Saint-Luc, Switzerland
Hôtel Bella Tola et Saint-Luc SPA
Belle Époque alpine inn
Belle Époque alpine inn
The 1883 inn preserves the golden age of alpinism, where evenings center on antique tiled stoves and candlelit dining.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Protected 1883 alpine shell preserving nineteenth-century painted ceilings and antique salons.
Notable
Buchs family hospitality since 1995 across candlelit salons and the frescoed Salon 1900.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The owner of this hotel, which was established 150 years ago, is a history buff who has done everything he can to preserve its authentic ambience, which features antique furniture, frescoes and mementoes from yesteryear.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Quiet mountain lanes surround the hotel, leading through Saint-Luc village toward high alpine trails beneath the Matterhorn.
The rooms
Bedrooms retain their nineteenth-century character with antique furnishings, and windows look out across the Val d'Anniviers peaks.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The indoor pool is heated to thirty degrees and has an integrated whirlpool set against a stone fountain wall.
The spa
Arched windows look out across snow-covered peaks, and the spa has an alpine herbal sauna and an amethyst steam bath.
At the table
Chez Ida serves seasonal alpine dishes in a wood-framed veranda, and the covered terrace looks across mountain peaks.
How it began
Local guide Pierre Pont founded the inn after an 1859 village fire, naming it after the nearby Bella Tola peak.
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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.