An outdoor thermal pool hypnotically appears as though it is flowing over its own edge to lead its occupants straight into the surrounding soaring mountains.

This corner of the Bernese Alps offers some of Switzerland's best ski slopes as well as hiking trails, making it an ideal destination for both winter and summer.

Sitting serenely in the shadow of the Matterhorn, the Omnia is a structural and stylistic study of the intersection of Continental influence and American modernism.

Private balconies offer spectacular views of the saw-toothed peaks that surround the car-free town of Zermatt.

An inspirational panorama of the surrounding peaks informs the concept of this eco-inclined mountain hideaway where awareness coexists with aesthetics.

Views are everywhere, from the sunrises and sunsets of the east/west-facing guestrooms to the enormous picture window and terraces of the hedonistic spa.

Lush orange groves set against the dramatic Tramuntana mountain range act as the idyllic backdrop for the 114-room hotel.

Inspired by laid-back Balearic living and the island’s natural splendor, every nook and cranny is dressed in a joyful blend of color, pattern, and topiary.

Putting the Caucasus Mountains on the map, young local designers have created a culturally sensitive modern hotel with an eye on its surroundings.

A sweeping sun terrace provides a place to relax and soak in the rugged surroundings, while the indoor features has floor-to-ceiling windows, blurring the lines between inside and out.

Rice paddies, forests, and mountains envelop Satoyamo Jujo, which is located in the city of Minami-Uonuma in the Japanese region of Niigata.

Thanks to the hotel’s setting in the middle of the Osawa mountain pass, guests have endless sporting opportunities, as well as geothermal wellness treatments at the hot spring spa.