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Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc Accepted into Membership of Preferred Hotels & Resorts L.V.X. Collection

by Ron Bernthal

Nov 27, 2024

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Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc, a member of R Collection Hotels, has been accepted into the membership of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, represents more than 600 hotels, resorts, residences and unique hotel groups across 80 countries. Featuring the finest accommodations, Preferred Hotels & Resorts L.V.X. Collection offers both urban hotels located in vibrant city centers or destination escapes, providing guests with memorable experiences through exceptional dining, entertainment, spas and natural surroundings.

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© Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc, R Collection Hotels

Located in northern Italy in the picturesque town of Courmayeur, and surrounded by the beauty of the Italian Alps, Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc is a contemporary architectural structure composed of four interconnected chalets, with large windows bringing the beauty of the mountains indoors.

Opened in 2014, the property features 72 elegant guestrooms with comfortable, contemporary furnishings. There are two upscale food and beverage outlets, La Fourchette restaurant and Equinox Lounge Bar, which features a terrace overlooking a stunning panorama of Mont Blanc. The ERRE SPA covers 5,382 square feet and includes an indoor heated pool, sauna, Turkish bath, chromatic and sensory showers, a private SPA, and a Technogym.

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© Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc, R Collection Hotels

An enjoyable stay in one of the most renowned alpine destinations is guaranteed, as Grand Hotel Courmayeur is the ideal four-season retreat for a mountain holiday, whether seeking summer hikes within the stunning landscapes of the Italian Alps or adventurous winter ski trails through spectacular snowy mountains. This 5-star hotel offers its guests numerous services and exclusive activities and amenities.

The Courmayeur Mont Blanc ski area will launch the 2024/2025 ski season Dec. 5. This lovely ski resort offers culinary and family events set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, and there is a true connection to nature here, complemented by exquisite dining and traditional Italian alpine cuisine. In addition to fresh powder-covered slopes, Courmayeur Mont Blanc also offers cross-country skiing, dogsledding, snowshoeing and heliskiing. The spectacular Courmayeur Mont Blanc cable-car is just a four-minute drive by the complimentary Winterbus shuttle service.

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All guests of Grand Hotel Courmayeur are now eligible to enroll in I Prefer Hotel Rewards, the brand’s points-based loyalty program with more than 5 million travelers currently enrolled globally. Complimentary to join, I Prefer Hotel Rewards members earn points redeemable for cash-value Reward Certificates, Elite status, and other special benefits upon eligible stays at nearly 600 participating Preferred Hotels and Resorts worldwide.

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