Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin
Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin offers direct all-day slope access, while its ski concierge team can curate First and Last Track experiences, allowing guests to hit the runs at dawn or dusk.
Amenities for children range from access to the Petit VIP Kids Club, with an arcade room and movie theater, to a dedicated spa area with interactive jets, and an igloo with a chocolate fountain and marshmallows.
The resort can arrange private experiences like a Savoyard dinner in a secluded chalet on Courchevel’s summit or a ski concierge-led sunrise journey with morning coffee on the slopes.
When I visited Courchevel 1850 in the French Alps, I peered down from the gondola ascending over Jardin Alpin, the glitzy village’s highest and most exclusive slopeside stretch. While the enclave is dominated by multiple ‘palace’ hotels, a distinction the French government awards only to the most exceptional stays, the new Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin stood out for its design-forward take on the valley’s modernist chalets.
Inspired by Courchevel’s glamorous heyday in the 1960s, when the jet set swarmed the ski resort’s sun-drenched slopes, interior designer Tristan Auer (behind some of France’s most revered revamps, like Hôtel de Crillon, a Rosewood Hotel) wanted the property to feel more like an intimate chalet than a traditional hotel. “We have reimagined the Alpine estate to create a dynamic and unexpected hub of conviviality,” explains Soo Jeong Lee, Rosewood Hotel Group’s vice president of design. “The interiors are full of contrasts accented with bold, contemporary pieces set against curious and vintage finds that nod to ski culture and mountain life.”
Skiers at Courchevel.
Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin
Natural materials such as wood, copper, and Vals quartzite from the Swiss Alps abound. Sculptural, stone-and-copper fireplaces act as centerpieces in the lounge, where a horseshoe-shaped bar is punctuated by carved grooves. In the soaring lobby, which extends two floors to the reception and restaurant, Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson’s duo of geometric, crystalline figures bounce glacier-blue light off the surrounding mirrors.
A month after the hotel’s much-anticipated debut, the buzz around its opening was still fresh—I overheard a number of Moncler-clad guests sipping martinis in the Salto Lounge, asking if they could book a stay. (With only 51 guest rooms, the hotel was full at the time, but they were encouraged to stay for dinner.)
The next day, when I returned from my ski lesson, the hotel’s ski butler handled the heavy lifting, getting my skis and poles ready for the following day. Meanwhile, I indulged in Nutella-drizzled crêpes prepared fresh outside the ski shop, washing them down with mulled wine.
After an indulgent late lunch that included a Beaufort cheese tart at local favorite La Cave des Creux, I curled up under a blanket on my private patio, watching skiers whisk by.
Below, my full review of Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin.
The Rooms
Each of the 51 guest rooms and suites features a panoramic terrace or balcony framing views of skiers descending down Jardin Alpin. My 270-square-foot Deluxe Room was cozy without being cramped, not an easy feat considering its size. Slate-hued stone touches and pale wood paneling lend a contemporary counterpoint to the classic Alpine aesthetic. A cleverly disguised mirror TV and built-in sound system provided modern conveniences.
For families traveling with children, the spacious Premier Junior Suite features a sofa bed, tub, and multiple balconies or an oversized terrace, but the hotel also offers three houses that sleep up to eight. The standalone four-bedroom Jardin Alpin Apartment, designed by Paris-based Studio KO, is the largest and features its own private elevator entrance, a cinema room, a professional kitchen, and a curated art collection.
Food and Drink
Salto gives all-day dining an elevated twist, starting with the lavish breakfast buffet. Here, options include a caviar stand and à la carte dishes like lobster eggs Benedict and scrambled eggs with black truffle and Beaufort cheese, a Savoie specialty. The dining space spills into the lounge, where stylish skiers in designer suits and fur hats gather for a light lunch by the modern fireplaces as a DJ spins into the afternoon. The scene slowly morphs into après-ski cocktails and snacks like the paper-thin black truffle pizza.
The L-shaped panoramic terrace wasn’t open for lunch when I visited in January, but the wooden outdoor chalet now serves Savoyard favorites like fondue and raclette, with chefs searing beef and prawns over live fire on an Argentine-style brasero oven. In the evening, Salto embraces the flavors of Northern Italy’s Alps with dishes like braised beef agnolotti, salt-crusted seabass, and savory Pithivier braised beef pie with rich Périgueux sauce.
The Spa
Spa culture is as much part of the après-ski scene in Courchevel as the Champagne-fueled dancing at slopeside Bagatelle. Rosewood’s signature wellness concept, Asaya, is as photogenic as it is rejuvenating. Anchored by a 56-foot indoor heated pool, the spa is framed in soft lighting with mirrors and custom ceramic interiors etched with mountain motifs. Partnering with Evidens de Beauté and Sodashi, services range from reparative facials with a Japanese kobido-style lifting massage to post-ski treatments that incorporate cryotherapy, compression boots, and aromatic oils. If you’re looking for privacy, one treatment suite is equipped with its own hot tub.
After I took some time to enjoy the sauna, steam room, and cold plunge, I opted for a Deep Alpine Massage. It was the perfect treatment to work out the kinks in my shoulders from a busy few weeks of travel while also relieving the pain in my aching calves after tackling tougher runs in Courchevel and nearby Méribel.
While there isn’t an on-site salon, the team at Asaya can arrange in-room hair styling, nail, or makeup services upon request.
Accessibility
Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin features elevators and is fully accessible, with three dedicated guest rooms for guests with reduced mobility. The spa provides a wheelchair for pool access.
How to Book
Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin is not part of any points-based loyalty program.
Nightly rates at Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin start from $3,451 (including breakfast).
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