Stylish decor, cozy atmosphere, panoramic views… A tour of Europe’s most alluring hotels and mountain chalets this winter.
France – Megève
The Sarto, the most iconic
The seventh installment in the Iconic House collection breathes new life and splendor into a chalet built in 1941 by Henry Jacques Le Même. Influenced by the work of the emblematic Megève architect and by the Art Deco style, the Claves studio has masterfully blended geometric patterns, bold colors, and handcrafted artwork by emerging talents. This property, complete with integrated hotel services, features seven bedrooms, a children's dormitory, a professional kitchen, a wellness area, an indoor pool, and is available for exclusive rental.
France – Val d'Isère
Experimental Chalet, the warmest
Opened last year at the foot of the slopes, this 4-star hotel, redesigned by Dorothée Meilichzon, unveils its top floor this winter, featuring three beautiful suites: Iseran, Solaise, and Bellevarde. The interior designer has adopted a forest theme, using slate and logs, and made the most of the views of the mountains and the village. The hotel boasts 113 rooms, suites, and lofts, as well as two restaurants, a cocktail bar, and a spa with a swimming pool.
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Italy – Madonna di Campiglio
Casa Cook Madonna, the most minimalist
Understated interiors, neutral tones, natural materials: after Greece and Egypt, the Casa Cook group is replicating its "less is more" design approach in the heart of the Dolomites, in the resort of Madonna di Campiglio. Reserved for guests over 16, this 50-room boutique hotel features a yoga studio, a terrace with panoramic mountain views, and a restaurant overseen by Dutch chef Jacob Jan Boerma, a three-Michelin-starred chef.
Austria – Mühlbach am Hochkönig
Stieg'nhaus, the most confidential
Inspired by wabi-sabi, a Japanese design movement that champions a simple, sometimes even imperfect, aesthetic, this Design Hotels member occupies a transformed village house in Mühlbach am Hochkönig. A haven of serenity with just six suites, a restaurant, a rooftop wellness area, and the Hochkönig mountain range as its backdrop. For the Bavarian couple who own the hotel and are design enthusiasts, it's a lifelong dream.
Switzerland – Adelboden
The Brecon, the most vintage
Head to Adelboden, in the Bernese Oberland, where a Welsh businessman has bought a hotel dating back to the 1950s. To preserve its character, he chose to renovate it in a spirit mid-century, With the help of the Dutch studio Nicemakers. This large wooden chalet features 18 rooms, 4 suites, a restaurant, a bar, and a spa with a swimming pool. A very exclusive address, reserved for adults and offered on an all-inclusive basis.
