Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Crans Ambassador, an SLH Hotel
Modernist alpine lodge
Modernist alpine lodge
The lodge brings bold modernist architecture to the mountain, opening floor-to-ceiling glass and fireside seating toward the Valais peaks.
What it’s good at
Notable
Faceted angular architecture by Claude Besse opens toward Alpine peaks through monumental glazing.
Notable
High-altitude Swiss luxury pairing an on-site ski boutique with panoramic alpine views.
Notable
A seventeen-meter indoor lap pool overlooks the Alps beside Nescens cell-rejuvenation suites.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
this building aims to complement the majesty of the Alps, not cower before it, and thanks to its rakish angles and its monumental modern spaces, you’d have to judge it a success.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Cry d'Er cable car sits seventy meters from the door, and the village center is an easy stroll away.
The rooms
Warm timber and local stone finish the interiors. The suites add freestanding soaking tubs and private terraces facing the peaks.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated water fills the indoor lap pool, bordered by rough stone and loungers facing the snowy Valais peaks.
The spa
The gym
Cardio machines sit right against floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Alps, and the studio runs regular yoga and Pilates classes.
At the table
La Muña serves Peruvian-Japanese ceviches against high mountain views. Outside, open fire pits warm the terrace for drinks.
How it began
Locals nicknamed the 1972 building the Toblerone for its faceted triangular shape, built to echo the surrounding mountain crags.
Crans-Montana
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Our shorthand
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.