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# Posh W Verbier — W Hotels’ first Mountain Hideaway

> W Verbier is Starwood's first alpine ski retreat, bringing the brand's design-led lifestyle formula to a renowned Swiss Alps resort with ski-to-door access and mountain panoramas.

## Destination
Verbier, Swiss Alps, Switzerland

## Getting there
Arriving by gondola, the hotel is visible just before reaching Verbier and is located directly next to the main cable car station.

## When to go
December through end of April for ideal ski conditions; summer occupancy may be limited.

## Why visit
A fusion of classic alpine chalet style and urban chic in one of Europe's top ski destinations, with direct access to 410 km of runs across the Les 4 Vallées/Mont-Fort ski area and the full W Hotels lifestyle experience.

## What to see
- **Mont-Fort** — Ski area peak at 3,330m with panoramic views including the Matterhorn, accessible via the cable car next to the hotel.
- **W Living Room** — The brand's signature lobby space blending Swiss Alps charm with New York cool, serving cocktails with a mountain view.
- **WOW and Extreme WOW Suites** — Lavish multi-room suites up to 185 sq m, featuring a king bed on a turntable, free-standing bathtub, and full bar.

## What to do
- **Skiing – Les 4 Vallées** — Up to 410 km of ski runs across one of Europe's premier ski areas, with ski-to-door access from the hotel.
- **Dining at Arola** — Two Michelin-starred chef Sergi Arola serves Spanish-Swiss fusion tapas in a 'pica pica' sharing format.
- **W Off Piste bar** — Slope-side bar at the foot of the runs offering cocktails, beer, and a resident DJ.
- **CARVE nightclub** — The hotel's own buzzing nightclub for après-ski evenings.
- **AWAY Spa** — 800 sq m spa with sauna, hammam, indoor and outdoor heated pools, and nine treatment rooms.

## Good to know
All 123 rooms feature balconies with panoramic mountain views, a fireplace, and Simmons mattresses. W Hotels runs an online shop where guests can purchase the mattresses after their stay.

## Photos

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photos:
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/W-Hotel-suites-ski-helmets.jpg"
    caption: "Ski helmets and W Wow Suites in the background"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/W-Hotel-Verbier-living-room.jpg"
    caption: "W Verbier's \"Living Room\" and hotel bar"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/W-Hotel-bedside-table-lamps.jpg"
    caption: "Bedside table lamps & decoration"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/W-Hotel-balcony-view-Verbier.jpg"
    caption: "Hotel room balcony, view of Verbier"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/W-Hotel-bathroom-shower-Verbier.jpg"
    caption: "Bathroom and shower"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/W-Hotel-Verbier-Extreme-WOW-Suite-bedroom.jpg"
    caption: "Extreme WOW Suite bedroom with bed on turntable"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/W-Hotel-Eggplant-Arola-Restaurant.jpg"
    caption: "Eggplant with pine nuts and olives at Arola Restaurant"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/W-Hotel-mixed-fish-Arola-Retaurant.jpg"
    caption: "Mixed Fish and Shellfish at Arola Restaurant"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/W-Hotel-Verbier-carve-night-club.jpg"
    caption: "Carve night club at W Hotl Verbier"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Mont-Fort-cable-car.jpg"
    caption: "Cable car up Mont Fort.The upper piste segment is extremely steep!"
```