Review of Chalet du Mont d'Arbois, by Christoph Hargreaves-Allen

The wood-panelled bedrooms of one of Megeve's most famous luxury hotels invites you to fall into a swoon in the arms of a loved one, as mellow lighting following the timbers of the sloping ceiling conspires to relax even the most motivated individual. From the Big Sur spa-like bathrooms to the traditional homeliness of the oak-walled dining room, from the drawing room full of antique furniture and armchairs in the house colours of red and green, licked by the generous flames of a roaring log fire, to the fumes of a spit roast pig, the luxury hotel Mont d'Arbois contains the Alpine interior par excellence, with a subtle but meticulous machinery of excellent service raising your threshold of indulgence without your even being aware of it.

The facilities

As sumptuous as it is rustic, the luxury hotel has golf nearby and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The occupational beauty and relaxation centre focuses on the art of détente - or unwinding - where guests can make use of the sauna, Jacuzzi or hammam. Deer antlers proudly greet the visitor from above the balconies of the lone-standing facade, tradition is essential to this Alpine retreat established in 1928. The restaurant within the luxury hotel offers impeccable service to all who choose to dine there.

The rooms

This luxury hotel has 34 rooms in total. Each room comes with the most modern amenities, including, a safe, mini bar, room service and cable TV. The natural setting of the rooms creates an atmosphere of comfort.