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Opening Winter 2028

Raffles

Raffles Courchevel 1850

Raffles' first Alpine resort, in the Jardin Alpin precinct of Courchevel 1850.

Courchevel 1850, France

First look

Raffles is moving into the Alps for the first time with a 50-room resort in Courchevel 1850, set in the Jardin Alpin precinct of Les Trois Vallees. A May 2026 Accor announcement revised the timing to the 2028 winter season, so this is a longer wait than the brand's Red Sea and NEOM projects.

It is listed on the official Opening Soon page, which gives it more standing than a pure announcement. The build is small at 50 keys, which fits the chalet end of Courchevel rather than a big-box ski hotel. What we will be watching for is whether Raffles can hold its grand-hotel identity at that scale in a market already crowded with serious alpine luxury, and whether the 2028 date holds after one revision.

Not yet scored. We publish a Fat Score only once a hotel is open and real guests have stayed and written about it — this is a first look, not a verdict.

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Raffles Courchevel 1850is still under wraps. Here's what's already open and scored in our collection — more from Raffles, and nearby in France.

Raffles Singapore — Singapore, Singapore
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Raffles Singapore

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Raffles Singapore remains the gold standard for luxury hospitality in Southeast Asia, and the 2019 renovation has only elevated its legendary status. The colonial architecture creates an oasis of calm in the city center, while butler service reaches levels of intuitive excellence that few hotels worldwide can match. Recent guests consistently praise the spacious Palm Court suites and the genuine warmth of staff who remember your name after a single interaction. While the hotel commands premium rates and occasional service hiccups still occur, this is hospitality as high art — a place where Somerset Maugham's ghost would feel perfectly at home with a Singapore Sling in hand.

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Cheval Blanc Courchevel — Courchevel, France
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Cheval Blanc Courchevel

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Cheval Blanc Courchevel stands as the undisputed crown jewel of ski-in/ski-out luxury in the Alps, where LVMH's attention to detail meets legendary Three Valleys terrain access. The hotel's ski concierge service is genuinely transformative — they literally remove your boots and slip on cashmere slippers each return, then have your equipment perfectly prepared for the next morning. Le 1947 earns its three Michelin stars through Yannick Alléno's mastery, though some find the formal dining room lacks the cozy alpine charm you'd expect at this altitude. The real magic happens in the seamless choreography: direct slope access, impeccable service that anticipates every need, and rooms that blend contemporary luxury with subtle mountain references. Yes, everything costs double what it should, but when you're paying €4,000+ per night, the experience delivers on those inflated expectations.

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Cheval Blanc Paris — Paris, France
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Cheval Blanc

Cheval Blanc Paris

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Cheval Blanc Paris is LVMH's most audacious hospitality statement — a 72-room property occupying the reimagined La Samaritaine building on the Seine that makes no apologies for its contemporary vision in a city that usually rewards tradition. Peter Marino's interiors are deliberately airy and modern, soaked in light through floor-to-ceiling glass, draped in custom textiles and contemporary art, and finished to a level of material quality that would embarrass most competitors — porous marble floors, velvet-wrapped phone cables, Dior perfumer François Demachy's bespoke bath scents. The gift-giving culture here is genuinely unmatched: nightly turndown surprises, suite amenities from the Dior Spa, and obsessive personal touches that accumulate into something emotionally affecting by the end of a stay. Plénitude, the in-house three-Michelin-star restaurant, is the city's most ambitious hotel dining room, and the rooftop bar pulls a genuinely local crowd. The honest caveats: this aesthetic is polarizing — travelers seeking gilded Haussmann grandeur will be disappointed, the glass-walled bathrooms are incompatible with friend travel, and noise from upper-floor restaurant activity and the Seine-side location surfaces enough across reviews to flag as a real concern for light sleepers.

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Cheval Blanc St-Tropez — Saint-Tropez, France
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Cheval Blanc St-Tropez occupies a prime waterfront position on Flamands Beach, delivering the polished LVMH hospitality experience in a compact but supremely well-executed package. The property's greatest strength lies in its exceptional service — guests consistently rave about staff who remember names, anticipate needs, and create genuine warmth without the stuffiness often found at luxury hotels. While the rooms are notably small by luxury standards (a persistent complaint), they're beautifully designed with sea views and private terraces that effectively expand the living space. The three-Michelin-starred La Vague d'Or anchors an impressive dining program, though the hotel's intimate scale means limited facilities — the tiny pool and artificial beach won't satisfy those seeking expansive resort amenities. Location cuts both ways: you're walking distance to St-Tropez's shops and restaurants, but the shuttle dependency after 1 AM and main road proximity detract from the serenity you'd expect at this price point.

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