Megeve, FranceVillage Center
Grand Hôtel Soleil d'Or - Hôtel Megève
Original Megève ski lodge
Village Center Megeve, France
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Original Megève ski lodge
Megève's first alpine lodge runs on simple mountain comforts, from copper-pot hot chocolate by the hearth to lively rooftop drinks at sundown.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the village’s transformation into a world-class ski resort began in 1901 with the opening of its first lodge, the Grand Hôtel Soleil d’Or, a historic landmark
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open onto pedestrian Rue Charles Feige, just steps from the Chamois gondola and the village square.
The rooms
Top-floor rooms sit under sloped timber eaves, with copper sinks and bathtubs facing the mountains.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool sits between mosaic columns, reflecting a winter forest mural painted along the far wall.
Sauna and hammam
Stepped benches are backlit in the timber sauna, and gentle steam fills the adjoining mosaic-tiled hammam.
The spa
Therapists perform signature cocoa-butter bodywork and mineral rituals in single and duo treatment rooms.
Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Regional cocktails are shaken behind a curved brass counter, and terrace barstools look straight across the snow-covered village.
At the table
La Fromagerie serves artisanal fondues and smoked raclette, and La Chocolaterie lays out an afternoon dessert buffet.
How it began
The inn welcomed Megève's first tourists in 1901, decades before the Rothschilds turned the hamlet into a ski resort.
Megeve
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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.