Royal Ours Blanc

The cedar facade is cut into a honeycomb grid, which turns out to be a preview of everything inside. This Alpine hotel in Alpe-d'Huez runs a full polar bear and beehive concept: gold and honey-yellow rooms with hexagonal wall panels, an indoor pool that glows like a lit cave, and a fireplace bar hung with wildlife portraits for après-ski cocktails. Circular windows or private balconies keep the mountains visible, which, at this altitude, is the point.