If you are going to Grindelwald and want to stay in a historic hotel with stunning views of the mountains, look no further than the Hotel Bellevue des Alpes, a grand hotel from the 19th century that continues to attract and delight visitors. Located in the Kleine Scheidegg at the foot of the north face [...]
In the deepest, darkest days of winter, all you want to do is go outside and fling yourself off a mountain on skis or a snowboard. Here’s a guide to the most sophisticated hotels where modern design meets superior service. If you are really tired of old-fashioned ski hotels, check out our selection. Switzerland The [...]
Looking for a chic, modern ski hotel for your ski holiday this season? Check out the Hotel Matthiol, an intimate boutique hotel is full of innovative design and constructed of wood and stone that has both modern and tradition accents. With only 10 rooms and 13 suites, Hotel Matthiol is perfect for both families and [...]
If you have been to Adelboden in the Berner Oberland and have seen the Grand Hotel Regina, a well-known, decades-old traditional hotel in the village, did you know that it was recently renovated (“tired interiors and functional bedrooms” were removed) to create a sophisticated, luxurious atmosphere with modern design elements and a stunning outdoor infinity [...]
Finding a ski chalet or apartment is often hit-and-miss. Most apartments feature little in the way of stylish design and hardly any have any architectural merit. Not so at Rocksresort, a ski apartment complex adjacent to the base station in Laax, Switzerland. Rocksresort’s exterior is striking: cubic structures in rough-hewn stone look almost alien except [...]
Verbier has been a popular ski destination for many decades, but oddly enough, there are not as many super chic hotels here as there are in other Alpine resorts in Switzerland or France. Thankfully, a boutique hotel called the Nevaï (“snow” in the local dialect) opened two years ago, thereby raising the standard of accommodations [...]
Looking for a luxurious ski chalet that accommodates up to 18 adults and up to 6 children, and has experienced staff to serve your needs during your ski holiday? The Lodge is Sir Richard Branson’s exclusive mountain retreat in Verbier, Switzerland and it is part of Virgin Limited Edition’s swanky holiday locales (one of which [...]
If you’re tired of traditional ski chalet architecture and interiors, and crave something more contemporary, check out the Hotel Matterhorn Focus in Zermatt, which boasts of stunning views of the Matterhorn from your room’s floor-to-ceiling windows. The open plan architecture of the rooms and suites makes the most use of space and light. In-room fireplaces [...]
If you are planning a ski holiday this winter, it’s time to make reservations, especially if you want to get a room in a stylish intimate boutique hotel. The Omnia in Zermatt, Switzerland, is one of the few that beautifully blends the traditional with the modern. On the outside it looks like a typical Swiss [...]