four.
Skiing has remained a longstanding part of Nikki’s family life. She still takes an annual ski holiday with the same childhood friend with whom she first learnt, giving her a personal understanding of the traditions and shared experiences that bring families and friends back to the mountains year after year.
Ski experience and expertise
Skier: Skier
Skiing experience: Since the age of four
Favourite ski resorts: Tignes, Cervinia and St Anton
Nikki’s favourite Alpine properties
Nikki’s favourites include Grand Hotel Zermatterhof in Zermatt, Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti in Pinzolo and Les Fermes de Marie in Megève.
Where does Nikki recommend for mountain lunch?
For a well-earned pizza and a sunny terrace, Nikki recommends Restaurant La Bouida in Tignes Les Brévières, particularly after skiing the long La Sache descent.
Nikki’s insider ski tip
“Invest in your own ski boots. Your feet will thank you for it.”
Areas of knowledge
Nikki has particular personal knowledge of Tignes, Cervinia and St Anton, alongside her professional experience advising clients on luxury Alpine accommodation.
Articles I've written
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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.