Amenities
- AC
- Bar
- Gym
- Parking Space
- Pet Friendly
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
Experiences
- Massage
- Meditation
- Wellness Rituals
Why we love
- Architectural Icon
- Thermal Baths
- Wellness as Destination
- Alpine Setting
“A pilgrimage for architecture lovers, built around one of the world’s most celebrated thermal baths.”
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