Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France
Saint Gervais Hotel & Spa
Art Nouveau alpine mansion
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France
Price
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Rated for
Heritage Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
AccorArt Nouveau alpine mansion
The early 1900s mansion runs like an eclectic mountain lodge, greeting skiers with Turkish citrus cologne and pouring raki in the historic bar.
What it’s good at
Listed
Agence Moha layers the historic Art Nouveau interiors with brass and floral wallpapers.
Listed
Heated outdoor swimming facing the Dômes de Miage, alongside botanical facials and massages.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
a stylish, contemporary luxury boutique hotel that wouldn’t look out of place in any of France’s major cities, occupying a lovely Art Nouveau heritage building
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Mont-Blanc Tramway terminus sits directly across the street. Town cafes and ski lifts are a short walk away.
The rooms
Rooms are split between the original mansion and a contemporary wing, with antiqued mirrors and views across the valley.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Grey stone walls enclose a turquoise indoor pool and a raised, circular whirlpool tub lined with mosaics.
The spa
Four therapy rooms use Comfort Zone skincare for facials and massages, and wooden loungers line the stone-tiled relaxation lounge.
At the table
Avanti serves fresh pasta and artisanal pizzas under timber skylights. Outside, a paved terrace looks across the mountains.
How it began
The building was constructed as an annex to the Grand Hôtel Mont-Joly, housing wealthy travellers who came for the town's thermal waters.
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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.