Residence Koh-i Nor
Koh-i Nor won France's best ski hotel at the World Snow Awards in 2016. The residence is also family friendly with a kids menu and bar menu (non-alcoholic of course!).
5* Koh-i Nor, the 'Jewel' of Val Thorens, is an impressive modern luxury ski residence, meaning 'Mountain of Light' in Persian, is, in fact, a 105,602 carat diamond (21.61g) currently mounted on the Queen's crown of the British Royal Family and was once the largest diamond in the world. The Koh-i Nor diamond has passed through several hands over the centuries: the Mongol Khans, the imperial court of Afghanistan, the palace of the Rajas of India and finally to the British Crown.
Consisting of only 35 luxury self-catering ski apartments, Koh-i Nor is elegant with a subtle mix of mountain style and modern design. The views over the resort from the Koh-i Nor ski residence are amazing and the shops, bars and restaurants are a short walk downhill. The Ecole de Ski Francais (ESF) ski school is about a 10-minute walk downhill (allow a little longer to walk back!). There is a free resort shuttle bus that operates every 20 minutes or you can ski down. The residence offers as well a free resort shuttle (on request, depending on times, subject to availability).
Facilities at Koh-i Nor in Val Thorens include:
- Reception open 24/7,
- Free access to the 800m2 'wellness area' including private indoor pool. Over 16's may also use the sauna, hammam, hot tub, ice fountain, sensory showers, solarium,
- Fitness room,
- Relaxation area with a salt wall, which boosts energy levels, stimulates positivity, and has particularly comforting effects including rapid muscle relaxation for an intensely soothing effect and deep relaxation,
- The Black Diamond Luxury Spa exclusively uses products created by the partner brands ESPA and VALMONT. Enjoy being pampered in one of the four treatment rooms (pay locally),
- Atmospheric lounge/bar with fireplace and occasional musical entertainment,
- A luxury gourmet restaurant with its prestigious wine cellar, an International Restaurant with breakfast and/or evening meal options, and a charming Savoyard restaurant (pay locally),
- Large South-facing sun terrace with breathtaking views,
- WiFi,
- Ski room,
- Bakery delivery service for daily fresh bread and croissants (pay locally, order at reception),
- Laundry service (pay locally).
Val Thorens is a semi-pedestrian ski resort, meaning you can drive through the resort and unload your luggage at your chosen apartment or hotel and then you must park your vehicle in the residences car park or one of the public car parks in the resort, you are not allowed to park in the street. Koh-i Nor has underground parking or you can use one of the public outdoor or covered car parks.
The loan of cots, highchairs (request at time of booking), raclette, pierrade and fondue sets is also possible (all subject to availability).
The stylish self-catering ski apartments at Koh-i Nor in Val Thorens are modern, well designed and luxurious. The use of stone, dark wood and plush furnishings throughout create a warm and inviting atmosphere. They all have a fully fitted kitchen with electric oven, 4-ring hob with extractor fan, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster and Nespresso coffee maker; satellite TV, in the living area and master bedroom, and telephone with direct line (calls payable), balcony and a safe in the apartment, free Wi-Fi internet access, at least one bath and/or shower room and separate wc and all beds have duvets.
Apartment types:
1 bedroom alcove apartment sleeping 2-4 (c.40m2): bedroom with double bed, alcove with bunk beds
2 bedroom apartment sleeping 4 (c.47m2): bedroom with double bed, bedroom with 2 single beds, extra bath or shower room
2 bedroom alcove apartment sleeping 4-6 (c.60m2): bedroom with double bed, bedroom with 2 single beds, alcove with bunk beds, extra bath or shower room, extra wc
Residence Koh-i Nor Prices
Apartment Prices 23/24 (Self-Catered)
Prices per accommodation (not per person) including Eurotunnel crossing for a standard car, self-catering in £s, per week
7 nights Sat-Sat
Residence Koh-i Nor Prices
Apartment Prices 24/25 (Self-Catered)
Prices per accommodation (not per person) including Eurotunnel crossing for a standard car, self-catering in £s, per week
7 nights Sat-Sat
Please contact us about 2024/25 advance bookings by giving one of our Alpine specialists a call on 023 9283 9310 or emailing reservations@peakretreats.co.uk. You can also contact us on our live chat facility.
Price includes (provisional):
Fully equipped apartment, bed linen with beds made on arrival, towels (2 per person), change of towels in the middle of your stay, end of stay cleaning (excluding kitchen area & dishes), satellite TV, Wi-Fi internet access in Reception area and in the apartment, ski lockers with heated boot-dryer, luggage room, use of the private shuttle bus between the residence and the resort centre (upon reservation at selected times & subject to availability) and access to the indoor heated pool, sauna and fitness room.
Payable locally (provisional):
- Refundable breakage deposit: €500/apartment (credit card),
- Local Tourist Tax: c.€3.41/pp 18yrs+/day (guiding fare),
- Underground parking (height limit 2.1m): from €95 to €125/car/week (subject to availability),
- Public parking (for guidance only): Covered parking: €77.50 car/week (if booked before the 22/11/2019) or €82.50 /car/week (if booked from the 23/11/2019). Pre-bookable online via: www.valthoparc.com. Cost in resort if not pre-booked: Covered parking: €82.50 /car/week,
- Access to the adjacent hotel's Spa,
- Breakfast: on request on site, depending on availabilities.
- Extra catering: prepaid cards €300, €500, €700 for access to all the restaurants of the hotel Koh-I Nor. (on request and depending on availabilities),
- Laundry service,
- Only one pet per apartment is allowed, dog will be charged €85 and cat €40 week (payable locally). A valid passport for your pet is compulsory.
Price is unless specified, per accommodation, per week, on a self-catering basis, in £s Sterling, including a Standard Eurotunnel crossing from Folkestone to Calais with a car with free FlexiPlus upgrade on selected dates. A supplement will apply for travel on certain peak dates. Other routes and operators available (including P&O routes from Hull to Rotterdam plus Brittany Ferries route from Portsmouth to Caen). Accommodation only deduct £420.
Guide dates:
* outbound 19-22 Dec 24
** outbound 27-28 Dec 24 and returns on 03-05 Jan 25
*** outbound on 14-16 Feb 25 and returns on 21-24 Feb 25
**** outbound on 3-5 Apr 25 and returns on 11-12 Apr 25
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