Chalet L. Raphael, Swiss Alps

"Best Chalet in the World" / €70,000-140,000 per week

In the heart of the world-renowned ski resort of Verbier, a few minutes drive from the centre of town as well as the slopes, lies the 'Best Chalet in the World'. Covering an unprecedented 3,000 square metres, sleeping 18 guests in unrivaled luxury and comfort, with unbelievable spa facilities and expertise, there is simply no other chalet like this one. Combining the finest Italian furniture with the authenticity of old Swiss wood, this chalet is the last word in style and luxury; it is simply the biggest and the best. Here family and friends can enjoy the experience of a lifetime in an atmosphere of complete beauty and outstanding service. The immense chalet has two dining rooms, a reception lounge bar, a professional kitchen, a family living room, a games room, an underground oriental-style disco and sushi bar, a cigar lounge, a wine cellar, a private cinema and a guest study. There are 3 elevators in the property serving different levels. The Royal Suite, occupying the whole top floor (with an annexe room that can sometimes sleep 2 extra children), has an open fireplace. On the second and third floors, there are 4 matching rooms, plus 2 more individual suites of different designs. Finally there are 2 superior rooms. The rooms contain some exquisite pieces of wooden furniture which enhance the interesting contrast between traditional, old fashioned authenticity and twenty first century contemporary influences. The Health and Beauty Spa covers 3 underground levels, and includes 9 treatment rooms, jacuzzi, changing rooms, a 15 metre onyx-lined swimming pool with mezzanine vodka bar and a fully equipped gymnasium. An exotic onyx Turkish hammam rests under the impressive dome of a completely unique building with no less than 8 fireplaces straight out of the 17th century, walls covered with the finest Venetian silks along with a French Art Deco look. Outside, 2 sun terraces and parking for up to 20 cars, complete the picture. Guests will enjoy the dedicated services of a professional service team. A wide variey of services can be tailormade to satisfy guests’ specific needs: whether it be for exceptional gourmet style cuisine or to indulge in exclusive beauty treatments.

• 1 Royal suite, 6 suites and 2 «Superior» rooms
• 9 spa treatment rooms
• 1 game room with billiard, video games
• Formal dining room
• 2 living rooms
• Eat in kitchen
• 15 meter onyx pool
• Vodka bar, on 1st floor of the onyx pool
• Sushi bar
• Cigar club and private wine cellar
• Jacuzzi, hammam and sauna
• Salt bath therapy and hydro-jet
• Sunbathing terrace
• Fully-equipped fitness center
• Library
• Disco
• Private home cinema, 1’000 DVD
• Car park