Complimentary massages for life

Solís Cambrian Hotel & Spa in Adelboden, the only ‘Mr & Mrs Smith’ hotel in Switzerland, is offering guests the chance to enjoy free massages for life.

Book the hotel’s “Time for Two” package and a massage lesson in the double treatment room is provided by one of the Spa Solis therapists. Armed with this knowledge, couples can happily cut costs for the rest of their lives.

Just think of the savings. If, for example, a guest is used to having a massage per month at an average cost of £50 per hour, they will save £600 in the first year following their holiday, which will almost pay for the holiday itself, as the Time for Two package costs from just CHF1,158 (approx £645) per person sharing a double room.

What’s more, the Time for Two package, valid till 17 December 2009, also includes B&B accommodation on five nights, a four-course dinner on two nights, a romantic dinner a deux served in your room (if a Solís Junior Suite is booked), a three-hour hike with a guide that is designed to awaken your five senses, a 50-minute massage (in addition to the lesson) and complimentary use of the 750 square metre Spa Solis.

All this in the luxury of the Solis Cambrian Hotel & Spa, which the Mr & Mrs Smith reviewer described as “Spa-sleek Swiss swish” style, noting that, “There’s nothing quite like basking in a bubbling hot tub overlooking an awe-inducing mountain panorama – and Solís Cambrian Hotel & Spa lets you do just that”.

Solís Cambrian Hotel & Spa opened in December 2007, following a complete refurbishment that has seen the property emerge as a relaxed but luxurious hotel, with a contemporary design focus.

While touches of the early 20th century building remain, much of the hotel has been re-styled for modern living, including a gorgeous sun terrace, cosy winter garden, Restaurant Nova serving delicious northern Italian food, Scott’s bar, a spacious 750 sq m spa using 100% natural Sodashi products from Australia and two games rooms (one for younger children with soft toys, Lego and Wii, the other for teenagers with a snooker table and board games).

Mr & Mrs Smith recognised Spa Solís as one of the hotel’s “real highlights”, noting that “you’ll be kicking yourself if you forget swimwear”.

With only 71 rooms (including 23 suites), the hotel is able to offer excellent levels of service with a personal touch, all part of the philosophy of Horst Schulze, the ex-CEO of The Ritz-Carlton who has created the Solís brand. Mr & Mrs Smith were particularly taken with the rooms whose numbers end in 14, as they are on the corner of the hotel and therefore have two balconies, rather than just the one.

Solis Cambrian Hotel & Spa occupies an enviable location, enjoying stunning panoramic views of the Swiss Alps and being just 100 metres from the centre of Adelboden, a charming and unspoilt village of traditional wooden chalets.

Adelboden is easily accessible from the UK: numerous airlines fly to Zurich and Geneva, from where there are easy, efficient train connections to the resort.

For more information on Solís Cambrian Hotel & Spa and to book the Time for Two package now, visit solísadelboden.com.