Vernon, Canada
Sparkling Hill Resort Spa
Crystal-clad mountain spa
Crystal-clad mountain spa
The hotel runs on European Kur traditions, where daily rhythms center on thermal hydrotherapy and complete mountain quiet.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A Sebastian Kneipp waterway and North America's first minus-110-degree cold chamber at KurSpa.
Notable
A faceted glass crystal atrium, with millions of Swarovski crystals embedded throughout.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Atop Mount Royce overlooking Lake Okanagan, surrounded by granite bluffs with the town of Vernon a drive away.
The rooms
Deep soaking tubs sit beside floor-to-ceiling windows, looking straight out over Okanagan Lake and the granite ridge.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Curved wooden loungers line the year-round heated pool, looking straight out over Okanagan Lake and pine-covered mountain ridges.
The thermal chambers
Seven themed saunas include panoramic rooms for guided Aufguss rituals, and the cryotherapy chamber drops to minus 110 degrees.
Gym and relaxation rooms
Ergonomic loungers line the sunlit relaxation room, and the fitness center looks out over snowy mountain hillsides.
Restaurant
PeakFine
Tables sit beneath crystal chandeliers and beside a stone fireplace, serving Pacific Northwest dishes and regional Okanagan wines.
At the table
Barrique & Java pours morning espresso at the polished stone counter, then serves Okanagan wines and cocktails until midnight.
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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.