Enter the Swiss mountain village of Adelboden, in the Bernese Oberland, and you’d be greeted with a typically Alpine scene: wooden chalets, traditional restaurants and cafés, cable cars and, of course, stunning views. Then you’d happen upon the Solis Cambrian Hotel and Spa, an unexpected modern building in a traditional setting. The hotel is a contemporary landmark with chic interiors – cowhide chairs, vivid coloured walls, floating sculptures and state-of-the-art bathrooms. As well as dedicated playrooms for children, a billiards room and a spa with indoor and outdoor heated pools, panoramic mountain views, sauna and hammam, there’s also a winter-garden lounge, sun terrace, Italian restaurant and stylish bar. Already popular for year-round outdoor activities, it is also the ideal mountain sanctuary.

A discounted rate of £74 per night is valid until the end of November 2008. +41 33 673 8383, solisadelboden.com

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