The 24-room Hotel Maribel is a chalet-style property set in a clearing surrounded by woods. Its location in the Adamello Brenta Park is great for exploring the area's natural beauty and there's also easy access to skiing. The spa impresses, especially the fact that all the facilities are free -- in fact almost everything is free of charge. Lodge-inspired rooms are clean, comfortable, and include furnished balconies, but there's not much for kids on-site. Maso Maribel gets high marks for style and cuisine. Rates are on the high side, but there's plenty included to make it an astoundingly good value.

The 62-room Cristal Palace Hotel is an upscale chalet-style property close to the center of Madonna di Campiglio, a quaint skiing village. The amazing mountain setting is the star attraction here, and lends the hotel some serious storybook charm. The Cristal Palace is a solid choice for vacationing skiers, thanks to free shuttle service to the lifts, and an on-site spa. The kids' club accommodates families with young children, too. The hotel is well-priced, offering rates lower than most of the same caliber in the surrounding area. Travelers who would rather avoid a shuttle to the lifts altogether, however, should check out Hotel Casa del Campo, which offers ski-in/ski-out privileges at similar rates.