Emily Bamber checks out the Ferienart Resort and Spa in Saas Fee, Switzerland as part of a feature on skiing and snowboarding
The Ferienart is arguably the best hotel in Saas Fee – a large central chalet-style property spread over two sites with an enormous spa joining them at ground level.
Upon arrival we were immediately welcomed with a drink and ushered to armchairs by the fire, a sign of things to come – the service was excellent throughout.
All rooms have balconies mine was a standard double facing the street in the older wing with a very comfortable bed but inadequate curtains that let the streetlight in no matter how I arranged them.
Fluffy white robes and slippers were provided for padding down to the spa, which was the highlight of the hotel. As well as a huge pool with neighbouring juice bar, there was a Jacuzzi for soaking away the aches and pains as well as a series saunas, steam rooms and relaxation rooms where, in typical Alpine style, nudity seemed mandatory.
The hotel has five restaurants – international, Asian, Italian, High Table (an exclusive set-up served in part of the kitchen) and gourmet snacks, and guests on a half-board basis can choose between them.
The hotel has its own ski equipment hire shop, which is hugely convenient, although snowboarders have to go up the road to another shop.
Tel: +41 (0)27 958 19 00
Rating: 5 / 5
