Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland
Opened
1913
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Wellness Luxe HeritageOutside the door
Alpine wellness citadel
Belle Époque architecture meets modern culture, where live jazz in an 1875 theatre pairs with panoramic Vaud Alps views.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A heated outdoor pool facing alpine summits alongside a 2,300-square-metre spa featuring hammams and saunas.
Notable
Turndown service, dedicated concierge care, and spacious alpine suites framing sweeping Vaud valley views.
Notable
Preserved 1875 theatre architecture and a grand ballroom with original wooden ceilings dating from 1913.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the hotel has provided guests with a wellness escape surrounded by stunning mountain views and lush forests.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
In the Vaud Alps above Lake Geneva, surrounded by mountain slopes and alpine walking trails.
The rooms
Interiors pair light woods and high ceilings with large picture windows that frame the surrounding Swiss mountain summits.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool is open year-round, and stationary bikes in the gym look straight onto snowy peaks.
The spa
The 2,300-square-metre spa houses saunas, a hammam, and relaxation rooms with therapies using botanical KAEA skincare.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Le 1913
Chef Christian Bertogna serves seasonal Alpine dishes with Mediterranean accents on an outdoor terrace overlooking the valley.
Villars Alpine Resort is a something-for-everyone hotel complex; it comprises four accommodation options, ranging from a Swiss-style lodge to the five-star wellness-focused Villars Palace.
Bar du Palace
Vintage ski displays and leather sofas border the bar, where craft cocktails are served against panoramic mountain windows.
At the table
Breakfast is served beneath historic chandeliers in the Grand Ballroom or out on private alpine balconies.
How it began
First opened in 1913 as a Belle Époque grand hotel, the property preserves its historic ballroom woodwork and an original 1875 theatre.
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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.