Hotel Koh-I Nor

Named after one of the largest diamonds ever found and meaning Mountain of Light in Persian, Koh-I Nor conjures up images of splendour and luxury. And with its spectacular location - at 2,364m - and striking architecture, this hotel is set to be a destination of choice when skiing the Trois Vallées. The design and furnishings are luxurious, and the mountain light streams in through enormous windows, giving a real sense of being on top of the world.

All the rooms and suites have balconies with fabulous views across the valleys and peaks and range from cosy rooms perfect for couples, to spacious family suites. Luxuriously decorated and furnished, the offer the ultimate comfort after a day on the slopes.

Every thought has been given to relaxing and enjoying good food at the hotel. A south west facing panoramic terrace is the perfect place for lunch and afternoon. There are three restaurants at the Koh-I Nor - an international restaurant serving a gourmet five course dinner, a brasserie with more simple options including a delicious range of à la carte dishes and an impressive wine cellar plus La Cave which serves a range of local specialties. And the lounge bar with its cosy fireplace is a relaxing place to unwind after a day on the slopes.

An enormous Spa and two swimming pools offer guests the ultimate in après ski relaxation. With a fitness room, sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi, salt wall, ice fountain and solarium, guests will feel well and truly pampered. Guests can take advantage of the well-equipped ski shop, and the hotel offers a shuttle service within the resort.

The Koh-I Nor has 63 luxurious rooms and suites, all with their own private balconies, bathroom with separate WC. Each room features a flat screen TV, mini-bar, free wifi and private safe.

The Koh-I Nor caters generously for children of all ages. Parents with small babies will find cots, baby sleeping bags, bath thermometers and bottle warmers. The restaurants have children's menus and the bar even has a special drinks menu. Babysitting can also be arranged on request.

The Koh-I Nor has all the features necessary for a pampered and luxury ski vacation. There are three restaurants with Head Chef Eric Samson at the helm; L’atelier d’Eric is the main half board restaurant, although guests who take half board are able to dine at the other two restaurants in the hotel with a credit towards their bill. The large and very sunny terrace is perfect for long lunches, and the impressive wellness facilities include a very large Spa with two swimming pools, fitness room, sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi, salt wall, ice fountain and solarium.

Val Thorens offers great skiing throughout the winter. The Trois Vallées has both sunny south facing slopes, which are ideal on colder days, and higher more shaded skiing with snow-sure slopes. On one side, the North-facing slopes of Courchevel offer further great skiing and on the other, the Val Thorens valley has some of Europe's highest altitude skiing. Easy access to the entire Three Valleys makes it hard to beat from December through to late April.