Vals, Switzerland
7132 House of Architects
Architectural thermal lodge
Architectural thermal lodge
This mid-century lodge operates as an architectural showcase, connecting experimental guestrooms directly to the historic thermal baths.
“Half buried in the hillside and constructed using local Valser quartzite slabs, the hotel itself was renamed 7132 Hotel under new ownership in 2012.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Peter Zumthor's monolithic quartzite baths fed by thirty-degree mountain mineral spring waters.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
its rooms, though relatively compact, were designed by Peter Zumthor, Tadao Ando, Kengo Kuma, and Thom Mayne.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In the Valser valley, surrounded by Graubünden peaks with the thermal baths on site.
The rooms
Compact bedrooms are wrapped floor to ceiling in a single material, from local Valser quartzite to Graubünden oak or smooth scagliola plaster.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor thermal pool looks out at alpine slopes, and a light-wood studio provides weight benches and dumbbells.
The thermal baths
Sixty thousand slabs of Vals quartzite enclose the baths, which hold sound chambers, echo baths, and flower pools.
At the table
Two-Michelin-starred 7132 Silver serves seasonal tasting menus, and floor-to-ceiling windows in the lounge look out across the valley.
Spa and architecture fans will appreciate 7132 Hotel, in the Swiss village of Vals, which was built with the award-winning thermal baths designed by architect Peter Zumthor.
How it began
Vals acquired the bankrupt 1960s bath complex in 1983, commissioning Zumthor's baths before the resort was renamed for the local postal code in 2012.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.