Hotel Koh-I Nor, Val Thorens

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5.0 out of 5 based on 4 reviews
We were initially concerned about a few poor reviews we'd seen, but we really couldn’t fault the hotel. The staff even helped to put our skis on in the morning for us! Quite a small hotel, which we loved, and the staff were very good. There was always a shuttle car outside ready for you, which would take ... + more
SB
5 out of 5
We had a great time. The staff were helpful and we had a really good time. As you’d expect in a hotel like this, the food was very good. We really like Val Thorens. The hotel position was great (ski in / ski out), it was super for us. + more
Anonymous
5 out of 5
Only just opened in recent weeks, the five-star Koh-i Nor is the highest hotel in Europe, nestled among the Alpine summits at 2,300 meters above sea level. The hotel is an architectural gem, faceted like a diamond with supersize bay windows, which bathe every corner in light. And this is how the hotel gained it... + more
Christelle Baillet & Charlotte Sutherland-Hawes, Vogue Paris
5 out of 5
The Koh-I Nor certainly doesn’t fit into the “chocolate box” style you’ll find so readily in Swiss and Austrian ski resorts. The architecture plays on the name, “koh-i-nor” being Persian for “mountain of light”. Glass facades are a major feature of the design, giving a light atmosphere to the interior w... + more
Alf Alderson, Evening Standard
5 out of 5
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Location of Hotel Koh-I Nor in Val Thorens

Ski-in/ski-out– From its location at the top of Val Thorens village (it’s in fact the most elevated 5* hotel in Europe!) you can be on the slopes as quickly as you can clip into your bindings.

Short stroll into town– Val Thorens is famed for the variety of bars, restaurants and entertainment on offer in such close proximity. You can be in the heart of the resort within a 10-minute stroll or using the on-demand, complimentary guest shuttle bus (8:30am – 10pm).

  • Town centre: 900m
  • Ski school: 450m
  • Ski lift: 650m
  • Piste: Ski In/Out
  • Bus stop: 350m

Distance of Hotel Koh-I Nor to Ski Lifts

See which Val Thorens ski lifts are nearest to Hotel Koh-I Nor.

  • Castor Pollux magic carpet - 284m
  • Pionniers chair lift - 472m
  • Lac Blanc chair lift - 558m
  • Campagnols magic carpet - 565m
  • Cairn gondola - 622m
  • Musaraigne magic carpet - 655m
  • Funitel 3 Vallées cable car - 708m
  • 3 Vallées chair lift - 716m
  • Cascades chair lift - 754m
  • Plein Sud chair lift - 806m
  • Funitel Péclet gondola - 847m
  • Moraine gondola - 1235m
  • Les 2 Lacs chair lift - 1271m
  • Portette chair lift - 1352m
  • Caron gondola - 1726m
  • Moutière chair lift - 1875m
  • Boismint chair lift - 1939m
  • Bruyères 2 gondola - 2257m
  • Plateau 1 platter - 2280m
  • Plateau 2 platter - 2285m
  • Côte Brune chair lift - 2339m
  • Mont de la Chambre chair lift - 2343m
  • Grand Fond gondola - 2401m
  • Bruyères 1 gondola - 2652m
  • Cime Caron cable car - 2706m
  • Thorens cable car - 2979m
  • Plan de l'Eau chair lift - 3135m
  • Sunny Express chair lift - 3279m
  • Plans magic carpet - 3577m
  • Menuires chair lift - 3581m
  • Doron chair lift - 3608m
  • Reberty magic carpet - 3654m
  • Reberty chair lift - 3670m
  • Rosaël chair lift - 3725m
  • Becca chair lift - 3802m
  • Mont Vallon gondola - 3820m
  • Bruyères magic carpet - 3846m
  • TPS VCS magic carpet - 3876m
  • Stade platter - 3973m

Navigating in Val Thorens can vary, as distances from Hotel Koh-I Nor to ski lifts are in a straight line.

Hotel Koh-I Nor Summary

Sociable and relaxing– As well as the designer lighting, luxury bedding, refined furnishings, modern appliances and wide picture windows in the blissful hotel rooms, The Koh-I Nor hotel also features a relaxing guest lounge with an open fireplace, outdoor sun terrace with panoramic views, lounge bar and a games room so you can mingle with other guests.

800m2 Spa and wellness area– The hotel’s cavernous spa has two pools, a fitness centre, a sauna, a steam room, a hot tub, ‘experience’ showers, a salt wall, an ice fountain, a relaxation lounge and a sun lounge.

Three restaurants on site– From 5-course meals in L’Atelier d’Eric to Le Diamant Noir or the traditional and seasonal dishes on offer at La Cave, this hotel's fine dining experience will whet your appetite in any and every circumstance.

Top 3 Reasons to Stay Here

  • The highest 5-star hotel in Europe! Ski-in/ski-out at the top of the 3 Valleys.
  • Luxury features and amenities throughout; spa, pools, guest lounge, bar, open fire, sun terrace and more.
  • Half-board provides excellent value plus dinner credits can be used in the gourmet restaurant; Le Diamant Noir.

FEATURES & FACILITIES

    Property Features (some facilities may be payable):

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa / Massage
  • Ski shuttle bus
  • Ski In/Out
  • Sauna / Steam room
  • Restaurant
  • Luxury property
  • Hot tub
  • Gym / Fitness room
  • Free WiFi
  • Fine dining
  • Bar

MEALS AT Hotel Koh-I Nor, Val Thorens

Standard Board Basis:

Half Board. Breakfast- Include a breakfast buffet with an array of cold continental options as well as daily hot dishes.

Dinner- A delicious 5-course meal is served each evening in L’Atelier d’Eric. Special dietary requirements are catered for with advance notice, on request.Evening meals can be swapped for a credit to use in Le Diamant Noir restaurant or La Cave (€35 per adult and €15 per child up to 12 years). Le Diamant Noir is a gourmet restaurant that offers tasty cuisine mixing land and sea. L’Atelier is a family restaurant and the hotel takes care to welcome and look after both the children and their parents. La Cave, a Savoyard restaurant offering traditional and seasonal dishes, revisited with luxury and refinement.

BEDROOMS & Hotel Koh-I Nor ROOM TYPES

Duo North Room (sleeps 2)
Twin or double, bath, WC and balcony. Approx 26 m2.
Room code: Duo NW

Duo Room (sleeps 2)
Twin or double, bath, WC and balcony. Approx 26 m2.
Room code: Duo room

Privilege Room (sleeps 2-3)
Twin or double, bath, WC and balcony. Approx 29 m2.
Room code: Privilege NW

Luxe Room (sleeps 2-3)
Twin or double, bath and shower, separate WC and South or South-East balcony. Approx 36 m2.
Room code: Luxe

Features and facilities

All rooms/units include:

  • Safe
  • Minibar
  • Nespresso machine
  • Kettle
  • Direct phone
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Hair ryer
  • Towel dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
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Hotel Koh-I Nor's details, features and catering can change. Facilities in the description may not allow unlimited use without charge and may not always be available. If any specific feature, facility or meal option is important to your holiday, you must confirm those details with us before booking.

ABOUT THE RESORT & SKI HOLIDAYS IN Val Thorens France

•Highest resort in Europe •Top of the world's biggest ski area •Lots of off-slope activities

This is Europe's highest resort, with incredible views of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps and fantastic connections to the rest of the enormous Three Valleys. Holidays here are perfect for varied and snow-sure terrain in a laid back, friendly atmosphere. If you're early or late in the season, or in a year with poor snowfall, this place will give you some of the best conditions in the Alps!

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Snowboard

Great for •Families •Snow-sure •Non skiers

Val Thorens webcam

Snow Report: Top N/Acm, Bottom N/Acm

Snow Forecast: 1cm expected this week

Snow History: December average depth 91cm

Val Thorens trail map

Approx. airport transfer times depend on conditions:

Chambéry (CMF)112km 1h 30
Grenoble (GNB)200km, 2h 30
Geneva (GVA)160km, 2h 30
Region:France, Alps.
First opened:1971

Val Thorens lift pass price last reported as Val thorens Local lift pass ( Adult 6 days) - £301        3 Valleys Area lift pass (adult 6 day) - £350. Ask for a quote when booking Hotel Koh-I Nor.
Night skiing:
Val Thorens has N, NE, NW, S facing slopes.
Usually open for skiing November - May.

Town altitude: 2300m
Top of slopes: 3420m
Bottom of piste: 1430m
Vertical drop: 1,430m
Total length of trails:600km
Longest piste:12km
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"Hotel was very accommodating! "

SB
5/ out of 5
We were initially concerned about a few poor reviews we'd seen, but we really couldn’t fault the hotel. The staff even helped to put our skis on in the morning for us! Quite a small hotel, which we loved, and the staff were very good. There was always a shuttle car outside ready for you, which would take you anywhere that you wanted to go. Reception staff were great, they sorted any issues straight away - we hadn't had our room cleaned on one of the days and the staff immediately sorted it out, nothing was too much trouble for them. The food was good, but the main hotel restaurant got a bit samey towards the end of the week for me - they changed one or two options daily for the "dish of the day" but if you didn't want these options, then the rest of the choices were the same for the week. The ski access was very easy, the access was really good. Coming down on the blue run (plein sud) we skied right into the hotel, it was really easy. During our stay we booked into the Cave restaurant - the food was really good and at times we felt there was a bit too much food (not a bad problem to have)!

"The hotel was brilliant! "

Anonymous
5/ out of 5
We had a great time. The staff were helpful and we had a really good time. As you’d expect in a hotel like this, the food was very good. We really like Val Thorens. The hotel position was great (ski in / ski out), it was super for us.

"Mountain Spas"

Christelle Baillet & Charlotte Sutherland-Hawes, Vogue Paris
5/ out of 5
Only just opened in recent weeks, the five-star Koh-i Nor is the highest hotel in Europe, nestled among the Alpine summits at 2,300 meters above sea level. The hotel is an architectural gem, faceted like a diamond with supersize bay windows, which bathe every corner in light. And this is how the hotel gained its name; Koh-i Nor is Persian for mountain of light. After a long day exerting yourself on the slopes, make your way to one of the picturesque spa cabins of the ultra-luxurious Valmont spa, to rescue skin from the cold and bring hair back to life after a day confined to a helmet. The snow break of your dreams. (From: Vogue Paris "Mountain Spas" by Christelle Baillet, translated by Charlotte Sutherland-Hawes)

"Diamond white: the new five-star Koh-I Nor in Val Thorens"

Alf Alderson, Evening Standard
5/ out of 5
The Koh-I Nor certainly doesn’t fit into the “chocolate box” style you’ll find so readily in Swiss and Austrian ski resorts. The architecture plays on the name, “koh-i-nor” being Persian for “mountain of light”. Glass facades are a major feature of the design, giving a light atmosphere to the interior which is helped by the fact you’re looking down on the rest of the resort and out across the huge snowy bowl and surrounding mountains that you came here to ski. Each of the 63 rooms has a large balcony from which to remind yourself of this. And just because the hotel is a stone, glass and steel structure rather than a cutesy Heidi-hole doesn’t mean it hasn’t got a certain impressive charm as you approach, especially at night when the glass is lit up to glitter and sparkle like — well, like the diamond it is named after. The Koh-I Nor was clearly built with the kind of enthusiastic skier who is naturally drawn towards Val Thorens very much in mind. The boot room and ski lockers exit straight onto the slopes and you can grab a handful of mini-chocolate bars and sweets from bowls on the tables as you leave so you’ve got an instant energy hit when the legs and lungs start to flag. When the skiing is over there’s an 800-sq-metre spa with two swimming pools, sauna, hammam, salt wall and ice fountain — all as bright and airy as the rest of the hotel. I can also recommend the massages — I had a 30-minute neck and back massage after a painful wipeout whilst skiing off the side of the pistes in bad visibility, and really did feel that the aches and pains had eased when I came out. There’s little need to leave the hotel once you’re back from skiing either, since one of the two in house restaurants run by Michelin two-star chef, Yoann Conte, is among the best in the Three Valleys. Conte has stiff competition though — the Restaurant Jean Sulpice off the side of the blue Plein Sud piste also has two Michelin stars and amongst other things serves up the finest dessert I’ve ever tasted, an apple meringue with mountain honey and liquorice; the main course of venison in beetroot and gentian root sauce wasn’t bad either… The purists may not get on with the resort’s modern utilitarian architecture, but while the Koh-I Nor “modern” has also become visually interesting, and when you’re hooning down your favourite run — which for me is what skiing is all about — who cares what the resort looks like? (From: Evening Standard “Diamond white: the new five-star Koh-I Nor in Val Thorens”, 09/04/14)
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