HOTEL NATIONAL RESORT & SPA, Champery

Hôtel National Resort & Spa opened in 1896 and was renovated in 2015, combining historic character with spacious accommodations. The Privilege Suite with Terrace and Balcony and Mountain View offers three balconies and a separate living area that the hotel can equip with beds for up to three children. All rooms include complimentary restocking of the mini bar and access to a smart TV with cable channels, though guests must connect a laptop via HDMI for streaming services like Netflix.

The on-site spa provides complimentary access to a heated outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a sauna, a steam bath, and a massage parlor, all with panoramic views of the Dents-du-Midi and Dents Blanches Mountains. Guests can book professional massages tailored to individual needs or use the spa lounge and relaxation area. A hammam, open-air bath, and personal trainer services are available, along with spa and wellness packages.

A continental buffet breakfast with regional products is served each morning, with hot and cold options including fresh local cheeses and meats. The hotel offers a snack menu with items like lasagne and pizza, and guests can order wine or champagne from the bar while relaxing in the spa. Complimentary arrival drinks are provided upon check-in, and the lounge bar has mountain-facing views.

The hotel provides baby safety gates, babysitting and child services, board games and puzzles, and kids' outdoor play equipment. Children can use the outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna areas, though the spa is not adults-only during school holidays. Suites can accommodate families with up to three additional beds in the living area, as noted in guest reviews for families with children aged 11 to 16.

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Champéry Train Station and a 5-minute drive from the thermal baths of Val d'Illiez. Direct access to the Portes du Soleil ski area provides 600 km of slopes, and the hotel offers a free shuttle to the ski lifts and a complimentary local transport pass. Nearby attractions include the Dents du Midi and Dents Blanches nature preserves, climbing areas at Barme and the Via Ferrata de Tière, and bike tours through mountain bike terrains.

Location: 5 min walk from Champéry Train Station, 5 min drive to thermal baths

Rooms: Privilege Suite with Terrace and Balcony and Mountain View

Dining: continental buffet breakfast with regional products

Wellness: Complimentary spa access with heated outdoor pool, sauna, steam bath

Activities: Free shuttle to ski lifts, complimentary local transport pass

Family: Babysitting services, kids' outdoor play equipment, board games

Ski: Direct access to 600 km of slopes in Portes du Soleil