Cheneaudière Hotel Spa 5*

Tucked inside the Vosges mountains, the family-owned Cheneaudière Hotel Spa 5* in Alsace, France, centers around the region’s dramatic natural landscapes. The 45 guest rooms and suites glean inspiration from the nearby mountains, forests, villages and gardens. The spaces feature design elements such as herringbone wooden floors, Italian-style showers and windows that overlook the surrounding forest.

When it comes to dining, options include Le Calixte, an evening cocktail bar (it also serves a breakfast buffet and an indulgent afternoon sweets buffet); Le Chêne, a smart-casual spot that specializes in modern French classics; and Le Feuillage, a gastronomic destination whose tasting menus spotlight local ingredients. Chef Jean-Paul Acker, a native of neighboring Colmar, France, helms the two elegant and inviting restaurants.

One of the standouts of this luxury hotel is its sprawling nature spa that boasts a swimming pool with water filtered by mountain plants, heated plunge pools, an ice fountain, saunas and a hammam. Exposed wood and stone create a cozy ambiance. Access to the nearly 27,000-square-foot spa is complimentary for overnight guests.