Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) makes additions to its ever-growing specialised ski portfolio with three more top resorts, completing SLH's presence in all the premier ski destinations in France and Switzerland. Megève, Courcheval 1850 and Verbier are the latest high-end resorts to feature in the SLH collection, joining other renowned exclusive European resorts such as Zermatt and St Mortiz. With a variety of themes, from the modern, chic design of Hotel Le Strato to the traditional wood and stone building of Le M De Megeve, there is something to suit every luxury taste.

Le M De Megève, Megève, France – Season starts 6th December 2014
Following an extensive refurbishment, Le M de Megève (formally the four star 'The Manège') opens for the 2014/15 ski season as Megève's newest five star hotel. Located in the heart of the pretty alpine village of Megève, this stunning chalet is a charming addition to SLH with its conventional wood and stone building, 42 timber-clad rooms and suites with balcony views of the village or its vast interior courtyard. The hotel is situated just 100m from the Chamois lift, a gateway to 445km of skiing for all levels, which is partnered with La Giettaz, Saint Gervais, Saint Nicolas de Veroce, Combloux, Les Contamines Montjoie and Cordon. A big draw is its gastronomic restaurant from renowned Chef Stephane Thoreton specialising in authentic cuisine showcasing the very best of French gastronomy. Other notable facilities include a bistro, a spa with a balneotherapy area, swimming pool and specialised spa treatments and rituals from Beaute du Monde.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) offers rooms from £328 per night based on two people sharing on a room only basis. http://www.slh.com/hotels/le-m-de-megeve/

Hotel Le Strato, Courchevel 1850, France – Season starts 6th December 2014
Sitting in the very chic French resort of Courchevel 1850, new SLH property Hotel Le Strato offers a mixture of alpine comfort and contemporary elegance. Its location at the foot of the Cospillot piste and with La Croisette lift nearby makes it the perfect skiing base. As well as direct access to the Three Valleys, the largest ski area in the world, guests can enjoy a satisfying session in the hotel spa, complete with views of the beautiful mountain range through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) offers superior rooms from £776 per night based on two people sharing on a half board basis. http://www.slh.com/hotels/hotel-le-strato/

Cordée des Alpes, Verbier, Switzerland – Season starts 6th December 2014
The Cordée des Alpes joins SLH's ever-growing list of hotels with its authentic wood cabin theme, designed to blend harmoniously with the surrounding alpine architecture. This boutique ski lodge is the latest luxury hotel to open in the centre of famous ski resort Verbier, close to nightlife and access to 410km of ski slopes. Rooms offer warm tones with a blend of aged wood, all with timber balconies offering wonderful views over the Swiss Alps. The hotel achieves its prestige through both international and local architects who have used the finest materials and finishing to give Cordée des Alpes its credibility and unique edge. Guests can also enjoy a gastronomic restaurant, bar, swimming pool, spa and gym.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) offers rooms from £261 per night based on two people sharing on a B&B basis. http://www.slh.com/hotels/cordee-des-alpes/

Hotel Firefly, Zermatt, Switzerland – Season starts 1st November 2014
The family-owned, all-suite Hotel Firefly offers ski in/ski out access and a unique design reflecting the elements of fire, earth, water and air. Décor indulges in the spiritual theme with blocks of colour, granite baths, large round basins and seductive lighting. With a range of services and activities such as a large spa with a glass-roofed indoor pool, a Schnapps distiller sauna, ice grotto, aromatherapy steam bath and a unique wine cellar regularly hosting wine tastings, this SLH property offers plenty of leisure options away from the slopes. Hotel Firefly also has a winter garden with loungers, an outdoor climbing wall and mountain bikes for guests visiting in the summer.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) offers rooms from £383 per night based on two people sharing on a B&B basis. http://www.slh.com/hotels/hotel-firefly/

The Crystal Hotel, St Moritz, Switzerland – Season starts 12th December 2014
With a stunning mountain backdrop and stylishly elegant interior, The Crystal Hotel fits perfectly in one of the world's most glamourous ski resorts. The hotel's key features include an avant-garde gourmet restaurant and piano bar providing guests with relaxed après-ski entertainment.  After a day on the slopes guests won't want to miss the opportunity to unwind in the hotel's tranquilising spas, where its kiwi body scrub treatment and massage is famous around the resort. Known for its specialised fitness and wellbeing centre, with partnerships with Qualitop and Keiser, The Crystal Hotel also offers advanced Technogym equipment, risk screening, exercise planning and strength training for when skiing is just not enough.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) offers rooms from £216 per night based on two people sharing on a B&B basis. http://www.slh.com/hotels/the-crystal-hotel/

For more ski resort luxury hotels in a variety of destinations, visit www.slh.com

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About Small Luxury Hotels of the World: The Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) brand is an unrivalled portfolio of some of the world's finest small independent hotels. Comprising over 520 hotels in more than 70 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and the experiences that they offer, is exceptional. From cutting-edge design hotels to palatial 17th century mansions, city centre sanctuaries to remote private islands, historic country houses to idyllic resorts, Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers only the very best. Reservations can be made at any Small Luxury Hotels of the World property online at www.slh.com, via the free SLH iPhone app or by contacting your favourite travel agent. You can also call a Small Luxury Hotels of the World reservations office; to view a listing by country please click here: http://www.slh.com/contact-us/.

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