H+ Hotel & SPA Engelberg

Skiing may be the main event nearby but the top amenities at the non-smoking H+ Hotel & Spa Engelberg range from an indoor swimming poo steam room and sauna to free Wi-Fi. At the eight-story H+ Hotel Engelberg the 128 non-smoking rooms and suites have wood paneling that adds a warm feel and balconies with views of the mountains. The décor is completely up to the minute and high-tech touches include free Wi-Fi connections and flat-panel TVs with premium cable channels. The bathrooms sparkle. Pets are allowed with a nightly fee. There's an impressive spa area with a heated indoor pool Finnish sauna and a Turkish bath with a ceiling that resembles stars. The restaurants serve contemporary takes on Swiss and Italian favorites. Laundry and dry cleaning service is available as is on-site parking. The hotel is in Engelberg in the Alps of central Switzerland about 15 miles south of Lucerne. The hotel is surrounded by more than 200 miles of hiking trails. In winter there are 14 lifts taking you to more than 50 miles of ski runs. Zurich Airport is 63 miles north.