St. Moritz, SwitzerlandSilvaplana
Nira Alpina
Modernist alpine lodge
Silvaplana St. Moritz, Switzerland
Opened
2011
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
Modernist alpine lodge
Glass and local granite trade alpine nostalgia for clean lines, giving skiers direct slope access without old-world formality.
“Modern and pared-down with traditional Swiss touches—antlers, a woodpile under the staircase, cowhide couches, sheepskin throws.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Locally quarried granite and pale spruce paneling framed by floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Nira Alpina eschews chalet kitsch in favor of modern construction defined by glass and locally sourced timber.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Lake Silvaplana sits just below the property, and the restaurants and nightlife of St. Moritz are a ten-minute drive away.
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The rooms
Pale spruce paneling lines every room, where floor-to-ceiling glass opens onto a private balcony facing the valley.
The whirlpool
Wide floor-to-ceiling windows look straight out at snowy mountain peaks from the warm, mosaic-lined whirlpool.
The spa and gym
The spa has an aroma cabin and Finnish sauna, and the Technogym fitness room stays open around the clock.
At the table
Stars looks out at snowy peaks, and the stone-pine Pichalain hut serves cheese fondue on sheepskin stools.
St. Moritz
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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.