Verbier, Switzerland
W Verbier
Slopeside design chalets
Verbier, Switzerland
Opened
2013
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottSlopeside design chalets
The hotel runs on high energy, pairing ski-in access from the mountain with DJ-driven après-ski and sleek chalet lounges.
“Its design is a pretty fusion of classic alpine style (earthy, natural elements like exposed timber) and urban chic (glass and polished marble).”
What it’s good at
Notable
An indoor-outdoor heated mountain pool with Himalayan salt saunas and full-body cryotherapy.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
The upscale Swiss Alpine resort town of Verbier is a natural setting for a W hotel: both the location and the hotel are stylish and refined, but with a youthful, adventuresome edge.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open onto Place Blanche, where the Médran gondola whisks skiers straight into the 4 Vallées network.
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The rooms
Biofuel fireplaces sit between the bedrooms and bathrooms, and private balconies look straight out toward the Alps.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An interconnected heated pool lets you swim outdoors into alpine air, beside daybeds facing snowy chalets.
The sauna and whirlpool
Tiered cedar benches and slate line the Finnish sauna, set beside a circular stainless steel whirlpool tub.
The gym
Cardio machines and resistance equipment fill the 24-hour gym, alongside a private studio for yoga and pilates.
At the table
Brasserie 1519 serves alpine tapas looking out at the Médran gondolas, and U-YAMA rolls sushi under red lanterns.
Transforming the urban legend into a rustic alpine retreat, Amsterdam-based Concrete Architectural Associates designed four wood-clad chalet-style buildings containing 123 smart guest rooms, each with its own fireplace.
How it began
Amsterdam design studio Concrete shaped the interiors around the carve of skis through snow, setting rustic pine against glossy red glass.
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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.