Evian-les-Bains, France
Hôtel Ermitage - Evian Resort
Wooded Savoyard chalet
Evian-les-Bains, France
Renovated
2010
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
Evian ResortWooded Savoyard chalet
Timber-framed roofs and a central stone fireplace give the grand hillside chalet the warmth of an informal family home.
What it’s good at
Notable
Resort golf access and nineteen hectares of private wooded parkland above Lake Geneva.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The wooded plateau sits high above town, where the historic funicular descends through parkland to the lake promenade.
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The rooms
Most rooms open onto balconies or sheltered alcoves looking across Lake Geneva toward the Swiss shoreline.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An indoor pool rests beneath timber-paneled ceilings, and a heated outdoor pool opens across the sun terrace in summer.
The spa and gym
Treatments at Spa Quatre Terres use Olivier Claire botanical skincare, and the fitness room has treadmills and stationary bikes.
Restaurant
La Table
Tables on the terrace look out over Lake Geneva, serving seasonal regional plates and cheeses from Chalets d'Oche.
At the table
Bar La Bibliothèque serves cocktails among book-lined shelves, and poolside counter La Chaise Longue mixes cold drinks in summer.
How it began
Built in 1909 by architect Henri Martinet, the chalet spent decades as a convalescent hospital before returning to hospitality.
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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.