FIRST LOOK: Le Grand Bellevue is unveiled after year-long renovation

The 57-room hotel offers a relaxed and residential approach to hospitality and is set to become a hotspot for a new generation of luxury travellers. Stripped of the formalities and grandeur of its more traditional neighbours, the hotel aims to evoke a neighbourhood spirit and the welcoming feel of a country house hotel. Eclectic design combines with a lively atmosphere that is vibrant and youthful, yet embraces all generations.

Le Grand Bellevue’s signtature restaurant, Leonards, delivers bistro-style cuisine by Michelin-starred chef Urs Gschwend, whilst Le Petit Chalet is a charming Swiss mountain cabin, seating an intimate 18 guests with a menu of hearty Swiss dishes.

Added perks include the hotel’s Carnozet, which houses 10,000 bottles, an exclusive sushi bar, cigar lounge, 18-seat private cinema and a Club room, playing host to International DJs throughout the season.

For après-ski or partying relaxation, the 2,500m2 Le Grand Spa offers a sanctuary for wellness in partnership with Bamford Spa and Swiss facial brand Cellcosmet. Extensive facilities include; eight treatment rooms, an array of heat therapies including an outdoor Finnish sauna, a fully equipped gym, yoga and Pilates studio and a 200m2 swimming pool with lavender clad terrace for use during summer months.

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