In the July/August issue of the European Travel Commission's newsletter, they highlighted several new and upcoming hotels in Europe. We'll be taking a closer look at some of these hotels this week but we're always interested in hearing your recommendations for hotels in Europe. So send 'em our way.
The Whitepod Hotel is either an igloo in Alps of Switzerland or a private ski resort, depending on how you look at it. Straight from the "hotel" itself:
The result is an exclusive destination with two choices. The solitude of the Whitepod eco camp, for a maximum of 24 guests at any one time. Or climb higher into the mountains to the Whitepod refuge, standing on the edge of our private ski resort.
The pods are an insulated canvas huts that have gas lamps, a wood burning stove to keep you warm and the sheets are apparently organic. There are three different kinds of pods, one which can sleep up to 8 people. Guests can then meet up in the main lodge which houses the dining room, the main room and the spa (showers and saunas.)
Up in the Alpine Refuge, 60 guests can be accommodated in "cosy bedrooms and hip dormitories" ideal for group bookings like corporate retreats or family reunions. If your family is a bunch of outdoor freaks.
Since the hotel is accessible only by snowshoes or skis then that should be your first clue about the activities to do here: ice climbing, snowshoe touring, dogsledding, skating and night skiing, which sounds kinda cool.
Having closed for a while, the Whitepod will open again in December. An Expedition pod starts at 325 Swiss Francs and include morning tea/coffee served in the pod at wake up and afternoon tea and freshly baked cakes in the main lodge. Don't forget your boot warmers
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