Le Chenit Vallee de Joux, Switzerland
Opened
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Local LuxeOutside the door
Watchmaker alpine outpost
A hushed, contemplative calm settles over the lounge, where watch enthusiasts and valley hikers browse horology volumes overlooking alpine pines.
“the hotel takes advantage of the topography to present itself as a series of zigzagging ridges declining gently towards the valley floor”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Zigzagging stepped ramps cascade down the hillside, complemented by inverted tree roots suspended across the lobby ceiling.
Remarkable
Deep horological roots connect guests directly to Vallée de Joux ateliers, regional watchmaking libraries, and foraged forest dining.
Notable
Sustainable comforts include biodegradable amenities, custom mattresses, and alpine tasting menus curated by chef Emmanuel Renaut.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
A clockwork-themed design hotel could go so very, very wrong, but in the hands of the Bjarke Ingles Group, the Hôtel des Horlogers transcends its inspiration.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The slopes of the Vallée de Joux invite summer hiking and winter skiing, surrounded by historic watchmaking ateliers in Le Brassus.
The rooms
Rooms line a gently sloping corridor, framing the pines of Risoud Forest through floor-to-ceiling glass without neighbors above or below.
The sauna
A light timber sauna has a narrow window looking outside, set alongside a hammam and sensory shower.
The spa
Two treatment cabins host massage rituals and facials using Swiss alpine botanicals from Valais skincare maker Alpeor.
The gym
Treadmills and exercise bikes stand before floor-to-ceiling glass looking straight out across the valley meadows.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Brasserie Le Gogant
Craggy stone-shaped pendants hang over tables looking through floor-to-ceiling glass to the meadows and Risoud Forest.
Le Bar des Horlogers
The bar serves botanical cocktails infused with forest-foraged herbs alongside regional spirits under organic rock-shaped ceiling lights.
How it began
In 1857, local watchmakers brought wintertime creations to the original village inn to ship timepieces from the regional post office.
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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.