The hotel is located in Crans-Montana (3. 7 km), an area of great natural beauty that is perfect for an outdoor holiday in Switzerland. It is situated next to a beautiful golf course, where guests can also ski. There are shops within around 50 m of the hotel, and the nearest railway station is around 10 km away at Sierre. This family-friendly hotel was built in 1902 and renovated in 2010, offering a total of 80 rooms. Guests are welcomed in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service. Additional facilities at this ski hotel include a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom, lift access, a hairdressing salon, games room, TV lounge, café, lounge bar, disco and restaurant. Conference facilities, wireless Internet access, room service and a laundry service are also available, and those arriving by car may leave their vehicle in the hotel car park or garage. All rooms are en suite with a shower, bath and hairdryer. Amenities include a double or king-size bed, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a safe and a minibar. Individually regulated heating and a balcony or terrace also feature as standard. The hotel has a spa with a sauna, a health bar and massage rooms, where guests can also enjoy a wide variety of beauty treatments and relaxation. There is also a heated indoor swimming pool with a poolside snack bar, and a solarium with sun loungers and parasols. Guests can work out in the gym, and further facilities and activities include aerobics, pedal boating, badminton, squash, tennis, table tennis, beach volleyball, bowling, minigolf, golf, horse riding and biking. An entertainment programme is offered for adults and children. A continental buffet breakfast is provided each morning, while lunch and dinner may be enjoyed from a set menu.